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.
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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 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
… Read moreHundreds of LGBTQ+ young people lead Dublin’s 50th Pride parade
Over 400 young LGBTQ+ people from across Ireland led the Dublin Pride parade today through Dublin City Centre on the event’s 50th anniversary. The young people, from 14 to 23 years old, who travelled from as far as Donegal and Kerry, marched with Belong To – LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland which was chosen as Grand Marshall
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