Peer support directory
Find peer support groups and services across British Columbia for trans, non-binary and Two-Spirit children, youth and adults, as well as their parents, caregivers, families, partners and support networks.
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2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Groups
Campbell River
The Foundry 2SLGBTQIA+ group offers 2SLGBTQIA+ and questioning youth a place to connect with others who share some parts of their identity in a safe and supportive environment. We do a wide variety of activities from cooking and baking, to making arts and crafts, watching films, discussing issues, and learning more about sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression.
There are two groups, one for youth ages 16 - 24, and one for youth ages 12 - 15. We also offer a program by appointment that provides gender-affirming gear, such as chest binders and breast forms. Contact Anne-Marie for more information.
Tuesdays from 4:00p.m. — 6:00p.m. for ages 16 - 24.
Wednesdays from 3:00p.m. — 5:00p.m. for ages 12 - 15
Foundry Campbell River
140 10th Avenue
Campbell River, B.C.
Contact Anne-Marie Long at Annemarie.long@jhsni.bc.ca, or text 250-830-8426, or call 250-286-0611
AMAB Discord Group
Chilliwack
Free Discord Trans Support Group. Restricted for Assigned Male at Birth.
Email chilliwackgsn@gmail.com for details.
ASK Wellness Society, Health Navigation: 2SLGBTQIA+ Support Program
Kamloops
The health educator can provide: one-on-one support, sexual health education, emotional support, STI information and resources, healthcare navigation, harm-reduction and safe sex supplies, information on Blood-borne and sexually-transmitted infections, and more!
If you or a loved one is: coming out, transitioning, questioning your sexual orientation or gender identity, need moral and emotional support, need help finding health and community resources, or have any other sexuality, gender, or sexual-health related questions, then consider accessing these services.
Also available: the Sexual Health hotline! For confidential information or assistance Monday to Friday 8:30a.m. — 4:30p.m. call or text 250-377-5609.
260 - 6th Avenue
Kamloops, B.C.
Call, text, or email. Intake forms are available in-person.
Authentically "Other"
A welcoming and collaborative space to connect and discuss being authentically "Other". This group is for Two-Spirit, non-binary, genderfluid, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, third gender, agender, and questioning folks - and the allies who love them. Discussion topics will be crowd-sourced. We are arriving in this space as queer, non-binary, trained counsellors with trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lenses. Possible topics may include coming into your authentic identity/identities, relationships, families, pronouns, work, the bureaucracy of gender, self-expression, euphoria, and funding community.
Note: We are happy to include caregivers and support folks with prior approval - please email the facilitators.
Monthly first Monday from 6:00p.m. — 8:00p.m.
Contact authenticallyother@qmunity.ca
Autistic Queer Peers
A peer support group for autistic queer and trans people who are 18 years or older who currently reside in the province of BC. This social group is about creating connections and providing the opportunity for friendly discussions in a low-social-pressure, semi-structured, and lightly-moderated digital environment.
Third Wednesday from 7:00p.m. — 9:00p.m.
Contact group organizers for location for in-person meetings.
BiFocus - Vancouver
A peer-facilitated support group for folks of all genders who are (or think they might be) sexually and/or romantically attracted to people of more than one gender or regardless of gender. This can include people who identify as bi+, non-monosexual, pansexual, fluid, queer, & other queer self-identifications.
Second Monday from 7:00p.m. — 9:00p.m. (online)
Last Monday from 6:00p.m. — 9:00p.m. (in-person)
Contact group facilitators for in-person locations and zoom links.
Email bifocus@qmunity.ca
Cariboo Gender Support
100 Mile House
Peer/caregiver support group.
Every second month.
Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre
486 Birch Avenue
100 Mile House, B.C.
Chilliwack Rainbow Families
Chilliwack
Providing educational and peer support to children and parents of children under 12 experiencing gender diversity. Please bring an open mind and honest questions. Childcare provided.
Contact chilliwackgsn@gmail.com for details.
Chronically Queer
Burnaby
Chronically Queer (CQ) is for 2SLBGTQIA+ people who are neurodivergent, mad, crip, chronically ill, and/or disabled. CQ recognizes that disability is an umbrella term that includes, but is not limited to: physical, sensory, senses, respiratory, cognitive, mental health, learning, temporary, episodic, invisible/non-evident, self-diagnosed, and more.
CQ is a peer-facilitated support group. We aim to create a supportive and welcoming environment where participants can be themselves fully and openly without fear of judgement. We provide participants an opportunity to engage in an encouraging and caring environment, share personal stories/feelings, listen as others share their experiences, and learn coping strategies.
Second Wednesday
South Burnaby Neighborhood House
4460 Beresford Street #100
Burnaby, B.C.
Connecting Rainbows
Vernon
A group for parents and caregivers of 2SLGBTQIA+ folks.
Fourth Wednesday
Family Resource Centre
3303 30th Street
Vernon, B.C.
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CVYS Family Pride Group
Duncan
If you are a parent or caregiver of a teenager or pre-teen, who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, we offer a parenting support and information group. There will be space for discussion, connecting with other parents, and education. We run these groups as needed, please call our office for more information at 250-748-0232.
CVYS Youth Pride Group
Duncan
Youth Pride is a group offered for ages 13 to 17, who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. There will be space to be yourself, connect, chat, and get support. And of course, there will be snacks!! For more information, please call our office at 250-748-0232.
Please note: This directory is intended to provide an overview of peer support groups and resources available in B.C. Each listing is published as received from external sources, and Trans Care BC does not endorse or guarantee all listings.
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