Creating Safe Spaces
Drop-in centers are safe, supportive, and affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and allies to meet, socialize, and talk about topics that matter to them.
Safe. Supported. Celebrated.
Empowering Families
Thrive, a drop-in center for parents and caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth, provides an informal and confidential space to share stories and get questions answered.
Developing Allies
Workshops and training sessions help businesses, educators, and the community create safe, affirming practices and LGBTQ+ inclusive environments.
Community Education & Professional Development
Creating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Environments
Youth Outlook training sessions are led by licensed professionals and inform businesses, educators, and community groups on needs specific to the LGBTQ+ community, current trends in working with LGBTQ+ youth, and how to create LGBTQ+ inclusive environments.
Sessions are led by a Master of Social Work (MSW) and/or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Youth Outlook representative.
Presentations can be customized to your needs.
A series can be scheduled to allow for more in-depth and targeted training.
Continuing Education credits available on select topics.
Virtual and in-person sessions available.
Electronic copies of presentations and training materials included.
Drop-In Centers
DeKalb Drop-In
Mondays, 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Peoria Drop-In (Opening May 2023)
Mondays, 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Joliet/Lockport Drop-In
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Naperville Drop-In
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Virtual Drop-In
geared toward youth 12-20 years old
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Ottawa Drop-In
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Transcend Palatine Drop-In
geared toward trans and non-binary youth, but open to all
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Transcend Naperville Drop-In
geared toward trans and non-binary youth, but open to all
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.-9:00 pm.
Virtual Young Adult Drop-In
geared toward young adults 18-24 years old
Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Downers Grove Drop-In
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Elmhurst Drop-In
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Sterling Drop-In
Thursdays, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Q Chat Space
Fridays, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Rainbow Sprouts
2nd/4th Saturdays, 1:00-3:00 p.m.