2-Spirit, Trans and Non-Binary Family Swim
This is a private event open to anyone in the community who identifies as 2-Spirit, trans and/or non-binary as well as their friends and family (all ages welcome!). The facility will only be in use by community members attending the swim at this time. Regular drop-in rates apply, but if you cannot afford it, ask for the free Rainbow Pass. They happen about once a month.
EmailAVI Queer Peer Youth Leadership Program Victoria
A leadership program for queer and trans youth aged 15-24, focused on peer support skills, sexual health, harm reduction, queer and trans issues, and community participation.
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Work in multiple Vancouver Island communities to support those affected by HIV and Hepatitis C, and to fight stigma and discrimination.
WebAbby Brooks Sppech Language Pathology
A speech and language therapist with experience in transgender voice therapy.
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An award-winning grasroots network and community-based organization of over 180 multiracial girls and women in Victoria, British Columbia.
EmailFacebookWebBeyond The Talk
Youth based website, texting program, workshops that provide youth on factual and current information about sex and seuality including birth control, STIs, sexual decision making, pregnancy, and bodies in a non-judgemental, sex-positive, pro-choice, and inclusive way. Text them at 1 250 812 9374.
WebDAISSI (Diverse and Inclusive Salt Spring Island)
DAISSI is a non-profit society for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning people with Allies on Salt Spring Island. The society has the following mission: to undertake educational outreach services on LGBTQ issues for the community at large; to provide opportunities for fun and socializing; to offer referral services to individuals who need support and comfort; and to generally help encourage a positive and visible LGBTQ presence in the community.
CallWebEmotional Connectedness and Happiness for Transgender Youth and Adults
Hosted by the Nanaimo Pride Society to support the local trans community.
EmailFoundry Campbell River
Offers services to youth aged 12 - 24 years. This includes peer support, elders/ cultural support, health care, sexual healthcare, mental health support and counselling, substance use support and counselling, youth and family conflict resolution.
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Foundry Victoria brings health and social services together in a single place to makes it easier for young people to find care, connection and support.
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A youth monthly drop in for trans, gender creative, Two-Spirit or or gender creative children in Grade 8 or younger, their siblings, and their parents/caregivers.
EmailFacebookWebGender Spectacular Caregivers Support Group (For Parents & Caregivers)
A bi-monthly meeting for parents/caregivers and adult family members (including chosen family) who are supporting a Two-Spirit, trans, gender creative, or otherwise gender questioning child or youth.�
EmailGeneration Q
Safe space for LGBTQQIP2SAA youth aged 13-18 to connect. Youth aged 18-24 can participate as youth mentors and program volunteers.
EmailFacebookWeb Link Generous Space Ministries (Victoria)
Generous Space is a Christian community organization that connect LGBTQ+ people interested in exploring the intersection of faith, sexuality, and gender together. They offer group meetups in Victoria, retreats, pastoral care, peer connection, and online connection for LGBTQ+ Christians.
CallEmailWeb LinkHIV & HCV Infoline
A toll free HIV and HCV infoline on safer sex, transmission, STDs and harm reduction.
CallWebLGBTQ2S+ Loveshack Program
A program for LGBTQ2S+ youth, ages 15-24 to learn about harm reduction, safer sex, safer drug use and partying, healthy relationships, naloxone and overdose response and more. Earn $10 per session you attend. Pizza included!
CallEmailLGBTQ2S+ Youth Groups - Campbell River
Two groups for LGBTQ2S+ and questioning youth and young adults (ages 14 and under and ages 15-24). Both groups are safe spaces where folks can be free to be themselves, use their chosen names and pronouns and be in a space where one's sexual orientation and gender identity will be accepted. Folks come for support, education, fun activities, friendship, self-expression, pride and to explore issues relevant to LGBTQ2S+ communities and our lives.
CallEmailFacebookNanaimo Pride Society
Organizes the Pride Week and other LGBTQ+ events in Nanaimo
WebPeers Victoria Resources Society
An innovative, multi-service grassroots agency that was established by, with, and for sex workers in 1995. Through direct service delivery and community partnerships, Peers provides an array of outreach and drop-in harm reduction and support services alongside education and employment training for current and former sex workers, in Victoria and on Vancouver Island.
Web Link QT2IPOC Dinners
Monthly, free community dinners for self-identified queer, trans, and/or 2-spirit Indigenous people and people of colour. They are 5:30-8:30pm every third Monday at Upside Teen Centre in Saanich Commonwealth Place on WS�NE_ Territory.
EmailQueer Outdoors
Meets third Saturday of every month at 10 a.m., Victoria. Check Rainbow Health Cooperative website for location. Sponsored by Rainbow Health Co-operative.
EmailFacebookQueerest Tea in Town
Meets every Tuesday from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at QV Cafe. Contact ChrYs Tei at 888-241-9992 extension 100
EmailSaanich 2-Spirit, Queer, Trans & Allied Youth Dinner & Drop-In
A drop-in for self-identified 2-Spirit, Queer, Trans & Allied youth between 13-18. This is a fun hang-out space for you to create what you need, meet new folks, make new friends, socialize, or just be you! A safer, supportive space with Queer/Trans mentors. Meets Fridays at 5:30 p.m. at the Upside Teen Centre at Saanich Commonwealth Place.
CallEmailSamuel Salvati - Trans Care BC
Regional contact for Trans Care BC, the provincial transgender health program through Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
EmailSouth Vancouver Island Gender Variant Drop-In
A monthly drop-in space for the diverse array of trans, gender queer, two-spirit, and gender variant individuals in the Southern Vancouver Island area. Marshall Kilduff at (250) 384-2366.
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Meets fourth Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at #107-1208 Wharf Street, Victoria. Sponsored by Rainbow Health Co-operative. Facilitated by Alexa Clodge, ChrYs Tei.
EmailTrans peer support
Salt Spring Island peer support for trans people and their partners. Contact Moe at wendts@telus.net or Chelsea at 23chels@gmail.com
EmailTransVictoria Peer Support Group
Facebook group for Vancouver Island Transgender support.
FacebookTranscend - Nanaimo
Transcend is a weekly Nanaimo-based peer support group for 2-spirit, trans, gender diverse and questioning youth in Nanaimo and the surrounding area. Provided by Nanaimo Family Life Association, the group is a safe and supportive environment for members to explore their identities, share experiences, and build connections. Our meetings run in-person every week, on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30. The group is split into two age categories (12-14 and 15-17), with age groups meeting on alternating Tuesdays. Sign up via our participation agreement or contact Ellis McNewshiro by email gender_journeys@nflabc.org or phone 250-754-3331 ext 710.
EmailVancouver Island Crisis Line
Provides 24-hr crisis lines, crisis chat, and crisis text services.
CallVancouver Island Persons Living with HIV/AIDS Society
VPWAS is the only peer run HIV/AIDS organization on Vancouver Island and provides practical and therapeutic support services (Peer Navigation, peer support, treatment information, education, complementary health services and advocacy) to persons living with HIV/AIDS and/or HepC.
CallEmailFacebookWeb LinkVictoria Sexual Assault Centre
Victoria Sexual Assault Centre has highly qualified trauma specialists who provide services to individuals impacted by sexual assault and abuse. The Centre is offering a new group for survivors of sexualized violence who are Trans, Two-Spirit, Non-Binary, Genderqueer, or Gender Diverse survivors. Select "Call" to access their 24-hour crisis line.
CallEmailFacebookWebWestshore LGBTQ2+ Drop-In
Meets Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Centennial Center across the street from Spencer Middle School. Video games, arts and crafts, and a grassy area for youth to chill.
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