Peer support group for folx aged 18 and over, who identify as LGBTQ+ and are seeking asylum across the Liverpool City Region.

This group meeting is facilitated by Sahir House, Liverpool's largest & oldest LGBTQ+ charity.

The meetings take place on the second Tuesday of the month in the Liverpool City Centre.

The support group covers the Liverpool City Region, and offers a safe and friendly space for folx who identify as LGBTQ+ and are seeking asylum.

This is an opportunity to meet others, support one another, chat and discuss issues affecting LGBTQ+ whoa re going through the asylum process across the Liverpool City Region, in addition to;

- Signposting to services and further support

- Information about LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing

The meeting runs from 5.30pm-7.30pm.

Due to limited capacity, we ask those who would like to attend in person to book a place via Eventbrite. There will be a maximum of 15 attendees.

This allows for a safe and manageable group session, creating a comfortable and relaxed experience for those attending.

*By booking a place, you agree to registering as a Service User at Sahir.

If you have not been to Sahir before, you will be required to complete a self-referral form, link here;

https://www.sahir.org.uk/self-referral-form/

or you can email info@sahir.org.uk for a word doc format.

Once we have received a completed referral form, it will be allocated to the relevant support service waiting lists. When we reach your name, a member of the team to contact you to book you in for a registration appointment.

If you book and then find you are unable to attend, please cancel your ticket so someone else can take your place.

If you need further information about issues raised at the event or have suggestions for topics / themes for future group discussions, please feel free to get in touch with Sahir House via email info@sahir.org.uk or call 0151 673 1972

This support group is strictly for folk who identify as LGBTQ+. If you are an ally (someone who supports a LGBTQ+ person), and have a query you would like answering, please contact Sahir House directly, rather than booking a place on this event.

If you would like to attend the session and have access requirements please contact katrina.taylor@sahir.org.uk

Sahir House contact information

Phone: 0151 673 1972

Email: info@sahir.org.uk

Website: https://sahir.org.uk/

Please note: Media imagery may be taken during this event, and your attendance gives permission for Sahir to use your photograph and other media such as film and quotations on Sahir promotional material and publications for which it may be suitable.

If you do not agree with the above statement, please talk to a member of the team at the event or email info@sahir.org.uk with the email heading ‘Media Consent’.

Description supplied by the event organiser.