LGBTQ Resources
Sexual violence is prevalent in our society and happens to many women including lesbian and bisexual women. Survivors of assault often have a great deal of difficulty seeking help. The homophobic attitudes that surround lesbianism and bisexuality can create silence which often prevents a survivor from coming forward to seek support.
Our Centre also provides support to trans women and trans men who have experienced sexual violence. Much like homophobic attitudes, transphobic attitudes may serve as a barrier to transpeople who require support.
Recognizing these issues, KWSASC offers a free and confidential support group every fall. This group is open to lesbian, bisexual and trans women (over 16 years of age) who have experienced sexual violence during their lifetimes. Click here for our flyer.
KWSASC celebrates and supports the diversity in our community and warmly welcomes lesbian, bisexual and trans women as service users, volunteers or employees.
Below is a list of support services geared specifically to the LGBTQ population:
| Support Services In Waterloo Region & Area | Contact Info | |
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| Survivor Group for Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans Women Kitchener-Waterloo Sexual Assault Support Centre |
151 Frederick Street, Suite 201 Kitchener, ON (519) 571-0121 www.kwsasc.org |
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| OK2BME - Program for LGBTQ Youth KW Counselling Services |
(519) 884-0000 ext.212 |
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| LGBTQ Youth Group ACCKWA (AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo & Area) |
(519) 570-3687 ext. 302 |
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| Torchlight Gender Support | email Michelle: grsmedia@hotmail.com |
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Out On The Shelf |
147 Wyndham St. N. |
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| Grand River Rainbow Community Centre A non-profit, volunteer-based online resource for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual and GLBT-friendly communities of Grand River |
http://www.grandriverrainbow.ca/ | |
LGBTQ Therapists in Waterloo Region & Area |
Contact Info | |
Gloria Nafziger, |
(519) 579-3394 |
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Dave Vervoort, |
toll free: 1-888-821-5163 |
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Provincial/National Resources |
Contact Info | |
| The 519 Church Street Community Centre LGBTQ Wellness and Community Centre in Toronto, Ontario |
519 Church Street Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2C9 (416) 392-6874 . info@the519.org www.the519.org |
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Camp Ten Oaks |
Camp Ten Oaks |
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| Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youthline Confidential, free & non-judgmental peer-support Open Sunday to Friday 4:00pm to 9:30pm (Closed on Saturday & major holidays) |
The Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line P.O. Box 62, Station ‘F’ Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2L4 1-888-687-9688 (OUR-YOUTH) toll-free throughout Ontario. askus@youthline.ca http://www.youthline.ca/ |
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PFLAG: Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays |
PFLAG Guelph & Kitchener/Waterloo Chapter 164 Krug Street, Kitchener, ON N2H 2Y4 Evie Hill (Kitchener) 519-742-0700 Barb Buttars (Guelph) 519-822-8891 kwpflag@netscape.net http://www.pflagcanada.ca/ |
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http://www.rainbowhope.org/forums/ |