Support for the LGBTQ2S+ Community

Planned Parenthood NL’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Warm Line is a peer support service run by and for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Newfoundland and Labrador. If you need someone to talk to, reach out and they will do their best to support you and provide you resources.

Camp Eclipse: OUT in the woods brings together youth between the ages of 16 and 24 for 4 days of empowering workshops which take a solution focused, and strengths based approach to the issues faced by two-spirit, lesbian, bisexual, gay, trans, ace, intersex and queer (2SLBGTQ+) youth.  Camp also offers outdoor nature activities and networking opportunities.

Please note that the organization’s website is still in the works.

Stephanie Howlett is passionate about Diversity and especially LGBTQ+. She has seen first hand the difference inclusion makes in the workplace. Stephanie has a masters in Social Work, and 19 years working in a major Regional Healthcare Authority, and a lifetime of coming out in each new role she took on.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission is an independent government agency responsible for promoting and protecting human rights in the province.  We do this by:

• Administering the Human Rights Act
• Investigating and resolving human rights complaints
• Giving legal information to individuals, groups and organizations who are concerned with human rights
• Preventing discrimination through education and training
• Working with community partners

Lonely Planet provides advice and resources to ensure LGBTQ2+ communities are safe, travelling internationally.

A space to get all of the news and updates for the Faculty of Education’s GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) out of Memorial University.

The MUN Gender and Sexual Advocacy Group shares information and facilitate discussion on health issues related to gender or sexuality diverse (GSD) communities, commonly referred to as the LGBTQQ2SIPPA+ community. By facilitating or sharing events, talks, online resources, recommended books, other multimedia and more, we hope to investigate the health outcomes of GSD communities from a holistic perspective and educate the larger medical community about GSD issues.

Intersections: A Resource Centre for Marginalized Genders is ran by a collective of active, committed volunteers that are dedicated to the physical, emotional, and psychological wellness of all people with marginalized genders. As such, their purpose spans across a broad spectrum, both in meeting the individual needs of the visitors to our Centre, as well as working toward personal wellness, awareness, education, and advocacy for the community as a whole.

They offer a number of free resources including menstrual products, a safe space to relax, emergency diapers, private breast-feeding and changing area, peer counselling, information about community resources,  pamphlets, and more.

A full list of resources provided by Memorial University and surrounding organizations in the vicinity.

MUN Sexual And Gender Advocacy. A safer space for everyone LBGTQ+ and ally on and off campus.

Odds & Ends Curling is the St. John’s Queer-friendly curling association and league. Founded in 2016, the association organizes an annual bonspiel as well as non-competitive curling events for those who identify as queer, questioning, family, and allies.

This is a public page for announcements for a peer support group for parents of transgender, two-spirit, and gender diverse children and youth in St. John’s, NL.

PFLAG Canada – St. John’s NL Chapter is part of the national Chapter and Contact network. We actively assist in the recognition and growth of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersex, queer and questioning persons and their families and friends, within their diverse cultures and societies. At this time, we are the only PFLAG chapter in the province.

Planned Parenthood-NLHSC takes a strength based, harm-reduction, and solution focused approach to the issues faced by lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, and queer (LBGTQ+) youth.

This group is a safe space for all polyamorous and non-monogamous folks, as well as those questioning their current monogamous lifestyle. The group hopes to offer peer support, community building, relationship advice, and shared experiences.

Quandrangle NL seeks to create a community centre for 2SLGBTQAI+ individuals and organizations, a space that is a resource for building community resilience and connection, and that provides supports for existing initiatives of our 2SLGBTQAI+ community.

A St. John’s NL centered group for those who identify as being on the asexual and/or aromantic spectrum.

St. John’s Gay Men’s Chorus is a choir for queer men and allies in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. We enjoy singing, creating a safe social space, and working for our communities.

St. John’s Pride is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization that aims to serve the community by providing and facilitating educational, networking, and awareness-raising opportunities. Additionally, they aim to recognize and celebrate the Pride community.

Spectrum is the first LGBTQ community choir in Newfoundland and Labrador. This non-auditioned choir welcomes everyone to join together in song, celebration, and connection.

This group has been created to provide a social network for local lesbians. We will be hosting dances and parties from time to time. Everyone is welcome to organize and post any upcoming events.

A non-profit organization that offers outreach, education, and peer support for the trans community of NL.