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.
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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?
Belong 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
… Read moreCork City Council first to pass motion committing to using factual and accurate information in council discussion and debate
– Motion put forward as part of the #CheckTheFacts campaign to address misinformation in public life – On Monday, 11 November, Cork City Council passed a motion by Councillor Pádraig Rice, a general election candidate in Cork South Central: ‘That this council commits to using factual and accurate information, based on credible sources, in this
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