Our youth groups are a safe and affirming social and support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, intersex, 2-spirit, pansexual, asexual (2SLGBTQ+) and allied youth. They are primarily a social group with games, arts and crafts, and fun activities. We promote the health and wellbeing, and empowerment of 2SLGBTQ+ youth.
We believe in the strengths and assets of 2SLGBTQ+ young people and encourage youth to gain leadership skills and contribute to both the 2SLGBTQ+ community and the larger Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent communities.
For Chatham youth ages 11-25.
We meet EVERY Thursday from 3:00pm – 5:00pm online on Discord.
For Leamington youth ages 11-25.
We meet EVERY Wednesday from 4:00pm – 5:30pm online on Discord.
For Windsor youth ages 11-24.
We meet EVERY Monday from 4:00pm – 5:30pm online on Discord.
New youth are always welcome and can join on the Discord server. If you are nervous or scared to join any of the groups contact our facilitators, Steff Armstrong at educationm2m1@pozitivepathways.com or Rebecca Friesen at educationm2m2@pozitivepathways.com.
Transitioning Families
We understand that being a parent, guardian or family member of a 2SLGBTQ+ youth can be challenging at times. Transitioning Families is our newest program and is a closed 6 week group for guardians and parents of trans* youth. It runs both in Windsor and Chatham. Throughout the 6 weeks we will talk about language and terminology, medical, legal and social transition, coping strategies, and communication.
For more information about Transitioning Families email educationm2m1@pozitivepathways.com.
If you feel a youth group is not for you, or maybe are uncomfortable in a group setting you can always call the Lesbian Gay Bi Youth Line at 1-800-268-YOUTH (1-800-268-9688) toll free from anywhere in Ontario.
Another great resource for education and support is Rainbow Health Ontario. This is a province-wide program designed to improve access to services and to promote the health of Ontario’s 2SLGBTQ+ communities. To learn more, please visit Rainbow Health Ontario.