LGBT+ Peer Support Groups
Mutual peer support occurs when people provide emotional, social, and practical support to each other around a common experience or personal circumstance, which participants may find helpful.
In a group setting this type of support can offer people an opportunity to explore their feelings in a safe and supportive environment, develop lasting friendships and support one another along the way. Check out the various groups available below:
LGBT+ Women’s Group with LINC – Advocating for Lesbian and Bi Women in Ireland
Online drop-in group every 2nd Thursday of the month from 7pm – 8pm via Zoom
A online safe space for women. The group is member-focused and completely confidential. New women always welcome!
The group is hosted by LINC – Advocating for Lesbian and Bisexual Women in Ireland.
To sign-up for this group, please email: [email protected] for more information or visit www.linc.ie.
All meetings take place online via Zoom meeting platform.
Straight Spouses Group
Straight Spouses Group2nd Tuesday of each month
from 7pm – 9pm via Zoom
A group for people who are, or have been, married or in a long term heterosexual relationship with someone who has disclosed that they now identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity.
To sign-up for this group, please email: [email protected]
All meetings take place online via Zoom meeting platform.
Married Men’s Group
1st Tuesday of each month
from 7pm – 9pm in-person in Dublin
The Married Men’s Group is for men who are, or have been, in a marriage or long term relationship with a woman and who identity as gay, bisexual or interested in men.
The group is hosted by the Dublin Switchboard and meets monthly offering a safe space for men to talk openly and confidentially and share similar experiences with other men.
Meetings take place in: Carmichael Centre, Brunswick Street, Dublin 7.
Further information: [email protected] or contact The Gay Switchboard Helpline on 01-872 1055.
First Out for Gay/Bi Men
First Thursday of each month from 7pm-9pm via Zoom
A safe space for any men who are gay, bisexual or questioning and want to talk about coming out. The group is facilitated by trained volunteers, member-focused and completely confidential.
To sign-up for this group, please email: [email protected]
All meetings take place online via Zoom meeting platform.
Transgender Peer Support Groups
Check-out transgender peer support groups in conjunction with TENI available nationwide here.
Is Rainbow Muid for LGBTI+ people seeking International Protection in Ireland
Meets regularly in-person on Saturday’s, learn more here.
This peer support group offers a safe space for people to talk openly and confidentially with other LGBTI+ people seeking international protection about their experiences. The group meets regularly on Saturday’s.
Facilitated by LGBT Ireland peer support group facilitator and LGBTI+ volunteers. LGBT Ireland also works closely with the Irish Refugee Council for this support group.
This group meets in-person, to sign-up for this group, please email: [email protected] for more information.
Married Women’s Group
Every 4th Wednesday of each month from 7pm-9pm via Zoom
A group for women who are, or have been, in an opposite gender marriage or long term relationship offering a safe space for women to talk openly and confidentially with other women about similar experiences.
To sign-up for this group, please email: [email protected]
All meetings take place online via Zoom meeting platform.
LGBTI+ Addiction, Relapse and Recovery Group
3rd Tuesday of each month from 7pm-9pm (in-person)
Meets monthly to provide support, information, and guidance to anyone with a question or concern about addiction, relapse, or recovery.
In collaboration with Merchants Quay Ireland (MQI), this group is for adults who identify as LGBTI+. Support is provided for those in recovery from addiction and who may have relapsed.
For more information and to register, contact:
Vanessa O Brien on 01-5240112 or email: [email protected]
