Being different in today's society can sometimes be a bit too much to deal with on your own.
There are however various organisations that are there for exactly that reason, they exist to help you deal with whatever might be getting you down.
Below is a list of organisations that can help, all provinces are there, get the help you need!
Gauteng
General Organisations
ACTIVATE
Organisation for Gay, Lesbian and Bixesual Students. Contact Alok on 0826414292. - E-Mail
Organisation for Gay, Lesbian and Bixesual Students. Contact Alok on 0826414292. - E-Mail
BEHIND THE MASK
A non-profit media organisation publishing a news website intended for gay and lesbian affairs in Africa.
Tel: +27 (0)11 403 5566
E-mail: info@mask.org.za
Website: www.mask.org.za/
A non-profit media organisation publishing a news website intended for gay and lesbian affairs in Africa.
Tel: +27 (0)11 403 5566
E-mail: info@mask.org.za
Website: www.mask.org.za/
FEW (FORUM FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN)
Tel: 011 339 1867/1882 or 011 403 8682.
Fax: 011 339 1871
Email: info@few.org.za - Website
Tel: 011 339 1867/1882 or 011 403 8682.
Fax: 011 339 1871
Email: info@few.org.za - Website
GALA: GAY AND LESBIAN ARCHIVES
GALA provides a permanent home at Wits University for historical and archival material relating to LGBTI experience in South Africa. 706 University Corner, University of the Witwatersrand, Braamfontein.
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 4239
Fax: +27(0)11 717 1783
E-Mail: info@gala.co.za - Website
GALA provides a permanent home at Wits University for historical and archival material relating to LGBTI experience in South Africa. 706 University Corner, University of the Witwatersrand, Braamfontein.
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 4239
Fax: +27(0)11 717 1783
E-Mail: info@gala.co.za - Website
GAY AND LESBIAN LEGAL ADVICE CENTRE
#1C Rocky Street, Yeoville
#1C Rocky Street, Yeoville
GAY AND LESBIAN POLICING NETWORK
For gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and heterosexual members of the police services 24 hours national telephone service 088 128 1902 address PO Box 546 Groenkloof, 0027
For gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and heterosexual members of the police services 24 hours national telephone service 088 128 1902 address PO Box 546 Groenkloof, 0027
GAY PARENTS' SUPPORT GROUP
Gay Parents' Support Group. Contact Louise 083 289 5929
Gay Parents' Support Group. Contact Louise 083 289 5929
GEM
GEM was formed to raise awareness, within the broad South African media, about the representation of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered) people. It is being registered as a Section 21 not-for-profit company with a volunteer board of media professionals. GEM’s role includes: media monitoring and sensitivity awareness; lobbying for equitable representation of gay issues in the media; and advocacy of gay issues through the media. - Website
GEM was formed to raise awareness, within the broad South African media, about the representation of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered) people. It is being registered as a Section 21 not-for-profit company with a volunteer board of media professionals. GEM’s role includes: media monitoring and sensitivity awareness; lobbying for equitable representation of gay issues in the media; and advocacy of gay issues through the media. - Website
JOBURG PRIDE COMPANY
A section 21 community representative company that organises Joburg Pride.
Contact: Natasha on info@joburgpride.org - Website
A section 21 community representative company that organises Joburg Pride.
Contact: Natasha on info@joburgpride.org - Website
SA BEARS
A gathering of “bear”. Meet every second and fourth Saturday. Website: www.sabears.co.za.
A gathering of “bear”. Meet every second and fourth Saturday. Website: www.sabears.co.za.
