Gay & Lesbian Organisations in the Netherlands

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Gay & Lesbian Organisations in the Netherlands

COC

COC (Cultuur en Ontspannings-Centrum), or Centre for Culture and Leisure, is the oldest (and also perhaps the largest) lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender association in the world.

COC aims to help with strategic policies, networking, promoting lesbian and gay interests, housing issues, organisational advice and human resources and finances.

• COC
  At: Rozenstraat 8, 1016 NX Amsterdam
  Tel: 020 623 4596
  Fax: 020 626 7795
  e-mail 
  Website
• COC Rotterdam
  Tel: 010 414 1555
  e-mail 
  Website 

CHJC (Christelijk Homo Jongeren Contact)

Dutch Association of Christian Gays and Lesbians. This association aims to bring together homosexual Christians and tries to improve the integration of homosexuals within the church and society. There are many activities organised including parties and social, cultural and sports events. There are many regional groups organising monthly gatherings.

• CHJC website 

Schorer

This is the national institute for homosexuality, health, well being and HIV prevention.

• Schorer
  At: Sarphatistraat 35, P.O.Box 15830, Amsterdam
  Tel: 020 573 9444
  Fax: 020 664 6069
  Website 

Gay and Lesbian Switchboard

Association providing information on health and well being to gays and lesbians.

• Gay and Lesbian Switchboard
  Tel: 020 623 6565
  Fax: 020 638 0407
  Helpdesk open: Monday to Friday 12:00-22:00, Saturday and Sunday 16:00-20:00
  e-mail 
  Website 

Ketelbinkie GLSV

Information on sports groups for gays and lesbians

• Ketelbinkie GLSV
  At: P.O. Box 21550, 3001 AN Rotterdam
  Tel: 010 452 8813
  Website (in Dutch) 

Apollo Info Centre

Dutch association for young gays, lesbians and bisexuals. The age limit is 27 years of age. The association provides people with information about safe sex and sexually transmitted diseases and also defends the interests of young gay people in Rotterdam.

• Apollo Info Centre
  At: Van Oldenbarneveltstr 116, 3012 GV Rotterdam
  Tel: 010 436 1444
  Website 

LNBi

LNBi is the Dutch National Bisexual Network, the only association in the Netherlands for bisexuals. The organisation publishes a magazine every three months, the Bi-Nieuws, organises parties, has a free contact advertisement site as part of their website and has a number of regional groups and activities.

Internationaal Homo/Lesbisch Informatiecentrum Archief (IHLIA)

IHLIA is the International Homosexual and Lesbian Information centre and Archives, and can provide information on just about anything from handbooks for parents to places to go out.

• International Homosexual and Lesbian Information centre and Archives
  e-mail 
  IHLIA website

MVS Media

MVS Media is a broadcast company for homosexuals, lesbians and bisexuals via television, radio and Internet.

• MVS Media
  At: Amstel 82 - III, 1017 AC Amsterdam
  Tel: 020 620 0247
  e-mail 
  Website 

Rotterdam Verkeert

Rotterdam Verkeert is an organisation providing counselling for gays and lesbians.

• Rotterdam Verkeert
  At: Weena 887, 3013 AL Rotterdam
  Tel: 010 414 9406
  Fax: 010 414 9461
  Telephone lines open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 09:00-17:00
  Website 

Further Information

• International Lesbian and Gay Association 
• Under Dutch law same-sex marriage is legal; see AngloINFO INFOrmation page on Same-Sex Marriage in the Netherlands