Publications
Youth Emergency and Support Resources
The Support Network
In the Edmonton area, call 211 or 482-4357
http://www.thesupportnetwork.com
We can help you connect with the heart of the community so you can help yourself, a friend or a family member.
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
http://kidshelpphone.ca
This is free, 24 hour anonymous phone and web counselling, referral and
information service. For children and youth with concerns such as
relationships, substance abuse, violence, and suicide.
Edmonton Distress Line
482-4357
If you need help now, call the Edmonton Distress Line.
1.877.OUT.IS.OK
A toll-free, twenty-four hour support/crisis line operated by the
Calgary Distress Centre to support sexual minority and questioning
youth. (1-877-688-4765)
Youth One (Support Network Youth Services)
732.6652
http://youthone.com
Go to their website for a resource list for:
- Basic Needs / Accommodations
- Counselling
- Crisis / Emergency
- Education / Employment
- Health / Sexuality / Harm Reduction
- Legal / Advocacy
- Recreation
- Substance Abuse / Addictions
- Support
- Volunteering
Emergency Services
911
Call if a crime is in progress
Police
423-4567
If a crime is not in progress but requires police attendance.
Edmonton Police Service Hate and Bias Coordinators Office
426-8116 or 426-8141
To alert the hate/bias crime unit.
Alberta Resources
AIDS Calgary Awareness Association
The Calgary AIDS Awareness Association works to reduce the harm
associated with HIV and AIDS for all individuals and communities in the
Calgary region.
http://www.aidscalgary.org/
Alberta Government's Office for the Prevention of Family Violence and Bullying http://www.b-free.ca/ (Resources for Youth)
http://www.bullyfreealberta.ca/ (Resources for Parents)
http://www.bullyfreealberta.ca/materials.htm (Homophobic Bullying Fact Sheet)
Alberta Teachers’ Association’s Diversity, Equity and Human Right Homepage Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
This website is designed to assist educators in their legal,
professional and ethical responsibilities to protect all students and
to maintain a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment.
Addressing homophobia is an important part of that obligation. This
website provides Alberta teachers and students with information,
contacts and resources that can assist them in creating safe, caring
and inclusive learning environments for LGBT students and staff.
http://www.teachers.ab.ca/Issues%20In%20Education/Diversity%20and%20Human%20Rights/Sexual%20Orientation/Pages/Index.aspx
Altview
Altview is a peer support and discussion group for sexual minority youth
up to the age of 25. Our primary focus is on helping LGBTQ youth from
Strathcona County and surrounding areas feel connected to a larger
community. We now meet on a weekly basis for a 2 hour get-together. For
info, please e-mail us or visit our website.
E-Mail: info@altview.ca
Web: www.altview.ca
The Calgary Birth Control Association (CBCA)
CBCA offers counselling and education services that help people
consider their sexual and reproductive choices in informed and
responsible ways.
http://www.cbca.ab.ca
Calgary Health Region A website to help youth learn more about sexual health and healthy decision making.
http://www.teachingsexualhealth.ca/
Camp fYrefly
www.fyrefly.ualberta.ca
Camp fYrefly is Canada’s largest leadership retreat for sexual minority
youth. The camp is held each summer in Edmonton and focuses on helping
to build the personal resiliency and leadership necessary for youth to
become leaders in their schools, families, and communities.
Gay and Lesbian Association of the Peace
The Gay and Lesbian Association of the Peace was formed to provide
support and community for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered
people as well as their friends and family in the Peace Region.
Website: http://www.galap.org or Email: galap@cablerocket.com
Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Academic Students & Staff (GLASS)
GLASS is the University of Calgary's support group for gay, lesbian and
bisexual academics and students. GLASS provides a positive context for
the promotion of safety, personal development, pride and respect for
gay, lesbian and bisexual identity. It seeks to be a proactive
organization, determined to help end discrimination through education,
social activity, political action and role models.
http://www.ucalgary.ca/~glass
Hate and Bias Crime Initiative
The Hate and Bias Crime Initiative advocates for a safe and inclusive
environment for our diverse and multicultural society. The initiative
is committed to building a framework to manage issues and prevent
occurrences involving hate.
