First Steps When a Child or Youth Comes Out

What do I do now? The first steps.

Breathe! It is completely normal to worry, but many others have walked this path before you, and we are here to support you. This can feel overwhelming at first, but let’s try to break it down and make it a bit simpler for you.

Our Facebook site: We run a Facebook site where you can ask questions, get advice, or find support. This is a closed, private group, and no one is admitted without a valid reason. Please send a message to the page administrators to request to join. The group is kept strictly private because many trans children and youth in Iceland live authentically as their true selves without the wider public knowing.

Samtökin ’78 (The National Queer Organization): They offer free education and counseling. You can book an appointment for counseling here.

Support Meetings: Samtökin ’78 also hosts support meetings for parents and relatives on the last Wednesday of every month at 20:00 (8 PM) at Suðurgata 3, 101 Reykjavík.

Get in Touch: You are always welcome to send us an email, and we will assist you to the best of our ability. Samtökin ’78 also provides a wealth of information on their website.