LGBTQ2+ Resources
Claremont Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
New members welcome! We meet on THURSDAYS at lunch in room 320. Please wear a mask. Email or come see Ms. Gordon-Cooper if you have questions.
Queer Café
Foundry Youth Clinic
Wednesdays (alternating groups) | 6:30PM-8:00PM | ONLINE
Queer Café invites Young people ages 12-24 who identify as LGBTQ2IA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic/Agender, or another gender or sexual orientation minority) to meet over Zoom for activities and conversation in a supportive, inclusive environment. The Queer Café is facilitated by youth peer supporters from Foundry Virtual who identify as LGBTQ2IA+ and features a mix of activities, discussion, games, workshops, and more!
YOUTH PRIDE KICK-OFF | THEME: QUEER PROM
Victoria Pride Society
June 23, 2022 | 6pm
E & N ROUNDHOUSE, 253 ESQUIMALT ROAD
Kick-off the Victoria Pride Festival with a night of dancing, music, local performance, art opportunities and capture fab pics at the Pride photo booth. Queer royalty, formal dress encouraged. Food and drinks are provided at no cost. Ages 15 to 21. Take in the performances while connecting with 2SLGBTQIA+ youth from across Greater Victoria. Hosted and presented by the Victoria Pride Society Youth Leadership Council. Free admission.
To register, visit Eventbrite
QUEER ACTIVISM NIGHT
Victoria Pride Society Youth Council
June 30, 2022 | 5pm – 8pm
THE BAY CENTRE, 1050 DOUGLAS STREET
Cost: FREE
The Victoria Pride Society Youth Council invites everyone to a night full of intersectional 2SLGBTQ+ activism. Amazing locals will speak on everything from self-empowerment to social justice issues. Dinner will be provided. Secure your spot before space runs out!
This year’s speakers will be announced shortly.
To register, visit Eventbrite
SAFER for Parents
Saanich Neighbourbood Place
Tuesdays | October 5 - November 9 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM | SNP Child and Family Centre, 3120 Tillicum Rd.
Education and support group for parents of trans and non binary youth.
Contact Family@snplace.org for more information
SAFER for Youth
Tuesdays | October 5 - November 9 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM | SNP Child and Family Centre, 3120 Tillicum Rd.
A facilitated discussion group offering a safe place to talk, find support and ask questions for youth who are on a journey towards realizing their true identity.
Contact Family@snplace.org for more information
Parents of Gender Creative or Trans Youth
Parent Support Services of BC
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month | 7:30PM
We understand parenting kids who are gender expressive or who are trans is unique. Connect with others in the same situation and share your joys, hardships and learn from each other. Circles are confidential and safe for all members.
For more information or to register contact: cassandra.strain@parentsupportbc.ca OR office@parentsupportbc.ca or register HERE
QMUNITY - BC's Queer, Trans, and Two-Spirit Resource Centre
QMUNITY is a non-profit organization based in Vancouver, BC that works to improve queer, trans, and Two-Spirit lives. We provide a safer space for LGBTQ2SAI+ people and their allies to fully self-express while feeling welcome and included. Our building serves as a catalyst for community initiatives and collective strength.
We empower queer, trans, and Two-Spirit individuals to be their best selves through:
Free counselling
Information and referrals
Access to gender-affirming chestwear
Youth one-on-one peer support
Find out more at https://qmunity.ca/
Victoria Pride Society
The Victoria Pride Society was born from a casual picnic in Beacon Hill Park over 25 years ago. Since the time of its creation, the Victoria Pride Society has focused on supporting the inclusiveness, accessibility, and diversity of Pride Week events.
Today, we are one of a few national Pride Societies who encourage all people to walk the Pride parade route – generating thousands of people ‘proudly’ walking the streets of Victoria for themselves, colleagues, or loved ones. As our community, sponsors, and supporters grow, so too does the opportunity to share who we are, where we come from, and most importantly, our personal pride. Being ‘proud’ transcends any one week of any given year.
Being ‘proud’ is an achievement garnered throughout a lifetime. The Victoria Pride Society is here to provide support, connection, education, and celebration for every individual in their own quest to be proud.
QCHAT
A peer support line and resource database for LGBTQ2S youth in British Columbia, Canada. Lines Open Saturday-Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM PST.
Call 1-855-956-1777 or text 250-800-9036
LGBT Youth Line
Youth Line offers confidential and non-judgemental peer support through our telephone, text and chat services. Get in touch with a peer support volunteer from Sunday to Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30 PM.
TransCare BC
Trans Care BC supports the delivery of equitable and accessible care, surgical planning, and peer and community support for trans people across the province.
http://www.phsa.ca/our-services/programs-services/trans-care-bc
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community. We are run by and for trans people.
Canada-wide 24/7 call: 1-877-330-6366
The Chair in Transgender Studies - University of Victoria
The Chair in Transgender Studies is proud to host this resource and information site for trans and gender diverse people and their allies on Vancouver Island.
Visit https://www.uvic.ca/research/transchair/contact/resources/index.php
PFLAG Canada
Pflag Canada is proud to be Canada’s only national organization that offers peer-to-peer support striving to help all Canadians with issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. We support, educate and provide resources to anyone with questions or concerns. We promise to offer local, practical, and emotional peer-to-peer family support for individuals and their loved ones challenged by gender/sexual identity.
Pflag Canada - Victoria Chapter
Virtual Zoom Meetings: 3rd Sunday of the month 2 PM, Sept - June
Email victoriabc@pflagcanada.ca
SOGI 1 2 3
SOGI 1 2 3 is a collection of resources available for teachers to use to make all students feel safe and included in their classrooms.
Parent Info Pamphlet: Here
Greater Victoria Queer Parents
This is a group for parents in the general area of Lekwungen Territory in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, who self-identify as queer, bi, trans, lesbian, gay, two spirit, genderqueer, or who are otherwise "othered" by their sexual and/or gender diversity.
We are here to share knowledge and support one another in raising the next generation of kind & loving members of our communities. We respect diversity in genders, sexualities, ethnic and racial identities, and family configurations.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/greatervictoriaparents/
Vancouver Island Queer Resource Collective
This site was created and is maintained by queers for queers on a purely volunteer basis. We aim to help queer folk from all walks of life find the resources and support they need and to help themselves grow theirselves and their communities, no matter what background they’re coming from or where they fall under the rainbow.
Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN)
Welcome to the Asexual Visibility and Education Network. AVEN hosts the world's largest online asexual community as well as a large archive of resources on asexuality. AVEN strives to create open, honest discussion about asexuality among sexual and asexual people alike.
CampOUT!
CampOUT! is a leadership and learning summer camp for queer, trans, Two-Spirit, questioning, and allied youth ages 14-21 from across BC & the Yukon.
Visit https://campout.ubc.ca/
Check out this years FREE virtual workshops!