Where to turn to for help and support—resource centres, helplines, support and social groups.

Resource Centres/Helplines

L.Inc   11A White St • T 480 8600
Resource centre for gay and bisexual women, which holds a drop-in on Thursdays from 8–10pm and on Tuesdays from 12–3pm. Besides providing this informal meeting space, the centre organises a range of activities, including a film group, a web group and various events. A mailing list is also in place to network the community; to add your name simply contact the centre.
www.linc.ie/

Cork Gay Project   8 South Main St • T 427 8470
Resource centre for gay and bisexual men which runs a number of groups and programs, as well as personal development courses. Also incorporates the Southern Gay Health Project: information and education for gay men about HIV/AIDS and health issues (same phone number as above + extension 205)
www.gayprojectcork.com

The Alliance   T 427 5837
Cork’s centre for sexual health. Providing general information and advice on health and welfare, the centre runs education programmes in the community as well as maintaining a drop-in facility. Besides this aspect, The Alliance acts as a support network for those affected by HIV/ AIDS.
www.sexualhealthcentre.com

Helplines
Gay Information Cork   T 427 1087 (Mon - Thurs, 7–9pm)
Cork Lesbian Line   T 431 8318 (Thurs, 8–10pm)
AIDS Helpline   T 427 6676 (Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm & Tues 7–9pm)

Support/Social Groups

new! GayCork.com Social Groups
Members of the GayCork.com forum who oragnise regaulr meetups like dinging & cinema trips, and regular social meetups. All are welcome.
www.gaycork.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=23

new! Cork Gay Hillwalkers
Cork Gay Hillwalking Club is affiliated to The Association of Gay Mountaineering and Hillwalking Clubs of Ireland. It developed from The Rainbow Ramblers, a group established by The Cork Gay Community Project in 2003..
corkgayhillwalkers.com/

new! Refrain
Cork's first gay choir! Pracises are usualy held on wednesday. See GayCork.com Forum for more info:.
www.gaycork.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=22

new! Cork Dining Out Group  T 087 9326984
For gay men, Meets monthly
diningoutcork@vodafone.ie

new! Reach  T 087 1363615
Discreet male social group - very confidential.
Meets monthly

new! Unite* Cork   T 427 8470
If you are Gay, Bisexual or unsure ...and are 24 or under, why not come along. Every Thursday evening from 6pm- 9pm @ The Other Place .
www.gayprojectcork.com/unite.html

UCC Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Society
UCC’s LGB Society is open to students and non-students alike.
www.ucc.ie/lgb/

CIT Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Society
A resource for gay CIT students, including those studying at the Crawford and the School of Music.
www.citlgb.com

Live and Let Live   T 450 0481 or 425 4710
Lesbian and gay Alcoholics Anonymous group, meeting at The Other Place on Fridays from 8.30–10pm.

Other

Garda Eleanor O’Kelly, Garda Liaison Officer
Bridewell Station, Cornmarket St • T 427 0681
As Liaison Officer for Cork’s gay community, Garda O’Kelly is committed to ensuring equality for all and is also sensitive to the needs of those requiring discretion.

STI Clinic, Victoria Hospital   Infirmary Rd. • T 496 6844
Outpatients—Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30–11.45am and Wednesday from 2.30–4.30pm