Partner

SCHMIT-Z e.V. – Trier Queer Centre

Brief description: SCHMIT-Z e.V. is Trier’s queer centre and has been providing a welcoming space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, inter* and other queer people, as well as their families, for over 30 years. As […]


Brief description

SCHMIT-Z e.V. is the queer centre in Trier and has been offering an open space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, inter* and other queer people and their families for over 30 years. As an independent youth welfare organisation, the association is involved in the areas of counselling, education, culture and community work. SCHMIT-Z e.V. promotes the visibility and acceptance of queer lifestyles in the region with a wide range of programmes.

Offers & services


  • Consultancy:
    Confidential and free counselling on topics such as coming out, relationships, family, HIV/STI, sexualised violence and more.

  • Education:
    School education projects such as SCHLAU Trier to raise awareness of sexual and gender diversity.

  • Group offers:
    Diverse groups for different target groups, e.g. "Route 66" youth centre, "Prisma" 18+ group, trans*/non-binary regulars' table, rainbow families, polyamory regulars' table and many more.

  • Cultural events:
    Organisation of events such as the Pink Carnival, the CSD Trier, theatre productions and film evenings.

  • Queergarten:
    A queer beer garden in the Palastgarten Trier, open from May to September, with regular events such as karaoke.

  • Letting:
    Possibility of renting rooms for events and meetings.


Contact information

Address: Mustorstraße 4, 54290 Trier
Telephone: 0651 - 42514
General e-mail: info@schmit-z.de
E-mail counselling: beratung@schmit-z.de
Website: www.schmit-z.de

Social Media

Instagram: @schmitz_trier
Facebook: @schmitz.ev


Overview

Topics and sections on IWWIT

Quick access to the most important content on health, sex, the community, advice and campaigns.

Health

Information on protection, testing, HIV, STIs and safer sex.

Gay sex

Articles, information and guidance on all aspects of gay sex.

Queer life

Topics relating to relationships, coming out, the community and life experiences.

Campaigns & Topics

Key areas, initiatives and campaigns relating to queer life, sex and the community.

Service

Other sections, help and information.