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FOR YOUTH OF COLOR: Chosen Family

Youth of Color

This group is for anyone who identifies as a Person Of Color (POC). We welcome everyone, but if you are not a POC, please consider giving more space to the POC and respect their voices.

Join Jack and the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation in a discussion about chosen family

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Open chat!

Open chat! You choose the topics! Facilitators are here to provide support & ice breakers! Woohoo!

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Q Chat Writes: Halloween Adventure

Spooky season is here! Come craft a thrilling tale with your fellow Q Chatters and facilitators. 

Free Chat

Join Jack and the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation in this laid back chat about whatever is on your mind!

Let's chat about Neurodiversity!

Let's chat about neurodiversity. What does that mean to you? What are the unique ways your brain works? What support is needed for neurodiverse LGBTQ+ people?

FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Gaming Night!

Trans/Non-Binary Youth

You asked for it: Let's chat about Gaming! 

FOR ACE/ARO YOUTH: Trans-Autism

Ace/Aro Youth

Join Jack and the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation in this discussion about the interesting and nuanced relationship between Gender and Autism.

Internet Safety: Navigating Queer Online Spaces

Online spaces are a great way to connect with the LGBTQ+ community, learn more about queer topics and explore aspects of your sexuality. Join us as we discuss how to navigate these spaces safely and responsibly.

FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Activism through Zines

Trans/Non-Binary Youth

Making Friends

Got questions or thoughts about making friends? How do we go about making friendships that are healthy, fun, and supportive? Come chat about these questions and more!

Watch Party

Join Jack and the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation in watching a carefully curated Playlist of Youtube Videos

Icebreaker Night!

Join us for an ice breaker night. We'll pose casual questions and you can get to know your LGBTQ+ pals! 

FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Info Dump Night

Trans/Non-Binary Youth

We're bringing back Info Dump Night! Come share what you're interested in and learn about what other people are super passionate about! 

National Coming Out Month!

October is National Coming Out Month and is celebrated on October 11. In this chat, we will share coming out stories and learn more about the history of LGBTQ+.

PARA ESPAÑOL: Que es la justicia restaurativa??

Español

Que es la justicia restaurativa? Porque es importante aprender sobre este tema? Acompañenos para aprender mas sobre la justicia restaurativa!

FOR NEW YOUTH: Monthly Chat

New Youth

Are you new to Q Chat Space? Join our monthly gathering for new youth to learn more about Q Chat Space, our facilitators, and the youth!

Not new? Don't worry! You can still join us and welcome the newbies.

Animal Chat - From Activism to Companions.

Join Micah and the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation in this chat about all the reasons and ways we love animals.

Queer History Night

October is LGBTQ+ History Month! Let's chat about our history- how we got here and who was important in the movement. 

FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Icebreaker Night!

Trans/Non-Binary Youth

Once a month, we do an icebreaker night. Join us for a casual chat to get to know your trans and non-binary pals! 

FOR BI/PAN YOUTH: LGBTQ+ History Month

Bi/Pan Youth

In October, we also celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month! Join us for a fun chat where we can go over a timeline of LGBTQ+ history and discuss the importance of LGBTQ+ history. 

PARA ESPAÑOL: Historia de LGBTQ+

Español

Aquí aprenderemos más sobre nuestros antepasadxs ​​LGBTQ en celebracion del mes de la historia de LGBTQ+

FOR YOUTH OF COLOR: Queer Magic 101

Youth of Color

This group is for anyone who identifies as a Person Of Color (POC). We welcome everyone, but if you are not a POC, please consider giving more space to the POC and respect their voices.

Join Jack and the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation in this discussion about MAGIC. Spells, Scrolls, Wards and Wands. Lets talk about our relationship to magic, what it means to us, and how queer people have practiced throughout history

FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Secrets of Halloween

Trans/Non-Binary Youth

Spooky Halloween Trivia Chat

Come celebrate Halloween with Q Chat Space! We'll discuss all things candy, movies, music, pop culture, history and other spirited traditions. 

FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Trans/Nonbinary Representation in Music

Trans/Non-Binary Youth

Let's chat about music that is by or about trans/nonbinary people!

Sapphic Night

You asked for it: Let's chat all things Sapphic! 

FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Celebrating Intersex Awareness Day!

Trans/Non-Binary Youth

Let's celebrate Intersex Awarness day and talk more about Intersex communities. 

SPECIAL CHAT: Q Chat Space's 5th Birthday!

It's Q Chat Space's 5th birthday! 🥳 Celebrate with us!!! 🎉🎂🎊 

PARA ESPAÑOL: Interseccionalidad y como nos afecta

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FOR YOUTH OF COLOR: Halloween Chat - Costumes, Candy, Queerness

Youth of Color

This group is for anyone who identifies as a Person Of Color (POC). We welcome everyone, but if you are not a POC, please consider giving more space to the POC and respect their voices.

Join Jack and the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation in this chat about Halloween. Lets talk about the history, the coustumes, the candy, and the way it relates to queerness

FOR BI/PAN YOUTH: Navigating dysphoria

Bi/Pan Youth

In this chat, we will go over what dysmorphia is and how it presents itself as well as some ways to cope with it. 

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