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LGBTQ Resources in Vancouver, BC

Local Resources

	Options for Sexual Health
Mission	To provide reliable sexual health services and support nonjudgmentally and confidentially through clinics, advocacy, education programs, and the 1-800-SEX-SENSE information referral line.
Services	Serve all ages, all gender, and all orientations Clinics staffed by nurses, doctors, and trained volunteers – Birth control counseling, Low-cost contraceptives and supplies, STI and PAP testing, Pregnancy testing and options counseling, general sexual health info. Education services – provide fact-based presentations that cover a variety of sexual and reproductive health issues 1-800-SEX-SENSE (1-800-739-7367) toll free and confidential service to speak to a nurse, educator, or counselor about sexual health
Address	3550 East Hastings St. Vancouver, BC V5K 2A7
Contact	604-731-4252 info@optbc.org
Website	https://www.optionsforsexualhealth.org/

	QMUNITY (BC’s queer resource centre)
Mission	To deliver community programs that enhance the health and wellness of queer people and celebrate queer culture. To provide education, training and resources on queer issues. To advocate for queer people and our communities through increased visibility, individual support, and information and referrals.
Services	Gab Youth ( for 13-25 years of age) Generations (for aging members) Coming out and social support groups Free counseling Meeting spaces Education/Outreach, volunteer services Prideline info and referral line Anti-violence resources, Library
Address	1170 Bute Street Vancouver B.C. V6E 1Z6
Contact	604-684-5307
Website	http://www.qmunity.ca/

	Family Services of Greater Vancouver – LGBTQ Services
Mission	Provide sensitive counseling for LGBTQ clients via competent gay and lesbian therapists.
Services	Low cost counseling and support services Alternative sexualities services LGBTQ information and support Youth counseling Sexual abuse information and counseling Transgender health services and support
Address	202 – 1193 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC. V5V3C9
Contact	604-731-4951
Website	https://www.optionsforsexualhealth.org/providers/family-services-of-greater-vancouver-lgbt-service-options

191 Alexander Street Vancouver V6A 1B8

	Raincity Housing (LGBTQ friendly shelter)
Mission	To deliver progressive housing and support solutions for people living with mental illness, addictions and other challenges. Raincity endeavors to create a work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment; an environment that is safe, inclusive of diversity.
Services	The RainCity Housing family of programs includes emergency housing, transitional housing, women’s housing, long term housing, outreach programs, food services and community living support. Once an applicant and our staff determine which is the best housing program for that individual, the applicant is shortlisted. Policy since 1982: self-identified transgendered individuals can enter women’s housing Raising money for youth queer housing (Age 16-24)
Address
Contact	604-662-7023 Aaron – community development manager 604-375-9130
Website	http://www.raincityhousing.org/

	PRISM VCH Three Bridges
Mission	To provide clinical, education, information and referral service for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and Two Spirit (LGBTQ2S) communities.
Services	Refers individuals to groups, counseling, resource info and services within VCH and around community Provides workshops and training for service providers and users to promote health and wellness for LGBTQ2S communities Substance use prevention for youth (15-24). C.A.L.L. Out!
Address	CHC #320-1290 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC. V6Z 1W2
Contact	604-714-6266 Nikki Zawadzki – Coordinator nikki.zawadzki@vch.ca
Website	www.vch.ca/prism

	VCH Transgender Health Information Program
Mission	To Support the health and wellbeing of trans communities in BC. We welcome all transgender-health related questions and concerns from individuals, families and others. Our services are free, anonymous, confidential.
Services	Provide information directly to individuals via one-on-one info session, group format, email, phone, or in person. Physician consultation VCH Trans Specialty Care Child & Youth Options Provide health navigation support and referrals Provide health care professionals with information to help them support their clients and connect health professional with colleagues who specialize part of their practice in transgender health care to build capacity in local communities. Web and print resources
Address	Three Bridges Community Health Centre 301-1290 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1W2
Contact	604-734-1514 transhealth@vch.ca transyouthdropin@vch.ca 866-999-1514 (BC only)
Website	http://transhealth.vch.ca/

	HIM (Health Initiative for Men)
Mission	To strengthen gay men’s wellbeing through research based health promotion services and by engaging community through volunteer involvement, online access and events.
Services	Services for gay men: STI testing, Rapid HIV and Early HIV testing, peer support, counseling, group therapy, personal strategic advising, sexual health education Serves gay men through 4 areas of health integration: physical, mental, sexual, social 3 HIV Testing sites: Davie, Commercial drive, and New Westminister
Address	Main Office: #310-1033 Davie Street Vancouver, BC. V6E 1M7
Contact	604-488-1001 Darren Usher – Program manager and group facilitator darren@checkhimout.ca
Website	www.checkhimout.ca

