We offer community and support for lesbian, gay, bi, ace, aro, trans, inter, non-binary, queer... (lgbtiaq+) teenagers and young adults in and around Mannheim.
On this website you can find information about the different youth offers by PLUS.
In 2014, young lgbtiaq+ people from the Rhein-Neckar region got together to form the youth section of PLUS. Ever since, we have been representing our interests both inside and outside of PLUS. By joining the Stadtjugendring Mannheim and other networks, lgbtiaq+ teens and young adults can make their wants and needs heard by local and state wide politics. We take part in campaigns and work together with other groups and organizations - for equality and against discrimination!
We also organize hangouts and special events (workshops, game nights, parties) for young queer people between the ages of 14 and 30.
Want to meet us? Come to our next event or contact us:
E-Mail: jugend [at] plus-rheinneckar.de (jugend[at]plus-rheinneckar[dot]de)
Instagram: @jugendvonplus
gut so. is open to all young queer and questioning people up to the age of 27. We offer a wide range of activities, such as table football, movie nights, creative activities, cooking together, excursions, and much more. You can drop by anytime during opening hours. If you need support or someone to listen – our team is there for you!
Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 4 to 8 pm. We also have weekend events from time to time.
Address
gut so. Mannheim‘s Queer Youth Club, G 7, 14, 68159 Mannheim, 1st floor
Accessibility
We are on the 1st floor and can only be reached via a staircase. We try to regularly organize wheelchair accessible meet ups and events. Please contact us for more information about accessibility.
Contact info
Telephone: 0621 15 69 75 47
E-Mail: gutso [at] plus-rheinneckar.de (gutso[at]plus-rheinneckar[dot]de)
Instagram: @gutso.mannheim
Youth groups
There are five youth groups, open to any teen and young adult searching advise or community. The youth goups organize themselves and meet regularly. Group leaders are supervised by psychologists of PLUS.
Gipfelstürmer
We are a group for gay, bi, ace and queer guys – and guys who haven’t quite figured it out yet – between the ages of 16 and 23. Here we can get together and have fun, meet new people, or just talk.
Contact: gipfelstuermer [at] plus-rheinneckar.de (gipfelstuermer[at]plus-rheinneckar[dot]de)
Deltaboys
We are a group for 23 to 30 year old gay, bi, ace and queer men from the Rhein-Neckar region. Meet ups alternate between Mannheim and Heidelberg. Our group gives you the chance to meet queer men outside from the internet, bars and nightclubs. Here you can talk to people about your coming out, your interests, and your problems and get advice and support.
Contact: deltaboys [at] plus-rheinneckar.de (deltaboys[at]plus-rheinneckar[dot]de)
Jule
We are a group for lesbian, bi, ace and queer girls and women between the ages of 13 and 21. JuLe is a place for your interests and questions; we get together to talk, have a good time and recharge. We also make excursions together. Here you can just be yourself and try new things.
Contact: jule [at] plus-rheinneckar.de (jule[at]plus-rheinneckar[dot]de)
sT*ernchen
We are a group of teens and young adults who don’t think the gender assigned to them at birth is the right fit. It doesn’t matter what kind of trans* you are (trans* male, trans* female, non-binary, agender, genderfluid, genderqueer…), if you’re inter*, or if you’re only just figuring it out – you’re welcome here! Our group is for teens and young adults between the ages of 13 and 21. We meet regularly to talk in a safer space and do fun activities together.
Contact: sternchen [at] plus-rheinneckar.de (sternchen[at]plus-rheinneckar[dot]de)
sT*ars
We are a group for young trans* adults between the ages of 21 and 30 – and by trans* we also mean non-binary, agender, genderfluid, and genderqueer people. If you’re inter, still questioning, or if you reject these types of labels, you’re also welcome to come meet us. We meet to do whatever we feel like doing, like playing games, cooking together, or just talking.
Contact: stars [at] plus-rheinneckar.de
Counselling
PLUS offers counseling by lgbtiaq+ people for lgbtiaq+ people.
All our councellors are themselves part of the lgbtiaq+ community. In councelling sessions your comfort is our first priority and we take professional discretion very seriously.
Our services are intended for all lsbtiaq+ people and their relatives, as well as all professionals seeking information and support. PLUS provides counseling for young people and adults, couples, families, and other groups.
Topics can be:
- Coming out
- Living your gender identity (social, legal, medical transition)
- Relationships
- Rainbow families and wanting children
- Conflicts in the family or social environment
- Experiences of discrimination and violence
- Mental health
- Or you feel stressed, don't know what's going on or just need to somebody to talk to...
Requirements
You do not need to be 18 years of age to attend counseling nor do your parents or guardians need to be informed about the counseling session.
For people under the age of 27 the counseling is free of charge and we can offer as many appointments as you need. This service is funded by the city of Mannheim, the city of Heidelberg as well as the Rhein-Neckar district.
You are welcome to bring friends with you to the counseling session.
Locations
We offer counseling by phone or video call.
Consultations in person can take place at three locations:
- gut so. Mannheim's queer youth center gut so.:
Address: G7 14, 68159 Mannheim, 1st floor - PLUS counseling center in Mannheim:
Address: Max-Joseph-Straße 1, 68167 Mannheim, 4th floor
We can be reached via the staircase or the elevator. The counseling rooms and a restroom are wheelchair accessible. - PLUS counseling center in Heidelberg:
Address: Alte Eppelheimer Straße 50A, 69115 Heidelberg, 4th floor
We can be reached via the staircase or the elevator. The counseling rooms and a restroom are wheelchair accessible.
gut so. is located on the first floor and can only be reached via the staircase, so it is not wheelchair accessible.
To protect the atmosphere of the youth center, we only offer appointments for people up to the age of 27 at this location. If you are older, please use our other locations.
Appointments
By phone: 0621- 33 62 110 during office hours on Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m.
By email: beratung [at] plus-rheinneckar.de
Please note:
- Complete data protection cannot be guaranteed when communicating by email. Therefore, as little personal information as possible should be provided by email.
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