LGBTQ+ Resources
Below are resources and information for those who identify as LGBTQ+.
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Wilde About Sappho – A Pride Reading of Local Queer Writers (past event)
To celebrate Pride Month, the City of Victoria is hosting a free in person reading featuring various local queer writers such as Ali Blythe and Eli Mushumanski. This event is on Tuesday, June 2 from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Location:...
The Unplug Collective
The Unplug Collective is a space for Black and Brown womxn and non-binary folks to share their stories without fear of being silenced or censored. They also created educational materials around anti-body discrimination and fashion. Website:...
Rainbow Refugee
Rainbow Refugee is a charitable organization based in Vancouver that supports people seeking refugee protection in Canada because of persecution based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression (SOGIE) or HIV status. Contact: info@rainbowrefugee.ca...
Rainbow Advocacy Society of British Columbia
The Rainbow Advocacy Society of British Columbia is an online Facebook group that anyone is welcome to join. The group is there to assist LGBTQ2+ people in regards to housing, health, mental health, and social sustainability. Facebook:...
UVic Queer Games Night
Presented by QVic Life and QVic Res. Join QVic Res and QVic Life for a fun night of Jackbox games! This event is open to LBTQIA2S+ Students and is on Thursday, March 25th from 7 to 9 pm. It will be on Zoom, the link is posted below! For more information you can check...
PFLAG Support Line Canada
The PFLAG Canada website linked below is a great resource for parents, families and friends in need of support and education, their toll-free line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact the toll-free phone line, email or visit the website for support. The...
Tips for transgender people’s friends, allies, and partners
Linked below is an article about living with gender dysphoria. It is a great resource for parents and friends of LQBTQ+ individuals. This resource can be helpful to better understand gender dysphoria in general and have somewhere to start in supporting loved ones...
LGBTQ+ creative children and families drop in session
Outside the Box Counselling is offering a Gender Spectacular. A drop-in for trans and gender-creative children in grade 7 or younger. Their families and siblings are also welcome! This group is also for trans and non-binary parents who have children in grade 7 or...
Monthly Support Group for Parents of LGBTQ+ Community
Join the community and the LQBTQ+ parents support group. Hosted every second Wednesday of the month from 7-9 pm at Commonwealth Place, Upside Teen Lounge OR every fourth Sunday from 1:30-3:30 pm at Nellie McClung Library. For more information or to RSVP attendance...