GERMANY LGBT RESOURCES

 Welcome to our extensive resource guide designed to support the LGBT community in Germany. This page offers a curated selection of organizations, helplines, and services dedicated to providing assistance, advocacy, and information to LGBT individuals throughout Germany.

Helplines and Support

• Lesben- und Schwulenverband in Deutschland (LSVD) : The Lesbian and Gay Federation in Germany is a leading organization advocating for LGBT rights, offering resources, advice, and support.

• Schwules Kommunikations- und Kulturzentrum München (Sub e.V.) : Munich's gay communication and culture center provides counseling, support groups, and cultural events.

• Trans-Ident e.V.: Offers support and information for transgender people, including peer counseling and group meetings.

Legal Assistance

• Bundesverband Trans (BVT)**: The Federal Association for Trans* People provides legal advice and support for trans individuals, focusing on rights and anti-discrimination efforts.

• Rosa Strippe e.V.: Based in Bochum, offers counseling and support for LGBT individuals, including legal advice on partnership, family law, and discrimination.

Health and Wellness

• Aidshilfe : Offers information, support, and counseling on HIV/AIDS and sexual health for the LGBT community.

• Magnus Hirschfeld Centrum (MHZ Hamburg): Provides health services, counseling, and support groups, focusing on the wellbeing of the LGBT community in Hamburg.

Community and Education

• Quarteera e.V.: Supports Russian-speaking LGBT individuals in Germany with community events, counseling, and advocacy.

• Diversity München: Focuses on young LGBT people in Munich, offering leisure activities, counseling, and support groups.

Events and Networking

• CSD Deutschland (Christopher Street Day): The annual pride parades and events across Germany celebrate LGBT rights and diversity.

• Berlin Pride (CSD Berlin): One of the largest pride events in Germany, featuring a parade, festivals, and cultural events celebrating the LGBT community.

Youth and Education

• Lambda Bundesverband: Provides support, education, and advocacy for LGBT youth throughout Germany, including youth groups and events.

• SchLAu: Educates young people on sexual orientation and gender identity through workshops and school visits.

Additional Resources

• TransInterQueer e.V. (TrIQ): Based in Berlin, offers counseling, workshops, and advocacy for transgender, intersex, and queer individuals.

• Frauenberatung Tara: Offers counseling and support specifically for lesbian and bisexual women, including services for victims of violence.