Welcome to QCHAT!

QCHAT is an LGBTQIA2S+ peer support association made up of peer volunteers across British Columbia, and their organization exists to provide peer support and referral services to youth residing within the province.

Wondering if QCHAT is the right resource for you?

QCHAT is:

a peer support line

• The world is tough for LGBTQIA2S+ folks. QCHAT here to make it a little less so. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, confused, scared, doubtful, sad, anxious, out of your depth, lonely, angry, like you’re falling without a net… they are here for you. If you know someone that might be going through these things, refer them!

a place to talk and ask questions

• Don’t know where to find your local queer resources? Need to know you belong? Just have something on your mind? Talk to QCHAT! If they don’t have what you’re looking for, they will try their best to direct you to a resource that will.

your community

• All QCHAT volunteers are queer and/or trans folks in their thirties and younger. They are just like you. They have been through many of the same experiences, had many of the same questions, thought many of the same things. They understand that while everyone’s life and experiences are different, queer and trans folks have their own unique knowledge, life lessons, and understanding of the world.

local

• QCHAT is based in Victoria and is here to serve the LGBTQIA2S+ youth of BC. They are familiar with resources all over the province. 

looking for more volunteers

• If you would like to lend an ear and staff the lines at QCHAT, let them know!

QCHAT is not:

• a crisis line: If you are dealing with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please seek help here: 
• Youthinbc.com, online chat or 1-800-784-2433
• Trans Lifeline, call 877-330-6366
• KUU-US for indigenous youth 250-723-2040 and elders 250-723-2040
• Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
• Professional help: Our volunteers go through multiple hours of training. However, we are not professional health workers or therapists. If your needs go beyond our services, chat with one of our volunteers about other resources, or try our resource database (here).

You can find QCHAT on Facebook and at their website. Their phone, text, and online chat lines are open Saturday-Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. They also have an ever-growing resource database.

What is Confidentiality?

Great question! Confidential information is information that will not be shared with anyone or any organization outside of QCHAT Support Association. The topics and details of your discussion are between you and the person you're chatting with. With all this said, there are some things we have an obligation to report such as child abuse, or if you will hurt yourself or someone else. The information you choose to share with us is entirely within your control!