what’s OUT here
LGBTQ-friendly community resources in singapore
2015 edition
Oogachaga Centre
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What’s Out Here is compiled by Oogachaga for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) people, LGBTQ allies and supporters in Singapore. It provides a listing of community groups, health care facilities, counselling and support organisations, social activity groups and many other useful resources. It does not include groups in institutions of higher learning, corporate LGBTQ network groups or groups which we could not list for safety reasons. Lastly, we want to thank all community groups which are so committed in providing these services for the community.
community groups with physical space
Pelangi Pride Centre
OOGACHAGA Oogachaga is a professional counselling and personal development organisation for LGBTQ individuals. Its main services are: • face-to-face counselling by professional counsellors • hotline, whatsapp and email counselling • support groups for men and women • community workshops and forums • training and public education for professionals
OC Hotline 6226 2002 and Whatsapp 8592 0609 (Tue to Thu from 7 to 10pm and Sat from 2 to 5pm on Sat)
Women on Wednesdays Hotline 6226 6629 (Wed from 7 to 10pm) 57B Pagoda Street Singapore 059216 • admin 6224 9373 contact@oogachaga.com • www.oogachaga.com www.congregaytion.sg • www.twitter.com/oogachaga www.instagram.com/oogachaga • www.fb.com/oogachaga
FREE COMMUNITY CHURCH An inclusive church where LGBTQ persons and relationships are affirmed and celebrated though their Sunday Services, small groups, counselling support and other programmes. 1 Commonwealth Lane #02-02 Singapore 149544 www.freecomchurch.org • www.fb.com/groups/6523770822
PELANGI PRIDE CENTRE (PPC) A community space and resource centre for the LGBTQ community. Operates out of FCC every Sat from 2 - 6pm. www.pelangipridecentre.org
THE T PROJECT A group set up to empower the transgender community through its programs and shelter. www.fb.com/TheTprojectsg
community groups FOR MEN
SINGAPORE MEN’S CHORUS An avenue for those interested in male chorale and present another form of choral music for the public to enjoy. www.singmc.org • www.fb.com/singaporemenchorus
THE BEAR PROJECT A gay community for bears, cubs, Gmen, stocky, big-sized and guys-who-love-them. www.fb.com/thebearprojectpage
FOR WOMEN
BEAT AROUND THE BUSH The online hub for gay and gay-friendly women.
www.beataroundthebush.org • www.fb.com/bushbeatssg
P•INC P•INC is a springboard for gay women who mean business. www.fb.com/pinc.sg
REDQUEEN! A general and social mailing list for queer women who are Singaporeans or Singapore residents. www.fb.com/groups/188649081220452/
SAYONI A community-oriented organisation committed to making the lives of lesbian, bisexual, queer and transgender women better. www.sayoni.com • www.fb.com/fbSAYONI
WOMEN’S NITE A safe, neutral and alcohol-free space for lesbian and bisexual women to gather and discuss the issues relevant to their lives. These gatherings are scheduled on the last Saturday of every month. www.women-snite.livejournal.com
FOR TRANSGENDER
PROJECT X An organisation that believes sex work is a legitimate form of work. Community and advocacy work includes outreach to transgender sex workers. www.theprojectx.org
SGBUTTERFLY An online portal dedicated to providing goodwill information and raising awareness on the transgender community. www.sgbutterfly.org • www.fb.com/groups/sgbutterfly
SGGURLS A group for crossdressers, transvestites and transsexuals. www.fb.com/sggurls
TRANS* IT Trans* it! aims to support trans* identified individuals in their lives, be it their social or physical transition, or just to provide a listening ear and increase trans* visibility. www.thepurplealliance.com • www.fb.com/ThePurpleAlliance
VOICES OF THE SONS A transman support group providing support, advice, transrelated information. www.voicesofthesons.tumblr.com
FOR YOUTH
CALLING IT OUT Calling It Out! is an initiative to raise awareness on queerphobia, transphobia, discrimination and bullying that occur in schools. www.fb.com/callingitoutsg
SGRAINBOW SGRainbow is a non-profit community social group for GBQ men aged 18 to 35 in Singapore. www.sgrainbow.org • www.fb.com/sgrainbow
THE PURPLE ALLIANCE A group committed to coordinate social events, conduct education and provide health assistance to the LGBTQ community. www.thepurplealliance.com • www.fb.com/ThePurpleAlliance
YOUNG OUT HERE A queer youth group, run by youth leaders for youths. www.young-out-here.com • www.instagram.com/YoungOutHere
FOR PARENTS AND LGBT PARENTS
RAINBOW PARENTS SG A place for LGBT parents to exchange information, share resources and support each other. www.rainbowparents.sg • www.fb.com/RainbowParentsSG
SAFE SINGAPORE A group formed by parents, families and friends of LGBTQ individuals who believe in a society that accepts, affirms and empowers everyone to participate fully in it, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. www.safesingapore.blogspot.sg
The T Project shelter
FOR ALL
LIVE ALIVE A non-profit series devoted to inspiring LGBTQ community, family and friends to find their passion and purpose in life. www.fb.com/livealive.sg
MOVE COMMUNITY An activity hub for LGBTQ individuals, families and friends. www.movecommunity.org • www.fb.com/movecommunity.org
SINGAPORE LGBTQ ALLIANCE Singapore based social group for Chinese speaking LGBTQ. www.fb.com/sglgbtq • www.weibo.com/sglgbt
TOMBOY PRIDE A group that organises activities for tomboys and girls. www.fb.com/Tomboypride
university groups Inter-University LGBT Network (IULN) The IULN is a platform for student groups in Singapore universities to collaborate in creating safer, more inclusive school communities through support and/or education. Students can find out more and reach out to their respective university groups. http://interunilgbt.wix.com/interunilgbt • InterUniLGBT@gmail.com.
