Staying Connected

Following the university guidelines on COVID-19, LGBTQ Life programs will be held remotely until at least June 30.

At this time of physical displacement and tension, we think it is even more important for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, questioning, and allied community at JHU to find opportunities to connect with each other. Please reach out through one of these programs, or by emailing us at lgbtq@jhu.edu

(All times listed below are in the Eastern time zone.)

Ongoing

• LGBTQ Life Open Office Hours – find us on Google Hangout by contacting lgbtqlifeoffice@gmail.com
  • Monday: 9am-12pm
  • Tuesday: 1pm-4PM
  • Wednesday: 9am-12pm
  • Thursday: 12pm-2:30pm
  • Friday: 2:30-5pm
• Conversation and Coffee Corner (email lgbtq@jhu.edu for the link)
  • Please join us at Conversation and Coffee Corner! Talk about how you’re doing over a hot drink!
  • Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5PM EST; Saturday at 10AM EST.
• Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

March

• Inclusive Language Workshop – March 24 at 1:00pm
• Suits: Professional Dress – March 25 from 5:30 – 7:00pm – hosted by Carey Out for Business

April

• Virtual Safe Zone training – April 3 from 1:00-4:00pm
• Virtual Gaypril Social – April 7 from 4:00-6:00pm
• Virtual Safe Zone training – April 13 from 4:00-7:00pm
• Sex Week – April 13 – 17 – hosted by SGA
  • Featuring Ask an Ace – April 16 at 12pm
• Game Night – April 15 at 7pm – hosted by Out for Business
• Inclusive Language Workshop – April 17 from 1:00-3:00pm
• Game Night – April 17 at 7pm – hosted by Out for Business
• Murder Mystery Night – April 19 at 6pm
• LGBTQA Admitted Students Event – April 18 from 2:00-4:00pm – with JHU Admissions
• Earth Week – April 20 – 24 – with JHU Sustainability
• Inclusive Language Workshop – April 23 from 1:00-3:00pm
• Day of Silence – April 24 – share your message with us early!
• LGBTQ Life Movie Night – April 24 at 7:00pm
• LGBTQ Book Club – April 25 – email lgbtq@jhu.edu for details
• LGBTQ+ Trivia Night – April 25 at 6:00pm

May

• Lavender Celebration – May 3 at 1pm (please register by April 20)
• Gay May Social – May 7 from 4:30-6:00pm
• Virtual Safe Zone training – May 12 from 2:00-5:00pm
• Virtual Safe Zone training – May 28 from 2:00-5:00pm

Links and Resources

Here is a short list of external resources that may be of interest.

JHU Resources

• First Year Resources – compiled by JHU RAs
• TimelyMD – telehealth counseling, free for all JHU students
• Calm – JHU affiliates have free access
• SilverCloud – JHU students have free access to coaches and CBT-based modules
• Homewood Counseling Center Workshops
• Virtual Discussion Spaces from the Homewood Counseling Center
• Daily Mindfulness Meditations – M-F, 8am, 12pm, 5pm – hosted by Neda Gold of University Health Services
• JHU Rec Center – online group fitness classes

External LGBTQ Support Resources

• Trevor Project
• LGBTQ Lifeline
• Trans Lifeline
• Center Link – find an LGBTQ community center near you
• GLBT Near Me – find LGBTQ resources near you

Distraction and Self-Care Resources

• Ways to Not Freak Out
• Libby – use your local library to access digital books and audio books
• Explore – watch Baltimore’s peregrine falcons and lots of other live animal and nature feeds
• My Noise – high quality ambient sounds for focus, motivation, and sleep
• You Feel Like Sh*t – an interactive series of questions to encourage self care

Baltimore Support

• Baltimore Mutual Aid Spreadsheet
• Baltimore restaurants offering takeout/delivery
• Maryland Based Virtual Events and Content