COVID-19 LGBTQAI2S+ Resource Guide by Vancouver PRIDE

We are creating a resource guide targeted at LGBTQAI2S+ communities – though most resources are helpful for everyone – to get through the upcoming weeks and months. From food banks to digital events to employment information, we want to help you ride out the pandemic. We are going to get through this. Together.

Whatever is a drop-in program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and offers a supportive, caring environment in which to hang out and be heard. This drop-in takes place at West Vancouver’s newest youth space – the Youth Hub at Park Royal Mall. The Youth Hub is a great place to hang out, watch movies, play pool, and more.

Youth clinics offer free and confidential drop in services for youth. At a clinic, you can talk to a health care provider about the health issues that are important to you.

Services vary depending on which clinic you go to. Some of the free and confidential services that may be offered include:

STI/HIV testing & treatment
Free condoms and water-based lubricant
Birth control (free or low cost)
Emergency contraception
Pap tests
Free or low-cost birth control options
Pregnancy testing and counselling
General counselling and health information
Immunizations
Smoking Cessation
Mental health and addictions referrals

A Care Card is not required.

Services:

• STI testing & treatment, and partner follow up
• Birth control options
• pills, patch, ring, implant, & the shot
• Emergency contraception, including pill
• HIV Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
• Pregnancy options counselling & referrals
• Harm reduction, including free condoms and naloxone kits
• Immunizations (HPV, Mpox, Hep A & B)

Counselling
We can help you when life gets hard or you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, bullying, disordered eating, sexual abuse, relationship violence, coming out, gender identity, and more. Our counsellors have the training and experience to ensure you feel safe, comfortable, and supported.
If your parents can’t afford the counselling fees or you don’t want to tell them about your sessions, we can help. Our intake counsellor can tell you more about the ways we can support you.
We also provide:
• Free transportation, as needed, to and from our office
• Free drinks and snacks during your counselling sessions
We know you’re busy with school, work, and life in general, so our office is open:
• Weeknights until 8:00 pm
• Saturdays from 9:00am – 4:00pm

Embody
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, or disordered eating of any kind, Embody has education, resources, and inspiration that can help.
We also encourage you to check out Love Our Bodies, Love Ourselves movement. Join the conversation on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram and connect with other B.C. youth who are talking about what it means to have a healthy body image.

YouthLAB
Every year, a small group of North Shore high school students (grades 10-12), come together as volunteers to form the Youth Leadership Advisory Board (YouthLAB). If you are interested in public speaking, writing, and mental health, we’d love to connect with you.
YouthLAB members:
• Meet two evenings each month (weekday evening to be determined), from 4:30 – 6:30pm (snacks included when meetings take place in-person)
• Earn up to 50 hours of community service from September through May
• Learn about mental health issues from our professional counsellors
• Advocate for the needs of at-risk youth in our community
• Develop leadership, communication, and public speaking skills
YouthLAB members create presentations and campaigns for their high school peers, focused on topics including depression, anxiety, LGBTQ2S+ issues, disordered eating, bullying, and relationship violence. If you’re ready to make a real difference in your community. For additional information click here.
Applications for YouthLAB 2021/2022 cohort (beginning in October 2021) are open now. Please click here for an application form.
The YouthLAB 2019/2020 cohort produced an amazing art book that provides a creative illustration of their youth-lead work in addressing mental health issues facing young people. Eleven youth attending North Shore Schools created this book to share their artistic reflections about wellness and mental health topics such as anxiety, depression, trauma and social justice concerns with their peers. Click here to view and download this book. The 202/2021 YouthLAB created a video, check back here to see it later in May.

PROUD2BE
We created our PROUD2BE programs, because we know that those of us who identify as LGBTQ2S+ need a safe place to talk about how that feels – and how hard it can be sometimes. We also offer help to parents and family members if they’re having a hard time, too.

Whatever is a drop-in program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and offers a supportive, caring environment in which to hang out and be heard. This drop-in takes place at West Vancouver’s newest youth space – the Youth Hub at Park Royal Mall. The Youth Hub is a great place to hang out, watch movies, play pool, and more.

