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.
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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.
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?
Artist Spotlight: Devin Kane, International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2026
What does IDAHOBIT Mean To You? International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, to me, is not only a day that raises awareness of the issues still faced by the queer community but is a reminder of how far we have come, with the date itself commemorating the day that homosexuality was finally declassified as a mental disorder in
… Read morePresident Catherine Connolly Announced as New Patron of Belong To – LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland
Belong To – LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland is deeply honoured to announce that the President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, has formally accepted an invitation to become the organisation’s Patron. The appointment marks a significant milestone in the history of the national LGBTQ+ youth organisation, which has been supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer young people
… Read moreArtist Spotlight: Rebecca Harte, Lesbian Day of Visibility 2026
What does Lesbian Day of Visibility Mean To You? The meaning of Lesbian Day of Visibility has changed a lot for me over the years depending on the time of life I’ve been in but ultimately it’s a reminder of how far we’ve come and how far we’ve yet to go. It’s a reminder of the love, support and strength within
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