For all Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands

(Resources relevant to all of Vancouver Island, all the Gulf Islands, British Columbia or Canada)

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1 Million Voices for Inclusion

Website: https://1millionvoicesforinclusion.ca/

Email: organize@1millionvoicesforinclusion.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1mv4inclusion/

Description: We are a passionate group of activists standing up for the rights and safety of the 2SLGBTQIA+ and transgender community on Turtle Island, also known as Canada. Our mission is to educate the public, connect and mobilize our communities, and plan peaceful direct action to counter anti-2SLGBTQIA+ and anti-trans groups. We envision a future where queer and trans people are safe, celebrated and set up to thrive in a society that loves and accepts them without reservation. We know we can get there with your help.

(Updated Dec 2024)

 

AVIVA Chorus LGBT2Q and Allies

Website: http://avivachorus.ca/

Email: avivachorus2017@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AVIVAChorus

Phone: (250) 713-5504                    

Contact: Corinne

Description: Aviva Chorus is Vancouver Island’s only LGBT2Q choir. We are a community of people from different backgrounds and experiences who come together to share our joy and passion for singing. We believe in being inclusive and respectful of all people. We choose music that reflects the diversity of various cultures and spiritual practices as well as different expressions of gender identity. 

(Updated Nov 2024)

 

BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

Website: http://bc-counsellors.org/

Email: hoffice@bcacc.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findacounsellor

Hours:   Mon-Fri: 9am- 4:30pm

Phone: 1-800-909-6303

(Victoria): (250) 595-4448

Address: #109 – 1034 Johnson Street Victoria, BC, Canada V8V 3N7

Contact:  Head Office for a referral to a qualified counsellor near you 

Description: Our members carry the designation Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). This designation demonstrates that our members have met specific educational and training criteria required by the BCACC. What’s more, our RCCs have not only met rigorous academic, clinical competence and professional requirements, they have voluntarily committed to practice according to our ethical code of conduct and standards of practice.

(Updated Nov 2024)

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Four Feathers Society / 2 Spirits of BC

Website: https://2spiritsbc.com/

Website: https://fourfeathers.net/

Email: admin@fourfeathers.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2spiritsofbc

Phone: (604) 683-3884  

Description: “The Four Feathers Society is a tribe of Aboriginals living in British Columbia who self-identify as being two-spirit, gay, lesbian, Transgender, Bi-sexual, Intersex, and/or Queer. The society strives to provide opportunities to its members to strengthen and heal their spirits, hearts, minds and physical well-being. It achieves this goal through the power of weaving (networking), community events, education and creative expression. The society is founded on First Nations’ spiritual practices, and upholds the values of honour and respect, which serve to promote healthy and serene living”.

(Updated Nov 2024)

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Island Queers and Allies Who Care

Website: https://www.islandqueers.ca/

Email: info@islandqueers.ca

Description: Together with our allies, we are raising funds to help local groups or projects that benefit the queer (2SLGBTQIA+) communities on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. This is our way of giving back to the community as well as paying kindness forward. We wish to help local queer organizations thrive and grow. There may be broader organizations with projects that are queer-positive that could be beneficiaries too.

(Updated Nov 2024)​

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Island Sexual Health

Website: https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/islandsexhealth

Email: educator@islandsexualhealth.org

Phone: (250) 592-3479 
Address: #101-3960 Quadra Street , Victoria, BC

Hours: Mon, Tue & Fri 9 am - 4 pm, Wed & Thu 9 am - 8 pm

        Camosun College Tuesdays from 9 am - 2 pm Sep through April. Call (250) 888-6814 for an appointment. 

Description: We offer sexual health clinical care, primary care for priority populations, community education, and a retail store that carries gender affirming apparel (for all ages) such as binders, packers, gaffs, and underwear and products for pleasure and sexual health.

(Updated Nov 2024)​

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Living OUT Visibly and Engaged Community Response Network (LOVE CRN)

Website: www.lovecrn.ca

Email: lovecrn1@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LOVECRN/

Contact: Horst Backé

Description: Coordinates and supports community-led prevention and education activities to end abuse, neglect and self-neglect of sexual and gender diverse adults on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Responds at the community level through community development, education, prevention and advocacy. Currently provides training to help organizations become more inclusive and affirming of 2SLGBTQI+ people. We do not provide services to individuals.

(Updated Nov 2024)

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The LGBTQI2S Dignity Project

Website: https://www.lgbtqi2sdignityproject.ca

Description: Resources are available through this website to help long-term health care providers and organizations improve the conditions for today’s older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and two-spirit (LGBTQI2S) individuals when they enter long-term care. 

(Updated Nov 2024)

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Pride Education Network 

Website: https://www.pridenet.ca/about

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/prideednet/

Email: info@pridenet.ca

Description: Pride Education Network  advocates for an inclusive, respectful environment for all students, staff and families, regardless of their actual or perceived sexual  orientation and/or gender identity, within all B.C. educational institutions, through the development of  concrete supports, policies, resources and actions.

