Weekly Check-Ins

Our weekly Check-In program helps us stay connected with participants who may not be able to attend our in-person programming or need extra support. This allows us to make new connections with the Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ community!

We know that it’s hard to reach out, so Check-Ins put the responsibility of reaching out on us! We message you once a week, to “check-in” with you about how you’re doing. During Check-Ins, we can chat, listen, provide peer and emotional support, help to problem-solve around issues you’re experiencing, and connect you with other resources in the community.

*Check-ins are not a substitute for or equivalent to professional counseling.

How does it work?

We offer Check-Ins by messaging through text, Facebook or Instagram, or by email. If you’re getting Check-Ins on Facebook or Instagram, we’ll be messaging you from a specific speqtrum account created for check-ins.

Using the sign-up form below, you will indicate your check-in preferences. Upon completion, you will be contacted and matched with a staff member based on available time slots, and identity-based needs.

Once you are matched, you can expect your check-in staff to reach out every week!

Sign Up Here!

Events

We host a variety of fun, social, and educational events every month! Our events are always free of charge and most don’t require pre-registration. Just bring yourself! Most events take place at the downtown YWCA Hamilton at 75 Macnab St. S. at the 3rd floor Youth Hub.

Do you have an event idea? Send us an em​ail to let us know what it is.

If you are questioning your sexual orientation or gender, aren’t sure if you are considered a part of the Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ community, or don’t see your identity reflected in the acronym that we’re using, you are still 100% welcome at our events! However – some of our events are specifically for certain communities (QT-BIPOC youth for example). 

Event listings will include who events are open to, but if you’re not sure, please send us an email or reach out on social media (@speqtrumyhm on Instagram or www.facebook.com/sp​eqtrumYHM).

How does it work?

Keep up with our events on Instagram!

If an event requires a registration form or link to access (e.g. Zoom), send us an email or message on social media to get the link.