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These are links to teacher focused outside resources not directly affiliated with the Halifax Rainbow Encyclopedia. The links are current as of 19 June, 2024
To include 2SLGBTQIA+ content in your course work:
This paid service provides course modules to teachers that integrate directly into approved curricula.
Research, Education and Training:
This service is international and interdisciplinary group performing research and supporting youth resilience.
A simple timeline of Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ history:
https://www.queerevents.ca/queer-history/canadian-history-timeline
This is a simple overview of historical queer Canadian events.
Comprehensive archives of individual 2SLGBTQIA+ stories:
A Canada-wide archive of queer history
Pride Resources:
https://www.halifaxpride.com/nsresources
This is a list of support services, most of which are free to access for 2SLGBTQIA+ people or their allies. Many of the services listed are for HRM.
This is an historical overview of Pride and Pride Celebrations across Canada
Youth Group:
https://youthproject.ns.ca/education/
This group also provides panels to youth to discuss issues around the 2SLGBTQ experience. They also provide services in some areas like drop-ins, several outside of HRM.
Mental Health:
https://www.projectyouthaffirm.org
AFFIRM is an eight-session intervention focused on reducing depression and improving coping and sexual self-efficacy for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
Help/helplines:
https://www.youtube.com/user/itgetsbetterproject
The ItGetsBetterProject? was started by sex columnist Dan Savage and his husband Terry to provide a better narrative to kids struggling with 2SLGBTQIA+ issues. It provides hundreds of online videos from real people who discuss their journeys in a frank and accessible way.
https://www.youthline.ca/our-programs/peer-support/
This group provides text and chat based services to youth questioning or concerned about 2SLGBTQIA+ issues. It is open from 4pm- 9:30pm EST.
https://itgetsbettercanada.org/get-help/
This webpage provides a comprehensive list of helplines and groups for kids in crisis.
Kids Helpline
Call 1 (800) 668-6868
This is a free helpline based in Ontario providing support for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
LGBTQ2+ Youthline
Call 1 (800) 268-9688 or text (647) 694-4275
This is a peer-based helpline based in Ontario providing support for 2SLGBTQIA+
Trans Lifeline
Call 1 (877) 330-6366
This is an international service run by and for Trans people to provide help navigating issues related to the Trans experience.