Q-Link Programming
Developing stronger emotional and social connections for LGBTQ+ youth
QLink Windsor-Essex is a collaborative of three local organizations including Windsor Pride Community, Windsor-Essex Pride Fest and Family Services Windsor-Essex working together to deliver peer-led supports, programs and counselling for LGBTQ+ youth between the ages of 12-29 years of age and their families, caregivers, allies and friends.
QLink Windsor-Essex programs and services will offer welcoming, inclusive, safe environments for youth to explore and discuss uniquire experiences related to sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, building connections and develop a sense of community.
All QLink Windsor-Essex programs and services is offered at no cost to to those youth in the Windsor-Essex community who need it.
QConnect Youth Drop-In
This peer facilitated online program is for individuals 12-18 years of age and offers a positive space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and their allies in an online format. This group offers a space to hang out, meet new people and make connections while fostering inclusion, community belonging, positive relationships and respect for all LGTBQ2S+ people.
Wednesdays 4pm - 7pm
Young Adult Mixer (YAM)
Ages 18-29 can drop-in to our weekly programming to meet peers, hang out and enjoy an activity. Activities rotate weekly and include Games Night, Movie Night, Art Night, and Open Mic. Light snacks and refreshments are provided. Programming is peer-led and intended for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
Thursdays 4pm - 7pm
Located at our location in the old Market Square at the corner of Ottawa and Walker (2109 Ottawa St)
Enter through main entrance and use the escalators to take you to 2nd floor - Suite 216 or use the elevator or stairs located through the secondary entrance at the corner of the building.
Get in Touch with Q-Link
Located at
QLink Windsor-Essex
2109 Ottawa Street, Unit #216
Windsor, Ontario, N8Y 1R8
226-348-3378
Counselling Inquiries
Please call
1-888-933-1831 or
email info@fswe.ca
if you need our support.