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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Qmunity GAB Youth Drop-in
Vancouver
Our Youth drop-ins are a community-orientated space to hang out, seek support, meet similiar people, and to just be yourself. During drop-in times there are always youth workers, volunteers, and other youth. Activities include games, crafts, occasional events, and open hangout time with peers.
Fridays from 4:00p.m. — 6:00p.m. (in-person)
Thursdays from 4:00p.m. — 5:00p.m. (art/craft drop-in)
Wednesdays from 4:00p.m. — 5:00p.m. (online)
Qmunity
1170 Bute Street
Vancouver, B.C.
Email youth@qmunity.ca for online details or further questions
Queer and Trans Postpartum Mental Health Support Group
This is an online peer support group for Trans and Queer parents navigating mental health challenges in their postpartum period. Group support is available to anyone with a baby 18 months and younger. Phone support is available to anyone with children under three.
Tuesdays from 10:30a.m. — 12:00p.m.
Please email emily@postpartum.org or call Pacific Part Partum Support Society support line at 604-255-7999.
Queer Field Trip Ages 13 - 18
Vernon
A field trip to queer friendly places.
Third Friday from 4:30p.m. — 5:30p.m.
Drop-in
Queer Love in Colour
Vancouver
Queer Love in Colour is a newly incepted peer and social group with the intent to be a safe and supportive environment for anyone with a 2SLGBTQIA+ BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour/Global Majority) lived experiences. Twice a month, this group will gather virtually and in-person to hold discussions and offer activities in a safe, affirming and supportive space where you get to be yourself and connect to others in community.
Monthly second and fourth Saturday from 1:00p.m. — 3:00p.m.
Qmunity Centre: Contact group organizers for location in-person.
Queer Love: QMUNITY's Non-Monogamy Peer Support Group
A space for peer support and community building for folks who are 2SLGBTQIA+, and are practicing or who are interested in ethical non-monogamy, polyarmory, and/or challenging normative relationship models.
Fourth Sunday from 3:00p.m. — 5:00p.m.
Contact nonmonogamygroup@qmunity.ca for zoom link.
Queer Love: Qmunity’s Non-Monogamy Peers – Support Group
The aim of this group is to provide a space for peer support and community building for folks who are 2SLGBTQIA+, and are practicing or who are interested in ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, and/or challenging normative relationships models.
Monthly on the fourth Sunday 7:00p.m. — 9:00p.m.
Email nonmonogamygroup@qmunity.ca or visit the Facebook page.
Queerabilities
Victoria
In collaboration with the Victoria Disability Resource Center, Queerabilities Victoria is a lightly moderated weekly check-in for folks in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community who also live with mental and/or physical disability(ies)/chronic illness(es) and/or identify as dsiabled, regardless of a formal or self diagnosis.
Mondays from 3:00p.m. — 5:00p.m.
Second Thursday of the month from 7:00p.m. — 9:00p.m.
Email queerabilities@avi.org
RADAR
Penticton
RADAR is a safe group for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies to build friendship and have fun. Penticton Foundry also has a binder program, reach out for more information!
Thursdays 3:15p.m. — 5:00p.m.
Foundry Penticton
201-501 Main Street
Penticton, B.C.
Drop-in (unless otherwise specified)
Sign-in with preferred name and birthdate
RADAR Summerland
Summerland
RADAR is a safe group for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies to build friendships and have fun. Penticton Foundry also has a binder program, reach out for more information!
Every second Tuesday from 3:15p.m. — 5:00p.m.
Summerland Arts & Cultural Centre (Top Floor)
9525 Wharton Street
Summerland, B.C.
Drop-in (unless otherwise specified) with preferred name and birthdate.
Rainbow Connection
White Rock
Rainbow Connections provides a safe, equitable and inclusive space for 2SLGBTQ!+ youth to socially connect and access gender diverse programming for preteens and high school youth. Programming utilizes the arts (improv, poetry, creative writing, and film) as a medium to provide training, support, and 2SLGBTQ!+ voice and their peers in overcoming barriers.
First, third, and fifth Wednesdays from 3:30p.m. — 6:30p.m. ages 12 - 18
Second Wednesday 3:30p.m. — 6:30p.m. ages 10 - 14
Second Wednesday 5:00p.m. — 6:30p.m. ages 15 - 18
Fourth Wednesday 3:30p.m. — 6:30p.m. ages 10 - 18
Bakerview Park
1845 154 Street
Surrey, B.C.
Rainbow Connection Penticton
Penticton
We are a coalition of like-minded individuals committed to fostering community engagement. Our group offers a range of localized resources, interactive chat rooms, face-to-face networking opportunities, social gatherings, promotion for local enterprises, and active participation in social causes and intiatives.
Register through social media platforms (Facebook, Discord, Instagram). These channels offer users the convenience of one-click through our LinkTree and official website.
Rainbow Connections
Fort Nelson
Rainbow Connections is a facilitated drop-in group offering a safe space and support for 2SLGBTQI+ youth and allies, aged 13 - 24, to connect and make connections with their peers.
Weekly. Contact for days and times.
Call / text for information at 250-321-0253
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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