1. QMunity - reception@qmunity.ca or (604) 684-5307 ext. 100
Free counselling, Information and referrals, Access to gender-affirming chestwear, Youth one-on-one peer support, Queer Competency workshops, Educational resources, Advisory and consulting services
2. Out in Schools – info@outinschools.com or 604.844.1615
Out In Schools is BC's award-winning education program that uses film and video with facilitated group discussion to engage students on issues of homophobia, transphobia and bullying.
3. YouthInBC - Live one-on-one chat: 12pm-1am & 24-Hour Distress Line Lower Mainland: 604-872-3311 // Toll Free: 1-866-661-3311
YouthInBC.com is a program of the Crisis Centre. It Connects youth with support, information and resources.
4. QChat – 1-855-956-1777 letschat@qchat.ca
A peer support line and resource database for LGBTQ2S youth in British Columbia, Canada.
5. YouthSpace - Online chat or SMS 778-783-0177
Youthspace.ca is an online crisis & emotional support chat. We listen without judgement, and keep chats confidential & anonymous.
6. Trans Lifeline - 877-330-6366
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. Our operators are located all over the U.S. and Canada, and are all trans-identified. If you are in crisis or just need someone to talk to, even if it’s just about whether or not you’re trans, please call us. We will do our best to support you and provide you resources.
7. Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
Kids Help Phone is Canada's only 24/7 national service offering professional counselling, information, referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support for young adults
8. PFLAG - (604) 626-5667
Provides support for all family members and friends. We work to create an environment of understanding so our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender children can live with dignity and respect. pflagvancouver.com/
9. Mpowerment – 604-688-1441 info@youthco.org
A trans-inclusive and gender-affirming program by and for young men and gender diverse folks who are gay, bi, Two-Spirit, or queer. www.youthco.org/mpowerment
10. Pride Education Network
Teachers, administrators, support staff, youth and parents who strive to make the B.C. school system more welcoming and equitable for LGBTQ students and staff, and queer families. http://pridenet.ca/
11. The Foundry - 604-806-9415 icymhp@providencehealth.bc.ca
Foundry is a province-wide network of integrated health and social service centres for young people ages 12-24. Foundry centres provide a one-stop-shop for young people to access mental health care, substance use services, primary care, social services and youth and family peer supports
12. Youth for a Change - sylviatraphan@yahoo.ca
We are educators, activists and advocates on many youth issues but especially issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, and queer youth and allies.
13. Heads Up Guys – info@headsupguys.org
HeadsUpGuys is a resource for supporting men in their fight against depression by providing tips, tools, information about professional services, and stories of success
14. Pink Shirt Day – 604-331-2711; info@pinkshirtday.ca
A movement celebrated across the globe, Pink Shirt Day has humble beginnings. Inspired by an act of kindness in small-town Nova Scotia, CKNW Kids' Fund, working with partners Boys & Girls Clubs and 980 CKNW, was inspired to raise funds to support anti-bullying programs