About Hart Gables
What is Hart Gables and what does it do?
Hart Gables was set up more than 10 years ago to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) people. It is a registered charity and remains the only organisation in Hartlepool that offers support for LGBT people.
The organisation is run by a Management Committee of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people living in and around Hartlepool, which is supported by advisors from a range of helpful local agencies.
Hart Gables provides a range of services for those questioning their sexuality or gender.
There are regular groups for lesbians, gay men and for young LGBT people under 25.
There is a counselling service, and you can access trained listeners on the telephone or in one-to-one sessions at our base on South Road.
The main aims of Hart Gables are:
- To provide a regular safe space for the LGBT community
- To support the community in building social networks
- To build confidence of individuals in the community
- To provide access to sexual health information
- To provide a free, confidential, impartial & non-judgmental listening service
- To involve the community in the development of the organisation as much as possible
- To work with other LGBT organisations in the region & nationally
- To work with other outside individuals & agencies who support the values and aims of Hart Gables
Hart Gables employs lesbian and gay workers who can offer training on a wide range of sexual health, equality and social inclusion issues. This can often be provided free or for a nominal fee to Voluntary and Community Sector groups and organisations, and reasonable fees for statutory sector organisations.