2009 GroupsAndServices

History

This is a historical record of the groups and services listed in WayvesMagazine in May, 2009.

The current listing is in GroupsAndServices

Atlantic Canada

• AtlanticCanadianLesbians: Online Group For Lesbians from the Atlantic Provinces. mailto:AtlanticCanadianLesbians@groups.msn.com http://groups.msn.com/AtlanticCanadianLesbians
• AtlanticPoz?: A new discussion group is for individuals living with HIV in Atlantic Canada. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/atlanticpoz/
• Egale Canada - Atlantic: (888) 204-7777 mailto:egale.canada@egale.ca http://www.egale.ca
• GaySpaces?, Fredericton: Free postings of GLBT-friendly places to live in Canada. mailto:info@gayspaces.org http://www.gayspaces.org
• Gender Expressions Atlantic: Support for transgendered individuals ranging from Crossdressers to Transexuals. mailto:gender_expressions@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.com/gender_expressions/ (No scheduled meeting. Occasional social events, by invitation only.)
• Healing Our Nations, Dartmouth: Healing Our Nations is an Aboriginal HIV/AIDS service organization that serves the Atlantic region. (902) 492-4255 mailto:director@accesswave.ca http://www.hon93.ca (Healing Our Nations staff meet once on a weekly basis. Training offered on request at no charge for Aboriginal peoples and/or organizations.) at 15 Alderney Dr., Suite 3, Dartmouth, NS. B2Y2N2
• Maritime Transgender Workplace Solutions Project, Upper Musquodoboit: Transgender Issues Workshops and information resource. (902)568-2935 mailto:denisesined@ns.sympatico.ca http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/winpapernews (No meetings, Workshops by arrangements, Information source when requested. Newsletter Odds & Sods bi-weekly)
• Mr Atlantic Canada Leather Society, assorted cities: Dedicated to developing gay leather communities in the Atlantic region. mailto:waydo7@hotmail.com
• Names Project (AIDS Memorial Quilt): panels - helping create, and lending. 902-454-5158 mailto:larrybaxter@ns.sympatico.ca http://www.quilt.ca (Call if interested in volunteering or making a panel) at 3544 Acadia St. Halifax, NS B3K 3P2
• Narcotics Anonymous: a fellowship of recovering drug addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. 1-800-205-8402 http://centralnovaarea.ca at Call the phone number or visit the web page for meeting times and places.
• Project E: Presentation for youth, on gender expression, myth busters, proper terminology and other facts. http://www.freewebs.com/xprojecte/ at available via web page
• Wayves Magazine: Atlantic Canada's queer news and lifestyle magazine!. mailto:submissions@wayves.ca http://wayves.ca (Editorial meeting one Monday night a month; layout one Sunday a month; email us to be notified of meetings & deadlines!)

Nova Scotia (902)

