It Gets Better CanadaIt Gets Better CanadaIf you are in crisis or in need of immediate help in Canada, please text or call one of the numbers provided here, or search below for a local resource near you.
Un service de soutien national offrant des conseils, des informations et des références.
appel: 1-800-668-6868 (Français/Anglais/Arabe)
Texte au: 686868
Les services de crises du Canada (SCC) font partie d’un réseau national de services existants de détresse, de crise et de lignes de prévention du suicide. Nous nous engageons à soutenir toute personne qui habite au Canada et qui est touchée par le suicide, de la manière la plus attentionnée et la moins intrusive possible. Le soutien téléphone en français est désormais disponible.
Téléphone gratuit, 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7 : 1-833-456-4566
Pour les résidents du Québec Téléphone gratuit, 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7 : 1-886-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553)
Organisme anglophone, Trans Lifeline fournit un soutien par les pairs trans à notre communauté. Nous sommes gérés par et pour les personnes trans.
Call: 877-330-6366 (5PM – 1AM ET)
Calgary Outlink is a community-based, not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing support, education, outreach, and referrals for the 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied communities in Calgary, Alberta.
Call: 403-234-8973
Peer support, resource referral, and general information phone hours: Monday – Thursday (closed on stat holidays) 10am-5pm
Calgary Queer Arts Society is a nonprofit organization located in Calgary, Alberta that exists to give voice to queer people and their stories. They are committed to creating and sharing the narratives that shape the LGBTQ2IA+ community.
E-mail: info@calgaryqueerartssociety.com
Camp fYrefly is a fun, educational, social, and personal leadership retreat for queer and trans youth ages 14 – 24. Campers explore their identity, build resilience, enhance self esteem, and develop leadership skills that will positively impact their lives, homes, schools, and communities.
The Centre for Newcomers offers services to the full range of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and other sexually diverse newcomers to Canada. They provide one-on-one support services, group supports, information, referrals, settlement advice, and mental health supports.
Email: Boban Stojanovic at b.stojanovic@centrefornewcomers.ca
The Centre for Sexuality offers a variety of LGBTQ supports and services including but not limited to, GSA supports, men’s health initiatives, and a summer camp for queer youth. They provide comprehensive and inclusive sexual health information through their training centre and they even have a professional counselor who specializes in sexuality and sexual health.
Call: 403-283-5580
Email: info@centreforsexuality.ca
Edmonton 2 Spirit Society is an organization for 2-Spirit folks. Their mission is to re-establish and enhance traditional roles and responsibilities as Two Spirit people in Indigenous communities while creating supportive environments within all societies for contemporary Two Spirit peoples.
The End of the Rainbow Foundation’s mission is to improve socio-economic conditions for people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities or expressions (SOGIE) by providing innovative education, support programs, and research.
Call: (403) 262-4086
Fellowship of Alberta Bears is a gay/queer/bi men’s registered not-for-profit society. The Fellowship of Alberta Bears is dedicated to providing a gathering space for individuals who appreciate and enjoy the brotherhood of the gay bear community. FAB is a body positive, sex positive community group.
The Gay and Lesbian Association of the Peace has served the LGBTQ community of greater Grande Prairie for over ten years. Through peer led support we aim to increase quality of life for everyone through better understanding of sexual and gender diversity.
Call: 780-518 5880
Email: infogalap@yahoo.com
Queer Compass is a centralized resource database for Individuals and Service Providers living and working within the gender and sexually diverse community. The resources contained on this site can help facilitate finding much needed services as well as aid in fostering community connection for gender and sexually diverse people.ate and enjoy the brotherhood of the gay bear community. FAB is a body positive, sex positive community group.
SafeLink Alberta is a non-profit organization that has been serving and advocating for priority populations in Calgary and southern Alberta for over 40 years. Their mission is to reduce the harms associated with sexual activity and substance use by offering low-barrier, non-judgmental, and informed programs and services, including drop-in services, outreach, service navigation, and education. They meet people where they are and believe that everyone deserves access to healthcare services and support.
Email: info@safelinkalberta.ca
Skipping Stone Foundation provides support, resources, and referrals to the trans and gender creative community.
Call: (587) 333-4342
Email: info@skippingstone.ca
Trans Equality Society of Alberta (TESA) engages in advocacy and education in three primary areas: government, outreach, and community development. TESA’s mission is to be a witness to and a voice for matters concerning trans Albertans.
Email: info@tesaonline.org
