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List of 30 open sources with support centres, helplines, LGBTQIA+ experts, useful articles, videos and podcasts

CountryName of SourceShort DescriptionType of SourceContact DetailsLinks
ItalyGenderLens Sportello BolognaThe GenderLens Bologna service is a space specifically designed for younger trans individuals and their families. Inside, you'll find experienced individuals ready to offer support, advice, discussions, assistance, training, and much morLGBTQ+ Support Servicese.romagna.gl@genderlens.orghttps://www.instagram.com/genderlens_associazione/p/DJUVCRzoLbS/?img_index=2
ItalyHubsoletoHubsoleto is a Queer Center for Gender Self-Determination that aims to challenge the existing system by promoting true self-determination. It rejects prerequisites or rigid expectations, focusing only on the existence and well-being of individuals. The center is dedicated to reclaiming health and care for all.LGBTQIA+ Support ServicesContact form in the websitehttps://hubsoleto.weebly.com/
Italy6 come seiThe service “6 come sei” offers an environment for counselling and psychological support for adolescents, young adults, couples, and families who are dealing with sexual orientation and/or gender identity issues. The “6 come sei” service aims to help specifically adolescents and young adults to address issues such as identity, disclosure, building a satisfying love life, and relations in a protected, non-judgmental environment.Mental Health Support seicomesei@uniroma1.ithttps://dppss.web.uniroma1.it/orientamenti-sessuali-e-identit%c3%a0-di-genere
ItalyGay Centre /Gay HelplineA free nationwide call center offering psychological, legal, and medical consultations, as well as online support, LGBTQ+ group resources, gender transition assistance, anti-homophobia services, and social, family, and work mediationLGBTQIA+ Support Help Line800713713https://gayhelpline.it/
ItalyLinea Lesbica AntiviolenzaLinea Lesbica Antiviolenza offers support and assistance to lesbian, bisexual, trans, and queer women experiencing violence, including within their intimate relationships.LGBTQIA+ Women Support Help Linelinealesbicaantiviolenzabo@gmail.com
3913359732
https://www.casadonne.it/linea-lesbica-antiviolenza/
ItalyCasa ArcobalenoCasa Arcobaleno is a safe space dedicated to welcoming young people discriminated against by their families due to their sexual orientation, gender identity, or ongoing transition. It provides a protected environment for those who, after coming out, find themselves without a home or family.LGBTQIA+ Support Centerinfo@spazioapertoservizi.orghttps://spazioapertoservizi.org/servizi/casa-arcobaleno/
ItalyRete Genitori RainbowRete Genitori Rainbow is an organization for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender* individuals who have experienced or are currently in heterosexual relationships that resulted in one or more children. It provides legal and psychological support, as well as training for those navigating these unique family dynamics.LGBTQIA+ Support CenterContact Details: on the websitehttps://www.genitorirainbow.it/
NetherlandsColored QollectiveA foundation by and for the racialised queer community, committed to building spaces and platforms to support, empower, and care.LGBTQIA+ Support Centerinfo@coloredqollective.orghttps://www.coloredqollective.org/en/
NetherlandsQueer365Queer platform for workshops, art and educationLGBTQIA+ Instituteinfo@queerisnotamanifesto.comhttps://queer-365.com/
NetherlandsThe Hang Out 070A QUEER/LGBTIAP+ SAFER SPACE with a focus on activism and education, organizing activities that strengthen the queer (BIPOC) community.LGBTQIA+ Organisationwelkom@thehang-out070.nlhttps://www.thehang-out070.nl
NetherlandsDona DariaA foundation focused on emancipation of people (women, LGBTQIA+, people of color, etc)Education Centerinfo@donadaria.nlhttps://www.donadaria.nl/
https://www.instagram.com/donadariarotterdam/
NetherlandsThe Hang Out 010A cultural and recreational space for the LGBTQIA+ youthLGBTQIA+ Cultural Organisationhttps://www.instagram.com/thehangout010/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/thehangout010/?hl=en
NetherlandsRoze SalonA meeting place for senior individuals who have homosexual, lesbian, bisexual, and/or transgender feelings, identify as LGBTQ, or are intersexSenior LGBTQIA+ Support Center06–12513187https://gayrotterdam.nl/en/rskhome/roze-salon
NetherlandsCOCCOC is actively committed to a diverse and inclusive society. They connect the rainbow movement and stand up for emancipation, acceptance and equal rights for all lgbti+ personsLGBTQIA+ Organisation(020) 623 45 96https://coc.nl/en/
CyprusQueer Collective CyprusA Queer and LGBTQI+ initiative across the Cyprus divide with a focus on activism, empowerment and providing safe spaces for events, workshops and more.LGBTQIA+ Organisationinfo@queercollective.cyhttps://www.instagram.com/queercollectivecy/?hl=en