• Acadia Women's Centre, Wolfville: 585-2140 mailto:057996c@acadiau.ca http://axe.acadiau.ca/womencentre (Acadia SUB Second Level Balcony )
• Affirm United, Halifax Metro: GLBT & Friends support, action and worshipping community within the United Church. 461-4528 mailto:alstew@eastlink.ca
• AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton, Sydney: Support, advocacy, prevention/education for those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Free condoms!. (902) 567-1766 mailto:joannerolls@accb.ns.ca,christineporter@accb.ns.ca http://www.accb.ns.ca (Free Anonmymous Testing 1-902-567-1123 Check our Website for events and updates. ) at 150 Bentinck St, Sydney, N.S. B1P 6H1
• AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia, Halifax: non-profit, community-based AIDS organization, provincially mandated. (902)425-4882 mailto:acns@acns.ns.ca http://www.acns.ns.ca
• Alcoholics Anonymous, Halifax: Live & Let Live AA Group for GLBT community. (902) 425-8383/422-4972 mailto:courage449@yahoo.com http://www.rationallunacy.com/cout, meets every Monday (at 8pm) at St Matthews United Church, 1479 Barrington St, Halifax (Use side door near Maritime Centre at bottom of stairs)
• Anonymous HIV/AIDS Testing, Halifax: 455-9656
• Bedford United Church, HRM/ Bedford: An Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Canada - ALL welcome. 835-8497 mailto:bedfordunited@eastlink.ca http://www.bedfordunited.com, meets every Sunday (9 am service - Casual and contemporary - with free coffee and muffins before church to take into this service. 11 am service - Quieter and more reverent in tone, coffee after service. Call to confirm worship times as occasionally we have a 10 am combined service.) at 1200 Bedford Hwy at Sullivan's Hill, near Atlantic Gardens
• BLT-Womyn of Halifax, Halifax: Bi Sexauls, Lesbian, Transgender Womyn's Discussion Group. Sue's # 499-0335 mailto:sueandrews1964@hotmail.com http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/blt-womynofhalifax/ (Every second Sunday evening 6pm - 7:30pm ) at Dalhousie Women's Centre 6286 South Street (Beside Dalplex Driveway) Hope to see you at the next meeting!
• Bluenose Bears (BnB?), Halifax: BnB? is a private men's membership based social group for Bears and their admirers. Membership Fees are $5 for a year. Event Fees are $1 for Members and $2 for Guests. Email for more info!. mailto:BluenoseBears2008@yahoo.ca (Social Gatherings are generally held once a month, on a Tuesday evening. ) at Menz Bar (often) but venues vary. Sorry, no 'drop ins'. Members and their Guests only!!
• Cape Breton University Sexual Diversity Centre, Sydney: We provide a welcoming environment for GLBTQ people and their Allies. 902-563-1481 mailto:sdc@cbusu.com (M-F 9-4pm. Call or drop by for event listings, Ally Training, and Anti-Heterosexism/Homophobia Workshops!) at the Students' Union Building, Cape Breton University.
• Colchester Sexual Assault Centre, Truro: Provides support and information to anyone (GBLTQ included) affected by sexual assault and abuse. 902-897-4366 mailto:trurosexualassault@hotmail.com (Mon-Fri 9:30-4:30) at 80 Glenwood Drive
• DalOUT, Halifax: LGBTQ Society at Dalhousie. 494-2190 mailto:dalout@dal.ca http://societies.dsu.ca/dalout, meets every Thursday (During the academic year we meet at about 7pm each Thursday night.) at Dalhousie University, check OUT our website or contact us for details
• Frontrunners Halifax, Halifax: Running/walking club. 422-7579 mailto:Bruce.Greenfield@dal.ca http://www.frontrunners.org/clubs/index.php?club=Halifax, meets every Saturday, and every Tuesday, and every Thursday (Sat: 9:30am, Tue: 6:00 pm, Thu: 6:00pm ) at Main gates of the Halifax Public Gardens, corner of Spring Garden Road and South Park Street.
• GAY, LESBIAN & BISEXUAL YOUTH GROUP AT Q.E.H.: Jeanie Buffet, Counsellor, at 421-6797
• Get Out, Halifax!, Halifax: Recreation activities (team activities, cycling, running, rowing - you name it) for metro & beyond!. http://www.getouthalifax.ca at Visit and get on the email list for more info.
• Girl-ish Productions, Halifax: Girl-ish puts on hot and heavy bi-monthly-ish dance parties for queer-ish folks and their friends. mailto:girlishproductions@yahoo.ca http://www.girlish.ca
• GLB CONSTITUENCY COMMITTEE (SUNS): 494-6654 at c/o the StudentsÕ? Union of NS
• Group Harrison Society, Cape Breton: Dances, Socials & Support Group for Cape Bretoners. (902)371-8752 mailto:groupharrisonsociety@yahoo.ca http://groupharrisonsocietydancespi.piczo.com, meets every Saturday (of every month Admission $6.50 -$5.50 for members- Restricted 19 yrs and over) at 780 Upper Prince Street Horizon Achievement Centre (Kinsmen), Sydney
• Hal-Gal Mailing List, Halifax: Low-traffic Yahoo group providing events and information for queer women in the Halifax area. mailto:hal-gal@yahoogroups.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hal-gal/ (Join the list to keep in touch or post your events.)
