Helplines in Belgium.

Reach out to a LGBTQ-friendly hotline in Belgium today

If you identify as LGBTQ or if you’re undecided about your gender or sexual identity, you may be more prone to depression and mental health problems. This is especially true if you experience discrimination, bullying, and rejection. If you struggle with any of the following, reach to a hotline in Belgium – 7 are available:

• Not knowing where to get or how to wear a binder
• Struggling with being misgendered or wrongly labeled
• Experiencing homophobia or transphobia from family or friends
• Dealing with trauma related to your sexuality or gender
• You aren't sure how to date or flirt with members of the same sex
• Feeling like your sexuality is different from those around you
• Fantasising about removing or changing your reproductive/sexual organs
• Feeling constrained by gender norms

Confusion, loneliness, and thoughts of suicide are normal when you’re struggling to make peace with your gender and sexual identity. It’s hard to know where to turn and you may be scared that if people know you're LGBTQ, they will treat you badly or differently.

Figuring out your sexual and gender identity can be hard and overwhelming if you're dealing with it on your own. Fortunately, there are LGBTQ-friendly volunteers and counselors in Belgium who can act as your allies and offer you the support that you need.

If you are ready to talk to someone about your gender & sexual identity, you can contact a hotline in Belgium for free and confidential support.