HEALTH RESOURCES
OUTreach Southern Alberta Society
Community Health Resources
Transgender Resources
Queer Health Guide
Trans Health Guide
Community Health Resources
Transgender Resources
Queer Health Guide
Trans Health Guide
Community Resources
Provincial Resources
Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre
The Research Centre responds to members of the public who call with questions about civil liberties and human rights.
Address: 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
Phone: 403-220-2505
AlbertaTrans.org
A good source of information for and about trans people in the Province of Alberta.
Skipping Stone Foundation
The Skipping Stone Foundation is a Calgary-based not-for-profit organization that was formed to give youth positive and affirming opportunities surrounding their gender identity. The mission is to empower transgender and gender diverse youth by providing them with the resources and opportunities to follow and achieve their goals and dreams.
Address: 201 5115 Richard Road SW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 586-333-4342
Address: 1250 ‑ 407 2 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2Y3
Email: [email protected]
Trans Equality Society of Alberta
TESA’s mission is to be a witness to and a voice for matters concerning trans Albertans. TESA was formed in the hopes that building a traditional non-profit advocacy group would open opportunities for formal engagement with authorities who otherwise overlook the unique needs of the larger trans community. TESA engages in advocacy and education in three primary areas: government, outreach, and community development. TESA welcomes members who fall under the transgender umbrella, as well as allies and other supporters.
Lethbridge-Area Resources
OUTreach Southern Alberta Society
OUTreach supports, and advocates for the 2SLGBTQ+ communities of Lethbridge and surrounding areas. We do this through gender and sexuality education, peer supports, and community building through an anti-oppressive and social justice framework.
Trans Peer Support Group
2SLGBTQ+ Resource Guide
YQueerL
YQueerL aims to support, represent, mobilize, and promote the LGBTQ+ community of Lethbridge and Southern Alberta.
Email: [email protected]
Didi’s Playhaus
Lethbridge’s home for queer theatre, offering a variety of queer friendly and fun events, from cabarets to live drag and improv comedy! Didi’s Playhaus is home of Theatre Outre and ImpromptOu. It is a membership-based private club and performance space.
210-517a 4th Avenue S, Lethbridge, AB
Lethbridge Food Bank
Supporting people with access to food and community resources.
1016 2nd Avenue S, Lethbridge, AB
Phone: 403-320-1879
Interfaith Food Bank
Aims to address food insecurity by providing food, resources, programs, and workshops to help those within the Lethbridge community.
1103 3rd Avenue N, Lethbridge, AB
Phone: 403-320-8779
Email: [email protected]
Lethbridge Pride Fest Society
Works to celebrate and promote equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer, questioning, pansexual, intersex, and asexual community.
Email: [email protected]
Pro-Choice Society of Lethbridge & Southern Alberta
The Pro-Choice Society of Lethbridge & Southern Alberta works to provide accurate information about abortions and access to abortion services in our community. They are judgement free, stigma free, and work to support and advocate for you.
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Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre
The Research Centre responds to members of the public who call with questions about civil liberties and human rights.
Address: 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
Phone: 403-220-2505
AlbertaTrans.org
A good source of information for and about trans people in the Province of Alberta.
Skipping Stone Foundation
The Skipping Stone Foundation is a Calgary-based not-for-profit organization that was formed to give youth positive and affirming opportunities surrounding their gender identity. The mission is to empower transgender and gender diverse youth by providing them with the resources and opportunities to follow and achieve their goals and dreams.
Address: 201 5115 Richard Road SW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 586-333-4342
Address: 1250 ‑ 407 2 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2Y3
Email: [email protected]
Trans Equality Society of Alberta
TESA’s mission is to be a witness to and a voice for matters concerning trans Albertans. TESA was formed in the hopes that building a traditional non-profit advocacy group would open opportunities for formal engagement with authorities who otherwise overlook the unique needs of the larger trans community. TESA engages in advocacy and education in three primary areas: government, outreach, and community development. TESA welcomes members who fall under the transgender umbrella, as well as allies and other supporters.
Lethbridge-Area Resources
OUTreach Southern Alberta Society
OUTreach supports, and advocates for the 2SLGBTQ+ communities of Lethbridge and surrounding areas. We do this through gender and sexuality education, peer supports, and community building through an anti-oppressive and social justice framework.
Trans Peer Support Group
2SLGBTQ+ Resource Guide
YQueerL
YQueerL aims to support, represent, mobilize, and promote the LGBTQ+ community of Lethbridge and Southern Alberta.
