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TRANS AND GENDER-DIVERSE COMMUNITY SERVICES
These links were last checked Nov 6, 2024
Vancouver Park Board Pride - programs throughout the year for everyone including youth, families and 55+. Click here for Park Board Pride website.
604 Trans Health Project - History, Education, Providers, and Resources. “The purpose of this project is multifaceted. We aim to summarize the history of gender-affirming care in BC and provide a variety of additional resources for those interested in learning more about this kind of care and as well, we list and evaluate several gender-affirming care providers based on a specific set of criteria that we devised for those interested in accessing this kind of care.” https://604transhealthproject.weebly.com/
Catherine White Holman Wellness Centre provides low-barrier legal and wellness services to Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender non-conforming people. Our services include hormone and surgery readiness assessments, ADHD assessments, support with ID changes including updating name and gender marker, and legal advice. Our services are provided virtually via Zoom to everyone living in British Columbia regardless in status. In-person appointments are available if needed.
Contact info: cwhwc.com contactus@cwhwc.com 604-442-4352
Trans ID Clinic - Do you need support with name change and gender marker change processes? QMUNITY’s Trans ID Clinic provides notarial, administrative, and emotional support to lower-income folks who require assistance with name and gender marker change processes. The space is open for in-person and digital engagement. https://qmunity.ca/trans-id-clinic/
2 Spirits of BC - BC Indigenous 2SLGBTIQ+ Wellness Program https://2spiritsbc.com/
Trans Care BC - coordination of trans health services and supports across the province, bringing gender-affirming care closer to home
Mosaic BC - Trans Newcomers Resource Hub https://www.mosaicbc.org/resources/trans/
Saige Community Kitchen - A trans and gender diverse safe space for all. Saige Community Food Bank & friends present this tasty event for socializing, cooking, and eating together!
The Gender Surgery Program B.C., including the Gender Surgery Clinic, opened at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) in September 2019, making the Gender Surgery Program B.C. Western Canada's only program performing lower gender-affirming surgeries for transgender and gender-diverse people. https://www.vch.ca/en/service/gender-surgery-program-bc
Sum of Us Festival - Wellness Festival For Womxn, Trans,& Non-Binary Folx https://www.sumofusfest.com/
Trans and Gender-diverse Counsellors
Outside the Box Counselling - I'm a queer, genderqueer, poly-and kink-knowledgeable therapist working in private practice on W̱SÁNEĆ lands in Victoria, BC. My practice is built on serving the LGBTQ2S+ communities, as well as poly and kinky folks regardless of orientation. I do individual, couple, and family counselling, including multi-partner poly constellations. I'm content to meet by phone and video (and am only doing remote work during the pandemic). https://outsidetheboxcounselling.ca/
Adrianna Faliszewski - I am a queer and transgender woman, specializing in providing telehealth therapy to queer and trans adults and teens throughout BC. I strongly believe in the power of bringing shared lived experience as a queer and trans person to the therapeutic relationship. Some of my specific areas of focus include gender exploration and transition, coming out, boundaries, self-esteem and self worth, anxiety, addiction, and supporting parents of trans youth. I hold a master's of arts in counselling psychology from Simon Fraser University and have over a decade of experience in the mental health field. https://www.adriannafal.com/
Gender Affirming Voice Coach - Voice training is as unique to each individual as voices themselves. Being far from a one size fits all system, Kylie is able to find creative solutions to make your vocal education as accessible and enjoyable as possible. https://www.voicebykylie.com/
Gender Affirming Clothing Sources
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Your Open Closet - Vancouver walk-in or shop online. Ann Boone and Lesley McHale cultivate body acceptance for trans people with their product line. Gender Affirming Underwear. https://www.youropencloset.com/
urBasics - Gender Affirming Wear - https://urbasics.ca/
TombyX The team at TomboyX is passionate about fostering acceptance and equality. We are a queer-founded brand dedicated to empowering our LGBTQ+ community year-round, and advocating for equal representation and celebration of all people. We are proud to design and manufacture thoughtful, beautifully-made products for all bodies and needs, of all sizes and across the gender spectrum. https://tomboyx.com/
Outplay - Gender Neutral Clothing. Exceptionally comfortable, confidently you. https://shopoutplay.com/
Beefcake Swimwear - Beefcake Swimwear is one-piece androgynous swimsuits inspired by 1920s style. Sizes XS - 5X. We use eco-friendly and ethical practices to make our swimsuits in the USA. Shipping to Canada. https://www.beefcakeswimwear.com/
gc2b Transitional Apparel - Glow with Pride all year long https://www.gc2b.co/
FITNESS
Them Bro Fit - Personal Training for Transgender, Nonbinary and Queer People
Trans Swim: The weekly TGD2S swim is for folks who identify as trans, gender diverse, and Two-Spirit, as well as their friends and family. All ages and abilities welcome. Pool staff have received TGD2S competency training. The TGD2S swim may be affected by summer hours, maintenance closures, and special events.
Email TGD2S@vancouver.ca for the location and time of this weekly event.
Cost: $6.66 drop-in (2022 rates) Leisure Access subsidies apply.