June 16, 2025
Resources for Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ Children and Youth in Saskatchewan
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Resources for Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ Children and Youth in Saskatchewan
Community Connect Regina
Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ children and youth is crucial for their mental health, well-being, and resilience. Below is a curated list of Saskatchewan and Canadian-specific resources for parents and caregivers, including what each organization offers and their contact information.
Saskatchewan-Based Resources
Family Service Regina
- What They Offer:
- Free counselling specializing in the exploration of relationship to self, sexuality, and gender, as well as addressing depression, anxiety, relationships and low self-esteem
- Contact:
- Website: www.familyserviceregina.com/2slgbtqia
OUTSaskatoon
- What They Offer:
- Free short-term counselling for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and their families
- Peer support and navigation
- Pride Home (long-term housing for 2SLGBTQ+ youth ages 16-21)
- Workshops, education, and a queer-affirming sexual health clinic
- Contact:
- Website: www.outsaskatoon.ca
- Peer Support Line: 306-665-1224 | Toll-free 1-833-662-7233
- Email: hello@outsaskatoon.ca (general)
- Email: support@outsaskatoon.ca (for more information or to receive peer support by email)
TransSask Support Services
- What They Offer:
- Peer support, advocacy, and public education
- Support and act as a resource network for trans-identified, genderqueer, intersex and gender non-conforming individuals, their spouses, family, friends, and allies
- Trans Health Navigators for accessing gender-affirming healthcare
- Saskatchewan Medical Transition Guide
- Youth-specific programming
- Contact:
- Website: www.transsask.ca
- Email (General): infor@transsask.ca
- Mailing Address: PO Box 3911, Regina, SK S4P 3R8
fYrefly Saskatchewan
- What They Offer:
- Annual leadership and wellness camp for 2SLGBTQ+ youth ages 14-24
- School-based educational programming
- Community-building and resilience workshops
- Contact:
- Website: Camp fYrefly Saskatchewan
- Email: campfyre@ualberta.ca
PFLAG Canada (Saskatchewan Chapters)
- What They Offer:
- Peer support, education, and advocacy for families and allies of 2SLGBTQ+ people
- Local support groups and online resources for parents and caregivers
- Contact:
- Regina Chapter: reginask@pflagcanada.ca | Phone: 306-533-3965
- Saskatoon Chapter: saskatoonsk@phlagcanada.ca | Email: saskatoonsk@pflagcanada.ca
- National: www.pflagcanada.ca | Email: support@pflagcanada.ca
National Resources
Kids Help Phone
- What They Offer:
- 24/7 mental health support for youth, including 2SLGBTQ+ specific resources
- Phone, text, and online chat support
- Information on gender identity, sexual orientation, coming out, and resilience
- Contact:
- Website: kidshelpphone.ca
- Phone: 1-800-668-6868
- Text: CONNECT to 686868 (youth) or 741741 (adults)
Tips for Parents
- Reach out: Don’t hesitate to contact these organizations for support, guidance, or just a listening ear.
- Educate yourself: Utilize the available resources and workshops to gain a deeper understanding of your child’s experience.
- Build community: Connect with other parents and caregivers to share experiences and strategies for supporting 2SLGBTQ+ youth.
Supporting queer children and youth is a journey best taken together, with community and professional guidance at your side.
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