STARLING Client Portal

Welcome to STARLING: Our Healing Justice Collective

As Peer Counselors, we play a crucial role in supporting our local queer community and organizing landscape, both on and off SQSH’s Helpline. In our care work, we may find ourselves facing additional challenges with compassion fatigue, burnout, and secondary trauma. We hope this site can help you in exploring diverse modes of healing, connecting with STARLING healers that best fit your needs, and engaging in ongoing support & programming by SQSH!

Meet the STARLING Healers

Welcome Resources

Welcome to the STARLING Collective! We are so excited to have you as part of this year’s STARLING Client cohort!

Missed Client Orientation?

Check out our slidedeck and Zoom Recording for an overview of the STARLING program, the Healer cohort, how to schedule sessions, and intro to tech platforms!


Explore the Client Welcome Kit

This Welcome Kit will guide you through how to:

  • Reflect on the care you’re hoping to receive and your goals for healing

  • Advocate for your needs as a Client

  • Journal to reflect on what you’re looking for in your healing

  • Ask questions and have conversations with your Healer that can strengthen your care and communication

  • Navigate situations of harm/conflict with your Healer

  • Explore different ways to pay for your healing sessions

  • Understand different terms and resources used in your healing journey


How to Schedule an Appointment

We are currently updating our scheduling system, to provide a user-friendly and accessible experience! In the meantime, please reach out to healers directly to schedule with them.