Northern Alberta

Northern Alberta

Last updated: April 29, 2019

EDMONTON REGION: 

Pride Centre of Edmonton: Seahorse Support Circle

• Monthly peer support circles for families of transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender-creative children.
• Second Saturday of every month, 11am-1pm.
• Click HERE for more information on their Facebook page.
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Pride Centre of Edmonton: Parents’ & Caregivers’ Support Group

• Peer support group for parents and caregivers of trans, non-binary, and gender diverse children and people.
• First Tuesday of every month, 7-9pm.
• Click HERE to see their programs calendar, at the bottom of the page.
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Pride Centre of Edmonton: Youth Programs

• Trans youth group: 3^rd Monday monthly. 7 to 9pm at the Pride Centre.
• Youth drop-in: 4:30 to 6pm every Tuesday.
• Click HERE to see their programs calendar, at the bottom of the page.
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PFLAG Canada: Edmonton Chapter

• 2nd Saturday of every month at the Pride Centre of Edmonton, 2:30 to 4:30pm.
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Edmonton and Area GSA Roundtable

• 3^rd Wednesday of the month. 4:30 to 6pm at the Pride Centre of Edmonton. Only runs during school months.
• ASL interpreters & pizza/snacks provided!
• Click HERE for more information on their Facebook page.
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okimaw kihêw mêkwanak  ᐅᑭᒪᐤ ᑭᐦᐁᐤ ᒣᑿᓇᐠ (Indigenous PFLAG)

• Gather each month to eat, share, learn and nurture one another’s living story of supporting LGBTTQ loved one from a nehiyaw perspective. There are also special guests who generously shares their wisdom in return our perspectives on gender and sexuality is opened to share with others.
• These gatherings are open to all peoples who want to learn and support Indigenous worldviews surround our LGBTTQ community members.
• Last Wednesday of the month, 5:30pm to 7pm, at MacEwan University kihêw waciston (7-131, 10700 – 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton)
• More information on their Facebook page HERE.

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Queerflex: Gender Creative Kids Movement Group

• Yoga-inspired group class for gender creative kids ages 5-10. Sliding scale price $50-$100.
• Sundays on May 12, 19 and June 2, 9th, and 16th at 10am (for 45 minutes).
• Limited to 7 kids. First come first serve, please register by emailing queerflex@gmail.com.
• Click HERE for more information.
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Rainbow Connection Edmonton: Camp Dragonfly 2019

• Summer day camp for gender creative kids (and their friends and siblings!) ages 6-13 on August 23-25, 2019.
• A safe place for kids and their families to explore, be creative, and celebrate. Registration open!
• Click HERE for more information.…….

SHERWOOD PARK

The altView Foundation & Family and Community Services: Support Groups

• Our concurrent parents and youth support groups.
• Parent group: a safe space to share experiences, support one another with the guidance of professional facilitation, and become connected to supports and resources out there for families like theirs.
• Youth group: a fun space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies to hang out, connect with other youth in the community, and learn about skills and resources that can help them navigate the world.
• 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, 6:30-8pm, at Family and Community Services building on the 2nd floor.
• More information on our main website HERE.

FORT SASKATCHEWAN

The altView Foundation: Drop-in Peer Support

• Offered in partnership with Strathcona County’s Family and Community Services.
• Drop-in peer support
• Every Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 12pm.

ST.ALBERT:

OutLoud

• Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG): supportive group for families of LGBTQ2S+ youth. 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7 to 9pm.
• OutLoud Juniors: fun and safe group for LGBTQ2S+ youth 12 years old and younger. 1st Tuesday of every month, 6 to 8pm. More information HERE.
• OutLoud Youth: for LGBTQ2S+ youth ages 13 to 24. 1st Tuesday of every month, 7 to 9pm. More information HERE.
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FORT MCMURRAY: 

Parent Counselling 

• For parents of youth (K-12) in both Fort McMurray Public and Catholic schools. Available through the school districts.
• Consultation and counselling available.
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TransFormations*

• A space for parents, caregivers, and family members of transgender and gender diverse youth to share their experiences and stories as they work to understand and support their amazing kids.
• In collaboration with the Skipping Stone Foundation and facilitated by Ashleigh Yule, MA, R. Psych.
• Next dates: Thursday, May 9, 2019, 6:30-8:00pm and Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 6:30-8:00pm
• Please RSVP to info@aycp.ca for location & updates
• More information HERE.
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Transgender Support Group 

• Biweekly support group through Canadian Mental Health Association.
• Contact information TBA.
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GRANDE PRAIRIE 

Caregiver Support Group

• Support group for caregivers of children, teens or young adults who may identify as transgender, non-binary, gender-non-conforming, or anywhere along the spectrum of gender diversity. Open to the public. Sessions are free.
• Every second Thursday of the month, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. At Nordic Court, 6th floor, 10014-99 St.
• To RSVP, or for more info, call Nicole Marshall (780) 512-1122, or email nicole.marshall@ahs.ca
• More information on Facebook HERE or their poster HERE.

HIV North

• LGBTQ Youth Mentor: weekly youth drop-in on Thursday nights. Offers one on one consultations with parents if requested.
• More information on their website HERE and their Facebook HERE.