Are you questioning your Sexual Orientation?

Have you been thinking about Coming-Out to
your friends or family?

Do you need to talk?

Try out the on-line support system:

Out @ BGSU?

Activated  through AIM chat

You will have an opportunity to talk in a safe, comfortable, and confidential environment – your own room, with your own personal computer – while receiving the support and help you may need from other individuals experiencing similar situations, and led by a knowledgeable facilitator.

To join the group:

1. Anyone can use this service no matter what the situation.

2. Open an alias AIM account. Please use an alias account to ensure your confidentiality. If you are unsure on how to do this, click here .

3. Add  OutatBGSU to your buddy list.

4. During the appropriate times when OutatBGSU is on-line, instant message OutatBGSU, asking OutatBGSUabout the group.

5. OutatBGSU  will ask you a series of five quick questions. These questions are too ensure that you will use the service properly and with respect.

6. OutatBGSU  will then invite you to join the discussion if discussions are taking place.

7. Once in the chat room, you may ask and converse with each other for the duration of the time.

8. The facilitator will not answer questions directly, but will help and guide you in your process.

9. At NO TIME is anyone allowed to privately instant message another individual within the discussion room. This support service is to help individuals in their coming-out process, not a dating service.

10. Please do not self-disclose any personal information that may led to your recognition for your own safety.

11. If a discussion is not being held, OutatBGSU will assist and help you as needed. You may ask any questions only sensible questions will receive answers.

If you are unsure how to gain access to AIM Instant Messaging,
please   click here    for further in-depth instructions.