New queer advice center in Osnabrück: Starting on August 1st!

New queer advice center in Osnabrück: Starting on August 1st!

What is happening in Osnabrück? An exciting development is ahead of us: On August 1, 2025, a new advice center for queer people will open at Lürmannstrasse 4. The Competent and Queer (KuQ) association will take over the sponsorship and thus offer valuable support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community and their relatives. The call for such a facility was made louder by a council decision that was passed on Wednesday and confirmed the initiative of the association, which was able to prevail in the expression of interest process. This was also confirmed by First City Councilor Wolfgang Beckermann, who praised the professionalism and experience of the provider and was pleased about the choice of the KuQ team.

The advice center starts with an extensive offering that is specifically tailored to the needs of queer people. This includes, among other things, support when coming out as well as psychosocial advice after experiences of discrimination and during transition processes. This is particularly important for young people, as they often face special challenges when it comes to coming to terms with their sexual orientation or gender identity. According to statistics, around 30% of LGBTQ people experience discrimination in the workplace, and over 50% of transgender people report disadvantages in the healthcare system, which underlines the relevance of this advice center even more.

Diverse offers for the community

The advice center's services go beyond pure advice: it is not only aimed at individual affected people, but also offers support for rainbow families. This is particularly important because issues surrounding diversity and identity affect not just the individual, but their entire family. The establishment of this contact point is therefore a significant step towards visibility and acceptance in society.

The KuQ association has distinguished itself through its expertise in advice, education and community work. This is important not only for Osnabrück, but also for the entire Weser-Ems region. “We are seeing more and more people seeking this kind of support,” said Maxwell, a member of the KuQ team, adding that a safe place to go in the city can make a big difference.

A step into the future

There is great anticipation for the opening of the advice center and the first inquiries have already been received. Those interested have the opportunity to contact the advice center on the telephone number 0175 4249670 to contact us to make an appointment or to find out more about the offer. Advice centers like this are essential in Germany because they not only help with personal crises, but also offer legal support and information that is often neglected in relationships and social life.

We can be curious to see how this development unfolds in Osnabrück. The launch of the advice center on August 1st is an important step in strengthening people's identity and offering them the support they need.