Prism is Vancouver Coastal Health’s clinical, education, information and referral service for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and Two Spirit (LGBTQ2S) communities.
Posts Categorized: 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/
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including a 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline (US only), digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.
Three Bridges Community Health Centre
Three Bridges provides free primary care health services by an interdisciplinary team to marginalized populations residing in the West End, Yaletown, Fairview Slopes, downtown and downtown South areas of Vancouver.
Transgender Health Program
An anonymous and confidential free service for anyone living in BC who has a transgender health question, available by phone, e-mail or in-person. 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.
PFLAG Vancouver
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
Qmunity is a community centre in the west end of Vancouver that provides services to the lesbian/gay/transgender/bisexual/queer community, including Gab Youth drop-in, support programs, support groups, counselling and the Bute Street Clinic.
The Gathering Place
The Gathering Place is a community centre that caters to the disadvantaged residents of the Downtown South community. Services include a low-cost cafeteria, health centre, reading room and a c0nnected education centre.
YouthCO
YouthCo is a youth-driven (15-29) non-profit organization that works to reduce the impact that HIV and Hep C have on the youth of British Columbia through peer support, education and community engagement. Programs include a variety of workshops around sexual health and harm reduction, and support services for youth affected by HIV and Hep C.