Transgender Health Program

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Trans Groups & Resources in BC

Note: Many lesbian/gay/bisexual organizations have added a "T" to make transgender issues part of their mandate. The following list is of trans-specific organizations and peer support resources.

TRANS-SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS

BC FTM Network / FTM Etc.

Outreach to the female-to-male (FTM) transgender/transsexual community in BC. Information and peer support contact information for FTMs and their families, friends, partners, and allies. Members of the BC FTM Network facilitate FTM Etc, a peer-run support/discussion group that meets monthly in Vancouver; in other locations, one-on-one support is available.

Kootenays Chapter
Tel: 250-354-5362

Nanaimo Chapter
Tel: 250-758-9346
Email: rainbvalleyfarm@hotmail.com

Powell River Chapter
c/o Vancouver chapter

Vancouver Chapter
Tel: 604-683-2278
Email: bcftmnetwork@hotmail.com

Cornbury Society

PO Box 051
641 Columbia Street, New Westminster
BC, V3M 1A8
Tel: 604-274-7393
Email: info@cornbury.org
Web: www.cornbury.org

Support and social group for anyone who dresses opposite to their birth gender -- including crossdressers, those who cross-live part-time, those who choose to take hormones (or other body modification), and people in transition. Website includes an extensive database of public library holdings and a community calendar of trans-friendly events in the Lower Mainland.

Trans Alliance Society

c/o 1170 Bute Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1Z6
Phone (Xtra West): 604-684-XTRA (604-684-9872), extension 2044
Email: communications@transalliancesociety.org
Web: www.transalliancesociety.org

BC-wide coalition of 20 trans and ally groups. Website includes listings of peer support groups, advocacy resources, and education materials.

Vancouver Transgender Day of Remembrance Society

Vancouver & Lower Mainland, BC
Web: www.rememberingourdead.org/day

A yearly vigil/march that takes place in Vancouver/Lower Mainland to memorialize transgender/transsexual people who have been murdered due to anti-trans violence. For more info see the web site.

Women/Trans Dialogue Planning Committee

Vancouver, BC
Email: twobyfourboy@yahoo.ca

People from women's and labour movements, trans communities, academia, anti-violence/crisis intervention workers, and the broad community working together towards equality and a better understanding of trans/intersex issues. Has produced a policy manual, biographies of trans people, and an information package for criminal justice personnel.

Zenith Foundation

Victoria, BC
Tel: 250-598-9711
Email: audrey.s@shaw.ca

Support and advocacy for transsexuals and their spouses/partners.

TRANS-SPECIFIC PEER SUPPORT / SELF-HELP GROUPS

Note: Many lesbian/gay/bisexual support and self-help groups also welcome transgender people. The following list is of trans-specific peer groups that meet on a regular basis; most trans organizations will provide one-on-one support upon request.

LOWER MAINLAND

Cornbury Society Support Group

Web: www.cornbury.org
Email: info@cornbury.org
Tel: 604-274-7393

Cornbury Society is a social, educational and support group that caters primarily to crossdressers, their partners and loved ones, and others who support them. We hold monthly meetings from Sept to June. Meetings can be social events, seminars on various aspects of the craft of crossdressing, guest speakers, shopping trips and so on. Locations and dates provided only to members.

FTM Etc. - Vancouver Chapter

Tel: 604-683-2278
Email: bcftmnetwork@hotmail.com

Support group meets every third Saturday of the month, from 1-3 PM. Wheelchair-accessible. Additional one-on-one support available via all FTM Etc. chapters.

The Thursday drop-in group

Thursdays from 5-6:30 PM
Meeting location: Three Bridges Community Health Centre, 301-1290 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604.734.1514, extension 2

Trans Peer support & discussion group meets every Thursday from 5-6:30 PM. Wheelchair-accessible. Drop-ins welcome. For anyone exploring their own gender identity issues.

