Cambridge University Students’ Union Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Campaign
Help & SupportHelp & Support
CUSU LBGT are here to help. We have a wide range of resources at our disposal, and if you're looking for support and information on sexual health, coming out or religious issues, you'll find plenty of information on this website. Please also remember that Linkline is available throughout the night (7pm-8am during term)
Peer Support
A member of the CUSU LBGT Exec has been trained by the University Counselling Service as a Peer Supporter and is available to meet up on a one-to-one basis so that you can talk through whatever problem or issue you might have. This could be anything from coming out or being home-sick, to needing information on specific issues. More information on Peer Support can be found at: www.peersupport.cam.ac.uk
Coffee Breaks
Coffee breaks are small, informal meetings for those people unsure about their sexuality, thinking about coming out, or who have come out but don't know many people yet. To find out where and when the next coffee break is, email the Welfare Officer.
Play Safe
CUSU LBGT will provide free condoms with lube, dental dams and latex gloves, to anyone who wants them! Simply email the Welfare Officer to place your order.
Alternatively, St. Pancras Hospital run an online shop called Freedoms. You can buy leading brand condoms and lube at really low prices. Visit www.freedoms-shop.com.
Useful Contacts
CUSU Welfare
University Counselling Service
(01223) 332865
Free to students of the University of Cambridge.
Linkline
www.cam.ac.uk/cambuniv/linkline
(01223) 367574: 7pm-8am every night during term
Sexual Health
An honest and frank discussion of how to stay safe.
Coming Out
Coming out is the process of learning about your own sexuality and telling others about it. For a lot of people, this is a long progression of coming to terms with yourself and then deciding who to tell and how to do it best.
Homophobia
Homophobia is the irrational fear, intolerance and sometimes hatred of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LBGT) people. Don't take it, deal with it!
LBGT Parenting
The parenting scheme, like College Parents, offers support and introduction to Cambridge. The scheme exists to give people the opportunity to meet someone who is lesbian, bisexual, gay or transgender for an informal, non-judgemental chat.
Religious Issues
Being gay and religious might be difficult, but there are others in the same situation, so don't worry!
Women
In the LBGT community, women seem to be a minority. Whether this is due to personal interest or other factors is debatable. One thing is certain, however: women enjoy the company of other women!