The
Edmonton Police Service also has a long standing LGBTQ Liaison
Committee that has been actively working to develop community
responsive policing policies, programs, and services. Most recently the
Liaison Committee has worked with school resource officers to meet the
health and safety needs of LGBTQ students.
The Edmonton Police Service Hate and Bias Coordinators can be reached at 426-8116 or 426-8141. Report Hate Crimes Brochure
http://www.police.edmonton.ab.ca/Pages/HateBias/Mainframe.htm
HIV Edmonton
HIV Edmonton educates, supports and advocates for those infected and affected by HIV and related conditions.
http://www.hivedmonton.com
Inside Out – Calgary
http://www.glcsa.org/programs/youthprograms.htm
Inside Out is a peer-facilitated youth group for LGBTQ youth under 25
in the Calgary region. The group aims to let youth know they are not
alone, and to connect them with their peers.
Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services The University of Alberta’s hub for queer studies, services, and research.
www.ismss.ualberta.ca OUTreach
The University of Alberta’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and
straight-but-not-narrow-minded group. OUTreach acts as an information
medium, social group, a place to meet friends, gain support and to be
yourself. Our group is member driven and is open to all suggestions for
activities.
http://www.ualberta.ca/~outreach
PFLAG Edmonton
A support groups for parents and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender and queer people. Meets the first Tuesday of each month
September through June.
Location: Pride Centre of Edmonton 9540 - 111 Avenue
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
Telephone: Ruby 436-1998 after 6:00 pm.
or Michael at 634-1689
Email: edmontonab@pflagcanada.ca
OPTIONS Sexual Health Association of Edmonton
The core business of the OPTIONS
Sexual Health Association of Edmonton is providing women and men,
primarily adolescents and young adults, with the skills and knowledge
to make informed choices around issues of sexuality within the context
of their values, beliefs, culture and experiences. OPTIONS’s mission
centres on developing in people the affect, skills and knowledge to
make informed choices around issues of sexuality, within the context of
their values, beliefs, culture and experiences.
http://www.optionssexualhealth.ca
Pride Centre of Edmonton
Established this year the Pride Centre of Edmonton provides local
educational, counselling, and support services for gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgendered people, their parents, families and friends.
http://www.pridecentreofedmonton.org/
Pride on Campus, Red Deer College
Pride on Campus seeks to (1) promote acceptance, awareness and
understanding of the gay and lesbian community of central Alberta, (2)
provide a comfortable and safe environment to discuss issues around
homosexuality/bisexuality and transgendered issues and (3) diversify
the lifestyle of gay/lesbian/bi/trans students by promoting socials and
events.
http://www.webspawner.com/users/prideoncampus/
Queer Prom
Queer Prom is an annual event open to all sexual minority youth aged
12-25 and their allies. Its a great night to come out and enjoy a fun
evening of live entertainment and mingling with other Queer youth from
the Edmonton area.
http://www.queerprom.ca
The Support Network Edmonton
The Support Network, located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is a "first
call for help" for the community. We're here to make sure there is
somewhere that people can turn. You can always talk to us. Our centre
offers help-lines you can call, suicide prevention and bereavement
support, a walk-in counselling centre and information on community
services. Also provides On-line Crisis Chat Distress Line 482-HELP or
482-4357
http://www.thesupportnetwork.com/
Youth Emergency Shelter Society Y.E.S.S. (Edmonton)
Our mission is to work in collaboration with other agencies, relatives
and friends to provide a short term and safe place for youth at risk in
which we encourage their emotional, mental, and physical well-being.
http://www.yess.org/
Youth4Youth (Calgary)
A Calgary based informational Website created for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Straight Youth.
http://www.youth4youth.com
YouthSafe.Net (Calgary)
This Calgary-based website provides resources and information on sexual
orientation and gender identity issues for youth.
http://www.youthsafe.net
Youth One (Edmonton)
A virtual place where youth can meet and greet, argue and listen,
support and find support - without being restricted by social barriers.
