Schwulenberatung Berlin
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Schwulenberatung Berlin: A Center for Diversity and Support
editKey Products and Services
editThe Schwulenberatung Berlin is a comprehensive counseling and support center focused on the needs of gay and bisexual men, trans* and inter* individuals, people with HIV/AIDS, as well as their relatives and partners. The center offers a wide range of services, including:
- Individual and Group Counseling: Support on topics such as coming out, mental health, age-related issues, alcohol and drug use, addiction, HIV/AIDS, discrimination, and trans- and intersex-related topics.
- Health Counseling: Specialized counseling on sexual health and substance use, including projects like ManCheck for HIV primary prevention.
- Social and Legal Counseling: Assistance with social and legal issues, including anti-discrimination counseling.
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of Schwulenberatung Berlin is to create a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals and their relatives. The center stands for diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of the health and well-being of its clients. It is uncompromising in its commitment to offer all services confidentially and in various languages to meet the needs of a diverse community.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editSchwulenberatung Berlin is engaged in numerous sustainable initiatives:
- Living Space Diversity: A housing project that allows gay men and women from different generations to live together, including Europe’s first gay dementia living community.
- LGBTQ+ Shelter: A special asylum seeker shelter that provides accommodation for 120 LGBTQ+ refugees in 29 apartments, including meals and around-the-clock safe, gay- and trans-friendly security services.
- Projects and Events: Regular events and projects such as the "wilde Oscar" café and event space, which serves as a meeting point and information center.
Intercultural and Linguistic Diversity
editThe center is committed to including all national, cultural, and religious backgrounds and offers its services in many languages, including Arabic, English, French, Greek, Polish, Slovak, Spanish, Czech, Russian, and Turkish. For languages not listed, a suitable interpreter is always sought.
Schwulenberatung Berlin represents an outstanding example of commitment, inclusion, and support within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. With over 30 years of experience and a highly professional team of doctors, educators, health scientists, psychologists, psychotherapists, and social workers, the center provides a comprehensive and trustworthy platform for anyone seeking advice, counseling, or support.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://schwulenberatungberlin.de/about-us/
- 2 - https://www.visitberlin.de/de/schwulenberatung-berlin
- 3 - https://schwulenberatungberlin.de
- 4 - https://www.berlin.de/ba-tempelhof-schoeneberg/politik-und-verwaltung/beauftragte/queere-lebensweisen/artikel.849400.php
- 5 - https://rainbowelcome.eu/shelter-goodpractice/schwulenberatung-berlin/