Gay Youth Resources in My Davie Village
'Cause sometimes you just need someone to talk to. The Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line is a toll-free service provided by youth for youth. Offering support, information and referrals specific to your concerns. 1-800-268-9688
http://www.youthline.ca/about_us.php
Links for Vancouver's gay, queer, LGBT youth.
- Gay Youth Support
- Gay Youth Groups
- PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
- Education for Gay Kids
- Career Training Ressources
- Gay University Students
- Scholarships for Gay Students
- Kids with Gay Parents
- Gay Parents
- Community Support Groups
- Also check out the Medical / Wellness / Youth AIDS Support groups page and our Sports Groups page
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Gay Youth Support
When you follow your passion, the world follows you.
- Erase Bullying Every child deserves an education free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, intimidation and violence. Everyone has a role to play. Bullying isn’t just a child’s issue; it’s a school and community issue, and must be addressed with a school and community solution. http://www.erasebullying.ca/index.php
- YouthInBC.com is a program of the Crisis Center. It connects youth with support, information and resources. http://youthinbc.com/
- YouthSpace.ca a safeplace to reach out to when you're going through a rough time.Need someone to talk to...? We're open every night of the week from 6-11pm on the west coast - sweet! We're super thrilled to announce you can now TEXT chat with us! http://youthspace.ca/
- The Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line is a toll-free service provided by youth for youth. http://www.youthline.ca/about_us.php
- Bulling Stops Here providing information and support to those that need it most. You are NOT alone and things really can be better!http://bullyingendshere.ca/
- The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Gay Youth Groups
- Camp Fyrefly (Fire Fly) is an educational, social, and personal learning retreat for sexual and gender minority (LGBTTIQ) and allied youth between the ages of 14 and 24. http://www.fyrefly.ualberta.ca/index.htm
- Camp OUT providing camping experience for BC’s queer gay and allied youth aged 14-21 with support from UBC and the wider Vancouver community to create this opportunity for youth from all parts of B.C. and the Yukon to come together and CampOUT! http://campout.ubc.ca/
- GLASS Youth Choir - (Gay Lesbian and Supportive Singing Youth Choir) providing a positive social environment for young people of all sexual orientations. West Burnaby United Church http://glassyouthchoir.ca/
- Glbtq Youth Grande Prairie A spot for GLBTQ youth and their friends and family in the Grande Prairie area to connect as well as gain support, awareness and education.https://www.facebook.com/glbtqyouthgp#!/glbtqyouthgp
- Out in Schoolshttp://www.outinschools.com/
- Qmunity Center for support and special events for LGBTQ youth up to 25 years of age. http://www.qmunity.ca/
- Queer Active a resource for queer youth (16-25) wanting to participate in gay sports organizations. See Gay Sports Groups with the goal to empower queer individuals through sport and fitness http://www.queeractive.com/
- Queer Asian Youth gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, queer, curious, undecided, or questioning East and Southeast Asian youth and their friends. http://www.qay.ca/
- South Island Pride Centre youth programming and outreach, and facilitates community projects, events, and groups that promote self-empowerment, inclusivity, and self-exploration. http://www.southislandpridecentre.ca
- Surrey Youth Alliance Surrey Youth Alliance is a drop-in and support group for GLBT youth between 14 and 21 in the Fraser Valley and surrounding area.http://www.syabc.ca/
- Youth OUTreach Outreach and advocacy group for youth by youth 13-20. Providing outreach workshops and education on LGBTQ issues. Monday nights at Newton Youth Resource Centre, King George Blvd and 76th Ave, Surrey. 6:00-8:30 pm. Contact Sylvie Traphan at sylviatraphan@yahoo.ca Tel. 604-842-8727.
