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. Group activities are currently hosted both in-person and online. To attend our in-person groups or to join and participate in the online groups, see below.
Online
If in-person meetings are not convenient for you, we also meet online. Click on the link below for the meeting that’s applicable to your age.
In-Person
In-person meetings occur in Chatham and Windsor at the locations below.
Chatham
When: First Tuesday of every month
Where: Access Open Minds
140 King St West
Youth ages 12 – 17
Windsor
When: Third Monday of every month
Where: Pozitive Pathways Community Services, 511 Pelissier St.
Youth ages 11 – 24
Monthly activity calendars are also available on Discord.
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.
New youth are always welcome and can join either online or in-person. If you’re nervous about attending group or have questions, contact the facilitator 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. We are looking forward to offering groups to support families of trans* youth in Windsor and Chatham in the near future.
For more information or to be added to waitlists, email educationm2m2@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.