Le Girofard is the LGBTQIAP+ centre of Bordeaux, on Rue du Loup in the centre of the city. It was formed in 2007 when nine campaigning associations merged, and it still works as a federation, with its board shared between member organisations and individual representatives.
The centre does casework as well as social work. There is support for victims of violence, guidance for LGBTQIA+ people seeking asylum, help for trans people going through medical transition, and counselling on sexual health, addiction and chemsex. Rapid HIV testing is available, and partner clinics hold sessions on the premises for gynaecological and hormonal follow-up. The team includes psychologists, health mediators and a socio-esthetician alongside volunteers.
Beyond that it runs collectives for lesbian visibility, for older LGBTQIA+ people and for a community archive project, workshops for parents of trans and questioning children, and an inclusive sports section covering badminton, volleyball, football, handball, dance and climbing. The centre also organises the city's Pride march.
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