Gay & Lesbian Information & Services
Aids STI Helpline The Aids STI Helpline is part of the Expert centre of Hiv/Aids and other STD’s. For one on one counselling opening hours are: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 10.00 till 20.00, Thursday & Friday from 14.00 till 20.00. All other hours and days, you will get to listen to information on a tape.Contact: 0900 – 204 2040 – 24 hours service Website: Aids STI Helpline | COC Amsterdam The COC is a national society for gay, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders. COC Amsterdam strives for (further) integration of these groups into society. Furthermore they aim to offer a dynamic, cultural, creative and intellectual platform in Amsterdam. COC Amsterdam organises several events. See their website for more information. Address: Rozenstraat 14 Website: www.cocamsterdam.nl (NL) | |
Gay & Lesbian archives IHLIA is an international gay/lesbian library, archive, information and documentation centre about homosexuality and sexual diversity.The material in the Gay & Lesbian archives can then be used for academic research, (background) information for theses, political or personal purposes or to give information about homosexuality. Address: Oosterdokskade 143, 6th floor Website: www.ihlia.nl | Gay & Lesbian Switchboard Gay & Lesbian Switchboard is the national information point and counselling body for all questions on homosexuality, bisexuality and a transgender lifestyle.Contact: 020 623 65 65 Website: www.switchboard.nl (NL) | |
Pink Point Pink Point is a gay and lesbian information kiosk situated at the Homo Monument on the Amsterdam Westermarkt. It is open 7 days a week, from 10 AM till 6 PM. Pink Point provides information on the Homo Monument, as well as general information on gay and lesbian Amsterdam.Address: Pink Point Westermarkt (corner Raadhuisstraat and Keizersgracht) Website: www.pinkpoint.org | Schorer stichting Schorer is the Netherlands’ institute for homosexuality, health and well-being.Schorer offers lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgenders information, knowledge and facilities with which they can improve their health and well-being. Address: Sarphatistraat 35 Website: www.schorer.nl |
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The Aids STI Helpline is part of the Expert centre of Hiv/Aids and other STD’s. For one on one counselling opening hours are: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 10.00 till 20.00, Thursday & Friday from 14.00 till 20.00. All other hours and days, you will get to listen to information on a tape.
The COC is a national society for gay, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders.
IHLIA is an international gay/lesbian library, archive, information and documentation centre about homosexuality and sexual diversity.
Gay & Lesbian Switchboard is the national information point and counselling body for all questions on homosexuality, bisexuality and a transgender lifestyle.
Pink Point is a gay and lesbian information kiosk situated at the Homo Monument on the Amsterdam Westermarkt. It is open 7 days a week, from 10 AM till 6 PM. Pink Point provides information on the Homo Monument, as well as general information on gay and lesbian Amsterdam.
Schorer is the Netherlands’ institute for homosexuality, health and well-being.