Peer support group for folk aged 18 and over, who identify as LGBTQ+ and are Neurodivergent based in Liverpool City Centre .

This group meeting is facilitated by Sahir House, Liverpool's largest & oldest LGBTQ+ charity with the support from Merseyside Autistic Adults.

The meetings take place on the first Friday of the month in Liverpool City Centre.

The support group covers the Merseyside area, and offers a safe and friendly space for folk who identify as LGBTQ+ and are Neurodivergent (whether formally diagnosed or not).

This is an opportunity to meet others, support one another, chat and discuss issues surrounding LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity.

- Drinks and snacks are provided

- Signposting to services and further support

- Information about LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing

The meeting runs from 5pm-7pm, and combines with an online Zoom session from 6pm-7pm with a focused topical discussion (theme changes each month).

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 10 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-registration form, link here;

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLYZS2P

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.

We offer the opportunity to join the second half of the session via Zoom, which has an unlimited capacity, this is for anyone who can't attend in person or who may find the group sessions overwhelming.

If you would like to take part in the zoom discussion, please register as a service user with Sahir House.

Once fully registered with us, the zoom link will be sent prior to the next meeting.

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 via email info@sahir.org.uk or call 0151 673 1972

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

Sahir 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.uk.com with the email heading ‘Media Consent’.

Description supplied by the event organiser.