We provide one to one support for LGBT+ or questioning young people who live in Midlothian or East Lothian aged 12 to 21.
What is one to one support?
The type of support you’ll have will be based on the kind of support you need. You might:
- Talk about exploring your sexuality or gender identity
- Talk about coming out to friends and family or at school
- Learn about what is available for young people who want to transition socially or physically
- Talk about things that worry you and find out about ways to improve your mental health
- Focus on the strengths and skills you already have
- Figure out ways to change things for the better
- Talk about relationships with friends and family
How does one to one support work?
You can meet with our LGBT+ project workers to discuss issues you might face in your life, such as relationships with family and friends, coming out, gender identity and your health and wellbeing.
You’ll agree how often you meet, where and how long for with your project worker. It could be once a week or more often than that. You could meet up for a few weeks, or over the course of several months. We can meet somewhere that is comfortable for you. We offer online meetings, telephone meetings or face to face support, depending on what you’d prefer.
The service is friendly, free and confidential. This means that we won’t tell anyone that you are attending the service without your permission unless we are concerned about your safety or the safety of others.
If you would like to refer to our one to one support service, you can find our referral form on the website or you can contact us on 0131 454 0757 or email enquiries@mypas.co.uk.