BEFAH e.V. serves as a vital support organization for the LGBTQ+ community in the Hannover area, offering comprehensive counseling and advisory services from its location in Garbsen. The atmosphere is welcoming and confidential, creating a safe space where individuals can openly discuss personal challenges, relationships, health concerns, and identity-related issues without judgment.
The offerings include one-on-one counseling sessions, group workshops, and informational events focused on topics like coming out, partnership dynamics, discrimination, and mental well-being. Highlights encompass peer-led support groups that foster community connections and empowerment, as well as outreach programs that extend assistance to underserved members of the queer community. BEFAH e.V. emphasizes inclusivity, supporting diverse sexual orientations and gender identities through professional yet empathetic guidance.
Visitors appreciate the non-hierarchical environment that encourages self-expression and mutual respect, making it a cornerstone for personal growth and social integration within Hannover's vibrant LGBTQ+ scene.
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Tuesday: 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 18:00
Friday: 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 16:00 - 02:00
Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
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