YOU’VE GOT QUESTIONS, WE’VE GOT ANSWERS.
Stay tuned for more details about Sex Week 2023. It’s happening February 13 – 17, 2023.
Admit it: you have questions about sex. Everybody does! That’s why each February we bring you Sexual and Gender Wellness Week, presented in collaboration with all of our on-campus partners:
- Consent Awareness and Sexual Education
- Faith and Spirituality Centre
- Graduate Students’ Association
- International Student Services
- Queers on Campus
- Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Support Team
- Students’ Union
- SU Wellness Services
- Women’s Resource Centre
- Writing Symbols Lodge
Sex Week Events
ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES
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[subheader]Campus Community Hub[/subheader]
[content]A community space for students, faculty and staff.
Website: https://www.ucalgary.ca/wellnesscentre/hub
Phone: 403-220-7011 [/content]
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[subheader]Consent Awareness & Sexual Education Club[/subheader]
[content]CASE hopes to educate the public as well as University of Calgary students about what consent is – and to help foster an environment where consent is asked for and respected in sexual relationships.
Website: http://www.ucalgarycase.com
Email: case@ucalgary.ca[/content]
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[subheader]Writing Symbols Lodge[/subheader]
[content]Provides academic, personal, and cultural support services and programs to prospective and current First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students, and offers a welcoming and supportive learning environment for the whole campus community.
Website: https://www.ucalgary.ca/student-services/writing-symbols/home/
Phone: 403-220-6034
Location: MacEwan Student Centre 390Z [/content]
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[subheader]Faith & Spirituality Centre[/subheader]
[content]Seeks to cultivate a pluralistic community by encouraging cultural and religious literacy, community building, and social change as an integral part of the student experience.
Website: https://www.ucalgary.ca/fsc/
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[subheader]Q Centre[/subheader]
[content]A safe, comfortable and inviting space for the LGBTQA+ community at the University of Calgary.
Website: https://www.su.ucalgary.ca/programs-services/student-services/the-q-centre/
Email: qcentre@ucalgary.ca
Phone: 403-220-4460 [/content]
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[subheader]Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Support Team[/subheader]
[content]The Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Support Team can provide confidential support and information regarding sexual violence to all members of the university community.
Website: https://www.ucalgary.ca/sexual-violence-support/get-support
Phone: 403-220-2208
Email: svsa@ucalgary.ca
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[subheader]SU Wellness Centre[/subheader]
[content]Provides quality health care and education to the campus community.
Website: https://www.ucalgary.ca/wellnesscentre/
Phone: 403-210-9355 [/content]
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[subheader]Women’s Resource Centre[/subheader]
[content]Provide a safe and supportive place to advance gender equality and build community through sharing, learning and teaching. We value all experiences and offer the resources necessary to make informed choices.
Phone: 403- 220-8551
Email: women@ucalgary.ca
Website: https://ucalgary.ca/women/ [/content]
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OFF CAMPUS RESOURCES
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[header]Crisis and Help Lines[/header]
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[subheader]Distress Centre[/subheader]
[content]24-hour crisis line. Online confidential chat also available from 3-10pm daily.
Phone: 403-266-HELP (4357)
Website:http://www.distresscentre.com/
Email: help@distresscentre.com
Emails are not monitored 24 hours/day, however, all emails are responded to within 24 to 48 hours.[/content]
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[subheader]Trans Lifeline[/subheader]
[content]Dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of our community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education, this hotline is staffed by transgender people for transgender people.
24-Hour crisis line: 1-877-330-6366
Website:https://www.translifeline.org/[/content]
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[subheader]Strathmore Shelter[/subheader]
[content]Provide safety, shelter, food, clothing, crisis counseling, referral and advocacy for those impacted by family abuse or in crisis. Provides DV helpline crisis support, including support to the LGBTQ2+ community and shelter for anyone fleeing DV as a short term shelter.
24-Hour Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 403-934-6634
Toll Free Crisis Line: 1-877-934-6634
Address: PO Box 2162, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2
Website: http://strathmoreshelter.com/[/content]
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[subheader]Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter[/subheader]
[content]24 hour family violence helpline.
Website: https://www.calgarywomensshelter.com/
24-Hour Family Violence Helpline: 403-234-7233
Toll Free: 1-866-606-7233
TTY: 403-262-2768
Email: info@cwes.ca[/content]
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[subheader]Calgary Community Against Sexual Abuse[/subheader]
[content]The primary sexual abuse and sexual assault crisis and education service provider for Calgary and surrounding areas.
Support and Information Line: 403-237-5888
Toll Free: 1-877-237-5888
Email: info@calgarycasa.com
Website: http://www.calgarycasa.com/[/content]
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[subheader]Kids Help Phone[/subheader]
[content]Canada-wide, 24-hour phone support dedicated for supporting youth mental health for children and youth ages 5 to 20.
