Discover inclusive services and supports designed to meet the needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. This hub connects you to local programs, health services, advocacy groups, and safe spaces.
QCHAT
QCHAT is a peer-support line for BC youth, with volunteers who come from diverse LGBTQ2S+ identities. QCHAT is open Monday to Wednesday, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Reach them by text at 250-800-9036, live chat at qchat.ca, or call toll-free at 1-855-956-1777. Visit QCHAT’s website.
2-Spirit, Queer, & Trans Youth Drop-in
A drop-in for queer, trans, 2-spirit and allied youth, ages 13 to 18. Visit the 2-Spirit, Queer, & Trans Youth Drop-in Facebook page.
Gender Variant Support Group – AVI
The Gender Variant Support Group at AVI Health and Community Services is a monthly drop-in space for trans, non-binary, genderqueer, Two-Spirit, and gender-variant individuals in the Southern Vancouver Island area. Meetings rotate between virtual and in-person every two months, and take place on the last Thursday of each month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Visit AVI’s website.
CampOUT! – University Of British Columbia
CampOUT! is a leadership and learning summer camp for queer, trans, Two-Spirit, questioning, and allied youth ages 14 to 21 from across BC and the Yukon. Visit CampOUT!’s web page.
Queer Cafe – Foundry Virtual
Foundry Virtual offers groups and workshops online for young people aged 12 to 24 and their caregivers across BC. Visit Foundry BC’s website.
Shift – Youth Empowerment Society
SHIFT is for trans, Two-Spirit, non-binary and gender-diverse youth aged 13 to 19 years old. This group is designed to be an inclusive and safe space where youth can access support related to their gender identity and come together for peer connections. Visit Shift’s website.
Youth Services – Victoria Native Friendship Centre
VNFC provides supportive, empowering, educational, and culturally sensitive programming that promotes holistic wellness for urban Indigenous youth. They host a monthly 2SLGBTQIA+ drop-in night for youth aged 12 to 25. Visit Victoria Native Friendship Centre’s website.
Victoria Pride Youth Leadership Council
The Victoria Pride Youth Leadership Council is a group of youth connecting and supporting other queer youth in the community. Visit Victoria Pride’s website.
Trans Care BC
Trans Care BC supports the delivery of equitable and accessible care, surgical planning, and peer and community support for trans people across the province. Visit Trans Care BC’s website.
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. Visit Trans Lifeline’s website.
Fastfacts
We host Trans ID Clinics at various library branches in partnership with the University of Victoria chapter of Pro Bono Students Canada.