Youth and Families
QCHAT Support Association
QCHAT offers free, confidential, and judgment-free peer support and resource referrals for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth across British Columbia. Whether you're questioning your identity, navigating challenges, or just need a supportive ear, we’re here for you.
Text: 250-800-9036
Call: 1-855-956-1777
Chat Online: qchat.ca
Available: 6–9 PM Pacific time, Saturday – Thursday
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For location details for the children and youth programs, email us at queerinclusion@vancouver.ca with basic info about how your child fits into the identities served, and we’ll reply with the specifics. These links will take you to a registration page. These listings come out monthly. Be sure to write to subscribe to their email list!
🌈 Get Creative! (email 2STGD@vancouver.ca for location)
Wednesdays 3:45PM-5PM | Apr 2 – Jun 11 | Ages 7-12 | Registration Recommended
Click here to read full program details, then here to register (program code name is “GCH”)
🌈 Q Youth and Allies @ Trout Lake
Tuesdays 3:30 – 5:45 PM | Apr 1 – Jun 24, 2025 | 13-18 years | Free | Registration Suggested
Click here to read full details, then here to register.
🌈 Queer Youth Create @ Sunset Community Centre
Fridays 7:00PM-9:00PM | Apr 25 – Jun 27, 2025| Youth 13-18 | Free | Registration Requested
Queer Youth Create is a social art group for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 13-18 and their allies. QYC is a casual space for youth to work on passion projects, meet new friends, and play with new materials and mediums. This program is facilitated by Wake Darrah Cook, Emily Carr alumnus and published comic artist. Participants will be asked to bring whatever arts, crafts, or writing projects make them happiest. This program is free and the registration is here.
🌈 Queer Youth Drop-In @ Britannia Teen Centre
Saturdays 2PM-4PM | Ongoing | Youth 13-18 | Free |
A safe and inclusive space for 2SLGBTQIA+, questioning or unlabelled youth to authentically be themselves. Drop-ins are run by Khai, a queer, cisgender, 2nd-generation Vietnamese young man who is also the Project Assistant for UBC CampOUT! Khai is passionate about creating safe, affirming spaces for queer youth. He loves watching queer media and would be happy to chat about Heartstopper! Email khai.truong@vancouver.ca for more info or to discuss any access needs.
🌈 All Genders @ Collingwood Neighbourhood House
Wednesdays 4-8PM | Youth 13-18 | Contact Maxx before attending and for schedule changes.
All Genders is a free weekly youth group for queer folks and their allies to hang out, chat and participate in activities and discussions. We are a safer space for youth to come together, find a sense of self and community, new friends, and an accepting environment.
All Genders is not a drop-in program and requires any new participants or curious newcomers to contact program lead Maxx via email or Instagram DM at msadler@cnh.bc.ca or @youthworker_maxx
🌈 Queer Craft-In For 2SLGBTQIA+ youth @ Qmunity – 1170 Bute St
Thursdays 4:00PM-6:00PM | Ongoing | Youth 14-25 | Free
From sewing projects to painting to polymer clay, come get creative with your peers! Materials provided, no experience needed.
Learn more here.
🌈 GAB Junior Zoom Drop-In For 2SLGBTQIA+ youth @ Qmunity (online)
Alternate Thursdays 5:00PM-6:00PM | Ongoing | Youth 10-13 | Free
Our online drop-ins are a friendly space to meet 2SLGBTQIA+ peers, and to just be yourself. Facilitated by staff and volunteers, and open to youth across BC. New faces are always welcome!
Contact gabjunior@qmunity.ca for details and Zoom link.
🌈 GAB Youth Drop-In For 2SLGBTQIA+ youth @ Qmunity – 1170 Bute St
Fridays 4:00PM-6:00PM | Ongoing | Youth 14-25 | Free
A friendly, fun space to meet other 2SLGBTQIA+ youth (and have some snacks). New faces are always welcome! Learn more here.
2STGD Drop-In Swim and Fitness Programs
Click the link above then scroll down to Current Programs, or email 2STGD@vancouver.ca for the specific time/date/location of the programs that are exclusively for Two Spirit, trans, and gender diverse folk.