• Halifax OutAtTheMovies, Halifax: recurring movie night. http://halifax-out-movies.blogspot.com/
• Halifax Sexual Health Centre, Halifax: Annonymous HIV testing, open and inclusive sexual health clinical services, education and workshops. 455-9656 http://www.HalifaxSexualHealth.ca
• Imperial and Sovereign Court of Atlantic Nova Society, Halifax: Fundraising. 902-449-7612 http://www.imperialcourtns.com, meets 1st Sunday, and 2nd Sunday (Executive Meetings Are Currently Held Every Second Sunday) at Meeting Locations Vary
• Manna For Health, Halifax: A special needs referral food bank for those living with life threatening illness. 429-7670
• Northern AIDS Connection Society, Truro: HIV prevention education initiative serving counties Colchester, Pictou, Cumberland & East Hants. 895-0931 mailto:nacs@eastlink.ca http://northernaidsconnectionsociety.ca (Our Board of Directors meet bi-monthly on the third Thursday of the month. Annual General Meeting held regularly in June. See webpage for contact numbers in your area of northern Nova Scotia.) at 33 Pleasant Street, Truro, N.S.
• Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project, Halifax: fostering change through networking, education, outreach & community education. 902-444-7887 mailto:nsrap@nsrap.ca http://www.nsrap.ca at TBA
• Outlaw, Halifax: GLBTQ & Allies Law Students Association at Dalhousie Law School. mailto:chad.skinner@dal.ca http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2416842853 (Meetings vary. Please email for further information or check out our Facebook group.) at Dalhouisie Law School. 6061 University Avenue. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
• PFLAG, Middleton: Information and support for GLBT community and their friends and families. 902-825-0548 mailto:middletonns@pflagcanada.ca http://www.pflagcanada.ca/middleton.html (Check online for meeting times and locations- or phone 825-0548)
• PFLAG, Halifax: Support & education on issues of sexual orientation & gender identity. 431-8500 mailto:halifaxns@pflagcanada.ca, meets 1st Thursday (902-431-8500) at Halifax Youth Project, 2281 Brunswick St
• PFLAG, Sackville NB/Amherst NS: Support and education for GLBTT2IQQ persons, friends & family. 506-536-4245 mailto:sacknb-amns@pflagcanada.ca http://www.pflagcanada.ca/en/prov-list-e.asp?RegionNo=6&ProvAbbr=NB, meets 2nd monday (Phone or e-mail for meeting location and details.) at Sackville:112 Main Street or Amherst: 12 La Planche Street
• PFLAG, Truro: Support & education on issues of sexual orientation & gender identity. 662.3774
• PFLAG, Sydney: Support & education on issues of sexual orientation & gender identity. Karen 564-8728 mailto:sydneyns@pflagcanada.ca, meets last Sunday (of the month at 7:30pm. No meetings for July and August.) at Family Place Resource Centre 106 Townsend Street, Sydney NS
• Pictou County Centre for Sexual Health, New Glasgow: 695-3366 mailto:youth.access@ns.sympatico.ca
• Positive Connections: Teleconferenced support groups for people living with AIDS. mailto:connections@acns.ns.ca, meets every Monday (evening 7:00pm - 8:00pm) at by phone. No long distance charges. For more info call 425-4882 ext 228 or 1-800-566-2437 ext 228 or e-mail.
• Pride Cape Breton Society, Sydney: Dances and Social Events. Monthly dances are Adults Only! Check website community events. (902) 539-4627 mailto:info@pridecapebreton.com http://www.pridecapebreton.com (Dances on the last Saturday of every month. Check website for dance and special event dates!) at Southend Community Centre. Maps are at our website.
• Pride Guide Publishing: publisher of community focused maps, directories, event programs and more. 902-423-6999 mailto:prideguide@eastlink.ca
• Pride of Pictou County, New Glasgow: All GBLT in Pictou County. mailto:chair@prideofpictoucounty.ca http://www.PrideofPictouCounty.ca (see web page for meeting info)
• Pride Week, Halifax: Producers of Atlantic Canada's largest LGBTQ cultural festival. 431-1194 mailto:info@halifaxpride.ca http://www.halifaxpride.ca (July 19 - 26, 2009)
• Quakers, Halifax: Quakerism emphasizes that we all manifest the Divine. 429-2904 http://halifax.quaker.ca, meets every Sunday at Library at Atlantic School of Theology, Franklyn St. All very welcome.
• Queer Play, Halifax: A Queer performing arts group in Halifax NS. mailto:queerplay@gmail.com
• Rainbow Playtime, Halifax: Food & social meetings for same sex families with tots or couples considering parenthood. 461-9414
• Red Door, The, Kentville: Youth health adolescent center counselling, for up to age 30, all ages STD testing. 679-1411 http://thereddoor.ca (Monday through Friday, 1pm to 5pm, Wednesday open to 6:00) at 150 Park Street
• RESPECT, Truro: Students Making Healthy Decisions. 893-6300 mailto:respect@nsac.ca at P.O. Box 550, Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro, N.S. B2N 5E3
