Spectrum offers a wide array of programs and services to best meet our community need. Click on a relevant box below to learn more and get a link to our landing page for that topic.

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Peer Support and Discussion Groups

Spectrum has a number of support groups and social programs to help 2SLGBTQIA+ people form friendships and connections within the community in order to reduce the isolation that 2SLGBTQIA+ people experience and expand their network of support.

Please check the calendar for details on whether groups are happening in-person, virtually, or both!

See a full list of our peer support and discussion groups here.

Recreation and Sport

Spectrum offers a range of 2SGLBTQ+ recreational and sport programs including an Arts program and a Multi-Sport program.

See a full list of programs available here.

Families and Youth

Waterloo region is fortunate to have a strong base of 2SGLBTQ+ youth and families. Spectrum is working on expanding our offerings for 2SGLBTQ+ youth and families in the region.

See our current offerings here.

Transgender Programs

Spectrum offers has many transgender peer support groups every month, including one group that meets in Cambridge. We also have created some resources which are available on this webpage as well.

See our programs and resources here.

 

Older Adults

Spectrum has some groups and resources specifically targeted to Older Adults.

See our programs and resources here.

Indigenous Programs

Spectrum runs several groups, including partnering with Willow River Centre, for the Indigenous community. We also have some information on community services.

Find that information here.

Newcomer Programs

Spectrum welcomes our region's 2SLGBTQ+ newcomers and immigrants!

You can find information about our newcomer to Canada group, as well as some resources here.

Rainbow Diversity Training

Through a fee-for-service model, Spectrum is able to offer Rainbow Diversity Training to organizations and companies that are looking to continue the path to becoming more open and welcoming.

Learn more about our Rainbow Diversity Training here.

Additional Services

Spectrum also has community collaborations to provide additional services.

Find out about those services here.