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Trans Lifeline Hotline Provided by: Trans Lifeline
A peer support phone service staffed by trans people for people who are trans or questioning. Provides a listening ear and support in a crisis.
All calls are anonymous and confidential.
All calls are anonymous and confidential.
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Helps navigate services and resources that are available for trans individuals in Epekwitk / PEI.
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Therapeutic Counselling Provided by: Family Service PEI
Provides confidential in-person and online counselling for individuals, couples, families. Examples of concerns that can be addressed in therapy include:
- Stress, anxiety or depression
- Infertility struggles
- Family or romantic problems
- Parenting
- Becoming assertive
- Questions about identity or sexuality
- Grief
- Trauma such as sexual assault or violence
- Workplace conflict or difficulties
- Coping with life overwhelming circumstances
- Counselling to newcomers
- Mental health and addictions
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Supports 2SLGBTQQIA+ (2S+) individuals living off-reserve on Epekwitk / PEI by promoting mental well-being, understanding of issues, and reducing gender-based violence within the community. The program includes:
- Monthly group meetings with cultural teachings
- Quarterly land-based teachings and healing circles led by Elders
- Public outreach sessions
- Cultural retreats highlighting the historic role of 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples in Indigenous culture and addressing current issues
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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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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.
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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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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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:
Types of therapy includes:
- Individual therapy
- Couples and partners therapy
- Sex therapy
- Gender affirming assessments
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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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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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We acknowledge that the land on which we learn, live and work is the traditional unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people of Epekwitk, represented by the Abegweit First Nation and Lennox Island First Nation.