Gender Collective Gender Collective is a student interest group set up by students from the University Scholars Program (USP) at the National University of Singapore. It seek to draw together people of all genders and sexual identities for discussion in a safe space. www.fb.com/gendercollective • gendercollective@gmail.com
Kaleidoscope NTU Kaleidoscope is formed by an independent group of students in 2013 to raise awareness on the many faces of discrimination, including that on the basis of sexual orientation, gender, race and class. www.fb.com/NTUkaleidoscope
Out To Care Out To Care is a support and networking group that encourages inclusion among Singapore Management University’s diverse community, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. http://outtocare.wix.com/outtocare • OutToCare@gmail.com
tFreedom tFreedom is an LGBTQ support network that brings together LGBTQ-identifying Tembusians from Tembusu College in National University of Singapore. tFreedom hosts fortnightly sessions where LGBTQ residents are guaranteed a private, safe space to discuss issues and challenges. tfreedom43@gmail.com
The G Spot The G Spot is a collection of students from Yale NUS College who promote diversity and inclusivity. The group is concerned with issues intersecting gender, gender identity, sexuality, sexual orientation, asexuality, race, class, and disability www.fb.com/GSpotSG • reach@the-gspot.org
other platforms ONLINE FORUMS
BLOWINGWIND A discussion forum for gay and bisexual men. www.blowingwind.org • www.fb.com/groups/116973200109
TREVVY A popular website that caters largely to young gay and bisexual men. www.trevvy.com • www.fb.com/trevvydotcom
facebook confessions Gay SG Confessions
www.fb.com/GaySgConfessions
Lesbian SG Confessions www.fb.com/Les.SgConfessions
Transgender and Crossdresser Confessions www.fb.com/TransCDconfessions
Transman SG Confessions www.fb.com/TransmanSG
main LGBTQ events INDIGNATION Singapore’s own annual LGBTQ Pride season which takes place in August and serves to reaffirm the community’s participation in the country’s intellectual and cultural life. www.fb.com/IndigNationSG
PINK DOT SG An annual event for those who support the belief that everyone deserves the freedom to love. www.pinkdot.sg • www.fb.com/pinkdotsg
local LGBTQ news ELEMENT MAGAZINE Asia’s first alternative men’s high-fashion and lifestyle journal with a strong editorial interest on the Asian LGBTI community. www.elementmag.asia • www.fb.com/elementmag.asia
FRIDAE.ASIA An Asian LGBTQ portal that provides international news and information on current affairs issues as well as lifestyle information in English and Chinese. www.fridae.asia • www.fb.com/pages/Fridae/93146446386
YAWNING BREAD A blog on LGBTQ, political, social and cultural issues by well-known gay activist Alex Au. www.yawningbread.wordpress.com
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LGBTQ friendly service providers ACTION FOR AIDS (AFA) AFA provides support and assistance to persons living with HIV and AIDS by raising societal awareness, education and understanding of HIV/AIDS. 9 Kelantan Lane #03-01 Singapore 208628 • 6254 0212 www.afa.org.sg • www.gayhealth.sg www.fb.com/afa.singapore • www.fb.com/gayhealthsg
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS SINGAPORE AA Singapore is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Its LGBT meeting takes place every Sunday. www.singaporeaa.org
ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN FOR ACTION AND RESEARCH (AWARE) Singapore’s leading gender equality advocacy group for both women and men. 5 Dover Crescent #01-22 Singapore 130005 • 6779 7137 Helpline 1800 774 5935 (Mon to Fri 3pm to 9.30pm) aware@aware.org.sg • www.aware.org.sg • www.fb.com/awaresg
CHAT CHAT is a team of mental healthcare professionals who are experienced in taking care of or reaching out to young people with mental health concerns.. *SCAPE, 2 Orchard Link #05-05 Singapore 237978 6493 6500/1 • chat@mentalhealth.sg www.chat.mentalhealth.sg • www.fb.com/chatfans
COUNSELLING AND CARE CENTRE A non-governmental and non-profit agency which offers counselling services. 536 Upper Cross Street #05-241 Hong Lim Complex Singapore 050536 • 6536 6366 • info@counsel.org.sg www.counsel.org.sg
DSC (DEPARTMENT OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS CONTROL) CLINIC A specialist outpatient clinic for the diagnosis, treatment and control of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Singapore. 31 Kelantan Lane Singapore 200031 • 6293 9648 www.dsc-clinic.sg
SAMARITANS OF SINGAPORE (SOS) A non-profit and non-religious organisation which aims to provide 24-hour confidential emotional support to people in crisis, thinking of suicide or affected by suicide. 10 Cantonment Close #01-01 Singapore 080010 1800-221 4444 (24 hours daily) Email Befriending - pat@samaritans.org.sg www.samaritans.org.sg
SEX AND LOVE ADDICTIONS ANONYMOUS SLAA Singapore welcomes anyone that wishes to receive help from a pattern of sex and love addiction. www.sg-slaa.com
TSOI CLINIC A psychiatrist and general practitioner experienced in working with transgender individuals. Tanglin Shopping Centre #06-02 19 Tanglin Road Singapore 247909 6734 5191