TRANSGENDER NIAGARA

We are a Non-profit support group for Transgendered Individuals. Our focus is on providing support through: *Our speakers bureau. *Direction of community resources. *Community awareness and education. *Social opportunities to the Trans Community and their families and friends. *Helping people to be themselves without isolation  *Servicing the Trans community with our "Trans Visitation Program"

communications@transgenderniagara.com

http://www.transgenderniagara.com/

TRANSPARENT CANADA

TransParent, a support network for the parents of trans children, was created in September 2005 as an associate group of the St. Catharines chapter of PFLAG. The local PFLAG chapter has been overwhelmingly supportive of the trans community and recognizes that trans people and their parents sometimes face different challenges than those in the gay and lesbian community. PFLAG parents have been great cheerleaders for the formation of this associate network.

trans-parent@hotmail.com

http://www.transparentcanada.ca/

PFLAG ST.CATHARINES [Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

A sharing and supportive group for parents, family members, and friends of lesbian, gay and bisexual, transgendered individuals, as well as these individuals themselves. The purpose of the group is to help change attitudes, promote freedom from the fear of homosexuality and to create an environment of understanding so that people of all sexual orientations and gender identities can live with dignity and respect.

don091040@sympatico.ca

http://www.pflagcanada.ca/chapters/stcatharines.asp

COLAGE [Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere]

To engage, connect, and empower people to make the world a better place for children of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender parents and families.

http://www.colage.org/

OUTNIAGARA

Uniting the Niagara Sexual-and Gender-Diverse Community. OUTNiagara is Niagara's premier organization serving the sexual- and gender-diverse community. OUTniagara provides leadership of Niagara's Annual Pride Festival, information and referral services, and coordinates and resources Niagara's gay and lesbian service groups; including: Niagara Pride Support Services, Brock Pride, Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, AIDS Niagara, Transgendered Niagara, the Imperial Soveriegn Court of St Catharines and many other groups and individuals serving this diverse community.

general@outniagara.ca

http://www.outniagara.ca

CAW LGBT STANDING COMMITTEE

CAW LGBT activists organize through regional caucuses. Caucuses organize Pride day events, work with community groups, run workshops on homophobia, and provide support to members.

stickman@iaw.on.ca

http://www.caw.ca/whatwedo/pride/caucus.asp

NIAGARA CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES [NCYS]

A community based children's mental health agency providing a continuum of treatment and support to children and youth, from birth to 18th birthday, and their families in the Niagara Region. NCYS is a non-profit charitable agency operating under the Child and Family Services Act, is accredited by Children's Mental Health Ontario and is governed by a community based board of directors. Funding is provided by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General, the Regional Municipality of Niagara and local United Ways.

office@ncys.ca

http://www.ncys.ca/

T.A.L.K. [TEAMS OF ADULTS LISTENING TO KIDS]

T.A.L.K. ( Teams Of Adults Listening To Kids )was formed in response to the following: Research into high profile incidents of violence in schools indicate that young people were aware of the potential threat but did not feel confident in talking to adults who could have helped. Many, if not most, youth victims do not report their victimization to police or other authorities. Early victimization of youth correlates significantly with later offending behaviour and addressing that victimization is an important step in combating youth violence.

bdprentice@sympatico.ca

http://www.talkniagara.com/

CONTACT NIAGARA

Contact Niagara provides information and connects people to services for children experiencing emotional and/or behavioural difficulties and people of all ages who have a developmental disability.  Contact Niagara connects individuals looking for: Comprehensive Assessment of Capabilities and Needs * Expert Advice and Consultation * Clinical Intervention/Treatment *Family and Individual Support * Residential Services * Employment/Vocational Support *Dual Diagnosis Services.

info@contactniagara.org

http://www.contactniagara.org

AIDS NIAGARA

Povides education, advocacy and support for those infected and affected by the HIV/AIDS virus.  * committed to preventing the spread of the HIV/AIDS virus *referral to qualified medical, dental, housing, mental health and legal services *crisis intervention  *support groups  *friendly visiting  *counselling services *resource library * speakers * community outreach and peer education services * hepatitis C outreach and peer education services * caregiver support * supportive housing * StreetWorks needle exchange * Annual Walk for AIDS in September, along with other fundraising events.

info@aidsniagara.com

http://www.aidsniagara.com

THE RAFT [RESOURCE ASSOCIATION FOR TEENS]