Youth clinics offer free and confidential drop in services for youth. At a clinic, you can talk to a health care provider about the health issues that are important to you.

Services vary depending on which clinic you go to. Some of the free and confidential services that may be offered include:

STI/HIV testing & treatment
Free condoms and water-based lubricant
Birth control (free or low cost)
Emergency contraception
Pap tests
Free or low-cost birth control options
Pregnancy testing and counselling
General counselling and health information
Immunizations
Smoking Cessation
Mental health and addictions referrals

A Care Card is not required.

Services:

• STI testing & treatment, and partner follow up
• Birth control options
• pills, patch, ring, implant, & the shot
• Emergency contraception, including pill
• HIV Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
• Pregnancy options counselling & referrals
• Harm reduction, including free condoms and naloxone kits
• Immunizations (HPV, Mpox, Hep A & B)

Counselling
We can help you when life gets hard or you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, bullying, disordered eating, sexual abuse, relationship violence, coming out, gender identity, and more. Our counsellors have the training and experience to ensure you feel safe, comfortable, and supported.
If your parents can’t afford the counselling fees or you don’t want to tell them about your sessions, we can help. Our intake counsellor can tell you more about the ways we can support you.
We also provide:
• Free transportation, as needed, to and from our office
• Free drinks and snacks during your counselling sessions
We know you’re busy with school, work, and life in general, so our office is open:
• Weeknights until 8:00 pm
• Saturdays from 9:00am – 4:00pm

Embody
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, or disordered eating of any kind, Embody has education, resources, and inspiration that can help.
We also encourage you to check out Love Our Bodies, Love Ourselves movement. Join the conversation on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram and connect with other B.C. youth who are talking about what it means to have a healthy body image.

YouthLAB
Every year, a small group of North Shore high school students (grades 10-12), come together as volunteers to form the Youth Leadership Advisory Board (YouthLAB). If you are interested in public speaking, writing, and mental health, we’d love to connect with you.
YouthLAB members:
• Meet two evenings each month (weekday evening to be determined), from 4:30 – 6:30pm (snacks included when meetings take place in-person)
• Earn up to 50 hours of community service from September through May
• Learn about mental health issues from our professional counsellors
• Advocate for the needs of at-risk youth in our community
• Develop leadership, communication, and public speaking skills
YouthLAB members create presentations and campaigns for their high school peers, focused on topics including depression, anxiety, LGBTQ2S+ issues, disordered eating, bullying, and relationship violence. If you’re ready to make a real difference in your community. For additional information click here.
Applications for YouthLAB 2021/2022 cohort (beginning in October 2021) are open now. Please click here for an application form.
The YouthLAB 2019/2020 cohort produced an amazing art book that provides a creative illustration of their youth-lead work in addressing mental health issues facing young people. Eleven youth attending North Shore Schools created this book to share their artistic reflections about wellness and mental health topics such as anxiety, depression, trauma and social justice concerns with their peers. Click here to view and download this book. The 202/2021 YouthLAB created a video, check back here to see it later in May.

PROUD2BE
We created our PROUD2BE programs, because we know that those of us who identify as LGBTQ2S+ need a safe place to talk about how that feels – and how hard it can be sometimes. We also offer help to parents and family members if they’re having a hard time, too.

COVID-19 LGBTQAI2S+ Resource Guide by Vancouver PRIDE

We are creating a resource guide targeted at LGBTQAI2S+ communities – though most resources are helpful for everyone – to get through the upcoming weeks and months. From food banks to digital events to employment information, we want to help you ride out the pandemic. We are going to get through this. Together.

Youth clinics offer free and confidential drop in services for youth. At a clinic, you can talk to a health care provider about the health issues that are important to you.

