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?
“Find your people – there are communities everywhere that you can join, and they’ll help you along your journey.”
Emily a 16 year old LGBTQ+ Young Person, shares her experience coming out: “For me when I came out, it was actually fairly nice. I came out to my mam when I was about 11, and she was very open and happy about it. Everyone in my family had a lovely reaction. They were very open
… Read more“She’s a wonderful, intelligent, kind, human, gorgeous girl, who fancies girls – that’s it.”
Orla Sharp, Mother of 16 year old Erin: “We were living abroad at the time, and when she came out, we knew she was gay – and even definitely a couple years before that. But when she came out, she just said to me: ‘Mom, I have something really important to tell you. I think
… Read moreBelong To Sundays: Our new monthly space for LGBTQ+ youth
Belong To – LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland has opened a new weekend space, ‘Belong To Sundays’, for all LGBTQ+ young people between 14 and 17 years old in Dublin City Centre, open on the last Sunday of each month from 2pm to 5pm. Think of a queer café with lots of activities and where everyone is
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