LGBTIQ(*) Specialist- and Counseling-Center
Gerede has a listening ear for all queer people and their relatives and friends seeking support. We offer free, anonymous, and professional counseling, adhering to statutory confidentiality. Our counselors are open to all queer topics and diverse ways of loving and living, and they bring several years of professional experience to the table. We understand the specifics of the topics and can address them sensitively. You’ll be spared lengthy explanations and embarrassing disclosures. Be brave!
So, if…
- for example, you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, intersex, transgender, non-binary, or queer (perhaps you’re not sure (yet));
- you’re in the middle of coming out and would like to get support;
- you’re uncomfortable in your own skin and feel (more) like a different gender;
- You want to experience solidarity and empowerment;
- You are looking for support in dealing with others confidently;
- You have questions about sexual orientation and/or gender identity;
- You are already parents and your child has just come out;
- You are experiencing difficulties in your relationship or with friends;
- You are in a queer, polyamorous, or other type of relationship;
- You have questions about safer sex, HIV/AIDS, or other sexually transmitted diseases;
- You want to have children
…then we offer you understanding and trust, support, and help.
The focus of our work is psychosocial counseling and support for queer children and young people aged 0-27, their relatives and friends (parents, friends), and rainbow families. We also offer educational programs for multipliers, focusing on the professional landscape of child and youth welfare services in the city of Dresden. But all other queer concerns are also welcome.
How and when?
We are available to you in person, by phone, via video conference, or email. Our flexible consultation hours make it easy for you to reach us. However, please always schedule an appointment with the counselors in advance so that we can find a suitable time together and give you exactly the time you need to address your concerns.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of inquiries, there are often waiting times for appointments. We therefore ask for your patience – however, you can be assured that we will process all inquiries with the utmost care.
For professional, free, and anonymous consultations in Dresden, you can reach our counselors via the following channels:
Georg Hennig (he/no pronouns)
deutsch, english, pусский
: 0160 – 69 66 714
: georg.hennig@gerede-dresden.de
Anna Hahn (no pronouns)
deutsch, english, nederlands
: 0176 – 766 171 68
: anna.hahn@gerede-dresden.de
E-Mail-Beratung:
: emailberatung@gerede-dresden.de
For consultation in the districts Bautzen, Görlitz, Meißen and Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge:
: 01525 – 32 62 948
: jana.boehme@gerede-dresden.de