Services vary depending on which clinic you go to. Some of the free and confidential services that may be offered include:

STI/HIV testing & treatment
Free condoms and water-based lubricant
Birth control (free or low cost)
Emergency contraception
Pap tests
Free or low-cost birth control options
Pregnancy testing and counselling
General counselling and health information
Immunizations
Smoking Cessation
Mental health and addictions referrals

A Care Card is not required.

Services:

• STI testing & treatment, and partner follow up
• Birth control options
• pills, patch, ring, implant, & the shot
• Emergency contraception, including pill
• HIV Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
• Pregnancy options counselling & referrals
• Harm reduction, including free condoms and naloxone kits
• Immunizations (HPV, Mpox, Hep A & B)

Whatever is a drop-in program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and offers a supportive, caring environment in which to hang out and be heard. This drop-in takes place at West Vancouver’s newest youth space – the Youth Hub at Park Royal Mall. The Youth Hub is a great place to hang out, watch movies, play pool, and more.

INCLUSIVITY exists to help you manage diversity within your company or community. We provide a range of services to help you develop best practices, remain up to date, innovate, and engage your employees or community members to create the best outcomes for all stakeholders.

Whatever is a drop-in program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and offers a supportive, caring environment in which to hang out and be heard. This drop-in takes place at West Vancouver’s newest youth space – the Youth Hub at Park Royal Mall. The Youth Hub is a great place to hang out, watch movies, play pool, and more.

INCLUSIVITY exists to help you manage diversity within your company or community. We provide a range of services to help you develop best practices, remain up to date, innovate, and engage your employees or community members to create the best outcomes for all stakeholders.

COVID-19 LGBTQAI2S+ Resource Guide by Vancouver PRIDE

We are creating a resource guide targeted at LGBTQAI2S+ communities – though most resources are helpful for everyone – to get through the upcoming weeks and months. From food banks to digital events to employment information, we want to help you ride out the pandemic. We are going to get through this. Together.

This group for parents runs weekly for the entire year, focusing on building specific resiliency skills within parents and on providing resources and support that are specific to parenting gender diverse youth. Parents will be able to speak with other parents that are struggling with the same issues, learn how to support their youth, and gain more information regarding this diverse community.

Drop-in group is facilitated by Family Support Workers trained by Elisabeth Cooke of Inclusivity (www.diversitymanaged.com) and Dr. Melady Preece, Registered Psychologist (drmeladypreece.com).

No cost, no registration required.

Prism is Vancouver Coastal Health’s education, information and referral service for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, Two-Spirit and queer + (LGBT2Q+) communities.

What does Prism do?

Prism does not provide direct client services, but will help put you in contact with someone who does!

Prism provides workshops and training for healthcare and social service providers, students and service users on inclusion, diversity and promoting health and wellness for the LGBT2Q+ communities.

Prism refers individuals to LGBT2Q+ groups, counselling, resource information and services in the community.

Prism also supports staff at Vancouver Coastal Health to increase skills and knowledge in working with members of LGBT2Q+ populations through training , networking and clinical supervision.

Catherine White Holman Wellness Centre provides low-barrier legal and wellness services to Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender non-conforming people. Our services include hormone and surgery readiness assessments, ADHD assessments, support with ID changes including updating name and gender marker, and legal advice. Our services are provided virtually via Zoom to everyone living in British Columbia regardless in status. In-person appointments are available if needed.

Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) is responsible for the provincial coordination of transgender health services in BC. The Transgender Health Information Program (THiP), a BC-wide information hub providing information about gender affirming care and supports, has integrated with the Trans Care BC program at PHSA.

Trans Care BC is now offering services previously provided via THiP through its care coordination team.

Trans Care BC’s care coordination team helps connect people in BC to gender-affirming health and wellness supports. Based out of Vancouver, the small team includes health navigators, nurses, peers, and admin support staff. The team has access to the medical director (GP) for consultation as needed.

A drop-in group for North Shore youth to talk about Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation.

This group runs weekly and focuses on supporting youth regarding their gender identity and sexual orientation and any other concerns or struggles. Drop-in group is facilitated by Master’s Level Child and Youth therapists trained by Elisabeth Cooke of Inclusivity (www.diversitymanaged.com) and Dr. Melady Preece, Registered Psychologist (drmeladypreece.com).