SKEEF
Organisation for gay and lesbian students at Rand Afrikaans University Tel Leon Botes c/o SRC at (011)489-2911
Organisation for gay and lesbian students at Rand Afrikaans University Tel Leon Botes c/o SRC at (011)489-2911
SOHACA (SOWETO HIV/AIDS COUNSELLORS ASSOCIATION)
(b)Soweto(/b) Sohaca (Soweto HIV/Aids Counsellors Association) PO Box 229 Dube Village 1800 Soweto Tel: +27 (0)11 939 3540 Fax: +27 (0)11 939 5903 Activities: counseling, mental health, HIV, support - E-Mail
(b)Soweto(/b) Sohaca (Soweto HIV/Aids Counsellors Association) PO Box 229 Dube Village 1800 Soweto Tel: +27 (0)11 939 3540 Fax: +27 (0)11 939 5903 Activities: counseling, mental health, HIV, support - E-Mail
Health
AL-FITRAH FOUNDATION
Activities: e-support, weekly spiritual meetings, socials. Tel: 082 507 3412 (Muhsin Hendricks) - E-Mail
Activities: e-support, weekly spiritual meetings, socials. Tel: 082 507 3412 (Muhsin Hendricks) - E-Mail
CONTEMPORARY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
A self governing catholic (non Roman) ecumenical and welcoming community. Served by the White Robed Monks of St Benedict and offering a spiritual home to all who feel alienated from their institutional churches. Our priest is also a civil union marriage officer. Contact Fr. Oliver on 076 604 5582 for times and venues of Mass and regular get-togethers. - Website
A self governing catholic (non Roman) ecumenical and welcoming community. Served by the White Robed Monks of St Benedict and offering a spiritual home to all who feel alienated from their institutional churches. Our priest is also a civil union marriage officer. Contact Fr. Oliver on 076 604 5582 for times and venues of Mass and regular get-togethers. - Website
GAY CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY / GAY CHRISTEN BOND
PO Box 1363, Rand Park Ridge, Johannesburg, 2156. Contact Roland 082 601 6416 or Johan 083 677 2126. - E-Mail
PO Box 1363, Rand Park Ridge, Johannesburg, 2156. Contact Roland 082 601 6416 or Johan 083 677 2126. - E-Mail
GAY MUSLIM OUTREACH
Gay Muslim Outreach. Abdul 082 784 5304 - E-Mail
Gay Muslim Outreach. Abdul 082 784 5304 - E-Mail
JEWISH OUTLOOK
LGBTI Jewish Alliance. South African Jewish Organisation catering for the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgendered and Intersex Community.
Email:info@jewishoutlook.org
Support No: 076 215 8600
- Website
LGBTI Jewish Alliance. South African Jewish Organisation catering for the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgendered and Intersex Community.
Email:info@jewishoutlook.org
Support No: 076 215 8600
- Website
THE INNER CIRCLE
A Muslim-based organization for the social and spiritual development of sexually diverse groups and individuals.
Phone: 2711-432-4946
E-mail: admin@theinnercircle-za.org
- Website
A Muslim-based organization for the social and spiritual development of sexually diverse groups and individuals.
Phone: 2711-432-4946
E-mail: admin@theinnercircle-za.org
- Website
Kwa-Zulu Natal
General Organisations
NATIONAL COALITION FOR GAY & LESBIAN EQUALITY - DURBAN
PO Box 30890, Mayville 4058; Vasu Reddy; e-mail: reddy@mtb.und.ac.za
PO Box 30890, Mayville 4058; Vasu Reddy; e-mail: reddy@mtb.und.ac.za
PMB GAY & LESBIAN NETWORK
The PMB Gay & Lesbian Network will ensure the optimum commitment and services for the upliftment and recognition of the LGBTI community through creative programmes that foster Equality, Tolerance, Respect and Acceptance. Contact: Anthony Waldhausen (T) 033 342 6165 (M) 072 536 2978. Gay and Lesbian Helpline: 0860 33 3331 - Friday to Sunday between 6pm and 10pm. - E-Mail
The PMB Gay & Lesbian Network will ensure the optimum commitment and services for the upliftment and recognition of the LGBTI community through creative programmes that foster Equality, Tolerance, Respect and Acceptance. Contact: Anthony Waldhausen (T) 033 342 6165 (M) 072 536 2978. Gay and Lesbian Helpline: 0860 33 3331 - Friday to Sunday between 6pm and 10pm. - E-Mail
Health
DURBAN LESBIAN AND GAY COMMUNITY AND HEALTH CENTRE
Durban Lesbian and Gay Community and Health Centre
Room 301 Protea House, Mark Lane, Durban
Tel: +27 (0)31 301 2145
Fax: +27 (0)31 301 2145
Email: mc@gaycentre.org.za
Activities: counseling, mental health, HIV, support, advocacy.
- Website
Durban Lesbian and Gay Community and Health Centre
Room 301 Protea House, Mark Lane, Durban
Tel: +27 (0)31 301 2145
Fax: +27 (0)31 301 2145
Email: mc@gaycentre.org.za
Activities: counseling, mental health, HIV, support, advocacy.
- Website
Spiritual
DEO GLORIA FAMILY CHURCH
A GLBT church which welcomes all people and is also registered to do same-sex marriages. 48 Gordon Road Morningside Durban. Services at 6pm every Sunday.
