Families & Loved Ones
The HKPR District Health Unit offers LGBTQ2+ inclusive programs that support sexual health. This includes free sexual health services such as STI testing, condom access, and birth control in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton County. They also provide resources like the LGBTQ Youthline and PFLAG Canada for mental health support and community connections.
pflag Canada is Family for All. They bring together 2SLGBTQ+ people, family, friends and allies to create an inclusive future. pflag Canada is a national charitable organization that was founded by parents who needed help learning how to accept and support their 2SLGBTQ+ children. They are dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for 2SLGBTQ+ people and those who love them. Together, they are creating a just, caring and accepting world for everyone.
An Indigenous-run community centre that has regular Indigenous community programming, and family supports from early infancy to elder connections. The Building Gender-Diverse Communities program runs regular drop-ins, one on one support, cultural programming, and other events for Two Spirit, Indigiqueer, and LGBTQIA+ Indigenous folks and their families. Contact cgdc@nogofc.ca
This virtual bi-monthly group is a safe space for family and loved ones of individuals who are trans/non-binary/gender questioning. Topics will vary from understanding hormone therapy and its changes, navigating the coming out process, exploring feelings and reactions to our loved one’s gender journey and how to fully support them through their exploration. We will learn and connect through each other’s experiences in a non-judgmental and confidential setting. To register, email transpeeroutreach@cmhahkpr.ca or call 705-748-6711
2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations is an organization dedicated to supporting 2-Spirit people in Ontario. Their mission focuses on improving the health and well-being of individuals affected by HIV, hepatitis C, and the impacts of colonial violence. The organization provides advocacy, services, and educational resources, aiming to create a strong, healthy, and self-determined 2-Spirit community.
