Peer support directory
Find peer support groups and services across British Columbia for trans, non-binary and Two-Spirit children, youth and adults, as well as their parents, caregivers, families, partners and support networks.
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Parenting Gender Diverse Youth
Prince George
Join us for a monthly virtual gathering focused on conversations about supporting our gender diverse children & youth and ourselves.
First Monday from 7:00p.m. — 8:00p.m.
Contact us to register at parenting.genderdiversity@gmail.com
Parents of Trans Kids
A support group (currently online) for parents and caregivers of trans children, who can be of any age. Also welcome parents whose children are non-binary or thinking about transitioning.
Last Wednesday of every month, excluding June–August.
Email parents.of.trans@qmunity.ca.
PBW Youth Group
Salt Spring Island
The PBW group is a safe space for trans, two-spirit, non-binary, and gender-exploring youth to reflect on their self-understanding and experiences with peers. The group uses a mixture of sharing circles and activities to provide meaningful connection and a place to experiment with different ways of being understood and seen by others.
Bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings
Core Inn Youth Centre
134 McPhillips Avenue
Salt Spring Island, B.C.
Contact group facilitator Juli Mallet as Island Community Services.
Pflag Canada - Victoria, BC Chapter
Victoria
Pflag Canada is a charity which provides peer support, education, and advocacy for a Canada that affirms, respects, and values all sexualities, genders, and gender expressions.
Third Sunday each month from 2:00p.m. — 3:30p.m. from September — June.
Anglican Church of St. John - Divine in the Denison Lounge (at the back of the church off the parking lot - look for the Pride flag)
1611 Quadra Street (corner of Mason St),
Victoria B.C.
Pflag Nanaimo
Nanaimo
Peer support for parents, caregivers, allies, friends, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Third Sunday from 2:00p.m. — 4:00p.m.*, excluding July - August.
*Subject to change.
1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, B.C.
Drop-in or email to confirm date/time.
Pflag Surrey
Surrey
Adult Peer to Peer Support (Parents of 2SLGBTQ+ youth & 2SLGBTQ+ Adults)
Second Thursday
Sunnyside Church
15639 24th Avenue
Surrey, B.C.
Sign-in
Pflag Vancouver
Vancouver
In communities across the country, the Pflag Canada network provides peer support, education and advocacy for a Canada that affirms, respects, and values all sexualities, genders, and gender expressions.
Third Wednesday from 7:00p.m. — 8:30p.m.
PRISM (People Respecting Intersectionality and Sexuality in Mental Health)
Victoria
PRISM (People Respecting Intersectionality and Sexuality in Mental Health) is an open and welcoming support and connection-based group addressing the stigma associated with mental health challenges in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The group is facilitated and developed by individuals who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ and it is a drop-in group (no registration necessary).
First and third Wednesday from 5:30pm - 7:00pm
941 Kings Road
Victoria, B.C.
No registration required.
PROUD2BE Drop-in Group for Parents
North Vancouver
Join other parents of gender-diverse youth for safe, judgement-free discussions co-facilitated by two experienced counsellors. This free, weekly drop-in group is a welcoming place for you to connect, ask questions, and learn more about how to support your queer, trans, non-binary, two-spirit, gender diverse and/or gender-questioning child or teen.
Tuesdays from 6:00p.m. — 8:00p.m.
Email proud2be@familyservices.bc.ca to set up an individual informational meeting with the facilitators (20 - 30 minutes)
PROUD2BE Yourself
North Vancouver
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.
Weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30p.m. — 7:00p.m.
Family Services of the North Shore
#203 1111 Lonsdale Avenue
North Vancouver, B.C.
Qmunity GAB Youth Drop-in
Vancouver
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.
Fridays from 4:00p.m. — 6:00p.m. (in-person)
Thursdays from 4:00p.m. — 5:00p.m. (art/craft drop-in)
Wednesdays from 4:00p.m. — 5:00p.m. (online)
Qmunity
1170 Bute Street
Vancouver, B.C.
Email youth@qmunity.ca for online details or further questions
Queer and Trans Postpartum Mental Health Support Group
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.
Tuesdays from 10:30a.m. — 12:00p.m.
Please email emily@postpartum.org or call Pacific Part Partum Support Society support line at 604-255-7999.
Please note: This directory is intended to provide an overview of peer support groups and resources available in B.C. Each listing is published as received from external sources, and Trans Care BC does not endorse or guarantee all listings.
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