What we offer
Het Roze Huis is the organisation to contact for any questions about sexual and gender diversity. We’re also the point of contact for local authorities, organisations, and the press with questions about LGBT+ subjects.
Welcome
Photo: Yannig Van de Wouwer
Have you got questions or doubts about your sexuality or gender, or do you simply need a chat? Don’t keep it bottled in. Our volunteers from the chat and reception team are here for you!
Every Thursday evening between 7 pm and 9 pm, you can find somebody willing to help you in Den Draak cafe. Ask for us at the counter. You don’t need to make an appointment. A welcome interview is always anonymous, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be in the cafe.
If you can’t make it on Thursdays, get in touch to make an appointment at another time or place. Send an e-mail to onthaal@hetrozehuis.be.
If you prefer to chat online, contact Lumi with your questions at any time: https://www.lumi.be/. They’ll listen to what you have to say and can also refer you to specialist assistance.If you need to speak to someone urgently because you’re having suicidal thoughts, or know someone else in this situation, contact the suicide hotline immediately: www.zelfmoord1813.be.
Holebibib
Our library is specialised in fiction and non-fiction on the LGBT+ theme. In addition to a large collection of books (in various languages), the HolebiBib also regularly arranges readings by authors and book readings. Keep an eye on the calendar!Opening hours:
Saturday and Sunday from 2 pm to 4 pm
Questions? Send an e-mail to: holebibib@hetrozehuis.be
L week
Every year in November, Het Roze Huis – çavaria Antwerp organises the L-week in Antwerp: a ten-day event for lesbian, bisexual, trans women and non binary people. The L-week consists of numerous activities. The event includes a variety of activities, such as workshops, readings, sports activities, cooking workshops, film screenings, etc.
Ukranian LGBTQIA+: 'Let's be!'
Each third Sunday of the month Let’s Be! organises an activity for and by Ukranian LGBTQIA+ people. Everybody is welcome, even if you’re not Ukranian yourself. The activity takes place in room Will Ferdy of Draakplaats 1 (second floor) and starts at 19h. Entrance is free, drinks and snacks too. You don’t have to register for this event.
Games club
Every first Friday of the month, Het Roze Huis organises a games evening at 8 pm in the Suzan Daniel room (first floor, Draakplaats 1). No registration is required, everyone is welcome. Unfortunately, this space is not wheelchair accessible.
T-Buddy
T-Buddy offers a buddy system for and by trans and non-binary people. If you are questioning as a trans* person, without transition, before, during and after your transition, you can ask for a buddy. Our buddies are all experts by experience. You can be yourself around them. They can go shopping with your, provide useful information and help you meet like-minded people. Or they can simply be someone you can talk to. Everything is done in consulation and according to your needs.
T-Buddy is free and voluntary for everyone. T-Buddy organises T-Café each third Friday of the month at 19h in Peperfabriek. T-Café is a monthly chat café for trans*; non-binary, queer and intersex people. But their partners, friends, family and collegues are welcome too! During T-Café, you can meet new people, have a drink and most of all: be yourself. There is a seperate room to change clothes. The café and the toilets are wheelchair accessible.
Do you have any questions? Send an email to tbuddy.info@gmail.com
Knitting club
Each second Thursday of the month at 20h, the knitting club of Het Roze Huis (= De Roze Draad) meets in room Suzan Daniel (Draakplaats 1).
Bring your own knitting, crochet, embroidery… and spend the evening with other queer people!