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1800 929 539

LGBT Ireland is a national charitable organisation providing support services to people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex or non-binary (LGBTQI+) and their family members.

The organisation was established in 2010 when seven regional LGBT Helplines joined efforts to coordinate the provision of high-quality support and information throughout Ireland. Informed by the issues and experiences raised through our frontline services, we also undertake extensive training and advocacy work to enhance the visibility, inclusion and rights of LGBTQI+ people living in Ireland.

National
LGBT Helpline

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Call: 1800 929 539

Transgender
Family Support

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Call: 01 907 3707

Instant Messaging

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Telefriending

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Peer Support

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Support

LGBT Ireland’s support services are delivered with dedication and compassion by a committed team of trained volunteers. These individuals power a range of vital supports, including the National LGBT Helpline, Peer Support Groups, the Telefriending Service, and the Trans Family Support Line.
What we do
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Advocacy

LGBT Ireland advocacy and policy work focuses on improving LGBTQI+ human rights and policy protections in order to make Ireland one of the best places in Europe to be LGBTQI+.
Our impact
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Training

LGBT Ireland delivers effective and innovative education and training workshops to a wide range of public and private sector agencies and groups across Ireland aimed at enhancing participants’ awareness and understanding of the issues experienced by LGBTQI+ people and their family members.
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Get Involved!

Being listened to without judgment can transform a person’s life! We recruit volunteers for the National LGBT Helpline Volunteer Team who make a real difference. Check out our volunteer page to learn more.

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LGBT Ireland Annual Report 2025
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Hidden Barriers – Access to Mental Health Services for LGBTQI+ People in Ireland
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LGBT Ireland Strategic Plan 2023-2027
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Ember Guide End Of Life Resource
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I’ll never forget that call. And it was just probably a really understanding parent that spoke to me for 30 minutes or 40 minutes and just let me be.

I know I wasn’t alone and that there was that nice, sympathetic, friendly air that was prepared to listen to me on the other end and not judge me.

So I decided to start volunteering on the trans family support line, because I personally got so much support from the trans family support line when I rang.

… if this is who they are and this is who they want to be, and they’re brave enough to be themselves, it’d be great if they had someone in their corner, you know?

You know what, LGBT Ireland, they didn’t give me just support. This is my hope. I can tell you, I feel like I have family.

LGBTQ folks right now need more support than ever, and to be able to play even a tiny role in that is just so important. And very meaningful to me.

…being around like minded people who have similar values and goals to myself, it’s definitely very rewarding. And, it feels like I am part of a community now.