The Occupational Therapy profession actively advocates an ethos of client-centredness. It is built upon the recognition of the link between an individual, their social and physical environment, and their daily occupational participation and performance. Gender identity and sexual orientation are central to a person’s sense of self and impacts how individuals connect with their physical communities.
Embracing this ethos, Rachel O’Mahony Occupational Therapy Services adopts an inclusive stance of LGBT+ related needs which impact on the health and occupational choices of LGBT+ clients.
We provide the following services for people managing mental health issues arising from the following:
- Gender dysphoria
- Depression
- Coping with transitioning
- Acceptance of sexual orientation
- Support for parents/carers of LGBT+ individuals
The following is a list of support services for members of the LGBT+ community in Cork:
Gay Project
4 South Terrace, Cork.
T 021 4300 430 / 087 1646 072
E info@gayproject.ie
W www.gayproject.ie
We provide information, support and resources for the gay, bi, queer and trans community. From our community centre in Cork we provide a range of resources including free condoms and lube, LGBT books, magazines and DVDs, LGBT and general health leaflets – we also provide support by phone and email. The centre is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12 – 3pm for resources and info and every evening for events.
LINC
11a While Street, Cork
Monday to Wednesday 11am to 3pm and Thurs 11am to 8pm
T 021-4808600
E info@linc.ie
W www.linc.ie
LINC is a resource centre in Cork city for Lesbian and bisexual women. We run a full programme of activities and have other supports based in the centre such as an alcohol and drugs support group. Please check out our website for full details.
Gender Rebels
T 087 366 9055
E genderrebelscork@gmail.com
W facebook.com/genderrebelscork
Gender Rebels Cork is a group based in Cork City which advocates for and supports all transgender, non-binary, intersex and gender non-conforming individuals.
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