Spectrum serves, affirms, and supports the well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Waterloo Region

We. Belong. Here.

Learn more about our programs and services

Spectrum offers more than 40 different groups and activities each month, including: transgender peer support groups, games nights, Spectrum Prime for 2SLGBTQIA+ adults 50+, and Rainbow Newcomers Connect.

Other Spectrum services and resources include:

Mental health counselling for 2SLGBTQIA+ adults (in partnership with OK2BME and Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health)
The TransNAV GPS Directory
Monthly calendar of 2SLGBTQIA+ events
Rainbow Pages directory of 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly businesses and organizations

Spectrum Groups

Transgender Groups

We offer a variety of peer support groups for trans folks and their partners, friends, and families

Peer Support and Discussion Groups

We offer a variety of peer support and discussion groups for 2SLGBTQIA+ adults

Recreation and Sports

We have board games nights, a running club, reading and crafting circles, sports, and more!

Additional Resources and Services:

TransNAV
Directory

Find trans-friendly services in categories like Medical, Mental Health, Employment, Legal, Housing, Social, Personal, and other services.

Newcomer & Immigrant Services

Spectrum welcomes newcomers and immigrants! Check out our Rainbow Newcomers Connect group

Educational
Resources

Learn about 2SLGBTQIA+ issues and find shareable tools and resources

Rainbow Diversity Training

Spectrum provides training and consultation on 2SLGBTQIA+ issues and making your organization more inclusive

Learn More

Spectrum News

Trans Day of Remembrance 2024

A Message from our Outgoing ED, Scott Williams

New Executive Director

Region of Waterloo Upstream Fund 2024

Annual General Meeting Notice – 2024

New Horizons for Seniors Grant 2024

Waterloo Region Community Grant 2024

Launch of Rainbow Newcomers Toolkit

Visit our calendar to learn about upcoming Spectrum events

See Our Calendar

Thank you to SPECTRUM's sponsors

SPECTRUM
Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space
Boehmer Box Building
283 Duke Street West, Unit 210
(corner of Duke St W and Breithaupt)
Kitchener, Ontario Canada N2H 3X7

Visit our calendar for drop-in hours
Telephone: 226 779-9695
info@ourspectrum.com
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SPECTRUM acknowledges the truth that we are situated on the Haldimand Tract, which is the traditional land of Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Anishinaabe nations. We also recognise the Chinonton Peoples of what has come to be known as the Neutral Nations, a people entirely eliminated by the colonisation of this land. Read the complete statement here.

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