Links
This page has a whole host of links for you to check out. We have summarized some of the content to help you pick through the sites that you want to look at. We hope you find them useful. If you have a favourite website that isn’t listed please let us know and we might put it on as a link.
Hate Crime Reporting
Dorset Police Hate Crime Reporting
Dorset Police is working with the local authorities, partner agencies and voluntary services to provide drop in centres with trained members of staff who can help take reports on hate crimes and incidents. They can also report the incident on your behalf and provide you with advice and support.
Types of Hate Incidents and Crimes
A hate crime is any incident where you or someone else has been targeted because they or you are believed to be different or any incident you believe was motivated by:
race, religion, homophobia, transphobia, disability, age
Incidents may involve verbal abuse, harassment, attacks, damage to your property, bullying or graffiti.
Hampshire Police Hate Crime Reporting
For the police service to be truly effective and provide an appropriate level of service to the victims of hate crime / hate incidents, it is important that the community has the confidence to report hate crime.
A hate incident is defined as:
'Any incident, which may or may not constitute a criminal offence, which is perceived by the victim or any other person, as being motivated by prejudice or hate based on age, disability, gender, homophobia, racism, religion, transphobia'.
Information
Swine flu information leaflet (PDF)
If you have not received your copy of the Swine flu leaflet through your door, please use this link and download a PDF copy
Local Groups
Freedom Youth
A youth project based in Basingstoke.
The project is for any young person under 25 who is gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans or exploring their sexuality.
This site won an award a Hampshire County Council award in 2004 for the way it engaged young people.
Call ANDREW for more details 0300 123 9117
Winchester Gay Group
Includes information about social events and what is going on in Winchester.
Call GARY for more details 07795 470 629
Get Real Group
The social group organising events in Basingstoke and North Hampshire.
The group has information about social events in the area as well as listings of local venues and lgbt business.
For more details, Please contact ANDREW on 0300 123 9117
Local Services
Quit 4 Life
FREE Local help and support to Quit Smoking.
You are 4 times more likely to Quit Smoking with our support than going it alone. Click here for details or call 0845 602 4663 or text QUIT to 60123
Get it on
Young peoples guide to Sexual Health Services in Hampshire
Whether you are sexually active already or just thinking about finding out more then this site is for you.
All types of Sexual Health services are listed. Whether you are preparing for a relationship, concerned about an infection or dealing with the unexpected there is a service that can help you.
National
Stonewall
A national organisation who tirelessly campaign for the equal treatment and rights of the gay community.
Their website has usefull up to date and clear information about all aspects of support for the gay community. Information includes civil partnership information, workplace information, education for all and more.
THT (Terrence Higgins Trust)
The THT national website has sexual health information.
It has sections for gay men and information for people living with HIV.
CHAPS
The CHAPS (Community HIV and AIDS Prevention Strategy) website
This site is linked to a national theme that you may have seen in gay magazines or in venues. Previous campaigns have included PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis), condoms, chain of infection. This site is worth checking out for good quality information, support and advice.
GMFA
Website for the London based GMFA charity.
Information about groups and workshops for gay men as well as sexual health information support and advice. Check this site out if you are looking for information about social groups for gay men as they have a fantastic directory of social groups and clubs.
THT young gay men’s site
Really useful information if you are a young man who is gay, bisexual or exploring his sexuality.
Information includes sexual health, the scene, relationships and coming out.
FFLAG
Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
This is a national voluntary organisation and registered charity which provides support to parents and families of lesbian, gay and bisexual people.
National / International
Gaydar
One of the many gay chat websites on the web.
If you are looking to meet men in your area you will probably find them on Gaydar. If you are interested in internet dating or using the internet to find new sexual partners please read our handy guide first.
Gay.com
Gay lifestyle site with chat, news, information and guidance.
It is really easy to navigate and has some great stories of national and international interest. If you want to know what’s going on in the world then check out this site.
Support Agencies
AMSOSA UK
Adult Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
AMSOSA offers NON OFFENDING Adult Male Survivors, two support groups which gives you a unique therapy experience. Groups meet either on Monday or Friday evenings.
We offer you an opportunity to focus on the ability to heal and recover, by dealing with 1/3rd of your past, 1/3rd of your present, and 1/3rd of your future, covering aspects of the sexual abuse you suffered, yet focussing on the strength and courage you possess, and leaving the past where it belongs.
Chrysalis - Gender Identity Issues
The whole concept of Chrysalis has been developed from a need recognised by its three founder members.
They are a Counsellor, Social Worker and Specialist adviser. It has become very evident in their work loads that young people with Gender Identity Issues are slipping through the present framework of gender help agencies. With this in mind CHRYSALIS was formed.
Registered Charity Number 1116321