Shuswap Resources
Resources on this page are provided for informational purposes only. We do not provide mental health advice or clinical care. If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member.
Crisis Support

Trans Lifeline
24/7 crisis line run by trans people, for trans people.
1-877-330-6366

Interior Crisis Line
Local 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention hotline
1-888-353-2273

Suicide Lifeline
24/7 crisis and suicide prevention hotline
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or SMS/Text: 45645
Healthcare

SEX Sense
A free, sex-positive, LGBTQI2S+ and Gender Diverse supportive, pro-choice and confidential service in BC.
1-800-739-7367

LGBTQ Health
a team of LGBTQ2S+ and ally researchers who focus on understanding how LGBTQ2S+ people experience physical and emotional (mental) health, and how they access health services.
Community Building

Qmunity Online Peer Groups
Free online peer support groups for LGBTQI2S+ and Gender Diverse folks.
604-684-5307 x. 100

Egale Canada
A Canada, and ultimately a world, without homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and all other forms of oppression so that every person can achieve their full potential, free from hatred and bias.
For Parents, Families & Allies

PFLAG Support Groups
Support, education and information groups for parents, friends and relatives of LGBTQI2S+ and Gender Diverse people.
888-530-6777 x. 601

BC Children's Hospital Gender Resources
A list of resources for parents of trans children, and trans folx.