Goodasyou FAQ

GoodAsYou, started in 1994, is one of the oldest surviving support groups for LGBTIQA/Queer community in Bengaluru/Bangalore.
AGENDA: Open for any LGBTIQA related discussion, personal or public. This is a self-moderating group. FUNDING: This is a self-funded group that runs on voluntary donations collected on the spot.
This is an open space and looks forward to participants creating more avenues for queer people to socialize and build a sense of community. Open ideas that seek volunteer coordinators include groups for sports/games/trekking/travel/cooking/art etc.
For more info, visit: https://www.facebook.com/goodasyoublr or https://www.instagram.com/goodasyou.blr/

Since GoodAsYou is just a support group, it doesn't have its own office, but our Thursday meetings and most of other activities happen at the NGO Swabhava's office at the following address.
Swabhava Trust, Sampengiramnagar, Bangalore, 080-22230959

Please call up the above number to know the timings of the meetings and walk-in there.
For yahoo group, please invite yourself from the yahoo group or mail to goodasyoublr@googlemail.com
For facebook group, an existing member can add you or email to goodasublr@gmail.com or message to this facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/goodasyoublr

Yes! We have a FaceBook group to encourage a more open discussion between queer people, their families, friends & allies. If you are out to friends/ family and want to help them learn more and discuss things with similar people, please add them to the group
The group is at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goodasupflag/
We also organize periodic group meets and will post details as and when such events are planned

Although Goodasyou welcomes all the LGBT members here, ASQ Support group is available for all non-cis male queer persons (ASq.blore@gmail.com).

Counselling support for queer people and their families are available at multiple centres
Vinay through 'Swabhava' provides Free counselling: 080 2223 0959.
Free E-mail counselling at: sahayabangalore@hotmail.com or goodasyoublr@googlemail.com
For Queer friendly Mental health professionals in the city, visit this page: https://goodasyoublr.blogspot.com/2019/06/lgbtq-friendly-mental-health.html

Q. Is it safe to meet new people though this group or other online resources?

If any profile sends you a private message or request, or a member approaches you in any of the community event such as Thursday meeting or Sunday GRAB, please use your own discretion on engaging/ befriending, Do not assume everyone is good.
Also following these guidelines when meeting strangers: http://goodasyoublr.blogspot.com/2015/09/dos-donts-of-instant-dating.html

Women can refer to this document: http://www.facebook.com/groups/GoodAsYouBlr/511579532238663/
Men can can refer to this document: http://www.facebook.com/groups/GoodAsYouBlr/492506824145934/
This video gives graphical info about STDs: http://youtu.be/KB2qWT9Jzm0

Q. Is there support available for emergency situations like police caught me or family threw me out of house etc.?

If you are ever in trouble(homophobic abuse, problem at home, police issue or any other issue), call them. They will help you ASAP SANGAMA runs 24/7 crisis hotlines: +91 994 560 1651 to 1654;+91 994 523 1493

Call to one of the following numbers (regular office hours only)ALTERNATIVE LAW FORUM : +91 80 2286 5757 / +91 80 2286 8757 LAWYERS COLLECTIVE BANGALORE +91 80 4123 9130 / +91 80 4123 9131

Do you have any matchmaking service for Gay Marriage or Gay Shaadi to find a (queer) gay life partner (Mr.Right or Mrs.Right) ?

No, we don't. but you can visit www.amourqueerdating.blogspot.com or www.facebook.com/amourqueerdating or similar websites for such a requirement.

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