Niagara Trans Resource Guide
Welcome to the Niagara Trans Resource Guide! This resource guide has been made available to assist those in the Niagara who identify as transgender, non-binary, are questioning their gender identity or know of someone, including a family member or friend, who is need of support. In this guide you will find a list of agency services, support groups, social groups, resources, etc. all specific to guide and support the gender diverse community here in Niagara. If you have any services, groups, etc. to add, please reach out to us at info@outniagara.ca.
This guide is presented on behalf of a large collaboration of organizations:
Brock Social Justice Centre, De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre
Niagara Falls Community Health Centre, OPIRG Brock, OUTniagara, PFLAG Niagara, Positive Living Niagara, Quest Community Health Centre, and Transgender Niagara.
Agency Services & Support
Niagara Falls Community Health Centre (NFCHC)
4790 Victoria Avenue
Niagara Falls
Phone: 905-356-4222
Email: info@nfchc.ca
Queer and Trans Youth Support
Meet Celeste, one of our youth engagement workers at NFCHC. If you need support, Celeste is here for you!
Services they offer to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth:
- Support – a safe space
- Advocacy – assisting with difficulties
- System navigation – ID changes, etc.
- Family education
- And much more!
Service are also available virtually.
Cost: FREE
Contact: Celeste
Call or text 289-321-0588 or email cturner@nfchc.ca
Queer Youth Collective, Virtual Group
Join other queer and trans youth online for support, fun activities, education, and more!
When: Every-other Wednesday
Ages: Two groups ages 10-13 and 14-18
Cost: FREE
Contact: Celeste
Call or text 289-321-0588 or email cturner@nfchc.ca
Quest Community Health Centre (Quest CHC)
Quest Community Health Centre supports individuals experiencing social, economic and cultural barriers by providing primary healthcare services and promoting wellness, community and social justice. Addressing the gap in health and social services that are tailored to the unique needs and barriers experienced by sexually and gender diverse populations has been the primary objective of Quest’s Rainbow Niagara Services. Quest has been addressing this health equity issue since our inception in 2010.
145 Queenston Street
St. Catharines
Phone: 905-688-2558
Email: svail@questchc.ca
Rainbow Niagara LGBTQ+ Services
Rainbow Niagara provides services to individuals of sexually and gender diverse communities. Information, support, and resources are provided to individuals, families, and the community.
Our LGBTQ+ services include:
- primary health care,
- trans specific health care,
- support and care for gender independent children, assessment/referral,
- and follow-up for gender confirming surgery,
- mental health support/counseling,
- outreach,
- groups
- health promotion/community capacity initiatives such as: Pride Prom, community presentations to social services, schools, and medical providers
- support to Gay Straight Alliances, PFLAG
- collaborating with various LGBTQ groups/coalitions such as Niagara’s Senior Pride Network.
Our interdisciplinary team focuses on the delivery of culturally competent LGBTQ+ services to individuals across their lifespan.
If you are seeking culturally competent primary health care and/or trans specific health care contact our front desk client coordinators at 905.688.2558 ext: 0 to book an intake appointment.
For Rainbow Niagara’s outreach and community programs contact:
Stephanie Vail
Community Health Worker
905.688.2558 ext: 222
http://questchc.ca/participate-at-quest/rainbowniagara/
Trans and Gender Questioning Youth Group
Looking to connect with other trans or gender questioning youth? Join us for our monthly virtual social group!
When: 3rd Tuesday of every month; 2:30-4:00pm
Ages: 14-19
Cost: FREE
Contact: Stephanie
Call or text 905-380-4576 or email at svail@questchc.ca
Positive Living Niagara
Positive Living Niagara is dedicated to providing a continuum of innovative and proactive approaches to harm reduction, prevention and a person-centered focus on support and education for those at risk and affected by HIV, HCV and STBBIs.
120 Queenston Street
St. Catharines
Phone: 905-688-2558
Email: svail@questchc.ca
Rainbow Niagara LGBTQ+ Services
Rainbow Niagara provides services to individuals of sexually and gender diverse communities. Information, support, and resources are provided to individuals, families, and the community.
Our LGBTQ+ services include:
- primary health care,
- trans specific health care,
- support and care for gender independent children, assessment/referral,
- and follow-up for gender confirming surgery,
- mental health support/counseling,
- outreach,
- groups
- health promotion/community capacity initiatives such as: Pride Prom, community presentations to social services, schools, and medical providers
- support to Gay Straight Alliances, PFLAG
- collaborating with various LGBTQ groups/coalitions such as Niagara’s Senior Pride Network.
Our interdisciplinary team focuses on the delivery of culturally competent LGBTQ+ services to individuals across their lifespan.
If you are seeking culturally competent primary health care and/or trans specific health care contact our front desk client coordinators at 905.688.2558 ext: 0 to book an intake appointment.
For Rainbow Niagara’s outreach and community programs contact:
Stephanie Vail
Community Health Worker
905.688.2558 ext: 222
http://questchc.ca/participate-at-quest/rainbowniagara/
Trans and Gender Questioning Youth Group
Looking to connect with other trans or gender questioning youth? Join us for our monthly virtual social group!
When: 3rd Tuesday of every month; 2:30-4:00pm
Ages: 14-19
Cost: FREE
Contact: Stephanie
Call or text 905-380-4576 or email at svail@questchc.ca