Online Resources
Find information on different topics to read at your own pace. This is a great place to learn about 2SLGBTQ+ Identities, Coming Out, Self-Care, Health & wellness and more. Looking for in-person/virtual referrals?
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Here you will find information on different topics that come up for us when we’re working on the HelpLine. If you want to learn more, this is a great place to start.
Kanawayhitowin: Two Spirit Aboriginal People- Building Inclusive Communities
Brochure on inclusivity and building two-spirit inclusive communities.
Language, Culture, and Two-Spirit Identity
An article on language and two-spirit identities.
Two Spirits One Voice
Video that goes over a general definition of two-spirit identity and communities; briefly discusses ...
12 Incredible Indigenous LGBTQ Women and Two-Spirit People You Should Know
Two-Spirit resources.
Trans Vitality Toolkit
A collection of trans specific resources that include trans history, community, resources for self-a...
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Common Topics
Health
What to Say at the Doctor’s Office
A blog post sharing personal experiences with fatphobic doctors and developed strategies for dealing with them.
Abuse & Bullying
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Relationships
What Unhealthy Relationships Can Look Like Through an LGBTQ+ Lens
A list of examples of unhealthy behaviours and dynamics when datin, with 2SLGBTQ+ specific examples
Social Justice
Whose Land Is It Anyway? A Manual for Decolonization
Essays from Indigenous writers on the history of colonialism, current Indigenous activism and resistance, and outlines the path forward to reconciliation.
Health
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Trans Resources
WPATH Provider Search
A searchable directory of healthcare providers for trans and gender-nonconforming individuals.
Mental Health
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Two Spirit & Indigenous LGBTQ+
You Are Made of Medicine
A manual by and for 2SLGBTQ+ Indigenous youth on strategies and resources on health and wellness.
Mental Health
You Feel Like Shit
This game guides you through a series of questions that help you practice self care.
Legal/Human Rights
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Trans Resources
Youth Name Change Guide
A guide for youth who are looking to change their names on legal documents. Note that many of these processes require parental consent or involvement.
Queer Media
YouthLine’s Big 2SLGBTQ+ Colouring Book: The ABCs of Being 2SLGBTQ+
LGBT YouthLine’s first colouring book features beautiful, creative, and heartwarming artwork created by YouthLine staff, HelpLine volunteers, Youth Ambassadors, and some friends of YL.