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PROUD2BE LGBTQ2S+ Support

We created our PROUD2BE programs because we know that those of us who identify as LGBTQ2S+ need a safe place to talk about how that feels – and how hard it can be sometimes. We also offer help to parents and family members if they’re having a hard time, too.

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.

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

Email now Or call 604-988-5281, ext. 226

PROUD2BE Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Conference

Each fall 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 diverse LGBTQ2S+, gender-diverse and allied communities, and is open to children, youth, families and professionals.

PROUD2BE Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Events

Our PROUD2BE events feature speakers with lived experience, professional panel discussions, workshops and support for gender-diverse, gender-questioning, and LGBTQ2S+ children, youth, their families and professionals. It’s a community where you can learn, ask questions, get support and connect with LGBTQ2S+ folks, families and allied communities.

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

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. To learn more click here, and to receive the virtual meeting link, please email proud2be@familyservices.bc.ca. We look forward to you joining us.

Counselling Support (virtual and in-person)

Our highly-trained and experienced therapists offer counselling support for adults, youth, children, and families.

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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