Peer support directory

If you're aged 16 - 24 and identify as queer, trans, non-binary, two-spirit and/or questioning, you are welcome to join us for this free weekly group. You'll connect with other North Shore and Metro Vancouver youth in discussions led by an experienced master's level counsellor. Share your experiences, ask questions, and explore your identity among people who are here to support you.

QCHAT provides free, confidential, virtual one to one support with trained 2SLGBTQIA+ peers and help with finding resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth across all of BC, ages 12 - 30. All identities are welcomed including those who are questioning; we don't turn anyone away. Parents and allies seeking information about how to support a 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in their life are also welcome to reach out to us.

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.

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.

A field trip to queer friendly places.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.