Peer support directory

We provide free, confidential and voluntary support sessions for transgender youth aged 13 to 25 years and their parents. Separate sessions for parents and youth take place at the same location (different rooms) at the same time. Our aim is to provide youth and their family members with safe, supportive and open environments so they can receive much-needed emotional and practical support as they navigate this life transition.

Trans + Loved Ones  provides a space where people who have a loved one in their life who is transitioning or trans, gender diverse, etc. indentified can meet and discuss the complexities and emotions involved with supporting their loved one in their transition journey. This is a safe space for both trans-identified folks and their loved ones (partners, parents, family, close friends, etc.) to share and speak about their experiences, and navigate their feelings while offering support to each other.

Note: This group is facilitated by peers, not trained counsellors or mental health professionals.

This group is intended for folks who are 18+ and currently living in B.C., but exceptions can be made if one "party" in the relationship is living elsewhere.

Weekly social and meal program held in-person for trans, Two-Spirit, non-binary, and gender-diserve persons who have experience in sex work.

Free, bi-weekly meet up with other transmasc/trans men/AFAB trans people to socialize and have a meal together.

Peer support for trans adults accessing lower gender affirming surgery.

We provide peer to peer support in the qathet Regional District for gender diverse and trans people, and their allies. Our values are safety, clear and current communication, and support that includes trauma informed practices.

Our lines of communication are open to hear from you about what our program can bring to qathet.

Free, weekly after-school trans support drop-in group for gender diverse youth ages 12 - 18. Group is provider-led, and supervised by psych students or social workers.

This is a virtual peer support group run weekly for trans, non-binary, and two spirit sex workers on Zoom in the local area. People with current or former experience are welcome. Participants can access general community drop-in services for meals and other assistance as well. We also hold occasional community gathering events.

A peer support gathering for trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, or otherwise gender-diverse folks exploring eating disorder recovery.

This space is facilitated by trans and nonbinary people who have experienced eating disorders. Anyone who is part of this community and wants to explore their relationship with food or disordered eating is welcome.
 

Transcend is a weekly Nanaimo-based peer support group for 2-spirit, trans, gender diverse and questioning youth aged 12-17 in Nanaimo and the surrounding area. The group is a safe and supportive environment for members to explore their identities, share experiences, and build connections.

A drop-in for all variations of trans-identified and gender-varient folks with the opportunity to connect, share, discuss, and learn in a safe and supportive environment. Please note this group is intended for participants who are 18+, residing in B.C., and trans, gender varient, two-spirit, gender exploring, etc.

Transgathering: Medical is a safer space for gender diverse and gender exploring folk to discuss medical transition. Discussion can revolve around surgery, hormones, hair removal, natural alternatives to medical transition, etc. Folks at all stages of their medical transition journey are welcome - whether they are yet to start, or hoping to share wisdom, resources, and experiences. 

Note: Transgathering: Medical is facilitated by peers. Medical professionals/doctors are not involved in regular meetings and the group cannot provide medical advice.

The group is open to folks who are 18+, living in B.C. currently, and trans, gender-diverse, two-spirit, gender exploring, etc.