Website:http://kidshelpphone.ca
Phone: 1-800-668-6868[/content]
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[subheader]ConnecTeen[/subheader]
[content]24 hour confidential peer support for youth in Calgary and area through the Distress Centre.
Website: http://calgaryconnecteen.com/
Phone (24/7): 403-264-8336
Text (Evenings/Weekends): 587-333-2724[/content]
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[header]Trans-Specific Resources[/header]
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[subheader]Trans Equality Society of Alberta (TESA)[/subheader]
[content]TESA engages in advocacy and education in three primary areas: government, outreach, and community development. Their mission is to be a witness to and a voice for matters concerning trans Albertans.
Website:http://www.tesaonline.org
Mail: Trans Equality Society of Alberta, PO Box 2053 Edmonton Main, Edmonton, AB, T5J 2P4
Email: info@tesaonline.org[/content]
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[subheader]Transformers[/subheader]
[content]Monthly meet up and information night for trans guys, FTMs, those questioning their gender, trans-masculine folks and other interested people, allies, and partners to talk and learn about gender and transition. We are inclusive, all ages, and come together to provide a safe space for people to be themselves.
We meet on the first Friday of the month in the Arusha space at CommunityWise (“Old Y”, room #106, 223 12 Ave SW, Calgary).
Website: http://www.calgarytranshub.com/peer-support.html
Email: transformerscalgary@gmail.com[/content]
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[subheader]Trans Hub[/subheader]
[content]Open network of support and resources for the trans community.
Website:http://www.calgarytranshub.com/[/content]
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[subheader]The Gender Centre Online[/subheader]
[content]Australian-based website which offers a multitude of resources for those individuals and their family members who are struggling with issues of gender.
Website:http://gendercentre.org.au/[/content]
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[header]Health and Wellness[/header]
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[subheader]Alberta Health Services – Sexual & Reproductive Health[/subheader]
[content]A list of resources for sexual and reproductive health in Alberta.
Website: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services/Page13737.aspx[/content]
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[subheader]Kensington Clinic[/subheader]
[content]A free-standing clinic providing confidential care for surgical abortion, medical abortion and miscarriages up to the 20th week of pregnancy.
Phone: 403-283-9117
Website: https://kensingtonclinic.com/[/content]
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[subheader]Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition[/subheader]
[content]A national organization whose objective is to address the various health and wellness issues that people who have sexual and emotional relationships with people of the same gender, or a gender identity that does not conform to the identity assigned to them at birth encounter.
Website:http://www.cwhn.ca/en/node/19988
Primary Phone: 306-955-5129
Toll Free: 1-800-955-5129
Email: info@rainbowhealth.ca[/content]
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[subheader]Centre for Sexuality[/subheader]
[content]Offers resources, education and counselling services surrounding pregnancy testing, options counselling, birth control counselling, post abortion counselling, phone counselling, STI counselling.
Address: 700, 1509 Centre Street SW, Calgary, AB T2G 2E6
Phone: 403-283-5580
Website: https://www.centreforsexuality.ca/
Email: generalmail@centreforsexuality.ca[/content]
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[subheader]The Alex Youth Health Centre[/subheader]
[content]For youth aged 12-24, The Alex offers family physicians, medical resources, counselling, basic necessities (food, hygiene items, condoms), a community kitchen, on-site high school, computer access, resume writing/job search support, harm/risk reduction materials, substance use groups, pregnancy testing, parenting support, anonymous STI testing, referrals to community resources, and outreach services (client visits for one-on-one support, court support, accompaniment to other social services, assistance securing ID documents). Queermunity youth group also available (ask for Evans when calling regular number).
Phone: 403-520-6270
Email: youthinfo@thealex.ca
Website:www.thealex.ca[/content]
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[subheader]Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic[/subheader]
[content]Safe, confidential, anonymous, and free STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing. The staff has been given diversity training. Wheelchair accessible.
Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre
Address: 5th Floor 1213 – 4 ST SW T2R 0X7
Phone: 403-955-6200
Website: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/facility.aspx?id=1018406&service=1668[/content]
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[subheader]HIV Community Link[/subheader]
[content]Free support for people who are HIV-positive and for sex workers, and free condoms, dental dams, gloves, and lube.
Calgary location: 110 – 1603 10 Ave SW
Phone: 403-508-2500
Toll Free: 1-877-440-2437
Website:http://www.hivcl.org/[/content]
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[header]Counselling Services[/header]
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[subheader]Calgary Counselling Centre – Male Domestic Abuse Outreach Program[/subheader]
[content]Offers support to men who have experienced domestic violence.