Families
Guide to Surrogacy - Legal services concerning assisted reproductive technology and a guide to surrogacy from KZEL Law in Richmond, BC. kzellaw.com/guide-to-surrogacy
PFLAG - provide support for all family members and friends. We work to create an environment of understanding so our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender children can live with dignity and respect. pflagvancouver.com/
Queer Families and Allies - a place for all queer spectrum families, including the family and friends that support and surround them, to come together and share our daily adventures, get/share advice, and connect with other families and communities, just like ours. Facebook Group⇢
YOUTH
QCHat - BC charity that provides free, accessible peer support for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth via call, chat and text. Our peer support volunteers are 2SLGBTQIA+ people trained through PeerConnect BC's support modules and our own material. We provide emotional support to callers, educate people on 2SLGBTQIA+ topics, and help connect callers to other resources in BC. QChat.ca. | Click here for brochure.
Tutoring - Maxine Beckie tutors math, english, and basic computer science / tech. “I am trans myself and I can provide a safe environment for queer and trans people. I do zoom or in-person. I have been tutoring on-and-off since the pandemic. I have a B.Sc in math from UBC, and I've worked in several different educational jobs. My goal: a safe and fun learning environment, adapted to the unique needs of each student. Website here
CampOut - UBC CampOUT! is a leadership and learning summer camp for queer, trans, Two-Spirit, questioning, and allied youth from across BC & the Yukon. https://campout.ubc.ca/
Youth and Teen Improv - Tightrope Improv Theatre https://tightropetheatre.com/
Wellness Beyond the Binary Resources Hub - a digital resource hub for-youth-by-youth that provides individuals of marginalized genders with a safer space to access gender-affirming healthcare resources across so-called “Vancouver”. https://www.wellnessbeyondthebinary.ca/
Youth in BC - Be heard. Get help. 24 hour crisis line. Online Chat. https://youthinbc.com/
Scholarships for LGBTQ Youth - https://ca.edubirdie.com/blog/lgbt-scholarships-equal-possibilities-for-high-quality-education
The Foundry, Vancouver-Granville. Offers young people 12-24 access to mental health and substance use support, primary care, peer support and social services. https://foundrybc.ca/vancouver-granville
Dan’s Legacy - The Dan’s Legacy Foundation provides therapeutic counselling and life-skills intervention programs to youth battling mental health and addictions issues https://danslegacy.com/
UNYA (Urban Native Youth Health & Wellness) - https://unya.bc.ca/programs/#personal
Outside the Box Counselling - Counselling for parents of LGBTQ Youth - https://outsidetheboxcounselling.ca/
Queer Books for Teens - a comprehensive list of all LGBTQIAP+ YA titles published between 2000 and 2020. http://queerbooksforteens.com/
LGBTQ+ GROUP - Support and resources for LGBTQ+ immigrants, youth, families, and seniors. Ages 14+ For information, call MHHS at 604-879-3277 or email Edmond at edmondl@helpinghouse.org DROP-INS WELCOME. Multicultural Helping House Society at 4802 Fraser Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5V 4H4, Canada. helpinghouse.org
PFLAG's Family Resources for youth and parents - pflagvancouver.com/resources.html
Trans Youth & Parents Program PLEA Community Services, MCFD, TransFamily Services & Purpose Society Website: http://www.burnabyyouthhub.org/other-programs-services/
YouthCo - an organization of youth leaders within the HIV and Hep C movements. Our staff, volunteers, and Board members are all youth! Throughout our HIV and Hep C work, we work to be accountable to our values, and we take a peer approach to conversations about sexual health, harm reduction, and stigma. www.youthco.org
Surrey - ÊTRE : Young LGBTQ+ & Allies Drop-In
The Youth Space of South Surrey/White Rock @ 1845 at 154 Street, Surrey, BC. Last Thursday of the month 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Free. Ages 13-24. Allies Welcome.
Qmunity Youth Services - http://qmunity.ca/get-support/youth/
Surrey Youth Alliance - http://syabc.ca/
Fraser Valley Youth -Weekly Drop-ins for LGBTQ2S+ and Allied Youth in the Fraser Valley. http://fraseryouth.com/
Out in Schools - http://www.outinschools.com/
Pride Education Network of teachers, administrators, support staff, youth and parents strives to make the B.C. school system more welcoming and equitable for LGBTQ students and staff, and queer families. http://pridenet.ca/
YMCA Youth Employment Services aged 17-30 https://www.gv.ymca.ca/employment-services
Queer Youth Rises - Queer Youth Rises is a nonprofit organization focused on educating and preventing discrimination against the 2SLGBTQ+ (2-spirited, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) community. Queer Youth Rises makes a difference through social media campaigns, online workshops and activities, and providing necessary resources. https://queeryouthrises.wixsite.com/lgbtq