The Landing (2SLGBTQ+ support)
Service offered by U of A Students' Union (UASU)
The Landing is a U of A Students' Union (UASU) service on North Campus that supports 2SLGBTQ+ students, as well as their friends, family, and allies. The service promotes gender equity, inclusion, and community through peer supportive listening, drop-in space, identity-based programs, advocacy, education, and volunteer opportunities. The Landing operates from the Students' Union Building (SUB) and also provides online community and support through social media.
Service Offerings
- Drop-in community space
- Sensory-friendly Quiet Space
- One-on-one peer support (in-person & Discord)
- Gender transition guidance
- Voice training (OUTspoken partnership)
- STBBI testing (HIV Edmonton partnership)
- Lending library (200+ items)
- Food security snack program
- Education sessions & workshops
- Advocacy & awareness initiatives
- Identity-based meetups (Trans, AROspACE, BIPOC, etc.)
- Low-sensory Study Space
- Volunteer opportunities
- 24/7 Discord queer chat rooms
Location
Hours of Operation
- Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Main Drop-In & Quiet Space: Monday - Thursday: 12 - 4 p.m.
- Discord:
- Queer chat rooms: 24/7
- One-on-one support: Monday -Thursday, 12 - 4 p.m.
What to Expect
Students can expect a respectful, confidential, and inclusive space. Trained peer volunteers offer supportive listening and referrals during posted hours. No appointment is needed for drop-in, and support is free and student-centered.Cost
No charge for serviceContact
Join our Discord ServerAudience: Undergraduate students, Graduate students
Home Campus: All
Delivery format: In-Person: North Campus, Live Chat/Chatbot, Webpage
Access: Drop-In/Walk-In, Access anytime
Service Provider: U of A Students' Union (UASU)
Language: English