Phone (Cell Centre): 403-691-5964
Reception: 403-651-8075
Email: contactus@calgarycounselling.com
Website: https://calgarycounselling.com/counselling/male-domestic-abuse-outreach-program/[/content]
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[subheader]Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary[/subheader]
[content]Numerous programs and counselling related to suicide that aim to build awareness and provide education and support for individuals and families living with mental illness, addiction, or a loss by suicide.
Phone: 403-297-1700
Email: info@cmha.calgary.ab.ca
Website: http://cmha.calgary.ab.ca/[/content]
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[subheader]The LGBTQ Youth and Family Support Specialist (Lee Allard)[/subheader]
[content]Able to meet with people for free support or counselling anywhere that is convenient.
Contact: Lee Allard, LGBTQ Youth and Family Support Specialist
Email: lallard@calgarysexualhealth.ca
Phone: 403-283-5580 ext. 333[/content]
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[header]Advocacy and Awareness[/header]
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[subheader]Calgary Police Service Sexuality and Gender Diversity Unit[/subheader]
[content]The sexuality and gender diversity community liaison works through direct partnership with the LGBT community to promote two-way communication, reduce stereotypical negative images, promote education and awareness, identify and resolve crime concerns and increase police awareness of community issues.
Phone: 403-428-8180
Email: dmcelroy@calgarypolice.ca
Website:http://www.calgary.ca/cps/Pages/Community-programs-and-resources/Diversity-resources/Sexuality-and-gender-diversity.aspx[/content]
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[subheader]Egale: Canada Human Rights Trust[/subheader]
[content]Works to improve the lives of LGBTQI2S people in Canada and to enhance the global response to LGBTQI2S issues by informing public policy, inspiring cultural change, and promoting human rights and inclusion through research, education and community engagement.
Website:http://egale.ca
Phone: 1-416-964-7887
Toll Free: 1-888-204-7777[/content]
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[subheader]Students’ Association of Mount Royal University Pride Centre[/subheader]
[content]The Pride Centre is dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and celebratory environment for people of all genders and sexual orientations. Services available in the Pride Centre include community support resources, a library, free prophylactics as well as referrals and in-centre expertise on topics related to relationships, identity and sexual health. The Pride Centre also hosts events and programs that promote the education and awareness on campus.
Phone: 403-440-5604
Email: pridecentre@samru.ca
Website: https://www.samru.ca/supportservices/pride/[/content]
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[subheader]YYC Voices[/subheader]
[content]A coalition of people of colour committed to advocating for racialized and marginalized
communities in the City of Calgary.
Website: http://yycvoices.ca/
Email: yycvoices@gmail.com[/content]
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[subheader]Queer Youth of Colour (QYOC)[/subheader]
[content]A collective dedicated to providing a safer space for queer youth of colour and spreading awareness on intersectionality.
Website: http://facebook.com/QueerYouthofColourCalgary
Email: QYOC.Calgary@gmail.com[/content]
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[subheader]Skipping Stone Foundation[/subheader]
[content]A Calgary-based not-for-profit organization whose mission is to support and empower trans and gender diverse youth and their families in the province of Alberta.
Phone: 587-333-4342
Email: info@skippingstone.ca
Website: https://www.skippingstone.ca/[/content]
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[header]Religious Support[/header]
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[subheader]El-Tawhid Juma Circle: Calgary Alberta Unity Mosque[/subheader]
[content]ETJC Mosques are places of healing for everyone, including those who do not identify as Muslim but who need a space for healing, who are family, spouses/partners, friends, seekers and allies.Gender-equal, queer-friendly, and religiously non-discriminatory. All are welcome.
Website:http://www.jumacircle.com/
Email: info@jumacircle.com[/content]
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[subheader]Salaam Canada: The Queer Muslim Community in Canada[/subheader]
[content]Salaam Canada is a volunteer-run national organization dedicated to creating space for people who identify as both Muslim and queer and trans.
Website: https://www.salaamcanada.info/[/content]
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[subheader]Affirm United / S’affirmer Ensemble (AU/SE)[/subheader]
[content]A justice-oriented organization of people in The United Church of Canada. AU/SE works for the full inclusion of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in The United Church of Canada and in society.
Website:http://affirmunited.ause.ca[/content]
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[subheader]Friends and Family Plan[/subheader]
[content]The Friends & Family Plan works with a network of respected national partner organizations to help you discuss issues of love, sexuality, and gender in Christian terms with your conflicted loved one.
Website:http://www.friendsandfamilyplan.org[/content]
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[subheader]Unitarian Church of Calgary[/subheader]
[content]Non-judgmental church that welcomes everyone regardless of age, race, ability, gender identity or sexual or theological orientation. A safe space for worship.
