Our librarians have handpicked the most helpful resources on this topic from the Library collection and online.
On The Web
Beyond the Binary: CMHA
Canadian Mental Health Association - At CMHA North & West Vancouver, part of our commitment to “mental health for all” means creating spaces where everyone – regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation – feels seen, safe, and supported.
The Bridge to Belonging program provides ongoing settlement services through individual and group sessions, both online and in-person, to support LGBTQIA+ newcomers and their families in navigating and accessing local resources.
North Shore Pride Alliance seeks to promote the general welfare, and enhance the social life of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community of the North Shore, and to promote the acceptance of the members of this community by the broader North Shore community.
Out On The Shelves Library aims to foster a free, accessible, and safe space for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and their allies to gather, access library services, provide a platform for queer creators, and discover and share stories and resources centred on queer experiences.
PRISM Services are Vancouver Coastal Health’s education, information and referral service for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, Two-Spirit and queer + (LGBT2Q+) communities
PROUD2BE is a program dedicated to empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ people with a focus on trans, two-spirit, non-binary, genderqueer, and youth in our community who do not fit into the traditional gender binary, as well as their families.
QCHAT is a peer support organisation made up of volunteers all across British Columbia; they provide peer support and referals to youth residing in the province.
Whatever is a drop-in program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and their allies in grades 8 to 12, and offers a supportive, caring environment to hang out and be heard.