Youth Drop-in

LGBTQ youth and their allies find a safe, accepting place at QCAD. A place where you belong and feel accepted is a challenge that most teenagers face. But a young person who identifies as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or is questioning his or her sexual orientation or gender identity things can be a lot tougher. LGBTQ teens often encounter more than the usual friction when dealing with parents, teachers and other adults. If you are, or think you may be LGBTQ, you are not alone!

Many teens in the Quad Cities area know what you are going through at school, home and even in the confusing territory of gay relationships. These teens and their allies have found a fun, safe place to hang out and meet new people. Anyone between the ages of 13 and 19 is welcome at Youth Drop-Ins. Come to watch movies, play games or just talk and hang out with supportive peers. Our center also offers a library and Internet access. Youth Drop-In takes place every Sunday, Tuesday and Friday from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. As the name suggests, you may 'drop-in' whenever you like during those hours.

Nobody who comes is asked to tell fellow drop-in youth what their sexual orientation is or may be, though you will be asked to fill out an anonymous intake sheet for database and funding purposes. The drop-in is an alcohol and drug-free space, and does not allow smoking.

For more information on QCAD's Youth Drop-In, please contact us at
qcad.outforgood@gmail.com.