Email: [email protected]
Didi’s Playhaus
Lethbridge’s home for queer theatre, offering a variety of queer friendly and fun events, from cabarets to live drag and improv comedy! Didi’s Playhaus is home of Theatre Outre and ImpromptOu. It is a membership-based private club and performance space.
210-517a 4th Avenue S, Lethbridge, AB
Lethbridge Food Bank
Supporting people with access to food and community resources.
1016 2nd Avenue S, Lethbridge, AB
Phone: 403-320-1879
Interfaith Food Bank
Aims to address food insecurity by providing food, resources, programs, and workshops to help those within the Lethbridge community.
1103 3rd Avenue N, Lethbridge, AB
Phone: 403-320-8779
Email: [email protected]
Lethbridge Pride Fest Society
Works to celebrate and promote equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer, questioning, pansexual, intersex, and asexual community.
Email: [email protected]
Pro-Choice Society of Lethbridge & Southern Alberta
The Pro-Choice Society of Lethbridge & Southern Alberta works to provide accurate information about abortions and access to abortion services in our community. They are judgement free, stigma free, and work to support and advocate for you.
University of Lethbridge Resources
ULeth 2SLGBTQ+ Resources
A compiled resource of campus, community and digital resources for UofL students, staff, and faculty.
ULeth Q Space
Formerly the Pride Centre, seeks to provide a safe(r) space for all queer and marginalized individuals within the University of Lethbridge community.
SU170-4401 University Drive West, Lethbridge, AB
ULeth Campus Collective Centre
Formerly the Campus Women's Centre, a student-led safe(r) space and resource referral centre. They work to foster an environment wherein individuals may seek empowerment and guidance while feeling recognized and validated
SP150-4401 University Drive West, Lethbridge AB
Email: [email protected]
Facebook - WebsiteOUTreach Southern Alberta Society
A compiled resource of campus, community and digital resources for UofL students, staff, and faculty.
ULeth Q Space
Formerly the Pride Centre, seeks to provide a safe(r) space for all queer and marginalized individuals within the University of Lethbridge community.
SU170-4401 University Drive West, Lethbridge, AB
ULeth Campus Collective Centre
Formerly the Campus Women's Centre, a student-led safe(r) space and resource referral centre. They work to foster an environment wherein individuals may seek empowerment and guidance while feeling recognized and validated
SP150-4401 University Drive West, Lethbridge AB
Email: [email protected]
Facebook - WebsiteOUTreach Southern Alberta Society
2SLGBTQ+ Youth & Families Resources
Local Resources
LGBTQ2S+ Hang-out
This program is free and available for LGBTQ2+ Youth at the Boys & Girls Club.
Camp FireFly
Camp fYrefly is a fun, educational, social, and personal leadership retreat for queer and trans youth ages 14 - 24. Campers explore their identity, build resilience, enhance self esteem, and develop leadership skills that will positively impact their lives, homes, schools, and communities. ! Check out the Program pages for more information or the location nearest you to apply.
Wood's Home
Wood’s Homes is a children’s mental health centre that provides treatment and support to children, youth and families with mental health needs.
Wood's Home: Youth Support Navigators
Connects youth with the right support at the right time to help them manage challenges big or small, access community services and supports, and enhance their connection to culture and the community in order to live a healthy lifestyle. Rather than just providing referrals, Youth Support Navigators introduce youth to supports and assist them in following through with their appointments. Barriers for vulnerable youth include meeting new people, filling out paperwork, and telling their story over and over again. Navigators walk alongside clients through intake and referral processes, easing anxieties and eliminating barriers.
Digital Resources
Trans Parent Alberta 101
A compilation of resources for supportive parents, guardians and caregivers of transgender, non-binary and gender expansive children (minor or adult) in order to:
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is an organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
Trevor Lifeline - The only national 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ young people under 25,
available at 1-866-488-7386.
TrevorChat - A free, confidential, secure instant messaging service for LGBTQ youth that provides live help from trained volunteer counselors
TrevorText - A free, confidential, secure service in which LGBTQ young people can text a trained Trevor counselor for support and crisis intervention, available daily by texting START to 678-678.
Coming Out: A Handbook for young LGBTQ+ People
A resource for queer, trans, and questioning youth created by the Trevor Project.
The LGBT Family Coalition
Advocates for the legal and social recognition of 2SLGBTQ+ families.
Families Like Mine:
A website created by Abigail Garner, author of Families Like Mine: Children of Gay Parents Tell It Like It Is. This site was created to help decrease isolation for people who have parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), and bring voice to their experiences.
