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💬 LSVD – Counselling for Legal & Psychological Support (Berlin)

As a foreigner in Berlin, you often have to deal with the stress of visa issues, residence permits, or problems with the LEA (Landesamt für Einwanderung: the Immigration Office). Well, LSVD offers free and confidential counselling for exactly this! 💪

They specialize in refugee and migration law, and can help you understand your rights and options: especially if your situation involves discrimination or bureaucratic difficulties.

🧠 They also run the MILES Project, which provides psychosocial and legal counselling, as well as support for queer refugees and migrants, all free of charge.

I actually used LSVD as a reference source for my Bachelor’s thesis: they’re well-recognized for their work and provide solid, trustworthy information and services.

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💬 Mann-o-Meter: Counselling for Violence, Legal Advice, and Health

If you’re in Berlin and facing any kind of violence, physical attack, or legal issue, especially problems caused by friends, partners, or others: Mann-o-Meter is a place you can turn to.

They offer:

• Counselling and support for anyone experiencing violence or discrimination.
• Legal advice through MANEO’s Anti-Gewalt-Projekt, including assistance from a LGBTQ+ lawyer who specializes in these kinds of cases (for example, if you need advice about filing a report, claiming Schmerzensgeld [compensation for pain and suffering], or other legal steps).
• Health services, including free HIV testing at their center.

It’s a safe, non-judgmental space and you can ask for help personally and confidentially 🤫🤫

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🎉 Social Meetups & Community Events for the LGBTQ+ Community in Berlin

1️⃣ AHA e.V. (Allgemeine Homosexuelle Arbeitsgemeinschaft)
One of Berlin’s oldest queer organisations: celebrating 50 years! 🎂
They host a variety of events and shows, workshops, etc.

-If you’re into singing, good news: there’s an Open Singing Night every first Wednesday of the month! 🎤✨ –
You can also check out their “Vernetzungsabend” and other community evenings.
Most events are in German, but don’t worry!! This is Berlin, and it’s pretty bilingual and welcoming.

Check our resource page in our App: https://wearevillage.org/en/queer-resources/, https://wearevillage.org/en/aha-berlin

2️⃣ Sonntags-Club e.V.
For all the queer gamers out there, you don’t have to play alone! 🎮
Once a month (usually at the end of the month, often organised via Meetup.com), there’s an LGBTQ+ Game Night at Sonntags-Club.
You don’t need to bring your own console, they have Switch, PlayStation, board games, and tournaments, plus drinks, cake, and coffee. ☕🍰🍺
The vibe is relaxed, multicultural, and friendly, perfect for meeting new people both offline and online.
-The evening usually ends with everyone going out to eat together at a nearby restaurant, a great way to chat and connect beyond the games. 🍽️💬-

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🏳️‍🌈LGBTQ+ Counselling Center – Schwulenberatung Berlin

We all come with our own baggage and as queer people, we know life can be especially very challenging !!

The Schwulenberatung Berlin is one of the largest LGBTQ+ counselling centers in the city, with offices in Südkreuz (main center), Schöneberg, and Kreuzberg.

They offer support in many areas, including psychological counselling, HIV/AIDS support, housing issues, and help with bureaucratic or social matters. However, please note that for psychological counselling, there can sometimes be a waiting list due to high demand !!!

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🏠 Housing-Related Issues

If you ever face housing problems: such as eviction, conflicts with your neighbours or flatmates, or safety concerns, there are a couple of LGBTQ+ organizations in Berlin that can really help. These NGOs understand queer realities and offer both legal advice and emotional support.

1. Queerhome – Wohnraumberatung für LSBTIQ+ in Berlin

It is part of the program from Sonntags-Club e.V, a specialized advisory service for queer (LGBTQ+) people in Berlin who are struggling to find housing, at risk of losing their home, or need support with housing issues. Counselling is mainly in German, but also available in English, Russian, Hungarian, and French.

2. Berliner Mieterverein

This is a general tenant association (not LGBTQ+ specific) but can be helpful for rental or legal housing issues for example, problems with your flatmate, landlord, or rental contract.

⚠️ Note: You must pay a membership fee in advance (valid for one year). Once you’re a member, they can offer legal assistance, for instance, if you need help contesting an eviction or problems with your Hausverwaltung.

Most of the staff speak German, but they’re professional and understanding if you bring someone to help interpret (like a friend or buddy)

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If you’re ever unsure where to go or how to reach out, your buddies can always help you contact these organizations. You don’t have to deal with housing stress alone: there are people and places here that truly care. 💛

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🏙️ Finding a Home in Berlin can be very challenging, trust me, and you’re not alone in this! But don’t worry, there are a few ways to make it easier. Here are some tips and platforms that might help you find accommodation 🏘️

You can start looking on well-known websites like WG-Gesucht, Immobilienscout24, and WOLOHO. If you have pets, WG-Gesucht and Immoscout let you filter for pet-friendly housing & super helpful when you’re searching with cats or dogs. There are also great options on Telegram, for example in the telegram group: Solidarisch Wohnen in Berlin!

Honestly, word of mouth sometimes work wonders in Berlin, friends or people from the community often know someone who’s renting a room! So try checking out Meetup.com or LGBTQ+ meetup, we are village, etc. to ask around about housing. You never know: one conversation could lead to your next home! 😄🏘️

These Facebook groups are great places to check out:

1. Homes for LGBTQIA – Berlin
2. Queer Housing Berlin WG
3. LGBTQ+ of Color WG Flats Berlin

-Found your apartment? Great! 🎉 –
But don’t forget to book your Wohnungsanmeldung: it’s super important because it’s required by law in Germany.

📅You can book your appointment on service.berlin.de → “Bürgeramt” → “Anmeldung einer Wohnung.”
The website is mostly in German and can be a bit confusing, but don’t worry: we can arrange for a buddy to help you with it! 💪🏼

Here’s what you’ll need to bring:
🪪 Passport
📄 Wohnungsgeberbestätigung (this form must be filled out and signed by your landlord or main tenant!)
🏠 You can also bring your rental contract, but usually it’s not required: the most important document is definitely the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung.

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This section is for anyone who might need some information or support, and the good thing is, since you’re in Berlin, there are so many great places that offer social and legal counselling, even for housing-related issues, specifically for the LGBTQ+ community.

It’s really comforting to know that there are small organizations here that gets it, they understand queer realities and can help with advice, paperwork, or just someone to talk to? Hello ??

Some great examples are:

• Schwulenberatung Berlin
• Sonntags-Club e.V.
• Mann-o-Meter
• Queerhome
• Berliner Mieterverein
• AHA e.V.
• LSVD Berlin-Brandenburg

I’ll put each one in a separate section below so it’s easier to find what you need !!!

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• 🎤 Karaoke Bars: Tipsy Bear, AHA e.V.
• 💃 Queer Clubs: SchwuZ, Gegen Berlin, Piep Show, KitKat
• 🍸 Bars: Tipsy Bear, BoyBerry, and others along Motzstraße
• ☕ Community Cafés: Sonntags Club e.V (hosts monthly LGBTQ+ game nights)
• 🎭 Buddy Group Outings: clubbing, bars, film nights, park picnics, food gatherings, language tandems
• 💬 Meetups: Queer Meaningful Connection (once a month), after work mingle & drink @ Flaxx Bar, Share Circles at Pangea Haus (twice a month)
• 💪 Exercise buddies: Gym, Running, Swimming, etc
• 🚶 Walking events: Organized walking movement at Park @ Schoneberg, Wilmersdorf, Hasenheide, Tiergarten, etc.

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