No cost. No registration required.

More info at:
www.facebook.com/genderdiversitysupport

Trans Specialty Care offers knowledgeable and specialized care to transgender and gender diverse persons living in the Vancouver Coastal Health region. We work in teams including nurses, counsellors, physicians, nurse practitioners, and social workers. We are a consultation service and work in collaboration with your family doctor.

If you do not have a family doctor (GP) or nurse practitioner (NP) we can help you find options for primary care.

What services are provided?
•Hormone initiation and stabilization
•Surgical care planning and referrals
•Pre-operative information and education
•Post-operative nursing care
•Limited counselling
•Hormone injection supplies
•Assistance with identity document changes

Further information regarding the above services and therapies including a comprehensive list of support groups can also be found through Transcare BC.

CampOUT! is for queer, trans, Two-Spirit, questioning, and allied youth ages 14-21 from across BC & the Yukon. The camp is held on Gambier Island, unceded Coast Salish territories. In affiliation with the University of British Columbia, the camp provides opportunities to develop leadership skills, build self-esteem, foster hope and resilience, and connect with resources to support health and well-being (physical, mental, social, sexual, educational, and spiritual).

CampOUT! provides a supportive space for youth to celebrate and be celebrated for who they are.

RainCity Housing and Support Society have opened a housing and support program specifically for homeless LGBTQ2S* youth.

If you are a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Two-Spirit, Plus (LGBTQ2S*) youth and would like support in creating a community where you can achieve your potential and avoid a long-term dependency on social services, RainCity can help! You will be connected with a team member weekly and are offered choices in housing, either a 4-bed communal house, or to live in other neighbourhoods where you feel safe.

The Vancouver Park Board operates a weekly 2STGD swim for Two Spirit, trans, and gender diverse people to use the pool or gym to swim, workout, and socialize in a fun and supportive environment with their friends and family members. Location and time details are not published for safety reasons, please email for event specifics and more information.  Regular drop in rates, Leisure Access subsidies apply.

Trans Care BC’s care coordination team helps connect people in BC to gender-affirming health and wellness supports. Based out of Vancouver, the small team includes health navigators, nurses, peers, and admin support staff. The team has access to the medical director (GP) for consultation as needed.

The team works alongside service providers and community contacts from across the province to help people find care and support as close to home as possible. Located in Vancouver, they work in collaboration with service providers and community contacts around the province.

If you are a youth, young adult or family member of youth seeking gender affirming care, the team can help you:

– Access information related to any trans health or wellness related question
– Learn about options for gender exploration and gender transition
– Access system navigation support if you’re unsure about care options and pathways
– Get connected to relevant services and care providers
– Find resources and tools that are useful for helping make spaces such as schools, sports teams and day cares more gender-affirming and gender inclusive
– Access support if you’re a parent or caregiver looking for resources or supports for you or your child/youth

This group provides recreation and snacks for trans youth ages 13 to 24, and their loved ones. Also provides information about health and support resources. Meets Thursdays from 5 pm to 8 pm. Facilitated group, and peer-driven. No registration required.

QMUNITY Youth Program is a safe place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, intersex, queer, questioning youth. The Youth Program provides information, support and referrals to queer youth as well as resources for family, friends, and professionals.

QMUNITY Youth Program also provides weekly drop-ins (Weds 4-6PM and Fri 6-9PM), leadership training, and special events such as youth dances for youth between the ages of 14 and 25 years, as well as one-to-one peer support for youth 25 years of age of under. The Youth Program also provides PrideSpeaks which are anti-homophobia/transphobia workshops for students K – 12, colleges, universities, and youth communities.

Youth lead in program development through committees, PrideSpeak leadership, surveys, and through ongoing input on regular activities.

Youth clinics offer free and confidential drop in services for youth. At a clinic, you can talk to a health care provider about the health issues that are important to you.

