QUEERSPACE Mentoring

Connect with affirming LGBTQ+ mentors and the resources you need to safely come out and be out. Your information is always private and never public.

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.