Helpful Links
The QMUNITY Legal Clinic: offers free, low-barrier legal services tailored to the unique needs of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual individuals in BC.
Nanaimo Family Life Association: Gender Journeys: Peer Support Group for Transgender, Non-binary, Two-Spirit, & Gender Adults. Ages 18 and up. gender_journeys@nflabc.org
(250) 754-3331 ext. 710
Nanaimo Family Life Association: Transcend Nanaimo: Peer Support Group for Transgender, Non-binary, Two-Spirit, & Gender Youth. Ages 12 to 17. gender_journeys@nflabc.org
(250) 754-3331 ext. 710
pFlag Canada: Support for everyone from the 2SLGBTQ+ community including people of all sexual orientations, sexual identities, gender identities and gender expressions, families, friends and allies. Support circle meets once a month on the 3rd Sunday of the month 2pm to 4pm (except July and August) at Nanaimo Family Life Association. nanaimobc@pflagcanada.ca
bgc Central Vancouver Island: Generation Q: Invites young people ages 12-18 who identify as LGBTQ2SIA+ to meet every Thursday night at 6:30pm for a variety of activities (games, movie nights, crafts, discussions, guest speakers and more!) and conversations in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Ethos QWorks Program: FREE 20-week Skills Training for Employment Program, assisting members of British Columbia’s 2SLGBTQ+ community facing multiple barriers to find sustainable employment.
Nanaimo Pride Society: To empower, celebrate, promote and create inclusivity, acceptance, and respect among persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities through advocacy, education, cultural activities and events in Nanaimo and surrounding communities. Hosts Nanaimo Pride events annually.
QCHAT: Peer support line and resource database for 2SLGBTQQIA+ youth in B.C. Text 250-800-9036 or call toll-free 1-855-956-1777.
Island Queers and Allies Who Care: Group of volunteers on Vancouver Island that support local groups and projects that benefit the queer community through fundraising.
BIPOC Women’s Health Network: provides an online list of transgender support resources.
Poverty Advocacy Nanaimo 