Website:http://unitarianscalgary.org
Phone: 403-276-2436[/content]
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[subheader]Knox United Church[/subheader]
[content]A very youth friendly church dedicated to making connections for the common good in downtown Calgary, including through events for queer members.
Website: https://www.kxcalgary.com/
Phone: 403-269-8382 [/content]
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[subheader]ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participation[/subheader]
[content]Advocates for the full welcome, inclusion, and equity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Lutherans in all aspects of the life of their Church, congregations, and community.
Website:http://www.reconcilingworks.org/
Phone: 651-665-0861
Email: info@ReconcilingWorks.org[/content]
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[header]Sports and Fitness[/header]
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[subheader]Different Strokes Calgary[/subheader]
[content]Non-profit, volunteer run swim club inclusive of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender folks and their straight friends, dedicated to the master swim program philosophy of “fun and fitness for life” in an environment that is both positive and supportive.
Website:http://differentstrokescalgary.org
Email: info@differentstrokescalgary.org[/content]
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[subheader]Apollo Calgary Friends in Sports[/subheader]
[content]A volunteer-operated, non-profit organization serving primarily members of the LGBTQ+ communities but open to members of all communities. The primary focus of Apollo is to provide our membership with well-organized and fun sporting events and other activities to allow them to participate and interact in a positive social framework.
Website:http://www.apollocalgary.com/[/content]
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[subheader]The Calgary Inclusive Hockey Association (CIHA)[/subheader]
[content]Calgary’s first LGBTQ hockey team. Their goal is to create a hockey and social environment with a focus on LGTBQ equality in sport.
Website:https://pioneershockey.ca/[/content]
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[header]Publications[/header]
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[subheader]Bi Magazine[/subheader]
[content]Bi Magazine is an innovative global online magazine that provides news, features, and reviews advocating for greater understanding and visibility of bisexuality.
Website:https://bisexual.org/[/content]
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[subheader]Out Magazine[/subheader]
[content]Out an LGBT fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle magazine, with the highest circulation of any LGBT monthly publication in the United States
Website:http://www.out.com/[/content]
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[subheader]Plenitude Magazine[/subheader]
[content]Plenitude Magazine aims to promote the growth and development of LGBTTQI literature and film through a biannual electronic publication (e-reader and tablet formats) of literary fiction, nonfiction, poetry, graphic narrative and short film by both emerging and established LGBTTQI writers, filmmakers, and artists, and to foster a community through an online forum for the exchange of ideas, opportunities, contacts, and resources. Their view of queerness centres Black and Indigenous people, people of colour, trans people, people with disabilities, youth, and elders.
Website:http://plenitudemagazine.ca/[/content]
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[subheader]GayCalgary Magazine[/subheader]
[content]A Calgary based LGBTQ+ magazine.
Website:http://www.gaycalgary.com/magazine.aspx[/content]
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[subheader]Calgary Queer History Project[/subheader]
[content]A project at CommunityWise hoping to document stories from LGBTQ elders in Calgary whose stories should be recorded before they are lost.
Website:http://calgaryqueerhistory.ca/
Contact: Kevin Allen, Historian
Email: calgarygayhistory@gmail.com[/content]
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[header]Resources for Parents and Teachers[/header]
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[subheader]Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)[/subheader]
[content]A national charitable organization, founded by parents who wished to help themselves and their family members understand and accept their LGBTQ+ children. Provides monthly meetings and online resources.
Website:http://pflagcanada.ca/pflag-chapters/alberta/
Contact: Sean Alley
Phone: 403-234-8973
Email: calgaryab@pflagcanada.ca
Address: Wild Rose United Church: 1317 – 1st Street NW, top floor lounge[/content]
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[subheader]The Society for Safe and Caring Schools & Communities[/subheader]
[content]Alberta-wide initiative to end bullying.
Website:www.safeandcaring.ca
Phone: 780-822-1500
Email: office@safeandcaring.ca[/content]
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[subheader]Human Rights Education Network[/subheader]
[content]The global human rights education and training centre, dedicated to quality education and training to promote understanding, attitudes and actions to protect human rights, and to foster the development of peaceable, free and just communities.
Website:http://hrea.org[/content]
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[subheader]Day of Silence[/subheader]
[content]In-school homophobia awareness event.
Website:http://dayofsilence.org
Phone: 212-727-0135
Email: info@glsen.org [/content]
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[subheader]Trans Parent Canada[/subheader]
[content]Canada-wide resources for parents of young trans people.
Website:http://transparentcanada.ca
PFLAG Canada Gender Identity Support Line: 1.888.822.9492
Media Contact (Michelle Malette): 1- 902-431-8500
Email: transparentcanada17@gmail.com[/content]
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