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As a Nation we acknowledge with great respect that the land and rivers and lakes are of stolen and of now named Canada was called Turtle Island.
Of the First Nations, Metis, and Inuit First Peoples of Turtle Island. All my relations. HI-HI means thank you.
By Eren Black Bar Gratton
Navigating Pride: LGBTQ+ Resources in Vancouver,BC
1. Community Centers & Support Services
QMUNITY
BC’s Queer, Trans, and Two-Spirit Resource Centre.Offers counseling, peer support, social groups, youth programming, and diversity training. qmunity.ca,1170 Bute Street, Vancouver, BC.
Vancouver Pride Society
Organizes Vancouver Pride events and fosters inclusivity through community programs. vancouverpride.ca
Trans Care BC (Provincial Health Services Authority)
Provides gender-affirming care, information, and support services across British Columbia.phsa.ca/transcarebc
2. Mental Health & Counseling
Foundry BC
Provides integrated health and wellness services, including LGBTQ+ youth support (ages 12-24). foundrybc.ca
MindMapBC
A searchable database for LGBTQ+ affirming mental health services in BC. mindmapbc.ca
KUU-US Crisis Line Society
A 24/7 crisis line for Indigenous people, including Two-Spirit individuals. Phone: 1-800-588-8717
Together All (Canada-wide)
Online mental health community with peer support, LGBTQ+-friendly resources, and counseling services. togetherall.com
3. Youth & Family Support
PFLAG Vancouver
Offers support for LGBTQ+ individuals, parents, and families navigating identity and acceptance. pflagvancouver.com
Out in Schools
An educational program bringing LGBTQ+ films and workshops to schools to promote inclusivity. outinschools.com
YouthCO
Youth-led organization supporting HIV and sexual health education for LGBTQ+ youth. youthco.org
Health Initiative for Men (HIM)
Offers sexual health, mental health, and wellness programs for gay, bi, and queer men. checkhimout.ca
Options for Sexual Health
Provides inclusive sexual health services, including LGBTQ+ affirming care. optionsforsexualhealth.org
5. Legal & Advocacy
Rainbow Refugee
Supports LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers in Canada. rainbowrefugee.com
Trans Rights BC
Provides resources and guidance on human rights for trans and non-binary individuals. transrightsbc.ca
Legal Aid BC
Offers free legal services, including support for gender identity, discrimination, and human rights cases.legalaid.bc.ca/
6. Social & Cultural Spaces
The Junction (Davie Village)
A well-known LGBTQ+ bar and social space that hosts events for the community.
Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF)
Celebrates LGBTQ+ cinema and storytelling through annual events. queerfilmfestival.ca
Tightrope Theatre
An inclusive performance space promoting queer art and talent.
7. National & Canada-Wide Resources
Egale Canada
Canada’s leading LGBTQ+ advocacy and human rights organization. egale.ca
Pride at Work Canada
Promotes workplace inclusion and diversity for LGBTQ+ individuals. prideatwork.ca
2 Spirits in Motion Society
National organization supporting Two-Spirit people through programming, education, and advocacy. 2spiritsinmotion.com
