Turn2Me Launches Free Weekly Online Support Groups for LGBTIQ+ Community Across Ireland

Turn2Me, the national mental health charity, has launched free weekly online support groups for LGBTIQ+ adults across Ireland, giving Cork residents a new route to professional mental health support from their own home.

The initiative is funded through the Department of Children, Disability and Equality's LGBTIQ+ Community Services Fund 2025. It aims to reduce isolation, strengthen wellbeing, and provide a safe, confidential space where LGBTIQ+ people can connect, share, and access professional support regardless of where they live.

The groups will be facilitated by qualified, accredited counsellors and are designed for individuals who may face stigma, discrimination, or limited access to mental health services, particularly those in rural or underserved communities.

Moira Horgan, Turn2Me CEO:

"Many LGBTIQ+ people experience isolation or barriers to accessing support. These weekly online groups will offer a safe, inclusive space where people can share their experiences, feel heard, and receive professional guidance. We want everyone, no matter their location or circumstances, to know that support is available and free."

The funding will also support a national awareness campaign spanning press outreach, radio interviews, and digital promotion, with Turn2Me continuing to work alongside LGBTIQ+ organisations nationwide to widen the service's reach.

The programme is expected to benefit between 1,500 and 2,000 people over its course.

More information and sign-up details are available at Turn2Me.ie.