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September 2023 Newsletter

Hello Trans qathet Community, Allies, and Supporters!


Office Hours:

We continue to offer expanded resources and activities at our office, including WiFi, computers, printers, gender-affirming garments, quiet room, books, tea and coffee, coloring books, board & card games, craft supplies, pronoun pins, flags, and more.

Drop-in Hours: Visit us on Wednesdays from 10:00am-2:00pm and Thursdays from 2:00-5:00pm to connect and engage. 


Volunteers needed:

We are looking for help in distributing posters around the qathet Regional District. We want more folks to know where we are and how to find us, so to help with this mission, please stop by the office and take a few posters to put up around town and far and wide! Or if you’d like us to drop off some for distribution at your location, we can do that, or contact us for a digital copy of the poster for you to print at your workplace. Thanks for your help! 


Announcements


Zoom Peer Support Groups: 

The schedule for the biweekly online groups is now available, you can view the schedule and pre-register for individual sessions at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtd-CorTojGdxmT8_N5XEKNswxinWk7-aQ The first session will be Tuesday, September 12 at 7:30-8:30pm, and the first topic, hosted by Laurance, will be Safety for Trans People in Small Communities.  

This is a confidential online space for anyone who is transgender or questioning. Pre-registering for the zoom will be required in order to join the group, to ensure the safety of the space. You are always welcome to participate in the zoom as much or as little as you like, and are welcome to join with video and audio off if that’s your comfort. 

Feel free to reach out directly to Laurance with any concerns or for more information: 604-414-6187 (text or call) / laurance@transqathet.ca


Helping Out Fund Relaunch!

Thanks to many small and large donations and fundraising efforts, we are able to re-open our Helping Out Fund applications. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, and will be replied to within a 14 day time frame. Link here to apply: https://www.transqathet.ca/helping-out 


In the News:

Read about our recent advocacy for 2SLGBTQ+ safety in qathet, to City Council:


September Tq Events:


Free Swim! At the Rec Centre Pool

Date & Time: Wednesday September 13th, 6:30-8:30pm

We will be holding regular free swims this year at the Rec Complex, during their open pool hours. Let the person at the front desk know that you’re there for the Trans qathet swim, and your entry cost will be free. Let us know if you’d like to participate in a buddy system for changerooms during this event. 



Crafternoon 

Tq Mall Office

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 20th, 3:00pm-7:00pm

Get creative with us! Bring your own art and craft supplies or use ours. All non-toxic art and craft mediums are welcome. Drop in at any time and let your artistic side flourish.


Hang Out + Games Night

Tq Mall Office

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 27th, 3:00pm-7:00pm

Join us for a diverse range of games suitable for everyone. We'll have board games, card games, puzzles, and group games. Also by popular demand, the post it note game. 


October Tq Events:


Movie and Video Games: 

Poll/Survey to be launched soon on holding a small movie screening at our office, what movies would you like to watch with us?? Send us some suggestions! Submit your ideas here!


Other Resources


QMUNITY Gender and ID Clinic:

Access notarial, administrative, and emotional support for name and gender marker change processes. Drop in virtually on the first Wednesday and third Friday of each month, 4pm-6pm. For appointments, email transid@qmunity.ca or call Connie at 604-868-4238.


Trans Lifeline:

Call (877) 330-6366 for peer support by trans individuals for trans peers. Call for non-crisis situations or if unsure about your identity. Full anonymity & confidentiality; no nonconsensual active rescue.


Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention:

Call toll-free at (1-800-784-2433) for confidential, non-judgmental emotional support, available 24/7 for individuals experiencing distress or despair.


Mental Health Support:

For emotional support, information, and mental health resources, call 310-6789 (no area code needed).


Trans Rights BC:

Visit www.transrightsbc.ca for resources addressing legal rights commonly faced by trans and gender-diverse people.


Trans Care BC:

Toll-free: 1-866-999-1514

Outside of BC or unable to call a toll-free number: 604-675-3647


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