The Q Center offers two peer advisers with unique styles.
Lisa is an MSW intern with an empathetic ear. She is ready to listen & assist you with whatever may be on your mind or of concern. She has lived in Seattle for 14 years & is knowledgeable of queer Seattle resources & events. Lisa is interested in discussion & advising around Coming Out, relationships, & gender. She is also active in the local Jewish community & would love to share her knowledge & experiences with you.
Drop-Ins: Tuesdays & Fridays 11:00am-1:00pm
*email lisaj45@uw.edu for a different time
Hel is a Program Assistant at the Q Center who does education around sexuality, gender, race, class and disability. As a trans person of color who has been on the UW campus both as a student and as a staffer for a few years, they have pretty good knowledge of the resources available, and are open to talk about anything including coming out, questioning, trans* identities, race, disability, mental health concerns, engaging with the queer community and relationships. All conversations are confidential, and held in a safe and nonjudgmental manner.
Drop-Ins (scheduling by email preferred): Tuesdays 1:00pm-4:00pm, Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm, Fridays: 3:00pm-5:00pm
*email hhgebreamlak@gmail.com to make an appointment