	Aids Vancouver
Mission	To provide quality health care to people affected by HIV/AIDS living in the Lower Mainland.
Services	Case management – help patient achieve stable and sustained health and a better quality of life Helpline – online anonymous informative forum http://helpline.aidsvancouver.org/ Testing sites Grocery program Community events
Address	1107 Seymour Street Vancouver, BC V6B 5S8
Contact	604-893-2201 contact@aidsvancouver.org Case Management Access Office: 604-696-4676 or 604-696-4670 Helpline: 604-696-4666 Community Resource Centre (Tuesday-Friday): 604-696-4691
Website	http://www.aidsvancouver.org/

	Dr. Peter Centre
Mission	To provide comfort care for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Services	Day Health Program 24-hour specialized nursing care residence program Enhanced supportive housing program Variety of therapies: Art therapy, Music therapy, Recreation therapy, Counseling, Nursing, and Food & nutrition.
Address	1110 Comox St Vancouver BC V6E 1K5
Contact	604-608-1874 info@drpeter.org
Website	http://www.drpeter.org/

	Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
Mission	To value women’s knowledge and to support one another to take charge of our own health. We provide a safe and welcoming environment for all women regardless of age, race, culture, religion, sexual identity or sexual orientation, seeking health information and services.
Services	Health related resource center, 9 languages Nurse practitioner Wellness workshops by donation: Yoga, art therapy and others Events
Address	29 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC, V6B 1G4
Contact	Resource centre: 604-736-5262 vwhc.centre@gmail.com Nurse practitioner: 604-875-3290
Website	http://www.womenshealthcollective.ca/

	Catherine White Holman Wellness Centre
Mission	Aim to provide low-barrier free wellness services to transgender and gender non-conforming people in a way that is respectful and celebratory of clients’ identity and self-expression.
Services	Clinics run on the 2^nd and 4^th Sunday of every month General health care – medical exams, pre and post operation support, hormone support Free hormone injection equipment Massage therapy Counseling STI/HIV testing Acupuncture and herbal tea Binder and chest compressor swap Education, advocacy and referrals Community support
Address	1145 Commercial Drive (in the REACH Clinic) Vancouver
Contact	604-442-4352 contactus@cwhwc.com
Website	http://www.cwhwc.com/

	PFLAG Vancouver (Nation voice network)
Mission	To provide support for all family members and friends, work to create an environment of understanding so our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender children can live with dignity and respect.
Services	Local public meetings Education and resource on sexual orientation and gender identity Parental support and volunteer services
Contact	604-626-5667
Website	http://www.pflagvancouver.com/

	Community-Based Research Centre (for Gay Men’s Health)
Mission	Vancouver based non-profit organization dedicated to using community participatory research to develop knowledge about gay men’s health and to guide community practice and theorizing on health and social issues. The organization is committed to providing opportunities for gay men to get involved in building a healthy gay community.
Services	Online research resources Sex Now Survey www.sexnowsurvey.com Youth Training and Development BC Gay Men’s Health Summit
Website	http://cbrc.net/

	Rainbow Refugee Canada
Mission	Vancouver based community group that supports and advocates with people seeking refugee protection because of persecution based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status. Rainbow Refugee Committee engages in outreach, advocacy and public education on QLGBT/HIV+ refugee issues.
Services	Social support group and Information drop ins held on the 2^nd Thursday of each month 7:30pm at Qmunity 1170 Bute St., Vancouver. Educational workshops for organizations and community Sponsorship pilot project and advocacy campaigns Also provides info to asylum seekers outside Canada Sister organization of LEGIT (Canadian Immigration for same-sex partners)
Address	1170 Bute St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1Z7 Vancouver
Contact	info@rainbowrefugeecanada.ca
Website	http://www.rainbowrefugee.ca/

DrugRehab.com: An online resource that provides educational guides about addiction and mental health issues in the LGBTQ community.

Website http://www.drugrehab.com/guides/lgbtq/

Immigrants and Multicultural Resources

a) S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
http://www.successbc.ca/eng/
中桥互助会中文网站
http://www.successbc.ca/chn

b) MOSAIC
http://www.mosaicbc.com/home

c) Immigrant Services Society of BC
http://www.issbc.org/

Crisis Line and Emergency Contacts

For emergency situations or crises, please contact local emergency services:

a) BC Distress Line 24/7 Free: 604-872-3311 | 1-866-661-3311

1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) http://crisiscentre.bc.ca/contact-us/

b) 911

c) Online Service for Youth: www.YouthInBC.com

d) Seniors’ Distress Line: 604-872-1234

e) Mental Health Support (BC-wide): 310-6789

Psychoeducational Books

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking – Susan Cain
In the Realm of Hungry Ghost – Dr. Gabor Mate
Hold M Tight – Dr. Sue Johnson
The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work – Dr. John Gottman
The Five Love Languages – Gary D. Chapman
Trauma and Recover – Judith Herman

Movies and Documentaries on Mental Health

Movie

She was a boy I use to know
Still Alice
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
House of Sand & Fog
Blue Jasmine
Good Will Hunting
Silver Linings Playbook
Some Voices
Irrational Man
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Black Swan
Short term 12
Sophie’s choice
White Oleander

Documentary

I AM
Alive Inside
Bridge
The Sunset Limited