Breakout is a project for young people aged 13 to 25 who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender or unsure of their gender or sexual identity.



We offer:

• Confidential one to one support


• A weekly social group that meets every Tuesday at a safe location between 7pm - 9.30pm


• Phone line and email support

We are a team of Youth Support Workers who are part of the Children's Services and Learning Directorate of Southampton City Council.

Other things we do include:

A programme of visits and social events as well as training that young people can choose to take part in.

Contact us:

A telephone and text message service is available.
Professionals and agencies or anyone seeking general information, please call 023 8083 3587, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

For young people wishing to contact a member of the Breakout Team please call or text 07860 444673, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Please be aware, the mobile may not be answered immediately, but messages are checked and responded to regularly by workers.

Emails can be sent to: breakout@southampton.gov.uk.