Drop-In Centers
LGBTQ+ youth can build community and find support at our Drop-In Centers, located throughout northern and central Illinois or online.
All groups welcome young people ages 12-20 unless otherwise noted. There is no cost to attend.
Safe. Supported. Celebrated.
Services for LGBTQ+ Youth and Families
Safe, welcoming spaces and programs that support connection, well-being, and growth.
Drop-In Centers
Parent/Caregiver Support
Health & Wellness Navigation
Training, Education, and Resource Sharing
Learning opportunities and resources that help foster LGBTQ+-inclusive environments.
Community Education & Professional Development
Future Outlook Conference
Community Network
Community Outreach and Advocacy
Community engagement and awareness efforts that build allies and expand support.
Volunteer With Us
Community Outreach
Board & Committee Membership
Northern Illinois
DeKalb Drop-In
Mondays | 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Sterling Drop-In
Thursdays | 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Northwest Suburbs
TRANSCEND Palatine
For trans & non-binary youth, but open to all
Wednesdays | 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Parent/Caregiver Groups
THRIVE Naperville
For parents & caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth
2nd & 4th Wednesdays | 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Prosperar
para padres y familias de jóvenes LGBTQ+
el primer y tercer miércoles
7:00 – 8:30 PM por Zoom
Western Suburbs
Aurora
Rainbow Sprouts
Grades K-6 and families
2nd and 4th Saturdays | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Bolingbrook Drop-In
2nd and 4th Thursdays | 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Downers Grove Drop-In
Thursdays | 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Elmhurst Drop-In
Thursdays | 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Naperville Drop-In
Tuesdays | 6:30 – 9:00 PM
TRANSCEND Naperville
For trans & non-binary youth, but open to all
Wednesdays | 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Central Illinois
Ottawa Drop-In
Tuesdays | 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Peoria Drop-In
Mondays | 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Southwest Suburbs
Joliet/Lockport Drop-In
Tuesdays | 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Virtual Groups
Hosted by trained staff on Zoom
Virtual Drop-In
Tuesdays | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Virtual Young Adult Drop-In
(ages 18-24)
Wednesdays | 5:00 – 6:30 PM