LGBTQIA2S+

Spectrum

SPECTRUM is an organization that serves, affirms, and supports the well-being of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in Waterloo Region and the broader community through peer support, community partnerships, education and training, resources, and events.

Additional – Counselling Services & support for Immigrant and Refugees

Trans Lifeline

Peer Trans Support.

Egale Canada

Peer Support, education and advocacy.

Pflag Canada

Culturally competent health care for LGBTQ2S client.

Rainbow Health Ontario

Culturally competent health care for LGBTQ2S client.

The Trevor Project

US Based Crisis Support, Education Advocacy & More

List of Resources Across Canada

Coming out to your doctor

(HRC – Human Rights Campaign)

The Get Real Movement

Providing positive role models and allies combatting 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination, racism and bullying.

2 Spirits (First Nations)

Support services, First Nations

The 519

Supporting LGBTQ2S+ and food insecurities.

Pride At Work

Empowers Canadian employers to build workplaces that celebrate all employees.

Rainbow Railroad

Helps at risk LGTBQI+ people get to safety worldwide.

Open Closet

Social support group for LGBT2Q+ youth between 14 and 18 years of age

LGBT Youthline

Peer support through telephone, text and chat services.

It Gets Better Project

A mission to uplift, empower and connect LGBTQ2S+ around the globe

Coming out: Living Authentically as Transgender or Non-Binary (HRC)

Transitioning in the Workplace: A Guide for Trans Employees (HRC)

Digital Mental Health Resources for LGBTQ+ Allies (Counselling Degree Guide US based)

Downloadable Resources

Coming Out Handbook (The Trevor Project)

Surviving Harassment As a Trans Person (W2A & Spectrum)

Trans Self Advocacy in Health & Social Services (W2A & Spectrum)

Therapy Resources

Our Landing Place

Therapy Has financial need consideration

Umbrella Mental Health Network

Sliding scale

Affordable Therapy Network

OTHER RESOURCES FOR IMMEDIATE HELP

Crisis Services Canada

Kid's Help Line 24-hour crisis line: 1-800-688-6868

CALL or TEXT 988
Canada’s suicide crisis helpline.
Support via phone or text 24 hours a day

In Canada Text “Connect” to 686868

If it is an emergency
Call 911
or go to your nearest Emergency Department