Lesbian Line Belfast Help line: Thurs 7.30 pm - 10 pm (028) 9023 8668. Make sure you ask about their Sunday Scene Drop-In for Lesbian and Bisexual Women which meets the 3rd Sunday of each month.

Broken Rainbow runs a Listening, Information and Signposting Helpline Service to LGBT victims/survivors of domestic violence across the UK. Helpline Number (Survivors): 08452 60 44 60 Monday to Friday 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm. Website: www.broken-rainbow.org.uk or www.lgbt-dv.org seems to be operational at the moment. Email address: mail@broken-rainbow.org.uk.

Body Positive Northern Ireland Tue-Fri 2 pm - 4 pm (028) 9023 5515. 

Cara-Friend Gay Helpline operates Mon-Wed 7.30 - 10 pm (028) 9032 2023. email: info@cara-friend.org.uk.

Women's Aid 24-Hour Domestic Violence Helpline 0800 917 1414.

Metromate offers sexual health advice for gay and bisexual men.

ygm.org.uk - the website for Young Gay Men Advice and resources on coming out, health and the scene, aimed at young gay men. Backed by the Terrence Higgins Trust.

hepinfo.org provides information and resources for gay and bisexual men about Hepatitis A, B and C.

Quire: Belfast LGBT Singers An LGBT community choir formed in 2005, with an emphasis on fun and participation. Quire has performed at various community events including Belfast Pride. Always on the lookout for new singers - contact info@quire.org.uk for details.

AIDS 2000 Northern Ireland charity for the comfort and welfare of people with HIV/AIDS.

Belfast Butterfly Club The Belfast Butterfly Club is a support network for transgendered people and their families. By providing education and information, the group seeks to increase awareness, overcome discrimination and achieve equality. Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 8 pm - 11.30 pm. Helpline 028 9267 3720, Wed 8 pm - 10 pm. Contact the group at P.O. Box 210, Belfast BT1 1BG.

Belfast Out Resource Centre a gay community-based organisation whose objective is to establish and provide a resource and community centre in Belfast to serve the LGBT Community.

Belfast Pride Organizers of the annual Belfast Pride festival, now in its 16th year. For details of how to get involved, visit www.belfastpride.com .

Blackmountain Zen Centre (Belfast Meditation Centre)

Causeway LGB Network is a social and support group of lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB) people – and their friends and family – who live, work, learn, socialise in The Causeway area (Portrush, Portstewart, Coleraine, Ballycastle, Ballymoney, Castlerock, Bushmills and Limavady).

Coalition on Sexual Orientation (CoSO) was established by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) groups in Northern Ireland in order to provide a voice for the LGBT Community in debates and consultations surrounding the rights of the community. CoSO aspires to represent the LGBT Community on issues around sexual orientation. Phone co-Chair James on 07788 570 007, email: admin@coso.org.uk.

Gay Alcoholics Anonymous Ireland Recently established website with resources and information.

Gay Lesbian Youth Northern Ireland (GLYNI) Group for 16-25 year old young people. Meets every Monday in the Cara-Friend offices, Cathedral Buildings, 64 Donegall Street. Contact 07707216921 or e-mail: admin@glyni.org.uk.

Lesbian Advocacy Services Initiative (LASI) works to improve the quality of life and enhance the voices of lesbians and bisexual women and their families... committed to identifying and addressing discrimination and oppression, and to the promotion of social inclusion. Phone (07913) 382718. E-mail info@lasionline.org.

LGBT Branch of National Union of Students/Union of Students in Ireland Phone: (028) 9024 4641. e-mail: convenor@nus-usi.org.uk.

Men of the North An alternative Belfast venue for gay men over 25 (singles & couples) who want to meet in a relaxed atmosphere.  Events are usually held on the first Friday of every month at Mynt on Dunbar Link. e-mail: info@menofthenorth.com.

North Down & Ards LGBT Group exists to facilitate safe social opportunities for LGBT people resident or visiting the North Down and Ards area. The group is also established to give public bodies a local group to consult and liaise with about local concerns and issues relevant to LGBT people resident or visiting the North Down and Ards area. Email info@ndalgbt.com for more details.

Northern Ireland Gay Rights Association (NIGRA) Does exactly what it says on the tin. Meets first Thursday of each month. Contact them at P.O. Box 44, Belfast BT1 1SH or phone (028) 9066 5257.

Out & About is a Belfast-based group which arranges monthly walks, occasional nights out and weekend trips for the LGBT community (and their friends). Visit their fantastic new website for full details of future events.

Out4Tennis is Ireland's LGBT tennis network. It was conceived in 2004 and holds tournaments around Ireland together with visits to gay tournaments in the UK and Europe. Members come from throughout the island. Most competitive members are players with their own clubs while social members may be more occasional players.

QUBLGBT The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender society at Queen's University, Belfast. Bigger and better for 2007-08, voted the most improved society of 2006-07. QUBLGBT currently meets once a week on the third floor of the student union and has a buddy system in place. For more information contact: lgbt_quis@hotmail.com or visit their website.

Rainbow Project Gay and bisexual men's physical, mental and emotional health issues. 2 - 8 Commercial Court, Belfast, BT1 2NB. Telephone: (028) 9031 9030. e-mail: manager@rainbow-project.org.

Southern Gay Men's Health Project 8 South Main Street, Cork, Ireland. Provides information, support and education on issues relating to sexual health, lifestyle and sexuality. Other services include one-to-one counselling, support, drop-in, prevention, outreach, helping, addiction services and a variety of support and self-awareness groups. Opening times: 10.00am - 6.00pm Mon to Fri. HELPLINE: +353 21 4271087. Email: info@gayhealthproject.com

Survivors Northern Ireland is a volunteer-led project set up in 2002 to provide information and support to ADULT MALE survivors of sexual abuse and rape.  It also aims to raise awareness on the issue of male rape and refers people to specialised services including a helpline run by Survivors UK. Email info@survivorsni.com or write to Survivors Northern Ireland, 2 Dacre Terrace, Derry/Londonderry. Telephone Helpline (Every Wed 8-10PM): 71371119.  "ALL CONTACTS ARE TREATED WITH THE UTMOST CONFIDENTIALITY."

Ulster Titans RFC is Northern Ireland's first rugby team open to all men regardless of age, experience, race or sexual orientation.  The team identifies with gay men and is committed to equality, inclusion and the greatest sport in the world. Training every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30pm at the Ozone. Anyone willing to HIT, RUN and HAVE FUN? We are always looking for new members. Whether you're experienced or a complete novice, join us at training and have some fun while getting fit! Email info@ulstertitans.com for more details.

www.gaycrawler.com - "the search engine for the LGBT community".

Gay Belfast for scene news and events for the Belfast gay and lesbian community and those visiting the city.