Are you a parent needing support?
There are a number of wonderful organisations around the world providing vital support to parents of LGBTQI+ children.
UK
New Road Parents Support Group
New Road Parents are a peer to peer support group for parents/carers whose children (of any age) identify as LGBTQIA. We meet monthly offering a confidential and safe place for our parents to talk about anything and offer support and advice from our collective experience.
London-based support group and listening ear for the parents, families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.
FFLAG is a national voluntary organisation and registered charity dedicated to supporting parents and families and their LGBT+ members.
They offer support to local parents groups and contacts in their efforts to help parents and families understand, accept and support their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members with love and pride.
Birmingham Parents Support Group
BPSG is a voluntary organisation of parents of gay and lesbian children. We offer support to other parents and families when they discover a family member or friend is gay.
We are here to help you and your family resolve challenges linked to sexuality, gender identity, religion and culture. We are a small charity with limited resources, but we will do everything we can to support or guide you.
India
‘Sweekar: The Rainbow Parents’ is a group formed by the parents of Indian LGBTQ+ children to support in accepting one’s child fully.
North America
Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies was conceived in 2017 for South Asian families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning individuals to learn about LGBTQ+ issues, find community with one another and learn how to better support their loved ones. We serve Desi individuals and families who trace their origins to South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives.
Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families. PFLAG’s network of hundreds of chapters and more than 250,000 members and supporters works to create a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.