RESOURCES
SKIPPING STONE
Skipping Stone takes steps to connect trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse youth, adults, and families with comprehensive and low barrier access to care and support, including community, mental health, medical, and educational outreach.
KATE PATERSON CONSULTING: LGBTQ2SA+ & GENDER AFFIRMING DIRECTORY
In addition to advocating for queer communities in Calgary, Kate Paterson regularly updates a directory of queer-friendly community resources. I encourage you to check out her directory of LGBTQ2SA+ & gender affirming service providers in a number of disciplines.
FOOTHILLS SEXUAL FUNCTION CLINIC
Dr. Stephanie Hart runs a medical practice in Okotoks dedicated to concerns about sexual function, fusing sex therapy approaches with medical interventions. Importantly, her services are covered by Alberta Health! If you have any concerns about sexual function I encourage you to get in touch.
TALKING ABOUT SEXUALITY IN CANADIAN COMMUNITIES (TASCC)
TASCC provides parents and service providers access to current resources and information that reflects best practices in sexual health education and promotion. TASCC offers practical tools and strategies for working with high risk youth and youth with disabilities. TASCC is a platform for online training, a vehicle for knowledge transfer, and a sexual health resource for service providers, parents and their youth.
DISTRESS CENTRE CALGARY
Distress Centre Calgary offers 24-hour crisis support by phone, with limited online chat and free counselling available. If you - or anyone you know - is in need of immediate mental health support, don't hesitate to reach out at 403.266.HELP (4357).