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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.
beYOU Annual Report
If you would like to know more about the work of beYOU, why not take
a look at our Annual Reports. The 2002 and 2003 reports can be viewed
online, simply click below!
 
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phone
0118 959 7269
address
PO Box 75
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 7DU
e-mail
info@beyou.org.uk
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