For whom was and is the peer support?
The queerfeminist peer support was originally a counseling and information facility for FLINTA* (1). However, since gay counseling currently no longer exists, queerfeminist peer support is for all queer and questioning/LGBTQIA+ (2) people.
Support from queers for queers
Currently, peer support takes place from the perspective of an endosex, genderqueer/non-binary trans* person. The person describes their own sexuality as queer and is questioning in multiple dimensions (including sexual and romantic orientation).
Counseling
Psychosocial Counseling
We offer a space for queer matters. No matter whether you want to talk about questioning your identity, coming out, transition or relationships (of all kind). In a confidential consultation we can talk and explore any questions, insecurities, fears and worries.
Information
- Queer at FU and in Berlin
- Infos zur Namensänderung findest du hier
- Queer networks & communities
- queer-friendly doctors, therapists and lawyers
- Literature
- further services for queers
Pinky
The counseling takes playe in the "Pinky", the pink room under the roof of the AStA-Villa. Outside of counseling hours the Pinky is open to women, lesbians, trans*, genderqueer, agender and inter* people. In short: to all who do not identify as endo (3) cis (4) men. You can use the Pinky during ASTA's opening hours - no matter if you just need some time alone, want to work or browse the library. If it is locked, you can ask for the key at the office.
Library
In the Pinky there is a small but nice library, a number of exciting publications and magazines. Here you can browse through books, read comfortably, have a cup of tea or coffee, or chat with us.
You are welcome to come with your own book requests. We will try to realize them. Many of the books can also be borrowed.
During the consultation time, we are happy to assist with term papers or other academic work on feminist, lesbian-feminist, or queer topics, as well as various other focuses, if possible.
Accessibility
The room is unfortunately not barrier-free, as there are several narrow stairs to get up here. Please contact us by mail and we will find a more suitable location for the meeting!
We can also talk on the phone or meet in a virtual room if needed.
We are looking forward to your visit!
Consultation hours
face-to-face consultation is only available upon appointment, online consultations can be done spontaneously
regular hours:
wednesday 11:30am-3:30 pm (no appointment needed)
or upon consultation
online and telephone consultation available
Contact
Tel: (030) 839091-22 (phone is currently disconnected, please email!).
Email: ps-queerfem (at) astafu.de
(1) FLINTA* is an acronym for female, lesbian, inter*, non-binary, trans* and agender persons.
(2) LGBTQIA+ is an acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/Questioning, Inter, Agender, the + symbolizes other sexual and gender identities not explicitly mentioned.
(3) Endo(sex) describes the congruence of biological characteristics with respect to the constructed biological sex (female/male). The characteristics used for classification are chromosomes, hormones, gonads, and genitalia. If these (based on medical standards) all point to the same sex, a person is endo. The opposite of this is inter*.
(4) You are cis(gender) if you identify with the gender assigned to you at birth (the opposite is trans*).