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.
Its Our Social Media
This campaign combats online hate speech experienced by LGBTQ+ youth, while empowering young people to take back social media and protect themselves online through two simple actions – #FeedTheGood and #BlockTheBad.
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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?
5 things to know before attending your first Pride
Is it your first time attending a Pride march? Whether you’re celebrating in Dublin, Galway or Letterkenny here’s some tips and tricks from other LGBTQ+ young people to make sure you have the best possible day. Skip the nice shoes and wear your most comfortable pair You want to serve a lewk, but you also
… Read more23 LGBTQI+ Organisations Unite to Call for Change and Share Positive Roadmap for Human Rights Ahead of UN Review
A coalition of 23 LGBTQI+ organisations has delivered a joint submission to the United Nations, outlining a collaborative roadmap to further strengthen LGBTQI+ human rights in Ireland. Led by Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI), LGBT Ireland, and Belong To, the comprehensive joint submission arrives ahead of Ireland’s fourth examination by the UN Human Rights Council.
… Read moreNew voices: Words of affirmation
As part of GCN and Belong To’s ongoing collaboration to platform a whole new generation of LGBTQ+ voices, Ciara Kelly shares a powerful reflection on her experience as a trans woman and how she challenges rigid narratives. How to describe gender dysphoria? I could give the medical definition. The NHS states that it is “a sense of unease
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