Peer support directory

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.

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.

Rainbow Refugee Society is a registered charity and community-based organization located on unceded and ancestral lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, also known as Vancouver, B.C. Rainbow Refugee is dedicated to providing assistance solely to LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex) individuals seeking refugee status in British Columbia, Canada. Our support is specifically tailored to those who have experienced persecution based on their SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression, and Sex Characteristics) or HIV status.

The Inland program offers a range of virtual and in-person support services, including drop-ins, workshops, and information sessions throughout the claim process. These services aim to provide legal guidance and assistance with navigating the system for LGBTQIA+ pre- and refugee claimants. Support includes legal resources for starting a claim, applying for a legal aid certificate, connecting with a suitable lawyer, one-on-one support, and assistance during Refugee Protection Division (RPD) hearings.

SAFER is a 6-week program designed to support relationship and connection between parents/caregivers and their trans youth. This free program begins each week with a family dinner followed by separate break-out spaces for parents/caregivers and trans youth. Parents/caregivers will learn about attachment-centred approaches to supporting and affirming trans youth while honouring questions, concerns, and fears that may be arising. Trans youth will participate in active and arts-based activities geard towards building connections with one another and discussing gender-related topics. This program is facilitated by trans and non-binary adults who have experience working with trans children and families, and a cisgender parent of a trans young adult.

Kristin Trotter (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who specializes in gender, sexuality, and sexual health. Catherine Trueman (she/her) is a Parent Advocate and proud parent of a transgender son. Together they founded Sea 2 Sky Allies in 2019. Sea 2 Sky Allies aims to provide support, education, and resources, as well as build community among parents, caregivers, and allies of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and families.

Mental health support, transition support, and social/support groups.

Founded in 2008, Sher Vancouver is western Canada's only South Asian Queer Charity and Non-Profit. Sher Vancouver provides services and programming aimed towards, but not limited to, South Asian Queer individuals, allies, and families. Sher Vancouver's services include: peer support groups, free/low counselling, outreach events in community, referrals to partner organizations, and much more. Sher Vancouver hosts various booths at pride events, talks and discussions at local schools, and provides remote support to the community through the valued and responsive team all over Metro Vancouver.

A peer-led group for gender diverse people to connect, share, network, and gather resource information.

We run an assortment of monthly events that are posted on our Facebook, including our monthly board game that we hold on the last Friday of every month.

A group of racialized 2SLGBTQI+ community members who gather for monthly meals, workshops, and other events both online and in-person. We are a group that primarily gathers online, which means people connect from many territories, but are mainly based on the Lekwungen Homelands. People in our collective have a wide range of relationships to the land, including local Indigenous peoples with deep ancestral connections and newcomers who have recently arrived as immigrants or refugees. We honour and uphold Indigenous sovereignty here and around the world with immense gratitude for the land stewards and protectors.

Bi-weekly peer led working group.

The Q+ Crew is a peer support program for LGBTQ+ Immigrants, Refugees, and Racialized Canadians. We build belonging, connection, and support through activities, food, fun, and sharing information. We focus on developing skills for resilient mental health and navigating settlement journeys. Particpants also have access to free counselling sessions through Marigold Counselling.