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A space for young (16-19) LGBTQ2+ people to come together and hone their own leadership skills, see ideas come to life and contribute to the community.

OK2BME is a set of free, confidential services for kids and teens wondering about their sexuality or gender identity. They may identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender-variant, or they may just have questions. It includes therapeutic counselling for individuals, couples and families as well as a bi-weekly drop-in Youth Group. OK2BME offers public education, training and consultation on diversity and issues facing the LGBTQ2+ population.

A social and recreational group for LGBTQ2+ youth ages 12-18. This group provides facilitated support and social opportunities for youth.

NOTE: This group is takes place alternating between in-person and virtual. Find the schedule and sign up to attend individual groups at https://www.facebook.com/OK2BMEca/

A space for young (15-18) LGBTQ2+ people to come together and hone their leadership skills, and socialize with one another.

NOTE: This group is taking place virtually during the pandemic. Visit https://ok2bme.ca/events/ to see the schedule and sign up to attend.

A social bowling league for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community within Waterloo Region and surrounding area. Allies and friends are always welcome as well.

Creating space for the LGBTQ community at Wilfrid Laurier University

Glow is the oldest continually-running university-based 2SLGBTQ+ group in Canada. Run entirely by dedicated student volunteers, Glow promotes a healthy attitude towards all sexual orientations and gender identities on the UWaterloo campus by providing a wide variety of peer support, social events, advocacy work, and resources.

PFLAG Canada supports, educates and provides resources to all individuals with questions or concerns regarding issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.

The Waterloo Region Rainbow Coalition (WRRC) is a volunteer-based community association that acts as a central hub for the local Rainbow community. WRRC brings together various stakeholders from across the Region.

This group is a resource for anyone that identifies as transmasculine, happening virtually during the pandemic.

This group is a resource for anyone that identifies as transgender non-binary

Social and discussion group for older 2SLGTBQ+-identified adults. Meeting both in-person and virtually. Check the calendar for details https://www.ourspectrum.com/events/

This group is a resource for anyone that identifies within the trans/gender variant umbrella, including but not limited to: transgender, transsexual, genderqueer, gender fluid, non-binary, genderless, agender, non-gendered, third gender, two spirit, bigender, transman, transwoman, neutrois, questioning and beyond.Meeting both in-person and virtually

COVID-19 Update: HIV testing is not available during the COVID-19 pandemic. Current COVID-19 precautions will remain in place until at least September 2021 for the safety of clients, staff, and the community.

Support Services: counselling for persons living with HIV/AIDS to assess needs and establish a continuum of support service.

COVID-19 Update: Operating by appointment only; call or email to book an appointment. Trans community and peer support groups available via chat and online. Visit website for more information.

Clinic services are coordinated with services of ARCH HIV/AIDS Resources and Community Health and with other health and social service agencies.

• client and family-centred
• emphasis on continuum of care
• preventative health care
• services include scheduled appointments with HIV specialist, laboratory, support, counselling, education, consultations for health professionals, complementary therapy
• treatment and monitoring of temporary and chronic health issues for transgender individuals
• hormonal treatment for individuals requiring medical support during transitioning

COVID-19 Update: Library temporarily closed. Visit website for updates and information.

Promotes a focus and visibility for the LGBTQ2IA+ community through partnerships, service, and education. Programs and services include:

• library and resource centre
• monthly social gatherings
• volunteer opportunities
• Guelph Pride week
• Winter Pride week

Services include:

• maintains an office with resource library
• regular social and educational events
• participates in social justice initiatives

Volunteer-driven, collective-based resource centre open to people of all genders but prioritizing people who identify as women, transgender non-binary and genderqueer people. Addresses and advocates for anti-oppression issues within a feminist framework through:

• resource library available for browsing and sign-out
• peer support and referrals to other services
• volunteer training and experience
• educational events and workshops
• private space to relax, do work, access support, breastfeed

The OUTline Online Chat is the University of Guelph's LGBTQ2IA+ resource and support service, specializing in questions related to sexual orientation and gender identity.

This anonymous and confidential service is run by trained volunteers who can discuss coming out, exploring labels, finding resources, and more.

Oxford County's Rainbow Coalition is a group of expert community members as well as people from mental health, public health, health and social service sectors working together to address issues of homophobia, transphobia and heterosexism in our community.

Our work includes:
* challenging homophobia, transphobia and heterosexism
* providing education in order to create safer spaces for LGBTQ+ people
* increasing resources and services available for people who are LGBTQ+. We continue to invite new members who have a passion for human rights and equality to join our coalition.

Initiative intended to raise visibility and awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersex, queer, and questioning (LGBTTTIQQ) people and issues.

Project is focused on raising awareness through education, with a goal of increasing the number of LGBTTTIQQ culturally-competent workplaces and agencies in Brant County. It also offers accreditation to all workplaces and agencies that complete the Safe Spaces workshop

An organization consisting of community members committed to promoting peace, diversity and equality for the LGBTQ population in Brantford and Brant County