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PROUD2BE 2SLGBTQIA+ Support

PROUD2BE is a program dedicated to empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ people with a focus on trans, two-spirit, non-binary, genderqueer, and youth in our community who do not fit into the traditional gender binary, as well as their families.

Everyone should feel safe, supported, and fully at home in our community. Whether you identify as queer, trans, non-binary, two-spirit, and/or questioning, or you’re the parent of a queer, trans, non-binary, two-spirit, and/or questioning child or youth, we have programs and services to support you.

For immediate crisis support, please reach out to the following resources:
Trans Lifeline: (877) 330-6366, available Monday to Friday, 10am – 6pm.
1-800-Suicide: 1-800-784-2433, available 24/7.
Emergency: In case of an emergency call 911.

Events

PROUD2BE Gender Identity Conference

Each year, we typically host the annual PROUD2BE conference, presented in partnership with West Vancouver Youth Services. This province-wide event brings together youth, parents, and service providers for activities, panel discussions, workshops, entertainment, and clinical services. It’s a thoughtful weekend designed to support and connect our 2SLGBTQ2SIA+, gender-diverse and allied communities, and is open to children, youth, families and professionals. 

PROUD2BE Gender Identity Events  

Our PROUD2BE events feature speakers with lived experience, professional panel discussions, workshops and support for gender-diverse, gender-questioning, and 2SLGBTQIA+ children, youth, their families and professionals.  It’s a community where you can learn, ask questions, get support and connect with 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, families and allied communities.

For more information email our team at proud2be@familyservices.bc.ca

PROUD2BE Gender Identity Panel Event:  Understanding Gender Diversity – Voices of Young Adults

Family Services of the North Shore, in partnership with West Vancouver Youth Services, presents “Understanding Gender Diversity – Voices of Young Adults,” a PROUD2BE Gender Identity panel event. Join our diverse panel of young adults who live outside of the traditional gender binary for an engaging discussion. This event is offered free of charge and open to parents, youth, professionals, and adult family and friends.  Saturday, October 26th, 10am – 12pm, online.

Registration now open!  To register, click the button below.

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For more information email proud2be@familyservices.bc.ca

Support

PROUD2BE Yourself Groups for Youth

If you’re aged 16-24 and identify as queer, trans, non-binary, two-spirit, and/or questioning, you are welcome to join us for this free weekly group. You’ll connect with other North Shore and Metro Vancouver youth in discussions led by an experienced master’s level counsellor. Share your experiences, ask questions, and explore your identity among people who are here to support you.  For more information and to arrange to join the group, please contact Rosie at 778-580-7881 or email BeYourself@familyservices.bc.ca.

PROUD2BE Drop-in Groups for Parents (virtual)

Join other parents of gender-diverse youth for safe, judgment-free discussions co-facilitated by two experienced counsellors. This free, weekly drop-in group is a welcoming place for you to connect, ask questions, and learn more about how to support your queer, trans, non-binary, two-spirit, gender diverse and/or gender-questioning child or teen.  We meet via Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm. We look forward to you joining us.

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To set up an initial, individual meeting with the group facilitators, please email proud2be@familyservices.bc.ca

Counselling Support (virtual and in-person)

Family Services of the North Shore is a 2SLGBTQIA+ positive organization. Our highly-trained and experienced therapists offer counselling support in a safe space for adults, youth, children, and families.

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Our Intake Counsellor is here to learn what you need and how we can support you.

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This group is the thing I look forward to the most during the week. It’s a space where I truly belong and where I’m allowed to feel whatever I’m feeling and just be me.– PROUD2BE drop-in group participant