Resources & Services for 2SLGBTQIA+ People and Allies
2SLGBTQIA+ Resources
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Skipping Stone
Skipping Stone supports trans and gender non conforming youth and adults by connecting them to services and community, as well as services and groups for the families, partners, and friends who support trans and gender diverse folks. Both remotely and based in Calgary.
Skipping Stone offers “a welcoming, positive, and judgment-free space for anyone who identities as trans, transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse, as well as those questioning, exploring or looking to affirming their gender identity or expression.”
Skipping Stone Online Contact Form
Skipping Stone has also created The Trans Affirming network which is a network of businesses from hairdressers to cafes that create safe inclusive spaces.
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Trans Lifeline
Canada: (877) 330-6366
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
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Calgary Outlink
Calgary Outlink is a community-based, not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing support, education, outreach, legal information, and referrals for the 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied communities in Calgary, Alberta. Including in-person and online social and support groups.
Phone: 403-234-8973
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You Matter!
Calgary Outlink Peer Support & Resource Hotline
You Matter is a non-crisis peer support and resource line for 2SLGBTQ+ community members, run by Calgary Outlink. You can call about anything you’re looking for support with, including identity, relationships, coming out, transitioning, community, resources, and more!
Call: 587-800-4121 (Monday - Thursday, 5:00 - 9:00 PM)
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LGBT Youthline
Youth Line offers confidential and non-judgemental peer support through telephone, text and chat services. Get in touch with a peer support volunteer from Sunday to Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30 PM.
Call: 1-800-268-9688
Text: 647-694-4275
General Mental Health Resources
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First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counselors are reachable by telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, Open 7 days a week (and is also queer friendly).
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Alberta’s One-Line for Sexual Assault
Call or Text 1-866-403-8000 (toll-free)
Provides 24hr emotional support, resources, referrals to specialized Sexual Assault Services throughout Alberta.
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BVVSA – Bow Valley Victim Services
The Bow Valley Victim Services Association (BVVSA) provides assistance to people who have experienced trauma and loss due to a crime or a significant event. They also assist individuals such as friends, family and co-workers who have been impacted by a crime or traumatic event. These occurrences include domestic abuse, sexual assault, sudden deaths and serious accidents.
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Access Mental Health
Call 403-943-1500
Provides non-urgent information, consultation, and referrals for individuals with addiction and mental health concerns.
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Distress Centre Helpline
Call 403-266-4357
Provides 24hr crisis intervention services and emotional support, over the phone and via online chat sessions. Text or chat between 3pm-6am weekdays or 12pm-6am weekends.
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AHS Mental Health Helpline
1-877-303-2642
Available 24 hours, 7 days a week, offering confidential support, information and referrals to Albertans experiencing mental health concerns.
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YWCA Banff
24/7 Crisis Line: 403-760-3200
Empowers clients to make safe and informed decisions through awareness, prevention, and one-on-one support, with a primary focus of programs and services for people who are experiencing domestic violence, sexualized violence, and/or are unhoused.