LGBTQIA+ Supports

Generation Q is a peer-led social support group serving youth and young adults 14-24. We meet in both Greenfield and Northampton.

Group activities are decided and planned by participants and many groups are led by peer leaders within the program.

The last hour of group is reserved for participants 18+. Staff are available to provided 1:1 support and can help navigate systems like name changes and gender affirming care. GenQ meets in-person and hybrid and all particpants are welcome to join the GenQ Discord server.

Fill out our interest and enrollment form.

The form will give you a few options:

• Get more information
• Attend an information session
• Meet with a staff member

If you are under 18, you need parent/guardian permission to join.

When you come to GenQ you can expect to find snacks, laughter, and connection with other LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults.

We meet up in-person and virtually in Greenfield and Northampton to learn together and from each other about queerness and community.

We talk about things ranging from gender affriming care, lgbtqia+ history, and our favorite lgbtqia+ cartoon characters to sexual education, and mental health. Youth/Young Adults can apply to become Peer Leaders where they will take on planning and leading groups for a small stipend.

Young people who would like to learn more about Gen Q can complete our interest and enrollment form – by themselves or with the help of a supportive adult.

We have Drop In service days in both Greenfield and Northampton. Drop in is open to all youth and young adults 14-24 to walk in and have a hangout space to connect with other youth and young adults. We have games, art supplies, basic hygiene supplies, and snacks. 

Drop in is a “third space” for youth and young adults in Franklin and Hampshire Counties. It is a space people can simply exist in without judgement and with access to wifi, computers, a clothing closet, hygiene supplies, snacks, art supplies, video and board games, and caring adult staff to provide support and guidance.  

Fill out our interest and enrollment form. 

The form will give you a few options: 

• Get more information 

• Attend an information session 
• Meet with a staff member 
• Or just walk in to one of our sites during open hours to check in out! 

If you are under 18, you need parent/guardian permission to join. 

When you come to Drop In you can expect to find snacks, laughter, and connection with other youth and young adults. 

Coming to drop in could look like painting in our art gallery with acrylic, oil, or watercolor supplies. You could play the switch single player or with others. You could come to work on homework or print out applications to jobs or resumes.  

It is also ok to just walk in to grab a snack and warm up/cooldown from the weather.

 Youth/Young Adults can apply to become Peer Leaders where they will take on planning activities and maintaining the space for a small stipend.  

Folks who would like to learn more about Drop In can complete our interest and enrollment form – by themselves or with the help of a supportive adult.