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
- Development of resources for navigating and 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
Please note that Trans Peer Outreach’s group programming (with the exception of their monthly workshops) is now offered through CMHA HKPR’s H.O.P.E. Learning Centre. To register for groups, click here. For more information on the H.O.P.E. Learning Centre or to view the groups calendar, please visit www.cmhahkpr.ca/h-o-p-e-learning-centre. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out via email at transpeeroutreach@cmhahkpr.ca or via phone at 705-748-6711 ext. 2100.
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. This group is offered through CMHA HKPR’s H.O.P.E. Learning Centre. To register for groups, click here. For more information on the H.O.P.E. Learning Centre or to view the groups calendar, please visit www.cmhahkpr.ca/h-o-p-e-learning-centre. If you have questions or require assistance with registration, please reach out to Carl Cruise-Baxter at ccruise-baxter@cmhahkpr.ca.
Location:
Virtual
Time:
5-7 p.m.
Dates:
- Wednesday, September 28
- Wednesday, October 26
- Wednesday, November 23
- Wednesday, December 28
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. This group is offered through CMHA HKPR’s H.O.P.E. Learning Centre. To register for groups, click here. For more information on the H.O.P.E. Learning Centre or to view the groups calendar, please visit www.cmhahkpr.ca/h-o-p-e-learning-centre. If you have questions or require assistance with registration, please reach out to Carl Cruise-Baxter at ccruise-baxter@cmhahkpr.ca
Location:
Virtual
Time:
5-7 p.m.
Dates:
- September 26
- October 10
- October 24
- November 7
- November 21
Moving with Pride: a monthly movement group in Peterborough. We create community connections while enjoying the outdoors! Open to 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. This group is offered through CMHA HKPR’s H.O.P.E. Learning Centre. To register, please follow this Survey Monkey link. For more information on the H.O.P.E. Learning Centre or to view the groups calendar, please visit www.cmhahkpr.ca/h-o-p-e-learning-centre. Location for Moving With Pride will be shared only with registered participants.
Location:
Will be provided at registration
Time:
10-12 p.m.
Date:
- October 3
- November 7
TPO Adult Support/Planning Group: A monthly virtual group where we get together to discuss living life as trans/non-binary/gender diverse/gender questioning individuals. Topics will be brought up by participants each month, but can include transition, relationships, work, gender affirming clothing tips, building community, and more. We will connect and learn from each other’s experiences in a respectful and confidential environment. As well, this group will work together over the summer to brainstorm potential TPO programming for the upcoming year. This group is offered through CMHA HKPR’s H.O.P.E. Learning Centre. To register for groups, click here. For more information on the H.O.P.E. Learning Centre or to view the groups calendar, please visit www.cmhahkpr.ca/h-o-p-e-learning-centre. If you have questions or require assistance with registration, please reach out to Carl Cruise-Baxter at ccruise-baxter@cmhahkpr.ca.
Location:
Virtual
Time:
4 – 6 p.m.
Dates:
- September 21
- October 19
- November 16
Pride Pilates: Join us for an evening of movement at Sweat Happy Wellness with Pilates instructor Telsi Szanyi (she/her). Telsi will guide you through an all-levels mat Pilates class designed to help you connect to your body through breath and movement. All you will need is yourself and a mat! Telsi has worked in the movement industry for a decade now. She most enjoys helping people connect to their bodies from a lens of both science and love. Her style is inclusive and friendly to all bodies. Her goal is simply to help you learn more about yourself and find ways to offer love and acceptance to every bit of you. For more information and to register, please email us at transpeeroutreach@cmhahkpr.ca.
Location:
Will be shared with registered participants
Time:
7:30 p.m.
Date:
Wednesday, September 21st
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 extension 2100
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: 1-800-268-9688 (phone services) or 647-694-4275 (texting services) or youthline.ca (online chat services)
- Four County Crisis: 705-745-6484 or toll-free at 1-866-687-9688
Trans Peer Outreach Referral Form
Note: If you have a concern, please see our Complaints and Concerns page or contact the program manager, Christine Crough.