“Trans Taking Care of Business” (TTCB)

Mondays 5-7pm
For location and more info please contact April at 604-734-1514 x4

Trans-identified Sex Worker Group. Weekly Drop-In group; good food, good info, good support. Safe, Confidential.

Trans Youth Drop-in

Meets Fridays from 6:30-8:30 PM
Please note: No meeting on the last Friday of each month
Meeting location: Britannia Community Center in the Senior's lounge
1661 Napier St., Vancouver
Tel: 778-773-3173 (no registration required)

Drop-in space to hang out, eat, meet other people, play games, and do art projects. Peer-run, for trans youth and their partners, friends, siblings, or other loved ones. Wheelchair-accessible.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Group for Transgender Youth

Family Therapy for transitioning youth and their families
Twice Monthly, Sundays with Dr. Melady Preece.
Tel: 604-685-5961
Web: www.drmeladypreece.com
Email: confidential@drmeladypreece.com

UBC Trans Discussion Group

Thursdays at 12:00 noon
Pride Room of UBC’s Student Union Building in room 245C
More info email Rowyn thespacesbetween@gmail.com
Cancellations are posted www.prideubc.com

The UBC Trans Discussion Group is open to whoever would like to participate, including UBC student, staff, and community ('community' meaning anyone who wants to come to the trans discussion group at UBC).

Positive Women's Network

1st Wed. of the month. 5-7pm
Room 103, 1033 Davie St.
Tel: 604-692-3000

Support/discussion group for HIV+ Transwomen. Facilitator: Sangam.
As scheduling can sometimes change, please call to confirm.

Vancouver Girls' Night Out

Tel: 778-388-9568
Email: vangno-owner@yahoogroups.com

For local trans people and loved ones to meet, chat, and plan outings together. An environment to get dressed up and go out for dinner/dancing in a comfortable and safe atmosphere, for social support and information. New members, out of town visitors, wives and significant others are welcome. The site (groups.yahoo.com/group/vangno) offers members Sunday night chats at 10 PM. Primarily trans women and crossdressers.

INTERIOR

Gender Outlaws

Meeting location: Nelson
Tel: 250-354-5362 (Christopher)

Social and support group meets every second and fourth Thursday from 4:30-6:30 PM. Call Christopher, the group facilitator, for more information or if you want to attend.

NORTH

Muliebrety

Prince George, BC
Tel: 250-614-1529
Email: pangarune@shaw.ca

One-on-one and group peer support for male-to-female transsexuals in Prince George.

VANCOUVER ISLAND

Vancouver Island Transmen's Chill-out Group

Vancouver Island Transmen's Chill-out Group meets around once a month, usually in Victoria; casual laid-back atmosphere. For more info send email to listserve.

Zenith Foundation

Tel: 250-598-9711
Email: audrey.s@shaw.ca

Support contact for transsexuals and their spouses/partners in Victoria.

LOCAL INTERNET PEER SUPPORT / SELF-HELP LISTS

Note: The following are all BC-based listservs. For further internet support, including lists for specific ethnocultural groups, youth, and family members, see our links page.

TransKootenays
groups.yahoo.com/group/transkootenays

For trans people, loved ones, and trans-positive service providers in the Kootenays to discuss regional trans health issues, strategize ways to build a network of trans-competent health and social services, and create peer support options.

Vancouver Girls' Night Out
groups.yahoo.com/group/vangno

For local trans women/crossdressers to meet, chat, and plan outings together. Sunday night chats on the site, for members only, at 10 PM.

Vangender-l
groups.yahoo.com/group/vangender-l

Listserv for genderqueer, trans, intersex people and allies in Vancouver to be social, ask questions, get answers, discuss gender issues, and brainstorm ideas on gender.

Vanguys
groups.yahoo.com/group/vanguys

Listserv for FTMs and FTM-questioning people in BC. Sponsored by BC FTM Network/FTM Etc.

Vicgenderqueers
groups.yahoo.com/group/vicgenderqueers