Trans Peer Outreach

May 18, 2023

Trans Peer Outreach’s One-on-One Consultation might be for you if you want to…

Meet with a Trans Peer Outreach worker where we discuss and share resources on:

• Strategies to address challenges related to your gender identity
• Community resources and engagement opportunities
• Understanding gender identity and expression
• Tools for improving communication regarding your gender identity
• Strategies and information on transitioning
• Aid with navigating healthcare and developing advocation skills for accessing healthcare

Consultation services can be as minimal as one-time meetings with a Trans Peer Outreach staff member over the phone or can include face-to-face meetings with staff, for up to three meetings total.

Please know that you must be residing within Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough and County area to access our one-on-one peer consultation services. For assistance with access to therapy, case management, or an immediate crisis service, please refer to our resource lists posted on our website as these services are not provided within this program.

Trans Peer Outreach’s group programming might be for you if you want…

• Educational information on a variety of trans-related topics for folks with lived-experience
  • Gender diversity, exploring your gender, gender euphoria and dysphoria
  • Coming out, names, and pronouns
  • How to navigate gendered spaces, transphobia, and your legal rights as a transgender person in Ontario
  • Intimacy, relationships, and boundaries
  • Accessing gender affirming healthcare
  • Community building
• To socialize with other trans/non-binary/gender questioning folks and find community connections

In order to be able to participate in Trans Peer Outreach programming, you must be 16 years or older and identify as trans/non-binary or are questioning your gender.

The Trans Peer Outreach program offers no cost supports and services for transgender and gender diverse people, to assist them to improve the quality of their lives through the provision of community-based, client centred care that supports positive interdependence.

Services are delivered by people with lived-experience as a transgender or gender-diverse person, and who may also have experience living with a mental health concern. Trans Peer Outreach services are founded upon the principle that peers can better understand, relate to and support individuals with similar experiences, related to the health and well-being of people within this population, and are in a unique position to offer assistance.

Upcoming Events & Programming

To register for groups or if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out via email at transpeeroutreach@cmhahkpr.ca or via phone at 705-748-6711.

Learning & Loving Together:

Trans Family Education: this virtual bi-monthly group is a safe space for family and loved ones of individuals who are trans/non-binary/gender questioning. Topics will vary from understanding hormone therapy and its changes, navigating the coming out process, exploring feelings and reactions to our loved one’s gender journey and how to fully support them through their exploration. We will learn and connect through each other’s experiences in a non-judgmental and confidential setting. You are welcome to register for one or more of these sessions

Location: Virtual

Time: 5-7

Dates:

Friday November 15th

Friday November 29th

Friday December 13^th

Trans Talks:
Trans Talk is a monthly group where trans/non-binary/gender diverse and questioning peers get together to discuss living as someone who is gender diverse. Every month is a new topic where we educate about the trans experience, and learn from one another’s experiences.

Location: HOPE Learning Center

Time: 5pm – 7pm

Dates:

Wednesday December 4^th

Board Game Night:
Join us for a night of board game fun! This group is a great way to get to know folks in your community in an easy going way. Board Games are provided, but you are always welcome to bring your own to share with the group.

Location: HOPE Learning Center

Time: TBD

Dates: TBD

Book Buddies:
Going to groups and feeling like you need to socialize can be hard. Book Buddies is the perfect opportunity to get involved with you community in an easy going, no socializing needed way. BYOB (bring your own book) and spend our time together having a warm drink and catching up on current reads.

Location: HOPE Learning Center

Time: 5pm – 7pm

Dates: November 20^th

Supporting Ourselves & Our Loved Ones- Trans Family Peer Support:

This is an on-going, virtual safe space for family, friends, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals who are trans/non-binary/gender questioning. Topics of discussion are determined by participants. We will learn and connect through each other’s experiences in a non-judgmental and confidential setting. You are welcome to register for one or more of these sessions. To register for this group, please email us at transpeeroutreach@cmhahkpr.ca.

Location: Virtual
Time: 5-7 p.m.

Dates:

November 13^th

December 11^th 

Found Family Holiday
We will be watching a holiday movie and having a meal together that will be provided.

This Event is open to current clients and their loved ones!

Location: HOPE Learning Center

Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm

Date: December 18^th  

Craft Buddies:
Groups can be stressful when you need to engage and be social! Sometimes being in a room with others is all we need. Craft buddies is dedicated to a night of crafting and parallel play! Everyone is encouraged to bring their current project to work on and chat about.

Additional craft supplies will be provided for those with no current projects. 

Location: HOPE Learning Center

Time: 5pm – 7pm

Date: January 15^th  

Resources

Click here to view a list of resources for family and loved ones.

Click here to view a list of resources for youth.

Click here to view a list of resources for adults.

Click here to view a list of resources for service providers.

Contact

Please feel free to contact us by phone or email should you have any questions about programming. All programming is provided at no cost to participants.

Telephone: 705-748-6711.

Email: transpeeroutreach@cmhahkpr.ca

Please note that the current waiting time for Trans Peer Outreach services is up to six months. If you require immediate assistance, please reach out to the following resources:

• Trans LifeLine: 1-877-330-6366 or translifeline.org
• LGBT Youthline: youthline.ca (online chat services)
• 9-8-8: National Suicide Helpline: 9-8-8

Note: If you have feedback regarding this program, please see our Feedback page or contact the program manager, Shari Warfield at swarfield@cmhahkpr.ca.