Épicentre: Inclusive Health and Well-Being for All in Brussels

Located in the heart of Saint-Gilles, Brussels, Épicentre is a multidisciplinary center dedicated to care, well-being, and learning, with a mission to make non-normative, non-oppressive health accessible to everyone. The center is committed to welcoming diversity and ensuring a respectful approach to the experiences and realities that fall outside the mainstream. Épicentre actively highlights and addresses the needs of marginalized communities.

What is Épicentre?

Épicentre offers a safe and inclusive space at 85B rue du Fort, 1060 Saint-Gilles, where individuals can access a range of health and wellness services. The center is part of the CECSI project (Collaborative Evras and Inclusive Health Center), alongside the association O’YES ASBL, to create a holistic, community-oriented health hub.

Inclusive Health: The Épicentre Approach

Épicentre’s philosophy is rooted in inclusivity. The team works to actively share the mental and emotional burdens often placed on minorities, challenging normative blindness and continually educating themselves to better understand and support diverse needs. The center’s approach is not just about equality, but equity—ensuring that everyone, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds, receives care tailored to their specific realities.

The creation of Épicentre responds to the exclusion of minority groups from mainstream healthcare. Many people feel unseen or misunderstood by traditional health systems, leading to a loss of trust and reluctance to seek care. Épicentre aims to bridge this gap, providing a space where everyone—LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with diverse bodies, relationships, and identities—can access respectful, knowledgeable, and affirming care.

Services and Activities

Épicentre’s main activities include:

• Inclusive, non-normative, and non-oppressive healthcare offered by a multidisciplinary team.
• Well-being workshops focused on self-determination and empowerment.
• Community health activities and support groups.
• Ongoing training and reflection spaces for Épicentre’s professionals.
• Training sessions and conferences for external health professionals and institutions.
• Action research projects and the creation of resource tools.
• Institutional and associative partnerships to strengthen the network of inclusive care.

The Team

Épicentre’s team includes 24 independent health professionals from nearly 20 different fields, all committed to the center’s values and ongoing professional development. The coordination team brings together diverse expertise, ensuring smooth project management and communication. Volunteers and interns also regularly join the team, contributing to Épicentre’s dynamic environment.

Join or Collaborate

Health professionals interested in joining Épicentre’s multidisciplinary team can find information about available roles on the center’s website. Associations and institutions are also invited to propose partnerships or collaborative projects by emailing coordination@epicentre.brussels.

Facilities

Épicentre offers several dedicated spaces for individual and group care, including rooms for medical consultations, psychosomatic practices, psychotherapy, and workshops. The center is committed to making its physical and therapeutic spaces as inclusive and accessible as possible, though some accessibility improvements (such as elevator repairs) are ongoing.

Contact and Follow

• Address: 85B rue du Fort, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Brussels
• Email: info@epicentre.brussels
• Website: https://epicentre.brussels
• Instagram: Épicentre Instagram
• Facebook: Épicentre Facebook
• LinkedIn: Épicentre LinkedIn

Épicentre is paving the way for a more inclusive, equitable, and compassionate health system—one where everyone’s needs and identities are seen, respected, and cared for.