QUEERSPACE Mentoring

Queerspace Mentoring is a tech nonprofit bringing support, community, and safety to the coming out and being out journey for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. **Find Your Person** Whether you're figuring out your identity, navigating coming out, or looking for someone who truly gets it — Queerspace connects LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13–24) with trained, background-checked adult mentors (ages 25+) who share lived experience. Every match is reviewed by staff and includes moderation features to keep conversations safe. **For Youth (Ages 13–24)** Tell us what's on your mind — coming out, school, friendships, mental health, faith, sports, or something else entirely. Share your preferences for a mentor's identity, background, and language, and we'll find your best matches. Your profile is never public or searchable. What you share stays between you, your mentor, and the QUEERSPACE team. **For Mentors (Ages 25+)** Make a real difference in a young person's life. Apply to become a mentor, complete our training program, and get matched with a mentee whose needs align with your experience and availability. Weekly check-ins keep you connected and supported throughout the journey. **A Space for Everyone** Not ready for a mentorship? Join as a Parent/Caregiver or Community Member to access our Knowledge Hub, resource directory, and upcoming events — no mentorship required. **What's Inside** • **Mentor Matching** — Algorithm-based matching with preferences for identity, language, and topics. Staff-reviewed before every connection. • **Safe Chat** — Real-time messaging, content moderation and emergency resource access built in. • **Knowledge Hub** — Guides and articles on coming out, religion & sexuality, health & wellness, navigating racism and adversity, sports, and more. • **Resources Directory** — Curated hotlines, organizations, and services filtered by category. Call or visit directly from the app. • **Mentor Training** — Required video training for all mentors. • **Notifications** — Stay on top of match updates, new messages, and weekly check-in reminders. **Privacy by Design** Your information is never shared publicly or made searchable. Private fields — including date of birth, address, and health information — are used for verification only and never shown to other users. **A Judgment-Free Community** QUEERSPACE is built on trust, empathy, and safety. All users agree to community guidelines that protect every member — no discrimination, no romantic pursuits, no exceptions. *QUEERSPACE Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible.*