Support for the parents of trans youth.
Pride & Prejudice has developed a set of support services and resources for parents of trans youth, including our publication "Families in TRANSition".
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The BOBC meets every second & fourth Tuesday of each month (inc. summer 2009), from 7-9pm. Raffle draw each night; pizza & TTC tokens provided. Bring a friend, check us out- and prepare to expand your mind! To confirm and pre-register, contact david.yeh@ctys.org. .
The Unity Conference for Gay-Straight Alliances
Pride & Prejudice is pleased to be a presenting partner in the annual Unity Conference. Over 250 high school students from across the province attend this annual event.
For more
information, visit: unityconference.ca
P&P offers unique programs for lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex, transgender, transsexual and questioning youth 25 and under and their parents.
For more information about our services, click one of the options below:
Support for the Parents of Trans Youth
Research, Education and Training
Through individual counselling and group work, our programs support youth who are challenged by a wide range of issues. Our clients may be exploring issues related to gender identity and/or sexual orientation, community, prejudice, friendships, family and/or may need support during a life transition. We serve youth who are struggling with depression or anxiety, or confronting traumatic experiences, including childhood abuse and family violence. We help clients make sense of and cope with a variety of complex struggles. At the same time they are encouraged to explore and embrace their own individuality and identity.
School's Out
School's Out is a a 12 week arts-based group for lesbian/bi/trans/queer/questioning girls aged 19 and under. The group provides an opportunity for participants to make connections with other young women and to explore various topics through art, zine making, poetry, video, music, outings, drama film and talking. Topics include identity, sexuality, community, dating, coming out and more.
School's Out will run Thursdays after school from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at CTYS starting September 29th. Food and TTC tokens are provided. Contact LeeAndra at 416-924-2100 ext. 256 or email leeandra@ctys.org for more information.
The School's Out promotional poster
is available by clicking here
The BOYOBOY Collective (BOBC)
A biweekly, drop-in workshop series for younger gay/bi/queer/trans guys. Through discussion of arts & culture, history & current events, guest speakers, music, video & film clips, creative & interactive activities, the BOBC looks to address issues of identity, sex, love, relationships and gender. Always entertaining and educational, each workshop focuses on a specific topic or theme.
The BOBC meets every second & fourth Tuesday of each month (inc. summer 2009), from 7-9pm. Raffle draw each night; pizza & TTC tokens provided. Bring a friend, check us out- and prepare to expand your mind! To confirm and pre-register, contact david.yeh@ctys.org.
The BOYOBOY promotional poster
is available by clicking here
New Viewz
A 16-week therapy and peer-support group for gay/bi/queer or questioning guys age 20-25. This is a small and intimate forum (usually 6-8 participants) for young men to talk about any personal stresses or challenges they may be experiencing in their lives. Discussion will focus on managing anxiety, depression and healthy relationships vis-à-vis issues of family, sex, intimacy and self-esteem.
Out & About
A 12-week counselling and peer-support group for gay/bi/queer or questioning guys 20 and under. This is a safe and welcoming meeting space for teens to talk about coming-out, family and school, dating, sex, relationships, body-image, self-esteem… whatever’s on your mind! Activities include art-making, movies, community outings, guest speakers, and lots of dynamic games and exercises.
Queer & Asian (D&A)
Do you identify as a gay/bi/trans/queer or questioning Asian guy 25 or younger? Interested in talking about family, community, racism, identity, coming out, sex, relationships, body-image and self-esteem? Then Q&A could be for you! Q&A is a 12-week discussion and peer-support group offered in partnership with Queer Asian Youth (QAY/ACAS).
Gender Play
This is a unique program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex, transgender, transsexual and questioning youth interested in exploring the complexities of gender and gender identity through art. The program, which runs once a year, evolves from group exploration of the issues to participants writing and staging a public performance that encompasses visual art, theatre, music, poetry and dance. Guest artists from the community support and offer input to participants as they embark on a journey to examine many questions concerning gender and identity.
Photos:
Gender Play 2006 - Euphoria
Research, Education and Training
In addition, the P&P research program focuses on new trends and emerging issues. We are proud to produce work that educates the entire community through groundbreaking research. P&P/CTYS have produced many valuable and widely circulated research publications. For more information on these titles please see the publications page.
*Creating Access: A resource for serving HIV+ lesbian, gay, bisexual and 2-spirited youth (2003)
*Pride & Prejudice: Working with lesbian, gay and bisexual youth (1997)
*Opening Doors: Making substance abuse and other services more accessible to lesbian, gay and bisexual youth (1994)
*No Safe Bed: Lesbian, gay and bisexual youth in residential services (1993)
Our staff is available to conduct community and hospital-based service provider trainings to enhance LGBT clinical competency among staff. Please contact Dr. Nicola Brown nicola.brown@ctys.org
Current Research:
Youth-Gender Action Project (Y-GAP) is a community-based research project between Pride & Prejudice, CTYS, and Rebecca Hammond of Dalhousie University who is funded through the Ontario HIV Treatment Network. The project is committed to understanding and improving the lives of trans youth living in Toronto and across Ontario through identifying gaps in knowledge about their lives and in current program/service delivery.
P&P was a fortunate recipient of a 2006 grant from the Lesbian and Gay Community Appeal Foundation (www.lgca.ca). We thank them for their support and recognition of our initiatives. The money was used towards hiring a Peer Research Assistant in keeping with the project’s community capacity-building principles. We are pleased to have Krys McGuire join the Y-GAP team.
The Unity Conference for Gay-Straight Alliances
Pride & Prejudice is pleased to be a presenting partner in the annual Unity Conference. Over 250 high school students from across the province attend this annual event.
For more information, visit: unityconference.ca
Accessing Services
P & P welcomes self-referrals as well as referrals from professionals or other agencies. Please contact our intake coordinator who can direct your call to the appropriate worker: cori.shiff@ctys.org or 416-924-2100 x 245.
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