LinksForTeachers

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:

https://unerased.org/

This service provides course modules to teachers that integrate directly into approved curricula.

A simple timeline of Canadian 2SLGBTQ history:

https://www.queerevents.ca/queer-history/canadian-history-timeline

This is a simple overview of historical queer Canadian events.

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.

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.

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.

LGBT Youth Helpline

Call 1 (800) 268-9688 or text (647) 694-4275

This is a free helpline based in Ontario providing peer-based support for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

Trans Lifeline

Call 1 (877) 330-6366

This is a service run by and for Trans people to provide help navigating issues related to the Trans experience.