About Us

Q Chat Space provides live, chat-based discussion groups for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13 to 19. It is not a forum, and there is no video or audio. Everyone is chatting during the same pre-scheduled time. Our chats are facilitated by experienced staff and volunteers from youth programs at LGBTQ+ centers across the United States.

Q Chat Space is a collaboration of the following organizations:

CENTERLINK: THE COMMUNITY OF LGBTQ CENTERS
CenterLink is the world’s largest LGBTQ community-based association, whose mission is to strengthen, support, and connect LGBTQ community centers.

PFLAG
PFLAG is the largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. With over 400 chapters and 200,000 members and supporters, PFLAG is committed to creating a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
Planned Parenthood advocates for and delivers vital sexual and reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide. Planned Parenthood’s doors are open to anyone regardless of gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.

Your Facilitators

Q Chat Space chats are facilitated by caring, trained, and verified facilitators! They are staff and volunteers from youth programs at LGBTQ+ centers across the United States. They are in the chats to guide the conversations and help if anything comes up.

Please be advised that Q Chat Space facilitators are not medical or mental health professionals and cannot provide crisis intervention. The facilitators may also be required by state law to make a report if you share that you are being abused (physically, sexually, or emotionally) or that you want to hurt yourself or someone else. If you are in crisis or need help immediately, please call 911 or use the resources available here.

Currently, our facilitators are from: