Local:
A variety of collaborative youth wellness services, including a youth worker dedicated to supporting trans youth. E: lux.welsh@phsa.ca
T: 250-475-7624 E: alana.goddard@saanich.ca
Friday night youth drop-in at Saanich Commonwealth Place.
Trans & Queer Youth Drop-In (West Shore)
Wednesday night drop-in (4:30-6:30pm) at Centennial Centre Youth Room for all youth, Queer, Trans and Allies between the ages of 11-18.
Queer Peer Mentors (AVI) facebook
Vancouver Island Trans Resources
T: 250-721-7577 E: TransChair@uvic.ca
Resource and information site for trans and gender diverse people and their allies on Vancouver Island. Hosted by the Chair in Transgender Studies, UVic.
Greater Victoria’s School District policy on gender identity and gender expression (policy 4305).
Provincial:
T: 1-866-999-1514 E: transcareteam@phsa.ca
BC-wide information service and resource hub that includes information to access gender affirming health care and supports.
SOGI 1 2 3 helps educators make schools inclusive and safe for students of all sexual orientations and gender identities (SOGI). Site includes curriculum supports and policies.
Education:
Trans Care BC’s educational online modules
T: 1-866-999-1514 E: transcareteam@phsa.ca
Online training modules and support tools for exploring gender diversity, inclusive language, care strategies, and handouts.
Additional:
Resources for gender diverse families and teens, including navigating medical, legal, mental health, and educational systems.
For gender creative kids, their families, schools, and communities.
T: (207)-478-4087 E: contact@transyouthequality.org
Education, advocacy, and support for transgender and gender non-conforming children and youth and their families.
Advocacy by and for intersex youth to raise awareness, develop leadership and advocacy skills. Includes intersex resources.
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