Support Services

We offer peer support groups, supports to settle, and support for refugee hearings in the Calgary area. The Welcoming Spaces Project is based on peer support provided by LGBTQ+ people given to LGBTQ+ people to encourage positive mental health and well being oriented toward improving socio-economic conditions for all. We do this by encouraging everyone in the general public, new and long-time Canadians, to live well together in all of the services that we provide.

Support Groups for LGBTQ+ People

TransJourneys

The first Sunday and third Friday of every month.

TransJourneys is a drop-in group that provides peer support, education, and resources for the transgender community in and around Calgary. This group is open to all who are transgender, including those who are non-binary, intersex, or questioning their gender identity. We welcome and support all people in the transgender community, whether long-time residents or new arrivals in Canada. Come join us to get support, give support, ask questions, or just listen. This is one of the places you can be yourself!

This group is for people who are eighteen years of age or older. New members are welcome to bring a friend or family member to their first meeting for support. We do not have a dress code, please come in whatever you feel comfortable.

For more information, click on the group web page.

TransFamilies Calgary

The third Wednesday of every month.

This group is exclusively for parents and adult family members of trans identified individuals. It is an adult-only group 18+

We offer peer support, resources, and a community that understands your journey. The objective of the group is to enable you to affirm and support your loved one’s transition.

For more information, click on the group web page.

True Colours

True Colors is a social & support group for lesbian, gay, transexual, bisexual, pansexual, non-binary, two-spirits, queer folks, and LGBTQ+ Newcomers to hold space for our community to thrive, support, and empower one another. We curate fun, immersive, activity-based events & social gatherings to engage with people face to face and foster friendships.

This will be a space free of racism, misogyny, sexism, homophobia, ableism, xenophobia, transphobia, and judgment. This group is supported by End of the Rainbow Foundation.

Events are announced to those who join the True Colours mailing list. Please inquire at truecolours@endoftherainbow.ca

For more information, click on the group web page.

Crafting Connections

The second Thursday and the third Sunday of every month.

Crafting Connections is an in-person group that combines peer support and crafting in a positive and welcoming environment. The group is open to all 2SLGBTQ+ people who are 18+. No crafting experience is required to participate, and some supplies are available.

The group meets on the third Sunday of each Month. Please note that the group has a 30-person limit.

For more information, please click here

One-to-One Support

Calgary LGBTQ+ Refugee Centre

Appointments for one-to-one support can be arranged by emailing elliot@endoftherainbow.ca.

Formed with the generous support of the Chinook Lesbian and Gay Fund, the Calgary Foundation, and the United Way.