Third Party Referral Forms

Are you looking to refer a service user to Support U from your agency?

We provide a wide range of specialist support services for members of the LGBT+ communities and their allies. As such, from time to time it may be best to refer your clients to us for assistance with things such as homelessness, mental health and domestic abuse. Our team of dedicated volunteers and staff are here to help connect your service user to the relevant support they need.

PLEASE NOTE: Support U is not a crisis centre, and therefore, we are unable to see clients with serious or complex mental health issues. After completion of this form, the Frontline team will review each referral to ensure that we are able to support the individual and their specific set of needs. If we are unable to provide support, we will look for any suggestions or referral pathways for the client.  

We ask that all referrals are submitted using the relevant form, and that you complete as much detail as possible. There are some fields that are mandatory for submission as we require this information in order to successfully assess and assist our clients.

Here are some of the services we provide through our Standard Referral Form:

Service Provided Service Description

 

One-to-one Caseworker Support

 

Our Caseworkers offer practical and emotional, as well as mental health support to the LGBT+ community and their friends and family. They can support with many issues including coming out, relationships (including sexual health), discrimination at work or school, as well as help with hate crime reporting and immigration support for asylum seekers. These sessions can take place face-to-face, over the phone/video call, or via our secure chat facility.

Counselling

 

Our Counsellors can offer help with emotional processing around LGBT+ concerns in a safe, confidential space. Counsellors at Support U are trained and practicing professionals with regular supervision provided from senior staff members at NHS Berkshire. We make sure you are always in good hands when you need help the most.

Youth Services

 

We have had to pause caseworker support for young people. We can signpost to the appropriate support for the age group of the young person. 

We do offer a youth group which meets online or in person every week. Our in-person meetings are in the Reading Town Centre. Please get in touch to find out which weeks are online or in person. 

Social groups

 

We have a range of social groups for the LGBT+ community, including groups for the trans community, LGBT+ youth, 50+ community, and more! If your client is interested in group support, we can provide further details when triaging.
Standard Referral Form

    Your Details

    Client Details


    Referral Details

    Disclaimers




    Support U provides this referral service, and its services to the end user in line with its terms and conditions of service. By submitting this form you are agreeing to the terms and conditions outlined, and confirm on behalf of your referral individual that they are aware of and acknowledge these terms and conditions.

    Domestic Abuse or Sexual Violence Form

      Your Details

      Client Details

      Current Housing Situation

      Referral Details

      Sexual Violence/Abuse

      Please complete this section if this referral relates to a Sexual Violence or Sexual Abuse concern

      Perpetrator Information

      Reporting/Police

      Disclaimers




      Support U provides this referral service, and its services to the end user in line with its terms and conditions of service. By submitting this form you are agreeing to the terms and conditions outlined, and confirm on behalf of your referral individual that they are aware of and acknowledge these terms and conditions.

      You must have the consent and agreement from your client to provide their details to us prior to completing the above forms. By submitting the above form you are confirming that your client is aware of the referral, has agreed for you to submit it on their behalf and shall be bound by our Terms and Conditions of Service and Privacy Policy

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