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PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Parent support group offering education to anyone with questions or concerns 24 hours a day 7 days a week. National Site Support Line 888.530.6777 http://www.pflagcanada.ca/en/index.html
PFLAG CHAPTERS in BRITISH COLUMBIA
| Vancouver, B.C. | http://www.pflagvancouver.com/ | |
| Campbell River, B.C. | crpflag@hotmail.com | |
| Cranbrook, B.C. | Earl Waugh | cranbrookbc@pflagcanada.ca |
| Fort St John, B.C. | John E Gentles | fortstjohnbc@pflagcanada.ca |
| Kamloops, B.C. | Judy Lusk | kamloopsbc@pflagcanada.ca |
| Kelowna, B.C. | Catherine Mateo | creativecatherine@gmail.com |
| Kimberley, B.C. | Melanie Wilson & Chris Green | kimberleybc@pflagcanada.ca |
| Penticton, B.C. | Tina Braz | pentictonbc@pflagcanada.ca |
| Port Alberni, B.C. | Pat messenger | 250-723-3540 |
| Prince George, B.C. | Rory | PFLAG Prince George |
| Victoria, B.C. | Sharon | victoriabc@pflagcanada.ca |
(last checked April 20,2013)
Education for Gay Kids
Pride Education Network advocates for an inclusive, respectful environment for all students, staff and families, regardless of their actual or perceived sexual orientation and/or gender identity, within all B.C. educational institutions. http://pridenet.ca/
Career Training Resources
Career Bear is Canada’s premier source for people who want a new career, but aren’t sure where to start. Browse careers by industry, salary, outlook or alphabetical listing. Find job profiles, quick career facts and training programs near you. http://careerbear.com/
Gay University Students
- BCIT - Technically Queer Offering a safe place for people of all orientations. Check out student association website (link is broken May 22,2013) or email technicallyqueer@gmail.com
- University of British Columbia - Pride UBC - Offering educational and social services dealing with sexual and gender diversity to the University of British Columbia community. http://www.prideubc.com/content/
- Simon Fraser University - Out on Campus- centre for LGTB people and their friends. http://ooc.sfss.ca/index.html
- University of Victoria Pride is an organization for all people who are queer, queer-positive, gender-variant and/or intersex. We strive to meet the needs of people who self-identify as queer (including but not limited to people who identify as Two Spirit, bisexual, lesbian, gay, and pansexual, as well as people who do not identify with these labels) (problem found with link May 22,2013)
- Vancouver Island University Addressing Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity http://www.viu.ca/positivespace/index.asp
- Northern Pride Centre Society We put on monthly dances, monthly movie nights, Drag Shows, various workshops and are looking for volunteers to help at the various events, workshops and to be peer counsellors. Anyone is welcome to volunteer and attend our events/workshops. Our website is www.northernpridecentre.com phone 250-960-6461 and email prideunbc@gmail.com
Scholarships for Gay Students
This list of scholarships is by no means exclusively for gay students and nor should you
limit yourself to just gay scholarships, or just to the popular ones everyone else is trying for. There are numerous scholarships available. There are too many to list, but included below are some resource sites for you to explore. Most trade unions offer scholarships to their members and to the children of their members. Many companies like Burger King, Wendy’s, The Bay, Petro Canada, and Sears all offer scholarships. Be creative in your search. There are many lesser known scholarships with less competition which will increase your chances of winning them. Go for the gold! You are the future!
- LAMBDA Foundation for Excellence Vaious Link
- Pride Education Network scholarships and bursaries Link
- Mark S. Bonham Scholarship for Queer Studies in Film and Video
Single scholarship valued at $5,000 Link - National Gay Pilots Association Aviation ScholarshipLink
- Thompson River University Kamloops Bursary Link
- LOUD Scholarship Sponsored by the Gay & Lesbian Business Association of B.C. (The link to GLBA scholarship broken Jan 2, 2013)
- TD Canada Trust TD Scholarships For Community Leadership Link
- B.C. Scholarships Student guide for British Columbia Students Link
- Student Aid B.C. Link
- Student Scholarships British Columbia's Leading Source for finding scholarship money Link
- B.C. Arts Council develops professional British Columbia artists by assisting with the post-secondary education of outstanding students of the arts. Link
- B.C. Cowboy Heritage Society offering up to three $500 scholarships to writers, craftspeople, and artists best depicting the value of our B.C. ranching and cowboy heritage Link
- John B. Holdstock Scholarship (B.C. Wildlife Federation) One Scholarship of $1000. Students must be enrolled in the sciences or related outdoors field and must provide a brief essay (maximum 500 words) describing his or her interest in pursuing fish, wildlife and habitat conservation as a part of his/her academic studies. Link
- The Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada Scholarship
One Scholarship $1000. Available to students entering the Bachelor of Business Administration or the Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management programs. Link
Kids with Gay Parents
- Families Like Mine a group trying to decrease isolation for people who have parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), and bring voice to their experiences.http://familieslikemine.com/
- Rainbow Rumpus an online magazine for children and youth with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) parents. http://www.rainbowrumpus.org/
- Queer Families Vancouver A place for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered parents and their families living in Greater Vancouver http://www.queerfamilies.ca/
Gay Parents
- Rainbow Families - for Vancouver LGBTQ Parents offering social activities, play dates, information sessions and mutual support. http://www.meetup.com/RainbowFamiliesVancouver/
- Vancouver Gay Dad’s / Father's Group For gay men who are Dads or want to become Dads. We are looking to start a new group of men with the same family interests in Metro Vancouver.http://www.vancouvergaydads.com/
- Adoptive Families Association of B.C. Children need parents. People in the LGBTQ community make great ones! AFABC hosts monthly meetings for current and prospective adoptive parents in the LGBTQ community. Come meet other families and share some stories. Yes, your kids are welcome to come along! http://bcadoption.com/site_page.asp?pageid=84
If there are any links we are missing please let us know info@mydavievillage.com