Cara-Friend was established in 1974 as a voluntary counselling, befriending, information, and social space organisation for the LGBT community.

All of the services provided are completely confidential. We offer social support in helping people come to terms with their sexuality - including information on health issues.

The Gay Helpline

Lesbian Line

Gay & Lesbian Youth Northern Ireland

Cara-Friend provides information on the social facilities available in Northern Ireland and is able to help people integrate into the gay community, if they so wish. Our volunteers are trained to be receptive and understanding and will offer friendship and support to anyone concerned about sexuality, including parents of gay and lesbian children. An additional part of our work is to educate and inform the public, and we are pleased to provide speakers at meetings of other organisations.