Monday, October 30, 2006
Resources and Groups for LGBTQs
Activity groups and resources available to LGBTQs in Singapore


General Resources

Pelangi Pride Centre
• community space and resource library
• opens every Saturday from 4-8pm
• runs activities such as workshops and talks, every 2nd Saturday of the month.

Address: Mox Bar & Café, 21 Tanjong Pagar Road #04-01, Singapore 088444
Website: www.pelangipridecentre.org
Email: contact[at]pelangipridecentre.org


People Like Us (PLU)
• gay activist and advocacy group

Website: www.plu.sg


Fridae.com
• gay asian internet portal
• commercial site
• has articles and resources for gay Asians

Website: www.fridae.com


Women-only Groups and Resources

RedQueen!
• bisexual, lesbian and queer women’s moderated mailing list
• discussions include issues and general information
• currently numbers over 1000 women

Website: www.geocities.com/red_qn
Email: redqueen_[at]hotmail.com


Herstory
• commercial women-only event organizer and portal

Website: www.herstory.ws


WSW Outreach Programme
• provides counseling and support for lesbian and bisexual women pertaining to HIV/AIDs and STDs.

Email: wsw[at]afa.org.sg
Phone: 90272766 (Eileena Lee)

Women's Nite
• this free event is run every last Saturday of the month and provides women the opportunities for networking and community building events such as talks, workshops etc.

Website: women_snite.livejournal.com

Sayoni
• Singapore-based platform for lesbian, bisexual and transsexual Asian women
• aims to empower queer women towards greater involvement and presence in the community

Website: www.sayoni.com


Men-only Groups and Resources

MSM Outreach Programme
• conducts research projects on Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) in Singapore
• runs outreach at real and virtual MSM venues and events
• develops MSM-specific safer sex material
• offers information, support and referrals to MSM
• organizes safer sex workshops
• volunteers do not have to be MSM, or even male, to help

Website: www.afa.org.sg/msm
Email: pdafa[at]singnet.com.sg
Phone: 81122172 (Paul Toh); or 91068884 (James Foong)


Trevvy.com
• gay asian internet portal
• commercial site
• has articles and resources for gay asian males

Website: www.trevvy.com


For Both Men and Women

Signel
• mailing list of mainly gay males with some women

Website: www.geocities.com/plusg1/signel_00.htm


Adventurers Like Us (ADLUS)
• mixed group (comprising gay/bisexual/straight people) involved in many sporting activities such as running, trekking and overseas trips

Website: www.adlus.org


Community Action for Us (CACTUS)
• mixed group (gay males and females, bisexuals, transgendered and straight)
• organizes community events and activities

Website: www.cactus.sg


SgButterfly
• an online portal for Singapore's transgender community

Website: www.sgbutterfly.org


People Like You and Me (PLUME)
• an online environment for LGBTQ youth in Singapore

Website: www.plume.sg


Counselling Services and Resources

Counselling and Care Centre
• professional counselling and care service offered to all regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation, educational standing, and age.
• online appointment booking available at www.counsel.org.sg/appt.htm

Website: www.counsel.org.sg
Email: info[at]counsel.org.sg
Phone: 65366366


Chia Kwok Ying
Kaleidoscope Therapy Centre

Address: 45A Gilstead Road, Singapore 309089
Phone: 96668435 (mobile) / 6256 5342


The Looking Glass
• an initiative of RedQueen!
• provides free email counseling service for women questioning their sexuality
• queer women counseling conducted by trained women counselors

Website: www.geocities.com/lookGglass


Oogachaga
• counselling service for sexual minorities to strengthen and enhance their lives and relationships with their loved ones and families.

Website: www.oogachaga.com



Faith Communities (Local and International)

Heartland
• gay Buddhist mailing list (comprising mostly of males)

Website: www.heartlandsg.org
Email: heartland-owner[at]yahoogroups.com


Free Community Church
• a gay-affirming inclusive Church
• has regular Sunday worship services and cell groups

Website: www.freecomchurch.org
Email: info[at]freecommchurch.org


SafeHaven
• gay Christian group comprising both males and females
• a ministry of The Free Community Church

Website: www.oursafehaven.com


Al-Fatiha
• gay Muslim group comprising both males and females
• international group based in Washington DC

Website: www.al-fatiha.org


As-Salam Singapore
• mixed Muslim group (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, intersexed and questioning

Website: groups.yahoo.com/group/as-salam


Other Resources (International)

American Psychological Association
• answers to your questions about sexual orientation and homosexuality

Website: www.apa.org/pubinfo/answers.html


Parents, families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
• provides opportunity for Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays to share and dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.

Website: www.pflag.org





Last update: 13 Dec 2006

All information correct at the time of posting. Users are encouraged to explore the above resources and contact the individual groups for more information before joining and participating in any activities, or utilizing any counselling services. Please also refer to SAFE's full disclaimer.

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