Wexford

OPEN MIX, Gorey

We are OPEN MIX an LGBTI+ Youth Drop-in Service for people between 13 and 19. We offer 2 groups our LGBTI+ members Junior group is open to young people from 1st to 3rd year. And our senior group, that caters for 4th year to 6th-year students.

The group is a safe place for young people to hang out and discuss the LGBT+ community, along with any issues that they might experience in a safe non-judgmental, friendly environment with the support of staff members. It’s a place to make new friends, plan and attend events, take part in fun activities or just chill out.

Our group takes place every Friday evening from 4.45-6.15pm.

• Find us: Gorey Youth Needs, Mary Ward Lane, St Michael’s Road, Gorey, Co Wexford
• Phone us: contact Karen or Mandi on 053 942 2611 or 085 861 2670
• Email us: karen.mccann@gyng.ie

Orbit – Our Safe Space

Orbit – Our Safe Space is a group for 16-25-year-olds that meets every Thursday from 5-8 pm in the FDYS on Francis Street Wexford. New members are always welcome. There is also a one to one support services for LGBTI+ young people available from Monday-Friday by appointment.

• Find us: FDYS, Francis Street, Wexford
• Phone us: 053 912 3262
• Email us: emma.whitty@fdys

Wexford LGBT Youth Drop-In Services

This LGBT+ youth drop-in service provides a safe, supportive, non-judgemental and welcoming space for young LGBT+ people and their allies to come and express their authentic selves in a safe and confidential environment. The group is for 14-18-year-olds and one-to-one support is also available.

• Find us: 1 Island Road, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
• Phone us: 053 9123262
• Email us: emma.whitty@fdy or paula.kelly@fdys.ie

YNR LGBT+ Group, New Ross

The group Youth New Ross on Wednesday evenings for young people in the LGBTI+ community aged 14–17 years. The group is to give young people a non-judgmental, friendly, safe space to meet, which is confidential and to give support to young people coming out. Our group is a place to make new friends, plan/attend events, take part in fun activities, or just chill out. Please make contact with Catherine if you are interested in attending the group.

• Find us: Youth New Ross, Bullawn, Bowling Green, New Ross
• Phone us: 089 4397202
• Email us: catherine@ynr.ie