A comprehensive collection of research, resources, and stories to help any parent, family member, or guardian learn more about gender diversity
Gay/Straight Alliances:
GLSEN Safe Space Kit
Alberta Teachers’ Association: “Ten Steps to Creating a GSA”
LGBTQ2S+ Hang-out
This program is free and available for LGBTQ2+ Youth at the Boys & Girls Club.
Camp FireFly
Camp fYrefly is a fun, educational, social, and personal leadership retreat for queer and trans youth ages 14 - 24. Campers explore their identity, build resilience, enhance self esteem, and develop leadership skills that will positively impact their lives, homes, schools, and communities. ! Check out the Program pages for more information or the location nearest you to apply.
Wood's Home
Wood’s Homes is a children’s mental health centre that provides treatment and support to children, youth and families with mental health needs.
Wood's Home: Youth Support Navigators
Connects youth with the right support at the right time to help them manage challenges big or small, access community services and supports, and enhance their connection to culture and the community in order to live a healthy lifestyle. Rather than just providing referrals, Youth Support Navigators introduce youth to supports and assist them in following through with their appointments. Barriers for vulnerable youth include meeting new people, filling out paperwork, and telling their story over and over again. Navigators walk alongside clients through intake and referral processes, easing anxieties and eliminating barriers.
Digital Resources
Trans Parent Alberta 101
A compilation of resources for supportive parents, guardians and caregivers of transgender, non-binary and gender expansive children (minor or adult) in order to:
- help parents learn, navigate and support their loved one and the trans community.
- help parents find support groups and supportive organizations.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is an organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
Trevor Lifeline - The only national 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ young people under 25,
available at 1-866-488-7386.
TrevorChat - A free, confidential, secure instant messaging service for LGBTQ youth that provides live help from trained volunteer counselors
TrevorText - A free, confidential, secure service in which LGBTQ young people can text a trained Trevor counselor for support and crisis intervention, available daily by texting START to 678-678.
Coming Out: A Handbook for young LGBTQ+ People
A resource for queer, trans, and questioning youth created by the Trevor Project.
The LGBT Family Coalition
Advocates for the legal and social recognition of 2SLGBTQ+ families.
Families Like Mine:
A website created by Abigail Garner, author of Families Like Mine: Children of Gay Parents Tell It Like It Is. This site was created to help decrease isolation for people who have parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), and bring voice to their experiences.
A comprehensive collection of research, resources, and stories to help any parent, family member, or guardian learn more about gender diversity
Gay/Straight Alliances:
GLSEN Safe Space Kit
Alberta Teachers’ Association: “Ten Steps to Creating a GSA”
Education, Allyship, & Advocacy
Information
GLSEN: Network of educators, students, and organizers working to advise on, advocate for, and research comprehensive policies designed to protect LGBTQ students as well as students of marginalized identities.
The 519 Space for Change: Education & Training Resources
Celebrating Pride I: LGBTQIA+ identity and workplace discrimination
Trans Student Educational Resources (TSER)- “Gender Unicorn” and other useful graphics and information
Affinity Community Services- Handing Misgendering With Grace graphics.
Neutral alternatives for Gendered English Words.
True Colors United: implements innovative solutions to youth homelessness that focus on the unique experiences of LGBTQ young people.
The Gender Spectrum
Gender Talk Radio
The Asexual Visibility and Education Network
Allyship
5 Tips For Being An Ally
Getting Called Out: How to Apologize
So You Call Yourself an Ally: 10 Things All ‘Allies’ Need to Know
Pronoun Practice:
Pronouns Minus18
Practice With Pronouns
Advocacy
PROVINCIAL
Find you MP here!
Trans Equality Society of Alberta
Alberta Trans
Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
GLSEN: Network of educators, students, and organizers working to advise on, advocate for, and research comprehensive policies designed to protect LGBTQ students as well as students of marginalized identities.
The 519 Space for Change: Education & Training Resources
Celebrating Pride I: LGBTQIA+ identity and workplace discrimination
Trans Student Educational Resources (TSER)- “Gender Unicorn” and other useful graphics and information
Affinity Community Services- Handing Misgendering With Grace graphics.
Neutral alternatives for Gendered English Words.
True Colors United: implements innovative solutions to youth homelessness that focus on the unique experiences of LGBTQ young people.
The Gender Spectrum
Gender Talk Radio
The Asexual Visibility and Education Network
Allyship
5 Tips For Being An Ally
Getting Called Out: How to Apologize
So You Call Yourself an Ally: 10 Things All ‘Allies’ Need to Know
Pronoun Practice:
Pronouns Minus18
Practice With Pronouns
Advocacy
PROVINCIAL
Find you MP here!
Trans Equality Society of Alberta
Alberta Trans
Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
