Here for LGBTQ+ Youth
We are all different,
all together
Belong To is an escape for a few hours to a world that’s slightly more perfect and acceptable.
Daniel (he/him)
Support for Young People
Our support services for young LGBTQ+ people include an informal one-on-one chat service, professional counselling and a drug and alcohol support service.
Get HelpLGBTQ+ Youth Groups
Find an LGBTQ+ youth group close to home. Youth groups are welcoming place to meet other LGBTQ+ young people, share your experiences, hang out, chat and make friends.
Find a GroupSupport for Families
Whether someone in your family has come out as LGBTQ+, or you think your child may be LGBTQ+, we are here for you.
Family Support Service
We offer one-to-one support for families of LGBTQ+ young people all over Ireland.
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Advice for Family Members
Learn about LGBTQ+ identities and how to support a child who comes out.
Learn MoreTraining and Education
At Belong To we support professionals working with LGBTQ+ youth. Through training, we can equip you with the skills to understand what life is like for LGBTQ+ youth today and how you can meet their needs.
LGBTQ+ Quality Mark for Schools
Create an inclusive school environment with our LGBTQ+ Quality Mark accreditation initiative. Learn more about this 18-month journey towards inclusivitiy today!
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Training allows us to equip professionals, organisations and services to understand and meet the needs of LGBTQ+ youth.
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Support Our Work
By raising funds for Belong To, you can make a real difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ young people across Ireland. All of our work, from LGBTQ+ support services to empowering schools to be LGBTQ+ inclusive, would not be possible without our generous supporters. There are lots of ways that you can raise funds.
Volunteer with Us
Volunteering with Belong To is a great way to meet new people, develop your skill set, have fun, and contribute to making Ireland a place where all LGBTQ+ young people are equal, safe and thriving.
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Make a Difference
Help us make a real difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ young people. Learn more about how you can raise funds to support our life-saving work.
Learn MoreCampaigning for Change
We raise awareness about the key issues facing LGBTQ+ youth through our communications and campaigns.
#VoteWithPride
What kind of Ireland do you want to live in? Read our LGBTQI+ sector-wide General Election manifesto here.
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Stand Up Awareness Week
Every November, we coordinate Ireland’s biggest LGBTQ+ anti-bullying campaign taking place in schools, youth services and Youthreach centres.
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What’s new?
Educator’s Feedback Survey 2024
At Belong To, feedback from all people that we work with is incredibly important. We want to hear from all stakeholders on how we can support in the way that is of most value to you. This is our annual educator’s feedback survey – and we would like to hear from you. Educators across Ireland
… Read moreBelong To’s Winter Project
It’s the Holigays! This December, Belong To will host a series of events in Dublin City Centre to get you in the festive spirit! From December 10-15, you can join other LGBTQ+ young people aged 14 to 23 years old for some festive fun. All events are free to attend and will include: 10
… Read moreUpdate Belong To School Climate Report 2024
September 2024 As part of our ongoing work in schools, we have been conducting research concerning the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ young people in Irish post-primary schools for the past 5 years through our School Climate research in collaboration with Columbia University. We sought to undertake this research in 2024 with data collection taking place
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