TransSober Peer Support
These are volunteer-led groups facilitated by volunteers from the trans and non-binary community, all of whom have a range of lived-experience of drug and/ or alcohol use and its associated problems, but are now living drug and alcohol-free.
The purpose of the group is to provide an informal, face-to -face weekly support opportunity that attendees can build into their routine: a place where trans and non-binary people can come together in a safe, non-judgmental space.
We support each other through sharing experiences of all aspects of life, whether that be directly around your drug and/or alcohol use, or simply everyday life.
This is a drop-in, so people can come and go as they please. Some people choose to share, whilst others prefer just to listen. We have a range of fidget toys and ear-defenders to assist with any sensory needs. Range of soft drinks ,herbal teas and snacks available,
Finding a space that you feel comfortable and safe when you’re trans or non-binary difficult enough, but is especially hard when it comes to peer support groups. My name is Vernon and I created TransSober to fill this gap and ensure the TNBI Genderqueer community get the peer support they need around drug and alcohol use.
Booking is not necessary, you can just turn up however, if you would like to book a ticket, you're more than welcome
TransSober hosts regular fun social events where you can learn a new activity, access free services or take part in making something fun. Previous socials include acupuncture, trans banner making and learning cocktail recipes (non-alcoholic of course!)
We also can provide one-to-one outreach support, offering bespoke support, advice and signposting for managing some of life’s challenges such as loneliness, transitioning, deed polls, wellbeing, money management, employment etc
We also work with other services, such as Brighton Period Project and Terrance Higgins Trust. This enables us to offer free sanitary products and condoms; also toiletries kindly donated by the general public. We provide free wellbeing bags to any service user, containing a range of goodies, such as bath bombs, fidget toys, colouring books, and pencils,
Please see our website for everything we do and services we offer around drug and alcohol free living or reducing and managing drug and alcohol use and join our newsletter to keep up to date with what's going on at TransSober
https://transsober.org