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GLCS - South Australia
30-05-2010, 08:47 PM
Hey everyone, I represent the gay and lesbain community services of south australia.


We are trying to reach as many people as possible, so below i have posted our mission statement and also what we offer in some detail. Our biggest attribute is our phone counselling and referral service.

Our number is: 84228400

Gay and Lesbian Community Services of South Australia Inc will:

- Provide free, reliable and culturally appropriate information, peer telephone support, advocacy and referral services in matters relating to sexuality and sexual health, to empower individuals to make informed decisions in these areas of their lives.

- Foster community based activities to enhance the growth, and self-determination of the GLBT communities.


We provide

-Telephone peer support seven nights a week, and on weekend afternoons.

-Information on community events, venues and groups.

-Referrals to community and professional services, such as legal and medical agencies.

-Gay and lesbian community library service.

-Community development initiatives.

-Training for peer telephone support volunteers.




Telephone service

-GLCS is funded by the Department of Health through the HIV, HCV and Related Programs Unit to provide free peer-based telephone support in areas such as coming out, relationships, sexual health, HIV/AIDS and sexuality.

-Unlike internet chat lines and web based information services, GLCS guarantees your confidentiality will be maintained. You don't have to use your name if you don't want to. You can speak to a volunteer who will assist you with up-to-date information and if required refer you to further services.

-We have a comprehensive database listing of community-based and professional services and agencies to whom we can refer our callers.

-We provide information on venues, groups, services and events of interest to the GLBT community.


Our number is: 84228400