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Provides a safe and supportive space for people in the 2SLGBTQ+ community to meet, support each other and socialize.
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Provides an in-person peer support group for a transgender or gender-diverse individuals.
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Provides an online list of counsellors and psychotherapists in PEI who are Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC).

Counsellors work in a variety of areas such as mental health and addictions, schools, career counselling. individual and family therapy, and music therapy.

Note: Not all listed professionals are accepting new clients
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Online list of registered psychological professionals in Epekwitk / PEI. Includes psychologists, psychological candidates, psychological associates, psychological associate candidates, and professional psychology corporations.

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Online information in text and video format about managing advanced illness, including:
  • Symptoms
  • Emotional and spiritual concerns
  • Financial programs
  • Decision-making
  • Caregiving
  • Talking about illness and grief
  • Tools for professionals
  • Final days
  • 2SLGBTQ+
  • COVID-19 and palliative care
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Professional counsellors are available to help young people deal with concerns, large or small, by telephone or live chat. Examples of these concerns include:

  • Bullying
  • Violence and abuse
  • Housing
  • Legal aid
  • Sexual health
  • Issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity
  • Suicide

Kids Help Phone counsellors can also provide information and referral to local services. The service is free, anonymous, and confidential.

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Provides free online therapy sessions to PEI residents who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, their families and partners. Free sessions up to eight hours within a three month period per person. Once all sessions are used, applicants are eligible to apply for additional sessions if available.

Types of therapy includes:
  • Individual therapy
  • Couples and partners therapy
  • Sex therapy
  • Gender affirming assessments
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Provides one-on-one in person and online support. Includes:
  • Discussing gender identity
  • Emotional support
  • Information and resources
  • A person to accompany individuals to the Gender Affirming Care Clinic or to pick up prescriptions
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A supportive, non-judgmental space for families with trans or gender diverse children to meet and have discussions with other parents, staff and volunteers of PEERS Alliance. Parents/caregivers will unlearn myths about gender identity and replace those myths with knowledge and support around issues of gender diversity.

The program is based on the two most important parts of a plant: the roots (parents and caregivers) are responsible for nurturing the shoots (children and dependents) to be the best version of themselves they can be.
  • For parents and caregivers: Can join Roots and Shoots group
  • For trans and gender diverse youth ages 12-18 years: Can join a supportive space called Saplings at Charlottetown. For youth in Summerside can join Rainbow Youth Club which occurs at the same time as Roots and Shoots.
  • For gender creative children ages 13 years and younger: Can join shoots portion of the evening that is offered partnership with Wild Child PEI. It includes fun, outdoor programming with staff, volunteers, and kids who are just like them.
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Maintains online directories listing many of the self-help groups that operate in PEI (virtually or in-person). Peer support options are available for individuals and their families or friends through a variety of groups that focus on:

  • Addictions
  • Family support
  • Identity
  • Mental health
  • Physical health
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