Support for LGBTQ+ Refugees and People Seeking Asylum
At Sahir, we offer free, confidential, and inclusive support for LGBTQ+ people who are seeking asylum or rebuilding their lives after forced migration.
We understand that your journey may have involved fear, displacement, or unsafe environments, and that being LGBTQ+ can bring additional challenges. Whether you need practical guidance, emotional support, or a sense of community, we are here to support you in a way that feels safe and right for you.
A Safe Space to Be Yourself
We recognise that every person’s experience is unique. You may be:
- Navigating the asylum process
- Feeling isolated or far from your community
- Processing difficult or traumatic experiences
- Exploring your identity in a new and safer environment
Our team provides a welcoming, non-judgemental, and culturally sensitive space where you can:
- Speak openly and safely
- Be respected and affirmed in your identity
- Access support without fear of stigma, discrimination, or judgement
How We Can Support You
We offer both practical and emotional support, including:
- Understanding the asylum process and accessing legal support
- Emotional wellbeing and mental health support
- Support around identity, confidence, and self-acceptance
- Help with housing, finances, and accessing essential services
- Connecting you to LGBTQ+ friendly healthcare and community services
- Reducing isolation through peer support and community connection
If you’re unsure what you need, that’s completely okay, we can talk things through together and help you find the right support.
Our Approach
Our support is:
- Free and confidential
- Trauma-informed and culturally aware
- LGBTQ+ affirming
- Person-centred and non-judgemental
- Led by your needs, your pace, and your goals
We work alongside you to help you feel safer, more confident, and more connected.
Our Services
We offer a range of support options, including:
- One-to-one support sessions
- Group and peer support opportunities
- Practical advocacy and signposting
- Help accessing healthcare, legal advice, and community resources
Need Support?
If you are an LGBTQ+ refugee or seeking asylum and need support, connection, or guidance, we are here for you.
Get in touch today to speak with a member of our team and find support that works for you.
