akt and Greater Manchester Better Outcomes Partnerships (GMBOP) have created a programme for young people in Bury, Trafford, and Wigan so that they can have one-to-one contact with an akt caseworker who knows and understands the LGBTQ+ community.

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Caseworkers will centre their approach around individual young people and create a support plan that reflects the wants and needs of young people. This could include things like financial support packs, and support with maintaining tenancies or finding suitable accommodation.

We also want to help LGBTQ+ young people find opportunities to engage with volunteering, community activities and LGBTQ+ groups. 

We understand that young people might at first be unused to the benefits system so will provide assistance with accessing benefits and education support with budgeting. 

We will also ensure that young people have resources to access wellbeing and mental health services.

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Referral Criteria

• Young people who are aged between 16-25 who identify as LGBTQ+ living in Bury, Trafford, or Wigan boroughs.

• Young people who are at risk of homelessness – including financial instability or debt, risk of eviction, relationship breakdowns or unstable/insecure accommodation.

Click here if you meet these criteria and need support, or to make a referral

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If you aren't living in Bury, Trafford, or Wigan but still need help, click here

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If you're in need of support, here are some resources from Trafford, Bury, and Wigan 

Trafford

Rainbow Reflections 

What is it: a youth group run by the Proud Trust

Who is it for: LGBTQ+ young people aged 13-19 (up to 25)

When: Wednesdays 5-6:30 PM

Where: Talkshop, Town Hall, Waterside, Sale M33 7ZF

email: [email protected]

https://www.theproudtrust.org/groups/rainbow-reflections/

Talkshop

What is it: specialist advice, support and information service for sexual health 

Who is it for: young people aged between 11 and 19 years old

Where: Talkshop, Town Hall, Waterside, Sale M33 7ZF

Phone: 0161 912 2453 

Email: [email protected] 

https://www.trafforddirectory.co.uk/kb5/trafford/fsd/service.page?id=axGZQC-KNbQ

Housing Options Service Trafford (HOST)

What is it: Trafford Council housing advice and assistance service. Telephone line is open 09:00 am to 5pm

Phone: 0161 912 2230 (out of hours number is same)

Email: [email protected]

https://www.trafforddirectory.co.uk/kb5/trafford/fsd/service.page?id=da0jLGHZPXY

 

Trafford Psychological Therapies

What is it: talking therapy for adults of all ages: it is free and confidential

Phone: 0161 357 1350

For more information: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/tpt/

Self Referral link: https://www.iaptportal.co.uk/ServiceUser/SelfReferralForm.aspx?sd=8a11a012-5558-4a64-a83a-d383fb91de2e

  

Wigan

Think Wellbeing Wigan

What is it: free NHS therapy service for adults aged 16 and over with common mental health problems like mild to moderate depression, anxiety and stress.

Phone: 01942 764449

For more information: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/think-wellbeing/

Self-Referral link: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/think-wellbeing-referral-form/

 

BYOU Project Wigan and Leigh

What is it: an action group that campaigns for positive change for young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning your sexuality or gender identity(LGBTQ).

Email: [email protected]  (contact for more info)

https://www.wigan.gov.uk/LINC2/Survival-Guide/Information-for/LGBT/More-about-the-ByoU-Project.aspx

 

Wigan Council - Housing Options Team

What is it: general housing advice and information.

Phone: 01942 487717

Emergency out of hours phone: 01942 828777

For more information: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Housing/Council-homes/Find-a-home/Homelessness/Are-you-at-risk-of-being-homeless.aspx

 

Bury

FROGS (FINALLY REALISING OURSELVES GROWING STRONGER)

What is it: A weekly group for LGBT+ young people and those questioning their gender or sexuality aged 13-19 (and up to 25 with additional needs) who live or spend time in Bury.

Email: [email protected] (contact for more information)

https://www.theproudtrust.org/groups/frogs-finally-realising-ourselves-growing-stronger/

 

Bury Housing Options:
What is it: housing advice service for Bury Council 

Phone: 0161 253 5537

Emergency out of hours phone: 0161 253 6606

Email: [email protected]

For more information: https://www.bury.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=14177

Self-Referral link: https://gm-ca.org/refer/BURY

 

Bury Healthy Minds

What is it: mental health service for people over the age of 16 years, who are registered with a GP in Bury or live in the Bury area.

Phone: 0161 253 5258

For more information: https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/healthymindsbury

Self-referral link: https://www.iaptportal.co.uk/pcbya.html