Tel: 031 562 8869
Email: deborah@deogloriakzn.co.za - Website
A GLBT church which welcomes all people and is also registered to do same-sex marriages. 48 Gordon Road Morningside Durban. Services at 6pm every Sunday.
Tel: 031 562 8869
Email: deborah@deogloriakzn.co.za - Website
DIAKONIA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
Contact: The Director on (031) 310 3500 - E-Mail
Contact: The Director on (031) 310 3500 - E-Mail
Mpumalanga
Health
H4M / OUT - MAFIKENG
Counselling, condom distribution, library, workshops and support groups and other services for LGBT people. 98 Rowlands Estate, Mafikeng, 2745. Contact Mildred Maropefela Cell: 073 157 1791, email: milly.maropefela@gmail.com or Hendrik Baird, cell: 083 698 7998 email: hennieb@ananzi.co.za. Facebook: search for OUT LGBT Well-being : North West. - Website
Counselling, condom distribution, library, workshops and support groups and other services for LGBT people. 98 Rowlands Estate, Mafikeng, 2745. Contact Mildred Maropefela Cell: 073 157 1791, email: milly.maropefela@gmail.com or Hendrik Baird, cell: 083 698 7998 email: hennieb@ananzi.co.za. Facebook: search for OUT LGBT Well-being : North West. - Website
Western Cape
General Organisations
CAPE TOWN ATTIC
HIV/ AIDS Testing and Counseling. HIV and AIDS training for the Government throughout the Western Cape. Telephone at (021) 763 5320. - Website
HIV/ AIDS Testing and Counseling. HIV and AIDS training for the Government throughout the Western Cape. Telephone at (021) 763 5320. - Website
CAPE TOWN PRIDE
Cape Town Pride is run by volunteers through a non-profit company which organises the event.
E-mail: info@capetownpride.co.za
Phone: 083 919 2525 - Call Pride Connect for updated info on Pride events
Postal Address: PO BOX 36121 Glosderry 7702 - Website
Cape Town Pride is run by volunteers through a non-profit company which organises the event.
E-mail: info@capetownpride.co.za
Phone: 083 919 2525 - Call Pride Connect for updated info on Pride events
Postal Address: PO BOX 36121 Glosderry 7702 - Website
GAY & LESBIAN LIBRARY
A well stocked library of queer reading material. From 9am to 5 pm and on Tuesdays & Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm. Contact: Heather at (021) 448 3812 for more info
A well stocked library of queer reading material. From 9am to 5 pm and on Tuesdays & Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm. Contact: Heather at (021) 448 3812 for more info
GAY AND LESBIAN HELPLINE
General information and confidential telephonic counselling to the LGBT community. From 1pm - 9pm daily. Helpline number: (021) 4222 500
General information and confidential telephonic counselling to the LGBT community. From 1pm - 9pm daily. Helpline number: (021) 4222 500
LGBT PARENTS
If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered and are a parent please contact Glenn on +27(0)21 448 3812 if you are interested in joining the group.
If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered and are a parent please contact Glenn on +27(0)21 448 3812 if you are interested in joining the group.
RAINBOWUCT
RainbowUCT is a registered student society at the University of Cape Town run entirely by students, and exists for all people who appreciate sexual diversity. We celebrate and promote an individual's right to choose their own lifestyle. We offer support to people coming to terms with their own sexuality and strive to create an environment that is accepting, tolerant and free of homophobia both on our campus and in the wider community. Additionally, we promote activism and education within these communities. - E-Mail
RainbowUCT is a registered student society at the University of Cape Town run entirely by students, and exists for all people who appreciate sexual diversity. We celebrate and promote an individual's right to choose their own lifestyle. We offer support to people coming to terms with their own sexuality and strive to create an environment that is accepting, tolerant and free of homophobia both on our campus and in the wider community. Additionally, we promote activism and education within these communities. - E-Mail
SWEAT
Sex Worker Education and Advocacy Taskforce. Tel: (021) 448 7875. - Website
Sex Worker Education and Advocacy Taskforce. Tel: (021) 448 7875. - Website
THE TRIANGLE PROJECT
Activities: counseling, mental health, HIV, support, advocacy.
