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Creative Coping Skills: A Few Ways to De-stress!

There are many ways one can cope with stress but what are some creative methods? Join us in this chat to talk about different coping strategies and how creative outlets can help you de-stress. 

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Game Night

Join HMI facilitators for a chat of new and fun games with your Qchat pals!

Reflecting on Pride 2024

It has been a few weeks since most Pride festivities ended, and is a great time to reflect on Pride 2024 while we look ahead to the queer rest of the year.

Gaymers Chat

Join us for a Gaymers Chat... featuring all things video games!

FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Would You Rather/20 Questions

Trans/Non-Binary Youth

Back by popular demand.. join us for a game of 20 Questions and Would You Rather?

FOR ACE/ARO YOUTH: Let the fun times begin!

Ace/Aro Youth

Happy August! With summer coming to an end, why not start the month of August with some fun! Join us in this chat for a chat full of silly and interesting questions, This or That scenarios, and an affirming and safe community. See you then! 

PARA ESPAÑOL: Tenemos orgullo, mucho orgullo!

Español

Aunque ya paso el mes de orgullo, seguiremos la conversacion sobre el orgullo que tenemos en ser parte de esta comunidad. 

imi & Mental Health for LGBTQ+ Teens

Have you heard of imi? imi is a series of guides, designed with and for LGBTQ+ teens, to help explore and affirm their identity.

In celebration of reaching 100k users on imi.guide, join us on this special chat to talk about mental health for LGBTQ+ teens & how you can use imi to learn practical methods to cope with sexual and gender minority stress in ways that are helpful, relevant, inclusive and joyful. 

 

FOR NEW YOUTH: Get To Know

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.

Cat Chat: International Cat Day!

Let's celebrate International Cat Day by chatting all things feline! 

FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Let's Chat all things Horror..Films, Shows and Beyond

Trans/Non-Binary Youth

Let's chat all things Horror...if you dare!

Queer Books: What's your favorite?

Books with LGBTQ+ protagonists are important for one to feel seen, to be heard, as we can connect with their stories. In this chat, using the community acronym, we introduce some titles and you can share any that you'd recommend to your fellow chatters!

Queer Cinema

Join HMI's facilitators for a queer cinema chat! Visit our chat about influential queer movies, and hopefully leave with a full watchlist of new and exciting queer cinema.

Rant Night

Join us for a vent session- what do you need to get off your chest?

FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Getting Ready for the School Year

Trans/Non-Binary Youth

With schools heading back, let's prep for back to school. How do you advocate for yourself at school? What are you nervous and/or excited about?

Queer Side of the Wild Side

Did you know that queer behavior isn't limited to humans? Such behavior is common in wildlife around the world and is a natural part of the biodiversity on the planet! Join this chat to learn more about the queer side of the animal kingdom!

PARA ESPAÑOL: ¿Los villanos de Disney son tan homosexuales?

Español

En este Q Chat discutiremos la codificación queer de los villanos de Disney a lo largo de los años y finalmente haremos la pregunta: ¿Por qué los villanos de Disney son tan gay? Todo para discutir la representación queer en los medios, hasta dónde hemos llegado y qué progreso podemos esperar.

Dropout Chat (TV)

Let's chat about your favorite Dropout show! Who is your favorite host? How do you feel about the upcoming changes to Game Changer? Favorite secrets from Dirty Laundry? Could you handle Vcs questions on VIP? We'll dig deep into everything except Dimension 20 (sorry travelers!)

FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Ice Breakers

Trans/Non-Binary Youth

Join us for a night to get to know one another. New to Q Chat? This is a good group to start with!

FOR BI/PAN YOUTH: Future Forward: Vision Board for the Rest of 2024

Bi/Pan Youth

Get ready to set your sights on the future with our Vision Board discussion! This is your chance to dream big and design a vision board that captures your goals and aspirations for the rest of 2024. Whether you're aiming for personal growth, new experiences, or just a bit of fun, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to visualize and manifest your dreams.

FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: End of Summer Chills

Trans/Non-Binary Youth

Our Intersecting Identities

Let's chat about all the ways our identiteis intersect. What words do you use to describe who you are?

FOR TRANS/NON-BINARY YOUTH: Chatting about our Grief

Trans/Non-Binary Youth

It's National Grief Day. Let's chat about grief, how we talk about it and what resources are available when we experience grief and loss. 

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