SERVICES
The core service that Outhouse operates is providing a safe space for people to come
together and self-organise. There is a wide range of individuals and groups that
meet here – from LGBT Trekkies to LGBT Lawyers to GOLD (peer support group for the
over 55s). Some organisations are based here fulltime, and others on a part time
or seasonal basis. Besides hosting over 50 groups, we also organise and run some
educational and development work ourselves. The fun, the political, the arts, the
mental and physical health aspects of daily life happen here amongst the groups and
individuals who self organise.
For whoever is operating in here or out of here, it is of the utmost importance that
every person who enters Outhouse feels respected and safe here, no matter who they
are and no matter what their situation is. As many LGBT people have experienced,
there are times in life when our level of need is heightened. Outhouse strives to
be a place that can house the diversity of Dublin LGBT people, their families and
their friends.
When you walk into Outhouse you immediately encounter the reception area. Staff at
reception will provide you with any information you may need for navigating what
goes on in Outhouse and they will refer you to appropriate staff or service as required.
You will be asked to sign in as we need to know who is in the building at any given
time (but we understand that some people are not comfortable using their own name).
No-one will intrude in your business if you are visiting for the first time, or if
you are a regular visitor.
