Welcome!
The Queer Student Association (QSA) at Berkshire Community College (BCC) is committed to providing a safe space for members of the BCC LGBTQ+ community. It is a judgement-free zone for any student in need of support regarding their sexual orientation or identity.
Upcoming Events
Fresh Check Day - QSA's Be Yourself Booth
SBA Lounge
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Fresh Check Day ® is an engaging and uplifting mental health promotion event for colleges that features peer-centered interactive booths, a festive social atmosphere, and exciting prizes and giveaways. Join QSA's Be Yourself Booth and make bracelets with positive and empowering words or messages and then pass them along when someone else needs them.
Transgender Day of Visibility Panel Event (Hybrid Event)
M317 and Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91727800859
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
2:30 - 4:00 PM
March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility! Join us a few days early on March 26 to celebrate the joy and resilience of trans and non-binary people everywhere by elevating voices and experiences from our local community. This event is open to the public and light snacks will be provided.
Register: https://forms.office.com/r/VvhMpaijNG
Live Out Loud Conference
The Live Out Loud Conference is Berkshire County's annual community conference to strengthen our understanding and advocacy of the LGBTQIA+ population.
BCC encourages interested students to participate and engage with the Live Out Loud committee in planning and executing the annual conference.
Resources
Queer Book Database: a database of books by and about LGBTQ+ folks and our stories
Queer Liberation Library is fighting to build a vibrant, flourishing queer future by connecting LGBTQ+ people with literature, information, and resources that celebrate the unique and empowering diversity of our community.
The QSA maintains a list of local LGBTQIA+ healthcare resources. Find doctors, therapists, and other health options via our resources link.