Resources for Families and Friends

Education in Schools and in the Workplace

Simply Good Form Consultancy and Pflag Halifax provide customized presentations and workshops for every space

Books for Schools! Ask about our Lendable Library!

Access books with classroom lesson plans focused on Gender Identity and Gender Diversity for K-6+

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Scroll down for clickable support documents...

Are you considering transition while working?

Our team would be happy to support you with advice, confidential communication and support. 

Here is an In-Transition Workplace Support Form which can be used to kick-start communications between you and your employer. Simply print it off and begin.  Or you're welcome to fill in online and request support free of charge from our team members. This confidential. We do not collect names or email addresses, unless otherwise volunteered.

Inclusion matters - and we're here to ensure your transition at work is a positive experience, free from unnecessary bias and stress.

Glaad.org tips for transgender allies:

Tips for being an Ally

Using Chosen Names Reduces Odds of Depression and Suicide in Transgender Youths

Resource Guide for LGBTQ Students:

This is mostly American-based resources and it covers everything from scholarships and grants for students, how to find local LGBTQ+ events, clubs and organizations, and how to fight discrimination and cyberbullying - which is so important to talk about in this day and age.

For Youth:

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• Coming Out As YOU (The Trevor Project) 

• Coming Out: A Guide for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth

• Coming Out: A Guide for Transgender Youth

• Shout OUT Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Heterosexism

• Haut et Fort contre l’homophobie, la biphobie, la transphobie et l’hétérosexisme

• Kid’s Help Phone: On Being LGBTQ & Coming Out

• Kid’s Help Phone: LGBTQ (What Does it Mean?)

• I Think I Might Be Bisexual (Now what?)

• I Think I Might Be Gay (Now what?) 

• I Think I Might Be A Lesbian (Now what?)

• I Think I Might be Transgender (Now what?)

• The Gender Book on Many Gender Identities

• Everyone is Gay

• Asexuality: A Brief Introduction

• Taking the Cake: An Asexuality Zine 

• Youth Line: http://www.youthline.ca/: 1-800-268-9688 or TXT: 647-694-4275

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For more resources for Parents and Family and LGBTQ2+ Health, check out:

The Youth Projects Resource: https://youthproject.ns.ca/resources/

PFLAG.org: https://www.pflag.org

Sex and U: Trusted resource for sex and reproductive health: https://www.sexandu.ca/

Griffith Centre:  http://www.griffin-centre.org/index.php

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Additional Supports for Parents and Families:

Book: "From Wedded Wife to Lesbian Life":  https://www.amazon.com/Wedded-Wife-Lesbian-Life-Transformation/dp/0895947668

Book: Uncommon Girls Paperback – by Carla Grant (Author)

For all Parents: https://www.pflag.org/blog/parents-quick-tips-supporting-your-lgbtq-kids-and-yourself-during-coming-out-process 

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Guidelines for Supporting Transgender and Gender Diverse People in the Work Place / Nova Scotia: 

https://novascotia.ca/psc/employeeCentre/diverseWorkforce/docs/Guidelines-to-Support-Trans-and-Gender-Variant-Employees.pdf