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LGBTIQA+

Many DAE students are part of the lesbian, gay, bi+, trans, intersex, queer and asexual community. Sometimes you need some more support when you are discovering yourself. The student counsellors are always willing to lend an ear and provide guidance.

You are also welcome to set up a meeting with the Diversity and Inclusion Officer or join for Tea with Leigh. [Link] Leigh is part of the community and has a human rights background in intersex advocacy, including collaboration in the wider LGBTIQA+ community.

Genderidentity
Trans, and non-binary students are always welcome to talk to a student counsellor for guidance. Chosen names can be altered through the procedure [here]. The student counsellors can provide support with informing tutors. In case an alternative study programme is needed for transition care, the student counsellors can advise on filing a request with the Examination Board. See more information [here].

Transition care in the Netherlands is constantly under development. For most current advice we refer to the external support options below.

External support

The options below are specifically for LGBTIQA+ folk or known to be inclusive. There is an additional overview for personal well-being support [here].

ONLINE SUPPORT

Switchboard English (switchboard.nl) - Switchboard is the information and support service for the lgbtqi+ community in the Netherlands, providing a listening ear and comforting words. Unbiased and confidential.

Trans in NL – whatsapp advice line of the Transgender Network Netherlands for transgender migrants. It isn’t always clear how you can find your way as a trans person in the Netherlands. Contact Trans in NL for questions about health care, discrimination, regulatory matters and meeting fellow trans people. You send a whatsapp message to 020-2446558 and on working days you will receive an answer within 24 hours. You can ask your questions in Dutch, English, Spanish or French.

@ease personal support platform with professional and non-professional volunteers to talk to. Chatting is possible on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. And on Wednesday from 3.30 PM to 8.30 PM.

SELF-HELP AND PEER SUPPORT

The self-help network hosts many self-help through peer support groups, including addiction groups like alcoholics and narcotics anonymous, and groups on anxiety, acquired brain impairments, and hearing impairments cultural background, and LGBTIQA+. Find an overview here: Groups – Zelfhulp Netwerk

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