Transformative Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (TIDE)
Where can I go for help or information?
Pride Centre of Edmonton
The CHEW Project
Provides frontline support, resources, and education for LGBTQ2S+ youth and young adults (ages 14-29). chewprojectyeg.org
Phone: 780-665-5220
After hours:
Call or Text Corey at: 780-263-2221
The Centre
A transgender, gender-diverse and 2SLGBTQ+ health care centre that creates a very welcoming and inviting environment.
Phone: 587-635-3130
Indigenous Student Services
concordia.ab.ca/student-services/indigenous-student-services/
Phone: 780-479-9394
First Nations & Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line (24/7)
Culturally competent counselling support in English and French and, upon request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
Phone: 1-855-242-3310
Native Counselling Services of Alberta
Diverse community, research, education, and prevention programs for Indigenous people.
EMCN Rainbow Refuge Journey
In 2017, EMCN’s Rainbow Refuge program became the first LGBTQ+ program in Edmonton’s settlement sector
Brite Line
Brite Line is Edmonton’s first mental health and wellness helpline dedicated to supporting people in Edmonton’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Created by members of the community for the community, Brite Line is a safe place to call to connect with hope, courage, support, understanding and the freedom to be who you are.
Egale
Egale seeks to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI people in Canada and to enhance the global response to 2SLGBTQI issues. Egale seeks to inform public policy, inspire cultural change, and promote human rights and inclusion through research, education, awareness and legal advocacy.
A student-led space dedicated to embracing, empowering, and cultivating black culture throughout CUE. We execute this through events surrounding the topics of Career Development and Community Building.
Email: cbsa@student.concordia.ab.ca
Africa Centre
Africa Centre is pleased to partner with Alberta Black Therapists Network to bring free counselling from various licensed therapists. africacentre.ca/counselling
Phone: 1-833-381-1242
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN)
Settlement and support services for immigrants and refugees in Edmonton and area.
Phone: 780-424-7709
Sikh Family Helpline
A peer-to-peer non emergency helpline servicing the Sikh Community in Canada in Punjabi and English.
Calls are returned within 24 hours from a blocked and private number.
Phone: 1-800-551-9128
Wondering about gender, orientation, sexuality?
Let's talk about
Gender and Pronouns
Click the links below to learn about the following:
The Gender Unicorn
Pronoun practice: https://pronouns.minus18.org.au/
Practice with Pronouns: https://www.practicewithpronouns.com/#/?_k=s110j9
Did you know there's a brand new Discord server for trans, nonbinary, GNC, and Two Spirit folx from universities all over Canada to build community? Join here!
Click the following links to learn more:
Trans 101: Friends & Family - Tips of what to do if someone comes out to you as trans
Trans 101: Being an Ally - What it takes to be a great ally
Looking for resources in Edmonton? The Centre is a transgender, gender-diverse and LGBTQ2S+ health care centre that creates a very welcoming and inviting environment.
Notable LGBT2Q+ Awareness Dates!
Egale seeks to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI people in Canada and to enhance the global response to 2SLGBTQI issues. Egale seeks to inform public policy, inspire cultural change, and promote human rights and inclusion through research, education, awareness and legal advocacy.
Here's a great handout from Healthy Campus Alberta of LGBTQIA2S+ Mental Health and Community Resources!