• SAAFE (Supporting An Alternative Friendly Environment), Truro: Social/support group at the NS Agricultural College. 893-6300 mailto:lyoung@nsac.ns.ca (Meetings as requested. Membership changes each academic year.)
• Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church, Halifax: A Christian Church with an affirming ministry to the GBLT community. Everyone is welcome!. 453-9249 mailto:safeharbour@eastlink.ca http://safeharbourmcc.com, meets every Sunday (11 am) at Veith House, 3115 Veith Street, Halifax
• Saint Mary's Campus Outreach Society:
• Second Story Women's Centre, Lunenburg: We offer a meeting space for women, support counselling, programs, and referrals. (902)640-3044 mailto:secstory@eastlink.ca http://www.secstory.com at Second Story Women's Centre is located at 22 King Street, Post Office Centre, Lunenburg.
• Sexual Health Centre Cumberland County, Amherst: Open and inclusive services: information, education, workshops, free condoms. 667-7500 mailto:shccc@ns.aliantzinc.ca http://cumberlandcounty.cfsh.info (9 - 5 drop-in or appt) at 11 Elmwood Drive. Confidential, hassle-free. Free condoms.
• Sexual Health Centre for Lunenburg County, Bridgewater: Confidential info, education&support for everyone. Safer sex supplies, library, pamphlets, workshops. 527-2868 mailto:LunCo@NSSexualHealth.ca http://www.LunCo.cfsh.info (Hours vary. Open by appointment or by chance. Please call ahead. ) at 4 Hillcrest Street Unit 8, Bridgewater. (On the corner of Dufferin and Hillcrest Streets). Closed during summers.
• South Shore Pride Social Club, Bridgewater: for 19 & older. 530-5986 mailto:info@southshorepride.ca http://www.southshorepride.ca, meets 3rd Saturday (-- dances -- 9:00PM to 1:00AM) at Call or email for location.
• Tatamagouche Centre, Tatamagouche: We are an affirming centre, welcoming all gay, lesbian, and transgendered people. 1.800.218.2220 mailto:tatacent@tatacentre.ca http://www.tatacentre.ca
• Team Halifax, Halifax: All GLBT over 18, athletes and performance artists, as well as anyone willing to help out. 422-9510 http://www.teamhalifax.com (No fixed schedule at this time, look on website for further details.)
• The Cumberland Pride Society, Amherst & Area: for: gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and transsexual individuals. 660-5004 mailto:cumberlandpride@hotmail.com http://cumberland-pride.sytes.net, meets 3rd Sunday (2-4pm)
• The Rainbow - Atlantic Awareness Society, (Cape Breton/Halifax/Annapolis Valley): mailto:tpineo@hotmail.com http://To be released
• The Youth Project, Halifax: Support, education and social activities for youth 25 and under across Nova Scotia. Weekly events, plus a youth food bank and STI testing on site. 429-5429 mailto:youthproject@youthproject.ns.ca http://www.youthproject.ns.ca (Please refer to our website for details and schedule of upcoming events.) at 2281 Brunswick Street.
• Trans Family Nova Scotia, Halifax: We are the Parents, Partners, Family, Friends & Allies of Trans-Identified Individuals. supporting one another. 902-431-8500 mailto:transfamily@eastlink.ca, meets 3rd Monday (6:30 to 8:30 pm) at The Youth Project (2281 Brunswick St., Halifax)
• Truro Pride, Truro: A group supporting GLBT individuals in the Colchester County. 895-0931 mailto:truropride@hotmail.com, meets every Wednesday (6:30 p.m.) at FairTrade? Cafe on Prince Street, between Commercial and Dominion Streets.
• Universalist Unitarian Church, Halifax: an inclusive liberal religious community 429-5500 mailto:uuchurch@eastlink.ca http://chebucto.ca/religion/UUCH, meets every Sunday (10:30) at 5500 Inglis St
• Valley Gay Men's Coffee House, Kingston: socials for gay men; gay & lesbian dances 19+. 765-2821 mailto:menembracingmen@yahoo.ca http://faceitwithpride.tripod.com (Coffee every Thursday 7-9pm, Dances on the first Saturday of the month, for the exception of in November. There is two dances held in October, On the First Saturday and the Last Saturday of that Month and NO Dance in November.) at email or call for locations or special events or themes
• Valley Youth Project, New Minas / Annapolis Valley: Sexual Orientation. Gender Identity. Allies. Youth. mailto:valleyyouthproject@gmail.com (6-8:30 most Wednesdays through May) at New Minas Civic Center, 9209 Commercial St. Ages 25 & under. Free bus tickets available. Free food. Fun activities. Join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Valley-Youth-Project/22418494995
• Venus Envy Bursary Society: An annual award open to all women studying in NS. http://www.venusenvy.ca/halifax
• WomynZone?, Halifax: Social activities for womyn who love womyn in the Halifax region. mailto:womynzone@eastlink.ca http://www.geocities.com/womynzone
• X-Pride, Antigonish: social & support group at X. 867- 5007 http://www.stfx.ca/people/xpride To update info, mailto:submissions@wayves.ca