● FIRST CENTER OF ITS KIND IN BiH
Safe house for LGBTIQ+ persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina – residential support, shelter, and a space where you don’t have to explain your identity or defend your existence.
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
Your identity and story remain protected.
NO JUDGMENT · FREE
All services are free for users.
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CENTER OF ITS KIND IN BiH
24/7
AVAILABLE SUPPORT
6
TYPES OF SERVICES
100%
CONFIDENTIALITY GUARANTEED
WHY THIS MATTERS
The LGBTIQ+ community in Bosnia and Herzegovina faces significant challenges and dangers due to prevailing social attitudes, discrimination, and legal limitations.
There is a significant lack of support services and resources specifically tailored to the needs of LGBTIQ+ individuals. Access to mental health services, community centers, and safe spaces is limited – leaving many without a vital support network precisely when they need it most.
OUR APPROACH
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Physical Safety
LGBTIQ+ persons frequently face discrimination, harassment, and even violence due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. The safe house provides physical refuge from potentially dangerous situations such as being expelled from the family home, where they can receive psychosocial support and space to breathe.
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Emotional Support
Many experience rejection from family and community. Here they connect with others who understand their experiences, with empathy and professional assistance.
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Acceptance and Affirmation
Here, LGBTIQ+ persons can be authentic without fear. An environment that affirms identity helps develop self-acceptance and a sense of belonging.
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BEACON OF HOPE
"The safe house for LGBTIQ+ persons serves as a beacon of hope and solidarity in facing hardships and helps create a more inclusive and just society for all."
It is key to ensuring physical safety, providing emotional and psychosocial support, offering access to resources, encouraging community building, and promoting education and awareness.
WHAT WE OFFER
The safe house immediately addresses needs related to housing, legal and psychotherapeutic assistance, and counseling. Six key services working together.
Safe Accommodation
Every time you experience a setback in personal development – whether on an emotional, social, family, or professional level.
Food During Stay
Meals are provided throughout the entire stay at the house, so the focus can be placed on recovery and building independence.
Hygiene and Clothing
Hygiene essentials, clothing, and other basic necessities during the stay – everything needed for a dignified life.
Psychotherapeutic Support
Psychotherapeutic and counseling support provided by experienced professionals from our Center for Psychotherapy.
Legal Support
Legal advice and assistance on all matters relating to the rights of LGBTIQ+ persons, discrimination, and family situations.
Social Counseling
Empowerment through social counseling, needs assessment, development of an individual support plan, information on rights and available resources, as well as ongoing monitoring and advisory work aimed at strengthening users’ capacities.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU – 24/7
Contact Us
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GUARANTEE
Strictly Confidential · No Judgment
