Skopje Queer Center
First and Only Specialized Counseling Center in Our Country: Providing Confidential, High-Quality, and Free Services for LGBTI+ Individuals with a Focus on Mental Health
SCOPE OF WORK
A Brief Introduction
Skopje Queer Center: Offering Free Psychosocial and Legal Support for LGBTI+ Individuals. Engaged in Research, Evidence Gathering, Community Strengthening, Advocacy, and Policy Influence to Advance Human Rights for the LGBTI+ Community in North Macedonia.
Support Us
Stand by us and contribute to our cause with a financial donation that suits your capacity. You can easily make a contribution using your debit/credit card through eCrowd – a crowdfunding platform dedicated to supporting civil organizations in Macedonia.
250 +
USERS OF SERVICES BY THE PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT CENTER
1500 +
SERVICES DELIVERED BY THE PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT CENTER
40
CASES WON, DISCRIMINATION CONFIRMED BY THE COMMISSION
Free Services
Skopje Queer Center ensures entirely free services for LGBTI+ individuals with guaranteed client anonymity. To access these services, please contact us at the phone number 075/314 123. The National LGBTQI+ Helpline is also available at 075/24 11 24.
Psychosocial Support
The center provides psychological counseling, psychotherapy, group sessions, on-field psychosocial support, accompaniment by a social worker, information, and referrals.
Legal Aid and Counsel
Within our legal services, we collaborate with lawyers to provide comprehensive legal counseling, information, assistance, and representation for LGBTI+ individuals.
National LGBTI+ Helpline
The helpline offers discreet counseling for LGBTI+ individuals, their families, friends, and professional teams from schools and centers in contact with LGBTI+ individuals.
Acceptance of Our LGBTI+ Children
For several years, this father has been building a bridge of support for his gay son. Witness his testimony – from initial disapproval to reconciliation and embracing the fact that their child is different – in the video crafted in collaboration with “Vidi Vaka.”