LGBTQ+ Youth Group
Child Services, Family / Parenting, LGBT2Q+ Community, and Youth Services
Provided by The Shuswap Children’s Association
Offers drop-in, 1:1 and family support for LGBTQ+ youth.
The 2SLGBTQI+ support coordinator offers the following:
- Drop-in Youth Group: For youth ages 13-18. Provides peer group support for youth offered on a drop-in basis.
- 1:1 Support:: Support for youth ages 8-18. Provides a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can share their experiences and concerns. While it is not counselling, the support coordinator offer active listening, emotional support, and guidance to help youth navigate their challenges. Help is also provided to connect them to relevant resources, services, and community programs tailored to their specific needs.
- Family Support:: Family support for families with youth ages 8-18. A support coordinator works with families to help them better understand and support their 2SLGBTQI+ loved ones. This may include sharing educational resources, facilitating conversations, and connecting them to community organizations that offer additional supports or other family-oriented programs.
778-824-1221
Public email: lgtbq@shuswapchildrens.ca
Website: https://shuswapchildrens.ca/our...
551 Trans-Canada Highway, Salmon Arm, British Columbia
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Health professional referral
- Parent / Guardian referral
- Social worker referral
- Community service organization referral
Referral Forms
Availability
Service area: Salmon Arm + show cities
Service Types Provided
Child Services
Family / Parenting
LGBT2Q+ Community
Youth Services
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided in a group in-person
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.