Health and Wellbeing
Below are a number of links you may find useful.
Allsorts Youth Project is a Brighton-based organisation supporting children and families who identify as LGBTQ+. They are seeking to build a network in East Sussex, and are holding a launch event in Hastings on 17th February 2022
Please note: if you don't register you won't be permitted into the event.
New self-harm training for educators and parents/carers – supporting LGBTQ+, neuro-diverse, and Electively Home Educated cyp who are self-harming
Allsorts are supporting the work of West Sussex Mind and YMCA Downslink Group in delivering the Pan-Sussex Self-harm Learning Networks, through additional sessions to aid understanding and effective response.
Workshops for parents and carers of LGBT+ CYP
Please note: these workshops have been informed by the focus groups with parents and carers of LGBT+ CYP
Workshop for Parents/Carers of LGBT+ Children/Young People who Self-Harm
Thursday 21st April, 6-9pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/262487355747
Workshop for Parents/Carers of Neurodiverse LGBT+ Children/Young People
Thursday 19th May, 6-9pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/262496693677
Workshop for Parents/Carers of LGBT+ Children/Young People who are not in Mainstream Education
Thursday 9th June, 6-9pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/262507104817
This is a great opportunity for further learning and to enhance understanding and practice with specific cohorts of cyp. The sessions will consist of training and resources, followed by facilitated discussion groups.