Provided by Newcastle City Council, Adult Social Care and Integrated Services

Looking for a warm place to spend time and get support in Newcastle?

Wellbeing Hubs are warm welcoming local venues, such as libraries and community centres where you can spend time and get support such as hot drinks, free wifi, a place to charge your devices, information, advice and more. You can use our Wellbeing Hub finder to find your nearest hub.

Switchboard helpline

Switchboard helpline is a LGBTQ+ support helpline. It’s a safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional well-being. They support you to talk things through and explore the right options for you.

Volunteers, who also identify as LGBT+, provide support and information by phone, email and instant messaging service on their website. It’s a confidential and non judgemental service. Nothing is off limits.

For example, you may want to call to talk about: feeling isolated in your community, coming out and want to talk to someone who’s been through it, how to put a condom on without being embarrassed, or where they can meet other people in your area.