PROUD2BE 2SLGBTQIA+ Support
Everyone should feel safe, supported, and fully at home in our community. Whether you identify as queer, trans, non-binary, two-spirit, and/or questioning, or you’re the parent of a queer, trans, non-binary, two-spirit, and/or questioning child or youth, we have programs and services to support you.
For immediate crisis support, please reach out to the following resources:
Trans Lifeline: (877) 330-6366, available Monday to Friday, 10am – 6pm.
1-800-Suicide: 1-800-784-2433, available 24/7.
Emergency: In case of an emergency call 911.
Events
PROUD2BE Gender Identity Conference
Each year, we typically host the annual PROUD2BE conference, presented in partnership with West Vancouver Youth Services. This province-wide event brings together youth, parents, and service providers for activities, panel discussions, workshops, entertainment, and clinical services. It’s a thoughtful weekend designed to support and connect our 2SLGBTQ2SIA+, gender-diverse and allied communities, and is open to children, youth, families and professionals.
PROUD2BE Gender Identity Events
Our PROUD2BE events feature speakers with lived experience, professional panel discussions, workshops and support for gender-diverse, gender-questioning, and 2SLGBTQIA+ children, youth, their families and professionals. It’s a community where you can learn, ask questions, get support and connect with 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, families and allied communities.
For more information email our team at proud2be@familyservices.bc.ca
Support
PROUD2BE Yourself Groups for Youth
If you’re aged 16-24 and identify as queer, trans, non-binary, two-spirit, and/or questioning, you are welcome to join us for this free weekly group. You’ll connect with other North Shore and Metro Vancouver youth in discussions led by an experienced master’s level counsellor. Share your experiences, ask questions, and explore your identity among people who are here to support you. For more information and to arrange to join the group, please contact Rosie at 778-580-7881 or email BeYourself@familyservices.bc.ca.
PROUD2BE Drop-in Groups for Parents (virtual)
Join other parents of gender-diverse youth for safe, judgment-free discussions co-facilitated by two experienced counsellors. This free, weekly drop-in group is a welcoming place for you to connect, ask questions, and learn more about how to support your queer, trans, non-binary, two-spirit, gender diverse and/or gender-questioning child or teen. We meet via Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm. We look forward to you joining us.
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To set up an initial, individual meeting with the group facilitators, please email proud2be@familyservices.bc.ca.
Counselling Support (virtual and in-person)
Family Services of the North Shore is a 2SLGBTQIA+ positive organization. Our highly-trained and experienced therapists offer counselling support in a safe space for adults, youth, children, and families.
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Our Intake Counsellor is here to learn what you need and how we can support you.
Email now Or call 604-988-5281, ext. 226
This group is the thing I look forward to the most during the week. It’s a space where I truly belong and where I’m allowed to feel whatever I’m feeling and just be me.– PROUD2BE drop-in group participant