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.
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.
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.
Workshops and training sessions help businesses, educators, and the community create safe, affirming practices and 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.
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.