About Us
For twenty-four years the Reading Lesbian & Gay Helpline had helped local people with information, support and advice. Hundreds of people contact the Helpline each year, often they have had no one else to talk to about their difficult issues.In 2001 the organisation agreed that it needed to expand its range of services, and offer more to the local community in the form of diverse information, more face-to-face contact and social/interest based activities. As such a new name was needed to reflect the growth, and beYOU was created.
The beYOU message is simple, 'be yourself', it doesn't matter what your sexual preference is, your race, your age, you should be able to feel comfortable about who you are. beYOU is committed to supporting you to develop a healthy sexual identity and lifestyle
who uses our
services?
Anyone and everyone! of any age, ethnic group, or walk of life.
However, we are mainly contacted by lesbians and gay men, people
who are unsure of their sexuality or want support in coming out and
parents and friends of lesbians and gay men.
where are they
from?
Anywhere! But, mainly from Berkshire and the neighbouring
counties.
who works for
beYOU?
beYOU BeYou is entirely staffed by volunteers who
are carefully chosen because they are receptive and understanding.
All volunteers who staff the Helpline
and the beHERE drop-in
sessions are lesbian and gay. Volunteers come from all walks of
life and are carefully trained and supervised.
