Counseling, the,-s: support, consultation, knowledge, conversation, advice, information, and interests

For all people looking for assistance or support, there is someone at Gerede, who might be able to help. We advise you for free, confidentially and professionally. The counselors approach the subject of homo-, bi-and transsexuality with an open mind and provide years of professional practice and experience. Relatives and friends are invited for open communication or counseling as well.

So, if ...

• You are lesbian, gay, bi-, or transsexual (perhaps you are not sure yet of what you might be


• You are stuck in the middle of your coming out and need assistance,


• You are uncomfortable in your skin and you can identify yourself only with the opposite sex,


• You want to become more self confident and self-assured,


• You are looking for assistance with confidential handling,


• You have difficulties in your partnership or with friends,


• You have questions about homosexuality, bisexuality, and trans-sexuality,


• You have questions about safer sex, HIV / AIDS or other venereal diseases,


• You"re living in a partnership and you want children or you are a parent already and difficulties arise,

... Then we offer you understanding and trust, support and help.

We´re there for you via phone, letter, e-mail or in person. Due to our flexible working hours you can get a hold of us easily. Just give us a call!


We know the specifics of each particular subject and can respond to them with sensitivity. Long explanations and embarrassing revelations are easily avoided this way. So, be brave ;-)

In crisis situations, short-term counseling is possible from Monday to Friday between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm.

If you want to contact us in writing and you need a quick answer, then use our e-mail counseling; emailberatung@gerede-dresden.de.


We also offer you open counseling times. (you can just come over, but please be aware that there could be a slight delay sometimes). Open office hours are:

• Boys and young men till 27:
  Tuesdays 3 pm -5 pm (15.00- 17.00 o’clock)
• Girls and young women till 27:
  Thursdays, 3 pm – 5 pm (15.00 -17.00 o’clock)
• Transgender: Tuesdays and Thursdays,
  3 pm -5 pm (15.00 -17.00 o’clock)
• Lesbians and gays with children / desire to have children: Mondays, 10 am -12 am (10.00 -12.00 o’clock)

during these times consultation by telephone is also possible: 0351 / 8044480


If you want an appointment you can get it by email: kontakt@gerede-dresden.de 0351/8022250 Please feel free to call or e-mail us.

According to staff and time available, we also offer consulting services for "older" gay and lesbian people - please ask!

Lisa stellt sich vor: "Ich bin Lisa, 21 Jahre alt und studiere Gender Studies an der Universität Oldenburg. Im Rahmen meines Studiums mache ich ein dreimonatiges Praktikum beim Gerede e.V. Der Verein ist eine tolle Sache und ich möchte mich, mal ein bisschen weg von der staubigen Theorie, gern praktisch einbringen, lernen und unterstützen wo ich nur kann."

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