Where to go for support:
PFLAG Vancouver: Provides support for all family members and friends and works to create an environment of understanding so our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender children can live with dignity and respect. Monthly meetings.
Transgender Health Information Program (THiP), PHSA: BC-wide information service and resource hub. We want to make sure people have the information they need to access gender affirming health care and supports. Our support services include those for people who identify as trans, their families, friends, loved ones and service providers.
Youth Services, QMUNITY: Provides a safe place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, intersex, queer, and questioning youth 14 to 25 years of age to hang out, find resources, share experiences, develop leadership skills, and get support. GAB youth accepts phone calls from youth and caregivers.
Where to go for school support:
VSB’s Anti-homophobia and Diversity Mentor: pride@vsb.bc.ca
VSB’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identities Policy and Regulations.
Information and websites to share with parents and caregivers:
Family Acceptance Project website: http://familyproject.sfsu.edu
Multilingual Family Education Information: FAP_English Booklet_pst FAP_Chinese Booklet_pst; FAP_Spanish Booklet_pst
A Practitioner’s Resource Guide: helping families to Support their LGBT children: FamilySupportForLGBTChildrenGuidance
PFLAG Canada
PFLAG Vancouver
VSB Q & A booklets for families:
Q & A Parents and Family Members of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Youth -English
Q & A for Parents and Family of LGB Youth- Mandarin
Q & A Parent and Family Members of Transgender and Gender Variant Youth English
Q & A Parents and Family Members of Transgender and Gender Variant Youth- Mandarin