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Mental Health Awareness Workshops

A white board with writing all over it mentioning mental health, trauma and related areas.

LGBT Unity have been running mental health awareness workshops for our members since 2020. At the workshops people learn how to better manage their stress. LGBTQIA+ refugees and asylum seekers can suffer from isolation, loneliness, and suicidal thoughts. Our workshops are vital to offer support and community to people in this situation.

Football Tournament 2024

A group of people wearing red bibs and sports clothing holding up a trophy and celebrating.

We held a 5-a-side football tournament as part of Refugee Festival Scotland in June. Seven teams took part including five teams made up of LGBT Unity members plus teams from Scottish Refugee Council and House Ball Scotland. We also had food and music and plenty of our members came along to cheer the teams on. Everyone had lots of fun! …