LGBTQ Services
LGBTQ-friendly drop-ins
For a list of LGBTQ drop-ins, please consult our (usually) up-to-date list in the Resources section:
http://youthinbc.com/learn-more/lgbt/resources/
Three Bridges Community Health Centre
Phone: 604-736-9844
Address: 1292 Hornby Street, Vancouver BC
Provides free primary care health services by an interdisciplinary team to marginalized populations residing in the West End, Yaletown, Fairview Slopes, downtown Vancouver business district, and downtown South
The clinic operates by appointment Monday to Saturday, and on a drop-in basis 8:30 am to 9:30 am Monday to Friday.
- Pride Health Services offers counselling and confidential health services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered individuals, including confidential HIV/AIDS health care services.
- Infant, Child and Youth (ICY) Program provides services including newborn home visits, child health clinics, parent-infant/toddler groups, speech/language services for children up to age five, child and adult immunizations, and health programs in schools.
- The Adult and Older Adult Program provides services for seniors and people with disabilities, including home nursing, home support, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy; and referrals to meal programs, adult day centres, and assisted living and residential care facilities. Also initiates home-based palliative care and referrals to hospices. This is also a designated agency responsible for looking into reports of suspected abuse and neglect of adults who cannot seek help for themselves.
- The centre also houses the Boys R Us drop-in centre for male and transgendered sex trade workers in Vancouver, particularly the downtown south area. Open 7 pm to 9 pm Tuesday to Thursday, offers a safe and confidential place for connecting with others, including social activities such as dinner and movies. Helps individuals access resources such as health care, housing, and other community services.
Surrey Youth Alliance Society of BC
Web: http://www.syabc.ca
SYA is a drop-in and support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, transexual, two-spirited, queer, questioning, and straight youth between the ages of 14 and 22 in the Fraser Valley and surrounding area.
Meets every Wednesday 6pm to 9pm, Newton Youth Resource Centre, 13479 76th Ave, Surrey
Transgender Health Program
Web: http://transhealth.vch.ca/
Tel: 604-734-1514 Toll-free: 1-866-999-1514 (BC only)
An anonymous and confidential free service for anyone living in BC who has a transgender health question. Assists in gender identity development; gender-variance in children and adolescents; standards of care for youth undergoing gender transition; programs for children of gender-variant parents; and risk assessment.
Runs out of Three Bridges Community Health Centre.
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They also run a trans youth drop-in for anyone age 24 and under who is transgender or the loved one of a transgender person (sibling, friend, partner, etc.). The group is a space to meet other youth who are interested in trans issues, watch trans movies, make art & ‘zines, eat free snacks, and get info about local resources. Located at Britannia Community Centre in east Vancouver.
Fridays from 6:30pm – 8:30pm No meeting on the last Friday of the month. (read more)
PFLAG Vancouver
Phone: 604-626-5667
Web: www.pflagvancouver.com Email: info@pflagvancouver.com
PFLAG’s Vancouver chapter provides support, education and resources on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity. Actively assists in the recognition and growth of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, queer and questioning persons and their families and friends, within their diverse cultures and societies.
Qmunity
Phone: 604-684-5307 (see below for Prideline)
Address: 1170 Bute St, Vancouver BC
Web: www.qmunity.ca
Qmunity (also known as The Centre or The LGTB Community Centre ) is a community centre that provides services to the lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual (queer) community of Vancouver.
Services include:
- Prideline BC – Qmunity’s peer support, information & referral line (weeknights, 7pm-10pm) 1-800-566-1170
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Bute Street Clinic – A free drop-in STI and HIV testing clinic for gay, bisexual, transgendered, and lesbian people. No fee, no ID needed. (weekdays, 11:30am-6:30pm) 604-707-2796.
- GAB Youth – A safe space for queer youth (25 and under), with a weekly drop-in (Wed 4-6pm & Fri 7-10pm), 1-on-1 support, leadership training and special events.
- A wide variety of support groups and resources
YouthCO AIDS Society
Phone: 604-688-1441 Fax: 604-688-4932
Address: 900 Helmcken St, Vancouver BC V6Z 1B3
Confidential support cell phone number available via main number
Web: www.youthco.org Email: dirceu@youthco.org
YouthCO is a non-profit organization building capacity with youth between the ages of 15-29 throughout BC to reduce vulnerability to HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis C through peer support, peer education and shared leadership.
Offers individual, group and young women’s support program for HIV or Hepatitis C positive youth aged 15-29.
Also provides various education programs through their Speaker’s Bureau, Forum Theatre Troupe, Youth Training and Outreach Team Programs.
Asian Society for the Intervention of AIDS (ASIA)
Tel: 604-669-5567
ASIA Line: 604-668-5890, MWF 6-9pm.
Address: 210-119 West Pender St, Vancouver BC V6B 1S5
Web: http://www.asia.bc.ca
Provides education, outreach and support to the East and Southeast Asian community, and to people who are dealing with issues about HIV/AIDS. Responds to issues that marginalize East and Southeast Asians, such as HIV/AIDS, sexual health and sexual orientation.
- ASIA Line is a free, confidential, multilingual sexual health information line available by phone and on-line chat. Available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-9pm.
- Men’s Health Asian MSM group (Men who have Sex with Men) runs weekly meetings. Anyone who identifies as Asian and gay, bisexual or MSM is welcome. ESL is fine as well!
- They also run several different outreach programs. See web site for details.