(Updated Dec 2024)

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​Queer Outdoors - Victoria and Vancouver Island

Facebook: Private Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/lgbtq.outdoors.victoria.bc/

Description: A group for LGBT2Q+ people and friends on VANCOUVER ISLAND who are into exploring the outdoors. 

Please note that ALL posts must have some connection to OUTDOOR RECREATION in some way. Dog walks, bird watching, parent meetups at the beach, climbing, backpacking, trail running, skiing, forest bathing ... you get the idea.

(Updated Nov 2024)

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QWORKS

Website: https://www.ethoscmg.com/qmunityworks/

Email: qmunityworks@ethoscmg.com

Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday-Friday

Phone: (250) 741-8116

Address: 202-155 Skinner Street Nanaimo, BC, Canada V9R 5E8

Description: QmunityWORKS is a free government funded employment program, that supports the LGBTQ2S+ & ally community in gaining secure employment. Our participants must identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (no allies). We are now province-wide! (Except for residents of the Metro Vancouver/Lower Mainland)

(Updated Nov 2024)

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Rainbow Advocacy Society of British Columbia 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RASBC

Description: Private group. Advocacy and for accessibility to LGBQTI2+ people for housing, health, mental health and social sustainability in British Columbia.

(Updated Nov 2024)

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Trans Care BC

Website: http://www.phsa.ca/our-services/programs-services/trans-care-bc

Email: transcareteam@phsa.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transcarebc/?ref=bookmarks

Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am- 4:30pm

Phone: Toll-free 1-866-999-1514

Address: 175 W Broadway, Vancouver BC, V5Y 1P4

Description:Trans Care BC is a provincial clinical program operated by the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). We work with our partners to set direction and provide leadership for trans health services across B.C. Our work helps ensure trans, Two-Spirit and non-binary people get the care they need when and where they need it. We provide information, resources and pathways to care related to trans health and wellness. We provide support to health care professionals in the form of clinical tools and resources and education. 

(Updated Nov 2024)

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Trans Lifeline

Phone: (877) 330-6366

Hours: Monday through Friday 10 AM – 6 PM Pacific

Description: Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.

(Updated Nov 2024)

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​TransRights BC

Website: https://www.transrightsbc.ca 

Email: transcarebc@phsa.ca

Description: Legally reviewed human rights information on Public Spaces/Services, Education, Housing, Employment, Healthcare, Harassment & Violence, Parenting, Police & Prison System, Immigration & Refugee Issues, and Sex Work. Disseminates human rights information that is accurate, accessible, and relevant to the safety and well-being of trans and gender-diverse individuals and their supportive allies across British Columbia.

(Updated Nov 2024)

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Vancouver Island Gay and Lesbian Rainbow Network

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/46403859779/

Description: Closed group for Gay, Lesbian, Transgendered, Transexual, Queer, and Bisexual folks on Vancouver Island or the Lower Mainland B.C. Place to post queer news, social events and Pride activities. Come here to learn what's going on on Queer Vancouver Island.

(Updated Nov 2024)

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Vancouver Island Gay Men

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/13412205595/ 

Description: Private group is for anyone who identifies as a gay man, to share relevant information, build community and make connections. Please use the group also to provide information on events of interest.

(Updated Nov 2024)

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Vancouver Island Persons Living with HIV/AIDS Society (VPWAS)

Website: https://vpwas.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VPWAS

Phone: (250) 382-7927

Toll free: 1-877-382-7927

Address: 205- 1120 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3M9

Email: support@vpwas.org

Contact: Craig Dales

Description: The only peer-based and operated HIV/AIDS organization on Vancouver Island. Offers HIV+ Peer Navigation and compassionate peer support; complementary health care; treatment information, resources, advocacy, information, referral services, education and social programs to persons living with HIV/AIDS and or HEPC, as well as prevention services to people in Greater Victoria.

(Updated Nov 2024)

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Vancouver Island Transgender Support

Facebook: Private group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1752439091635929/

Description: We all need support in life. Going through life as a transgender person can sometimes mean we need even more support. This is a group for folks to give that support. Share your stories, give tips and advice and just be positive. Tell us about your transition milestones or seek advice. Connect with others and join in some of the local LGBTQ events.

(Updated Nov 2024)

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VanIsleTransMasc

Facebook: Private group https://www.facebook.com/groups/VanIsleTransmen

Description: This group is dedicated to sharing, gathering, discussing and keeping Trans-masculine folks on the island informed and supported.

(Updated Nov 2024)

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VI Binders

Website: https://vibinders.ca/

Email: vibinders@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VIBinders/ 

Description: VI Binders is a volunteer-run, non-profit program set up to support primarily trans-masc and non-binary individuals who reside on Vancouver Island. We help these folx with access to affordable and safe gender affirming products. No one is turned away due to lack of funds. We collect gently used binders from members of the community who no longer need them. We also have new binders which can be purchased at a maximum price of our cost. VI Binders travels anywhere on Vancouver Island so that you can TRY THEM ON and find one that is best for YOU.

(Updated Nov 2024)