SAYiT

SAYiT is a local charity providing support and social opportunities to LGBTQ+ young people in Sheffield.  SAYiT is for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ or are questioning their gender and/or sexuality, and those who care for and support them.

Young people’s groups:

• SAYiT Fruitbowl: A group for young people aged 11-17 who are LGBT+ or questioning their gender or sexuality.  They meet every Thursday evening.
• SAYiT Prism: A group for young adults aged 18-25 who are LGBT+ or questioning their gender or sexuality. Currently, the group meet fortnightly on a Wednesday evening.

If you are a young person wanting to join SAYiT, contact them and they will arrange an initial meeting to see if it will be the right fit for you: E: info@sayit.org.uk or T: 0114 201 2633.

If you are referring a young person from another organisation please check the referral information on their website www.sayit.org.uk/referrals

SAYiT Parents & Carers Group

SAYiT offers monthly, confidential support group for the parents and carers of LGBTQ+ young people, even if their young person does not attend a SAYiT group. These run on the first Tuesday of each month. If you are interested in joining the group please contact E: info@sayit.org.uk or T: 0114 201 2633.

Resources

On their website are a number of resources for different groups:

• For young people
• For parents
• For professionals

For Professionals

In addition to providing services for young people, SAYiT offers support and services to a wide range of professionals across Sheffield, South Yorkshire and nationally. They provide bespoke training for schools, organisations and workplaces on a range of topics including: LGBTQ+ basic awareness, LGBTQ+ sexual health, and Trans awareness. These can be done online or face to face.

If you would like more information on training, education, outreach and resources, click here.