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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:

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…

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 October 4th

Friday October 18th

Friday November 1st

Friday November 15th

Friday November 29th

Friday December 13th

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 October 2nd

Wednesday November 6th

Wednesday December 4th

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: 5pm – 7pm

Dates: Wednesday October 16th

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 20th

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:

October 9th

November 13th

December 11th 


Halloween Celebration:
Who doesn’t love Halloween!? Join us for a fun night of Halloween movies and candy!

Costumes are not required but encouraged!

Location: HOPE Learning Center

Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm

Date: October 30th  

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 18th  

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 15th  

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 Peer Outreach Referral Form

  • MM slash DD slash YYYY
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  • Client Contact Information

  • Consultation Area Requested

    (Please only check 1-2 areas that you or the person you are referring require the most support and assistance with.)

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

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