Resources

The following resources aim to support community members who are looking to learn more, get involved, and/or share the love.

ResourceSupport Provided
A Nurse’s Comprehensive Guide to Gender-Affirming CareConcepts and recommendations for delivering gender-affirming nursing care.
BC Children’s Hospital Gender ClinicTreatment with puberty blockers and/or gender-affirming hormones for transgender and gender-questioning youth. 
Bi.orgConnecting people around the world with accurate, accessible, scientifically-sound information about (bi)sexuality.
Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD)Empowering gender and sexually diverse communities through education, research, and advocacy.
Counselling Resource List for Two-Spirit, Trans and Non-binary Individuals Local 2SLGBTQIA+ resources.
Creating Authentic Spaces: A Gender Identity and Gender Expression ToolkitA Gender Identity and Gender Expression Toolkit to support the institutional and social change.
Dignity SeniorsIncreasing supports for 2SLGTBQIA+ seniors through research, advocacy and community partnerships.
Finding Your True Voice: A Guide to Gender-Affirming Verbal CommunicationA resource for those looking to make their voice truly their own.
Glaad OrgStories from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community that accelerate acceptance.
HIMStrengthening the health and well-being of self-identified gay, bi-sexual and queer (GBQ) men and gender diverse people through health-based programming and services to meet sexual, mental, physical and social health needs.
Human Rights CampaignEnvisioning a world strengthened by diversity, where laws and society treat all people equally, including 2SLGBTQIA+ and marginalized people.
Human Rights DayCommemorating the global anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on December 10 of each year.
International Day to End Violence Against Sex WorkersA day to call attention to hate crimes committed against sex workers all over the world.
It’s Pronounced MetrosexualA resource for learning and teaching about social justice, gender and sexuality.
Living with PrideAdvancing the availability of housing and services to 2SLQBTQIA+ seniors in Vancouver through inclusive housing, services, and community events.
My Pronouns OrgEmpowering the inclusive use of personal pronouns.
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)Representing the voice of Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people in Canada.
Pansexual Pride DayAn annual event to celebrate Pansexuality and Panromanticism.
QmunityA non-profit organization that works to improve queer, trans, and Two-Spirit lives through youth services, counselling, peer support, adult and older adult services, education and training. 
Queer EventsCommitted to working towards a strong, inclusive & accessible Queer community.
Queer GlossaryA glossary of terms or all folks under the rainbow, as well as those who love them.
Resources for Trans YouthSupport Resources for gender diverse youth, families, caregivers and educators. 
Safe Spaces – Self-guided Online Course2SLGBTQIA+ workshops, workplace training, organizational assessments and consultations services.
SHER VancouverProviding arts, cultural, programs and social services to queer South Asians and their friends, families, and allies.
The Asexuality Visibility and Education Network (AVEN)The world’s largest online asexual community and archive of resources on asexuality.
The Gender Cool ProjectA youth-led movement bringing helping to replace misinformed opinions with positive experiences.
The Safe ZoneA free online resource for 2SLGBTQIA+ awareness and ally training workshops. 
The Small and Medium Business Guide to Success in the LGBTQ+ MarketFor businesses and allies learning to build safe and inclusive products, spaces and/or services. 
Trans Care BCImproving gender affirming care through the delivery of equitable and accessible care, surgical planning, and peer and community support for trans people.
Trans What? A Guide Towards AllyshipAn online glossary that debunks myths from ignorance towards informed allyship.
Two-Spirit CollectiveSupport, resources, and programming for 2SLGBTQIA+ Indigenous youth and those who are questioning their sexual or gender identities.
WAVA Rape Crisis CentreTrauma-informed feminist support to survivors of sexualized violence with services open to cis and trans women and people of all marginalized genders, including Two-Spirit, trans, and non-binary people. 24-hour crisis and information line: 1-877-392-7583
What’s On! Queer BCAn online hub for Lower Mainland queer resources, news and events.
World AIDS DayA global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS.