Where can I go for medical or social assistance?

The stigma around sex work unfortunately still exists, fortunately there are some organizations in Belgium that you can turn to as a sex worker.

Violett

At Violett, you can get medical and social help anonymously. For example, you can consult a doctor for an STD test. They can also help you with your administration, future and any financial problems or questions regarding your children.

Violett has a center in Antwerp, Ghent and Hasselt. The doctors and social workers also come to your home or workplace if you wish. Moreover, a consultation at Violett is free!

Visit the Violett website

Espace P...

If you work or live in Brussels or Wallonia, you can turn to Espace P..., they too offer medical and social assistance to sex workers.

Espace P... has several locations you can visit, they have a seat in Arlon, Mons, Brussels, Tournai, Charleroi, Liege and Namur.

Visit the website of Espace P...

ICAR Wallonie

ICAR Wallonie provides support and guidance to sex workers and their families.

ICAR Wallonie can help you with all your administrative questions and health, both for the detection of possible STDs and psychological help.

Do you live or work near Liège, Seraing or Verviers? Then be sure to contact ICAR for all your questions or medical assistance.

Visit the website of ICAR Wallonie

Alias

Based in Brussels, Alias ASBL is for male sex workers.

They do both outreach work, medical and psychological counseling and are easily accessible online through their Internet permanence.

Do you need help as a male escort? Then be sure to contact Alias VZW!

Visit the website of Alias VZW

Child Focus

Child Focus is the foundation for missing and sexually exploited children. At Child Focus, you can come to Child Focus as a victim or you can report a crime against children. They provide excellent counseling and do excellent work in terms of prevention.

It goes without saying that child prostitution, child pornography and all other forms of abuse are absolutely inadmissible. Have you noticed anything suspicious or are you a victim? Please contact Child Focus!

Visit the Child Focus website

Other questions regarding sex work?

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