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Spectrum's Transgender Programs
See below for information on our Transgender Peer Support Groups!
Transgender Support Groups
Transgender Peer Support
The Transgender Peer Support Group is an informal, discussion based, drop-in program. This group is a space for anyone that identifies within the trans/gender variant umbrella, including but not limited to: transgender, transsexual, genderqueer, gender fluid, non-binary, genderless, agender, non-gendered, third gender, two spirit, bigender, transman, transwoman, neutrois, questioning and beyond. It meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday and 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. (This group is 18+). Visit the calendar for details.
Beyond the Binary Peer Support
This group is a peer support group for people who are non-binary, two-spirit, agender, genderfluid, or otherwise identify outside of the gender binary. It meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month. (This group is 18+).
Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group
Funded by a grant from Meridian Credit Union, the biweekly Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group is an informal, discussion based, drop-in program. This group is a space for adults that identify within the trans/gender variant umbrella. This group is 18+ and meets on Thursday evenings at the Idea Exchange Old Post Office. Visit the calendar for details.
Transmasculine Peer Support
The TransMasculine Peer Support Group is an informal, discussion based, drop-in program. This group is a space for anyone that identifies as TransMasculine within the trans/gender variant umbrella. It meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. (This group is 18+). Visit the calendar for details.
Virtual Program Access
Most of these groups meet both in-person and virtually!
If you'd like to attend on Zoom please contact us for access details.
Additional Resources and Services
Spectrum offers a number of resources and services for transgender people besides support groups, including:
In collaboration with Wisdom2Action, Spectrum developed this toolkit on trans mental wellness and suicide prevention. Given that many trans and gender diverse people struggle with suicide, suicidal ideation and suicide attempts, this toolkit was created to:
1) Help trans and gender diverse people in and beyond Waterloo Region who may be struggling with suicidality or poor mental health.
2) Provide concrete tools and strategies to service providers working with trans and gender diverse people on inclusive care
and trans suicide prevention.
3) Support parents, caregivers, friends and loved ones of trans and gender diverse people to be supportive of trans and gender diverse people in their lives.
4) Increase awareness of trans mental health and suicidality in and beyond Waterloo Region.
This guide is designed to help you to better understand what the process is like leading up to, during, and after feminization / augmentation top surgery.
Disclaimer: This guide is meant to be a helpful tool for people considering receiving or preparing for top surgery but should not be confused with an actual medical document. Please make sure to listen to the advice of your doctors.
This guide is designed to help you to better understand what the process is like leading up to, during, and after masculinizing / mastectomy top surgery.
Disclaimer: This guide is meant to be a helpful tool for people considering receiving or preparing for top surgery but should not be confused with an actual medical document. Please make sure to listen to the advice of your doctors.
TRANSNAV GPS DIRECTORY
TransNAV GPS, an online tool to help trans people locate service providers and resources in Waterloo Region and beyond.
Gender-Neutral Washroom Map
Many public washrooms are labelled by gender. People who do not clearly conform to the gender with which they identify can encounter hostility when they use the washroom of their choice. This is why SPECTRUM has conducted a survey to create a map of gender-neutral washrooms in Waterloo Region.
Social Groups
In addition to support programs, SPECTRUM also runs social programs for members of the local rainbow community to connect and socialize in a space where they can be their authentic selves.
Or contact us for other support
Our Transgender Services Committee is able to answer any questions by email that you might have about transgender-related resources in the region. If you have a transgender-related question, please contact us.
SPECTRUM offers a safe place where 2SLGBTQ+ individuals can be themselves and find community and supports.
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
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