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.
Better Out Than In
Better Out Than In is a digital campaign that aims to promote help-seeking behaviour amongst LGBTQ+ young people aged 14 to 23. We also have an online hub for LGBTQ+ youth where they can learn a variety of ways of supporting their mental health.
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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 Spooky Season
This Halloween, Belong To is hosting a week of fun, eerie events in Dublin City Centre. Over the mid-term break, join other LGBTQ+ young people from 14 to 23 years old for a series of events and gatherings to celebrate Samhain together. From an eerie tour of carnivorous and poisonous plants and their mythical associations
… Read moreBelong To x Pieta Webinar
Supporting Parents to Support LGBTQ+ Young People We know that LGBTQ+ young people can face challenges and stresses as they navigate their day to day life. This webinar is a space for their loved ones to learn how to best support and understand their needs. Belong To and Pieta will host a free online webinar
… Read moreBelong To Rainbow Award Information Session
We’re looking for new Youth Centers and Services to take part in The Rainbow Award! This award provides an in-depth, action-focused programme to help youth centres and services across Ireland to be fully inclusive of LGBTQ+ young people, completely free of charge. Join us for a one-hour online session to hear about the Rainbow
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