A non-profit, charitable organization that provides emergency shelter, counselling, support and referral and basic life skills to youth in need of a safe environment. The RAFT operates as a drop-in centre and emergency shelter for young people between the ages of 16 and 22.  *counselling * referral to local support agencies * life skills training * basic help with such necessities as food, clothing, laundry facilities * companionship *open-door policy *all youth are welcome

http://www.theraft.ca

THE FORT [FOUNDATION OF RESOURCES FOR TEENS]

A support and resource centre providing youth and their families with supportive listening, information, options and referral services in times of need. Teen Clinic - by appointment.

http://www.thefortgrimsby.com

NIAGARA REGION PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

As an accredited public health department, the Regional Niagara Public Health Department is committed to proactive delivery of care and efficient response to the changing needs of the people we serve. This commitment is demonstrated through health protection, disease prevention, health promotion and injury prevention programs.

http://www.regional.niagara.on.ca/government/health/

BROCK PRIDE

Brock Pride is your sexual and gender diverse club. We are here to help ensure your experience at Brock is a great one. We are dedicated to creating a safe space each week for individuals to meet, talk, and have fun. Brock Pride is open to all Brock students, staff/faculty and community members. We meet regularly on campus. In addition, we have special events scheduled throughout the year. We hope all Brock students, staff/faculty and community members who strive for self-awareness, who believe in equality, and who want to make a difference and have a good time will join Brock Pride and/or support us by participating in our many special events to be held on and off campus this year

brockpride@hotmail.com

Brock Pride MySpace

BROCK UNIVERSITY POSITIVE SPACE COMMITTEE

The Positive Space Campaign is intended to help create a campus that is free of discrimination on the basis of sexual and gender identities. It aims to foster a welcoming atmosphere on campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities by identifying spaces where sexual and gender diversity is supported and valued. This campaign is a reflection of Brock University’s commitment to welcome and include all members of the community.

positivespace@brocku.ca

http://www.brocku.ca/positivespace/index.php

- Provincial Resources -

SOY [SUPPORTING OUR YOUTH]

Supporting Our Youth (SOY) is an exciting, dynamic community development project designed to improve the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and transgendered youth in Toronto through the active involvement of youth and adult communities. We work to create healthy arts, culture and recreational spaces for young people; to provide supportive housing and employment opportunities; and to increase youth access to adult mentoring and support.

http://www.soytoronto.org/index.html

THE 519 CENTRE

http://www.the519.org/

CLGRO [THE COALITION FOR GAY AND LESBIAN RIGHTS IN ONTARIO]

The Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Ontario (CLGRO) is an organization composed of groups and individuals who are committed to working towards feminism and bisexual, lesbian, and gay liberation by engaging in public struggle for full human rights, by promoting diversity and access, and by strengthening cooperative networks for lesbian, gay, and bisexual activism.   

http://www.web.net/clgro/frames.htm

LESBIAN GAY BI TRANS YOUTH LINE

The Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line is a toll-free Ontario-wide peer-support phone line for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, 2-spirited, queer and questioning young people. That means you can talk to one of our

youth volunteers who know where you’re coming from. TTY service for the hearing impaired is available.

http://www.youthline.ca/

SHERBOURNE HEALTH CENTRE

Our goal is to serve you to the best of our ability and deliver programs and services that are welcoming, inclusive, and accessible.Current programs and service: Primary Health Care clinics,Culturally responsive care for recent immigrants, Comprehensive LGBT primary health care and health promotion, LGBT youth health and mentoring, LGBTQ Parenting and Families, Mental health counselling, wellness workshops and support groups, Homeless programs and on-the-spot nursing care on our Health Bus, and Naturopathic and chiropractic services

http://www.sherbourne.on.ca/

- National Resources -

EGALE CANADA [EQUAL RIGHTS FOR GAYS AND LESBIANS EVERYWHERE]

Egale Canada is a national organization committed to advancing equality and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified people, and their families, across Canada.  Egale maintains an active commitment to bringing an intersectional approach to our work, meaning that we recognize the linkages between different forms of oppression, including oppression based on race, sex, class, religion, (dis)ability, age, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. Respect for each individual’s full identity requires that our struggle for equality cannot be carried out in isolation from the struggle for equality of all disadvantaged communities.

http://www.egale.ca/