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Ask the Queer Elders Anything

Come join us for a chat where you can get advice about growing up LGBTQ2S+ from the queer adults that facilitate Q Chat!

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FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Open/Vent Chat

Trans/Non-Binary Youth

Continue on in from asking the queer elders anything to bring up any extra questions you have, or anything you would like to discuss, or rant about!

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Show Rants: What Would You Have Changed?

Have you ever had a favorite show ‘Jump the Shark’? Suddenly have a character do something out of left-field? Or create a conflict that could be easily resolved but isn’t and dragged on for a whole arc? It can be very frustrating so for this chat we’re giving you all the chance to rant about them!

 

Cozy Winter Vibes

Join HMI facilitators in finding our cozy winter vibes! Chat about your favorite new movies, TV shows or streamers. Share your favorite cozy holiday recipes. Spend time connecting with fellow Qchatters and dream up ways to stay cute and cozy this holiday season!

Inclusive Sex Ed: What Are Your Questions?

We all know that sex education in a lot of schools is a little lacking. So join us for a discussion of what inclusive sex education could look like, and a chance to anonymously ask about anything you've been wondering about and answer one another's questions.

FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Winter Escape

Trans/Non-Binary Youth

FOR YOUTH OF COLOR: Winter Celebrations Around The World, Across Time

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 the staff from Hugh Lane Wellness in a conversation about winter traditions from around the world

Gender and Identities Chat

Come join us as we explore different gender & identities.

FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Game Night Round 2!

Trans/Non-Binary Youth

Come and join us to play some different online games together for a virtual game night : ) *** Games will use websites outside of q-chat. It is possible that some will not work on school Chromebooks depending on your shools systems settings.

Open Chat

Come join us for an open chat where YOU choose the topics! Come with ideas for what you want to talk about, questions you want to ask, or your favorite memes. No ideas? Your facilitator will be waiting with questions and prompts as needed.

Arson Chat!

Burn away (metaphorically) things you want to leave behind in 2024 in this stress-relieving chat! 🔥

FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Thrifting & Gifting

Trans/Non-Binary Youth

Winter break can be the perfect time to declutter. What good items do have to re-purpose or re- gift? What kind of gifts can you give that don't add unnecessary clutter (no judgements, my house IS clutter). We'll also chat about our favorite thrift store finds!

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