Unit 29, Waverley Business Park, Winchester St, Mowbray
PO Box 13935, Mowbray, 7705
Tel: +27 (0)21 448 3812
Fax: +27 (0)21 448 4089
Helpline: +27 (0)21 422 2500
Email: info@triangle.org.za - Website
Activities: counseling, mental health, HIV, support, advocacy.
Unit 29, Waverley Business Park, Winchester St, Mowbray
PO Box 13935, Mowbray, 7705
Tel: +27 (0)21 448 3812
Fax: +27 (0)21 448 4089
Helpline: +27 (0)21 422 2500
Email: info@triangle.org.za - Website
TRANSGENDERED & TRANSSEXUAL SUPPORT GROUP
For anyone who identifies themselves as transgender, transsexual or similar. Contact Glenn / Heather at (021) 448 3812
For anyone who identifies themselves as transgender, transsexual or similar. Contact Glenn / Heather at (021) 448 3812
Health
24 HOUR AIDS HELPLINE
Book an appointment by phoning (021) 448 3812 during office hours, or
telephone the Helpline on (021) 422 2500 and page "gay helpline".
HEALTH4MEN IVAN TOMS CLINIC - WOODSTOCK - CAPE TOWN
HIV & STI testing & treatment, provision of ARVs & PEP, sexual health advice and counselling to gay, bi and men who have sex with men. Top Gate, Woodstock Hospital, Victoria Walk Road, Woodstock. Tel: 021 447 2844. Facebook: search for Health4Men. - Website
HIV & STI testing & treatment, provision of ARVs & PEP, sexual health advice and counselling to gay, bi and men who have sex with men. Top Gate, Woodstock Hospital, Victoria Walk Road, Woodstock. Tel: 021 447 2844. Facebook: search for Health4Men. - Website
HEALTH4MEN OFFICE - GREEN POINT - CAPE TOWN
1st Floor, 24 Napier Street, De Waterkant, Green Point. Tel: 021 421 6127. Fax: 021 421 7658. E-mail: info@health4men.co.za. Facebook: search for Health4Men. - Website
1st Floor, 24 Napier Street, De Waterkant, Green Point. Tel: 021 421 6127. Fax: 021 421 7658. E-mail: info@health4men.co.za. Facebook: search for Health4Men. - Website
HIV + MEN SUPPORT GROUP
HIV + Gay men support group. Call Heather on (021) 448 3812
HIV + Gay men support group. Call Heather on (021) 448 3812
LIFE LINE AIDS HELPLINE
Tel 0800 01 2322 toll free.
Tel 0800 01 2322 toll free.
MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS
General clinic-Tuesday evening. womyn's clinic – first Wednesday evening of each new month. Geared towards the LGBT community. To make an appointment call Heather on (021) 448 3812
General clinic-Tuesday evening. womyn's clinic – first Wednesday evening of each new month. Geared towards the LGBT community. To make an appointment call Heather on (021) 448 3812
TREATMENT ACTION CAMPAIGN
Treatment Action Campaign for people living with HIV/ Aids. Contact: 021 788 3507
Treatment Action Campaign for people living with HIV/ Aids. Contact: 021 788 3507
Spiritual
GAY AND LESBIAN CHRISTIAN OUTREACH
PO Box 108, Kalk Bay, 7974. Tel: 082 5577 060
GOOD HOPE METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH
Service time: 18:00 each Sunday. Zonnebloem College Chape, Cambridge Street, Zonnebloem (Walmer Estate), Cape Town. Tel: 083 2933923 or 021 7885769. E-mail: welcome@goodhopemcc.org. - Website
Service time: 18:00 each Sunday. Zonnebloem College Chape, Cambridge Street, Zonnebloem (Walmer Estate), Cape Town. Tel: 083 2933923 or 021 7885769. E-mail: welcome@goodhopemcc.org. - Website
GRAHAMSTOWN CHRISTIAN SUPPORT GROUP
Contact: Wendy / Ann. PO Box 395, Grahamstown, 6140. Tel: (046) 622 3937
Contact: Wendy / Ann. PO Box 395, Grahamstown, 6140. Tel: (046) 622 3937
PILGRIMS
Gay Catholic group. Tel: 61 2750 or 788 8759
Gay Catholic group. Tel: 61 2750 or 788 8759
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN - GAY/LESBIAN GROUP
Contact: Brian. Tel: 088 130 0201. E-mail: gayuct@yahoo.com
Contact: Brian. Tel: 088 130 0201. E-mail: gayuct@yahoo.com
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