Q&A strives to hold brave spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Coos and Curry Counties through bold advocacy, creative outreach, and fun activities. 

Welcome to Q&A

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Welcome to Q&A 〰️

Q&A Coos County meets weekly on Thursdays

1st Thursday: 3:30-5pm Planning session at South Coast Health Equity Coalition

2nd Thursday: 6-7:30pm at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

3-5th Thursdays: 5-7pm at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

Q&A Curry County meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month at the Chetco Public Library from 2-4pm

Check out the event calendar for more details

About Q&A

Q&A was established in the Spring of 2015 after a series of community conversations were held to identify the needs of local LGBTQ+ youth. It was decided that creating a gathering space was crucial for youth who need safe space and adults where they can come and “be themselves” free of judgment. It was clarified by youth that the space be somewhere they can make friends, celebrate, and explore their identity.  Out of these conversations, a weekly meet-up of “Queers and Allies of Coos County” was born. 

Activities

  • Arts & Crafts

    Painting, drawing, origami, and other arts and crafts are always available. Sometimes we do specific demonstrations, while other times we just see where the muse takes us.

  • Games

    We play a variety of games, including traditional board games, role-playing game, active games, party games, and so on.

  • Self Discovery

    Some activities are designed to help with self discovery and understanding how we fit into the world. These exercises are never required, and are often self guided.

  • Outdoor Adventures

    Every month we take a trip to the beach, paint rocks in the park, have boba tea and a walk on the pier, or go on some other outdoor adventure.

  • Skill Development

    Hands on cooking, trips to our state legislature, and opportunities to plan events and weekly activities are a few of the ways in which we build skills and leadership.

  • Socializing

    The best part about Q&A is the opportunity to develop friendships and community. This is the real reason we exist.

Our Elders

Laura (she/her)

Laura moved to Coos County in 2013 with her partner and three cats. In 2015, after a series of community conversations about LGBTQ+ needs, she founded Q & A of Coos County with her friend, Beka Young. Q & A has been the highlight of her Thursday afternoons ever since. When she is not spending time with the youth attendees, you can find her reading, jamming out to Indigo Girls, dancing around her living room, or paddling around in the nearest body of water.

Grust (they/she)

Grust Hernandez is a vital mentor in Southern Oregon Coast Pride's Q&A program, dedicating her passion to empowering our youth. She creates a safe space for young people to thrive, reflecting her broader commitment to health equity and community well-being. Outside of their impactful work, Grust enjoys spreading joy through singing, laughing and clowning.