CyprusKuir Kıbrıs Derneği – Queer Cyprus AssociationQueer Association based in Northern Cyprus is a non-governmental organization fighting against discrimination based on sex, gender expression, sexual orientation and gender identity.LGBTQIA+ Organisationinfo@queercyprus.orghttps://www.queercyprus.org/en
CyprusACCEPT CyprusNGO which fights for acceptance, self-acceptance, equality, equity, and simultaneously harmonizing on an equal basis the Cypriot society with issues concerning the LGBTQI community.It also receives reports of incidents of violence and/or discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.LGBTQIA+ Organisationinfo@accept.cyhttps://accept.cy/home/
CyprusSPAVO - Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the FamilyNational support line for domestic and/or intimate partner violence issues, and/or gender-based violence issuesSupport Help Line1440 (Republic of Cyprus)https://domviolence.org.cy/en/1440-2/
CyprusHuman Rights PlatformThe Human Rights Platform centers on monitoring, advocacy, empowerment, and awareness raising among others. They have a hotline, available between 10:00-18:00 on weekdays where they provide support to victims of trafficking, LGBTQIA+ discrimination, refugee rights etc.Support Help Line0090 0542 862 00 60 (Northern Cyprus)https://insanhaklariplatformu.eu/about
CyprusRainbow FamiliesA community of rainbow families, that promotes the rights of same sex families in Cyprus. They organize monthly meetings for LGBTQIA+ families in a safe space of mutual exchangeLGBTQIA+ Support Grouprainbowfamiliescy@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/rainbowfamiliescy/
CyprusUCY's LGBTQIA+ and Allies Club!A LGBTQIA+ and allies club community for the students of University of Cyprus. They provide community meetings, events, workshops and support within the university.University LGBTQIA+ Support Grouphttps://www.instagram.com/lgbtucyclub/
MEDIA RESOURCES
ItalyMors tua, Ormone mioThis article of Antonia Caruso offers a sharp critical reflection on the pathologization of trans individuals, gatekeeping, and how, in Italy, the approach to caring for trans people has always been through control and medicalizationArticlehttps://antonipe.medium.com/mors-tua-ormone-mio-e4fad3fa4ccc
ItalyHollySiz - The LightThis video-clip depicts how breaking gender norms can destabilize the environments closest to a child, such as family, school, classmates, and acquaintances. It highlights the importance of family support for the well-being of young people with non-normative gender expressions or those exploring their gender identity.Video-Cliphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf79KXBCIDg
ItalyPRIDE & POLITICS - Che cos'è l'antilgbtqismo?Anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment is not just a social or cultural reaction, but a concrete political strategy. In this episode, we analyze how the anti-gender discourse has evolved into restrictive legislative and administrative measures, from Trump’s policies in the USA to the rhetoric of the European radical rightPodcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-pride-politics-che-cos-e-l-antilgbtqismo--64149235
NetherlandsComing Out DayArticle by queer journalist about Coming Out Day where he discusses a more nuanced way to look at identity and coming outArticlehttps://www.rocherkoendjbiharie.com/blog/coming-out-day
NetherlandsMa’maQueenDocumentary about Ma’maQueen, a trans non binary person and their challenges in living in a society that is obsessed with labeling peopleDocumentaryhttps://www.esmee-van-loon.nl/film/mamaqueen
NetherlandsRotterdam PridecastPodcast about queerness - interviews with celebrities and non-celebrities about all things queerPodcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/0pYUIeFx2zyTTobI3t0tXk?si=74dc61bd905e4b16
CyprusVoices of Love -- Ομάδα Γονέων της Accept ΛΟΑΤΙ ΚΥΠΡΟΥA video testimony from a family member of an LGBTQIA+ family sharing their experience with the Rainbow Families gathering, the importance of family acceptance and community.Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RfBmP8Cnb0&pp=ygUNYWNjZXB0IGN5cHJ1cw%3D%3D
CyprusHow queer solidarity crosses the border in a divided CyprusAn article about how the queer community are building connections in Cyprus that transcend the border between north and south.Articlehttps://thelead.uk/how-queer-solidarity-crosses-border-divided-cyprus
CyprusUnited by Pride | Radio αφοα Ε03A podcast talking about the "United by Pride" bicommuncal event, as well as the queer struggles, the importance of intersectionality and intercommunality, as well as the role that the LGBTQIA+ movement has in the struggle for reunifying Cyprus..Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqXei0pYl-M
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