Services vary depending on which clinic you go to. Some of the free and confidential services that may be offered include:

STI/HIV testing & treatment
Free condoms and water-based lubricant
Birth control (free or low cost)
Emergency contraception
Pap tests
Free or low-cost birth control options
Pregnancy testing and counselling
General counselling and health information
Immunizations
Smoking Cessation
Mental health and addictions referrals

A Care Card is not required.

Services:

• STI testing & treatment, and partner follow up
• Birth control options
• pills, patch, ring, implant, & the shot
• Emergency contraception, including pill
• HIV Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
• Pregnancy options counselling & referrals
• Harm reduction, including free condoms and naloxone kits
• Immunizations (HPV, Mpox, Hep A & B)

Counselling
We can help you when life gets hard or you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, bullying, disordered eating, sexual abuse, relationship violence, coming out, gender identity, and more. Our counsellors have the training and experience to ensure you feel safe, comfortable, and supported.
If your parents can’t afford the counselling fees or you don’t want to tell them about your sessions, we can help. Our intake counsellor can tell you more about the ways we can support you.
We also provide:
• Free transportation, as needed, to and from our office
• Free drinks and snacks during your counselling sessions
We know you’re busy with school, work, and life in general, so our office is open:
• Weeknights until 8:00 pm
• Saturdays from 9:00am – 4:00pm

Embody
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, or disordered eating of any kind, Embody has education, resources, and inspiration that can help.
We also encourage you to check out Love Our Bodies, Love Ourselves movement. Join the conversation on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram and connect with other B.C. youth who are talking about what it means to have a healthy body image.

YouthLAB
Every year, a small group of North Shore high school students (grades 10-12), come together as volunteers to form the Youth Leadership Advisory Board (YouthLAB). If you are interested in public speaking, writing, and mental health, we’d love to connect with you.
YouthLAB members:
• Meet two evenings each month (weekday evening to be determined), from 4:30 – 6:30pm (snacks included when meetings take place in-person)
• Earn up to 50 hours of community service from September through May
• Learn about mental health issues from our professional counsellors
• Advocate for the needs of at-risk youth in our community
• Develop leadership, communication, and public speaking skills
YouthLAB members create presentations and campaigns for their high school peers, focused on topics including depression, anxiety, LGBTQ2S+ issues, disordered eating, bullying, and relationship violence. If you’re ready to make a real difference in your community. For additional information click here.
Applications for YouthLAB 2021/2022 cohort (beginning in October 2021) are open now. Please click here for an application form.
The YouthLAB 2019/2020 cohort produced an amazing art book that provides a creative illustration of their youth-lead work in addressing mental health issues facing young people. Eleven youth attending North Shore Schools created this book to share their artistic reflections about wellness and mental health topics such as anxiety, depression, trauma and social justice concerns with their peers. Click here to view and download this book. The 202/2021 YouthLAB created a video, check back here to see it later in May.

PROUD2BE
We created our PROUD2BE programs, because we know that those of us who identify as LGBTQ2S+ need a safe place to talk about how that feels – and how hard it can be sometimes. We also offer help to parents and family members if they’re having a hard time, too.

INCLUSIVITY exists to help you manage diversity within your company or community. We provide a range of services to help you develop best practices, remain up to date, innovate, and engage your employees or community members to create the best outcomes for all stakeholders.

INCLUSIVITY exists to help you manage diversity within your company or community. We provide a range of services to help you develop best practices, remain up to date, innovate, and engage your employees or community members to create the best outcomes for all stakeholders.

Whatever is a drop-in program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and offers a supportive, caring environment in which to hang out and be heard. This drop-in takes place at West Vancouver’s newest youth space – the Youth Hub at Park Royal Mall. The Youth Hub is a great place to hang out, watch movies, play pool, and more.

INCLUSIVITY exists to help you manage diversity within your company or community. We provide a range of services to help you develop best practices, remain up to date, innovate, and engage your employees or community members to create the best outcomes for all stakeholders.