Here's a place where you can speak out, reach out, veg out.
http://www.youthone.com
Other Provinvial Resources
AlterHéros (Quebec)
AlterHéros is a bilingual (French and English) Canadian-based website
that strives to increase public awareness about issues related to
sexual orientation and homophobia by (1) informing and educating youth,
parents, family, and friends through the sharing and dissemination of
information, (2) providing aid and support by posing, clarifying and
responding to questions and by creating a mutual-aid network, and (3)
creating a community in which youth can share, exchange information,
contribute, make contacts and connect with others.
http://www.alterheros.com/
Gay and Lesbian Educators of B.C. (British Columbia)
The Gay and Lesbian Educators of B.C. has a comprehensive educational
website dedicated to providing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered
educational resources for Canadian educators and students.
http://www.galebc.org/
Shout Out Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Heterosexism Links and resources from Winnipeg’s Rainbow Resource Centre.
http://www.rainbowresourcecentre.org/resources.htm
The Triangle Program (Ontario)
The Triangle Program is Canada's only classroom for lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transsexual and transgendered youth. The Triangle Program is
committed to (a) providing a classroom where LGBT youth can learn and
earn credits in a safe, harassment-free, equity-based environment and
(b) developing and teaching a curriculum that includes and celebrates
LGBT literature, history, persons and issues.
http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/triangle/index.html
National Resources
Canadian Federation for Sexual Health A pro-choice, charitable organization dedicated to promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights in Canada and internationally.
http://www.cfsh.ca/ Canadian Health Network
The Canadian Health Network is a national, bilingual, Internet-based health information service.
http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/
Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives
The Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) was established in 1973 to
aid in the recovery and preservation of lesbian and gay histories. Its
mandate is to acquire, preserve, organize and provide public access to
information and materials in any medium, by and about lesbians and
gays, primarily produced in or concerning Canada. To support this
function, CLGA also maintains major non-archival collections, including
a research library, international subject files and an international
collection of lesbian and gay periodicals.
http://www.clga.ca/
Egale Canada
Egale Canada is a national organization that advances equality and
justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans-identified people and
their families across Canada.
http://www.egale.ca/
Equal Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
Through dialogue, education and action we can and will change the world
one person at a time. Come and hear the people involved speak about
their experiences and find out how you can get involved in supporting
the fight for equal marriage in Canada.
http://www.samesexmarriage.ca/
Kids Help Phone
The Kids Help Phone is Canada's only toll-free, 24-hour, national
bilingual telephone counseling service for children and youth. Tel:
1-800-668-6868.
http://kidshelp.sympatico.ca/
PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) Canada
PFLAG Canada promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends through
education and support in order to end discrimination and secure equal
human rights for all persons regardless of sexual orientation.
http://www.pflag.ca/
Sexuality and U
Devoted to sexuality education and information, this site provides
credible and reliable information on such health topics as sexually
transmitted infections (STIs), contraception awareness, healthy
lifestyle choices and techniques for talking about sex. It also
provides guidance and advice on developing and maintaining a healthy
sexuality. This site is administered by the Society of Obstetricians
and Gynaecologists of Canada.
http://www.sexualityandu.ca/eng/
International Resources
Advocate (United States)
The Advocate is a national gay and lesbian newsmagazine.
http://www.advocate.com/
BiNet USA (United States)
BiNet USA provides a national voice for bisexuals focused on ending
oppression based on sexuality; voicing the needs and concerns of
bisexuals; and supporting efforts to end oppression based on gender,
sex, race, class, age and ability.
http://www.binetusa.org/
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (United States)
The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) envisions a
future in which every child learns to respect and accept all people,
regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. GLSEN
brings together students, educators, families and other community
members—of any sexual orientation or gender identity/expression—to
reform America's educational system.
http://www.glsen.org/
Gay-Straight Alliance Network (United States)
The Gay-Straight Alliance Network is a youth-led organization that
works to empower youth activists fighting homophobia in schools.
http://www.gsanetwork.org/
