Lgbtq mental health calgary
Outlink
Calgary's Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity
ABOUT US
Calgary Outlink is a community-based, not-for-profit help dedicated to providing sustain , education, outreach, and referrals for the 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied communities in Calgary, Alberta.
Empowerment is at the core of our function and we strive to provide opportunities for governance, education and personal maturation to our service users, volunteers and community members at large.
Mission
Calgary Outlink is a connection point for gender and sexually diverse people to community and support.
Vision
Calgary Outlink envisions a world where gender and sexually diverse communities foster connection and care to embrace their authenticity in community and self.
Charitable Registration Number: 896951035 RR0001
FUNDERS
Calgary Outlink is honoured to hold the support of our amazing funders.
We value collaboration and work alongside our many community partners to provide 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Calgary with a wide range of supports and services.
We are also extremely grateful for the support from our numerous private donors.
OUR COMMU 
LGBTQIA+ Therapy in Calgary & AB
You deserve a vacuum where you just be. No fear, no opinion, no explanations needed.
Maybe you've been made to touch like an outsider - pushed aside or erased because of who you are, who you like or how you declare yourself.
Sometimes you undergo ashamed, unheard, afraid, rejected, or misunderstood.
You might hold felt like you had to justify yourself to friends, family or the system that claims to support you.
You may be navigating:
questioning or exploring your gender or sexuality
violence, inequality, bias or judgment
gender dysphoria or disconnection
rejection, discrimination or safety concerns
alternative relationship dynamics
You are not alone. Whatever's going on, you associate. This is your room to breath, process and show up fully - no pressure, no conditions, and no apologies necessary.
You and your identity are not a problem.
LGBTQIA+ folks face challenges that impact their mental health, but that doesn't mean anything is wrong with you.
Feeling different or being attacked can increase anxiety, depression, stress or substance use.
Ma
2SLGBTQIA+ Care
2SLGBTQIA+ Care at Satori
2SLGBTQIA+ care is a domain of healthcare services crafted to address the characteristic needs and concerns of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This encompassing acronym represents a diverse group of individuals, including lesbian, gay, multi-attracted , transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual individuals, alongside those with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. At its core, 2SLGBTQIA+ nurture seeks to foster an environment that is not only safe and secure but also inclusive and affirming, allowing individuals to access medical support that not only treats their physical health but also respects their unique identities.
Within the extensive realm of 2SLGBTQIA+ care, various branches cater to specific aspects of health and well-being. These cover primary healthcare, sexual health services, mental health support, and gender-affirming care. All of these components, working in peace, emphasize the importance of delivering culturally competent and sensitive care to handle the specific health issues that 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals may face throughout their lives. The goal of this comprehensive care is to ensure that every person, regardless o
Calgary LGBTQ+ Counselling and Therapy: Safe and Empowering
The numbers are alarming – 73% of LGBTQ youth struggle with anxiety symptoms. Even more concerning, 45% of them had grave thoughts about suicide last year. These stark realities demonstrate why LGBTQ therapy plays such a crucial role in supporting the community’s mental health.
LGBTQ individuals need mental health treatment more often than others, especially when you hold discrimination, bullying, or feelings of isolation. But the access remains limited – 60% of LGBTQ youth couldn’t receive the mental health care they needed. The good news is that therapy designed specifically for LGBTQ clients helps reduce stress disorders, depression, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
Understanding LGBTQ-Affirming Therapy Approaches
LGBTQ-affirming therapy offers a unique approach that welcomes and confirms diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. This therapeutic framework helps clients deal with the negative effects of homophobia, transphobia, and heterosexism in their lives [1].
Key Principles of Affirmative Therapy
LGBTQ-affirming therapy builds on several core principles:
Creating a safe, non-
Support Services
We offer peer support groups, supports to settle, and support for refugee hearings in the Calgary area. The Welcoming Spaces Venture is based on peer support provided by LGBTQ+ people given to Gay people to urge positive mental health and well creature oriented toward enhancing socio-economic conditions for all. We execute this by encouraging everyone in the general public, fresh and long-time Canadians, to live good together in all of the services that we provide.
We are located at CommunityWise Resource Centre, Room 211, 223 12 Avenue S.W. and can be reached by mobile at (403) 262-4068.
Support Groups for Queer People
The first Sunday and third Friday of every month.
TransJourneys is a drop-in group that provides peer support, learning, and resources for the transgender group in and around Calgary. This community is open to all who are transgender, including those who are genderfluid, intersex, or questioning their gender individuality. We welcome and support all people in the non-binary community, whether long-time residents or fresh arrivals in Canada. Come join us to get sustain , give support, question questions, or just listen. This is one of the places you can
LGBTQIA+ Therapy in Calgary & AB
You deserve a vacuum where you just be. No fear, no opinion, no explanations needed.
Maybe you've been made to touch like an outsider - pushed aside or erased because of who you are, who you like or how you declare yourself.
Sometimes you undergo ashamed, unheard, afraid, rejected, or misunderstood.
You might hold felt like you had to justify yourself to friends, family or the system that claims to support you.
You may be navigating:
questioning or exploring your gender or sexuality
violence, inequality, bias or judgment
gender dysphoria or disconnection
rejection, discrimination or safety concerns
alternative relationship dynamics
You are not alone. Whatever's going on, you associate. This is your room to breath, process and show up fully - no pressure, no conditions, and no apologies necessary.
You and your identity are not a problem.
LGBTQIA+ folks face challenges that impact their mental health, but that doesn't mean anything is wrong with you.
Feeling different or being attacked can increase anxiety, depression, stress or substance use.
Ma
2SLGBTQIA+ Care
2SLGBTQIA+ Care at Satori
2SLGBTQIA+ care is a domain of healthcare services crafted to address the characteristic needs and concerns of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This encompassing acronym represents a diverse group of individuals, including lesbian, gay, multi-attracted , transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual individuals, alongside those with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. At its core, 2SLGBTQIA+ nurture seeks to foster an environment that is not only safe and secure but also inclusive and affirming, allowing individuals to access medical support that not only treats their physical health but also respects their unique identities.
Within the extensive realm of 2SLGBTQIA+ care, various branches cater to specific aspects of health and well-being. These cover primary healthcare, sexual health services, mental health support, and gender-affirming care. All of these components, working in peace, emphasize the importance of delivering culturally competent and sensitive care to handle the specific health issues that 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals may face throughout their lives. The goal of this comprehensive care is to ensure that every person, regardless o
Calgary LGBTQ+ Counselling and Therapy: Safe and Empowering
The numbers are alarming – 73% of LGBTQ youth struggle with anxiety symptoms. Even more concerning, 45% of them had grave thoughts about suicide last year. These stark realities demonstrate why LGBTQ therapy plays such a crucial role in supporting the community’s mental health.
LGBTQ individuals need mental health treatment more often than others, especially when you hold discrimination, bullying, or feelings of isolation. But the access remains limited – 60% of LGBTQ youth couldn’t receive the mental health care they needed. The good news is that therapy designed specifically for LGBTQ clients helps reduce stress disorders, depression, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
Understanding LGBTQ-Affirming Therapy Approaches
LGBTQ-affirming therapy offers a unique approach that welcomes and confirms diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. This therapeutic framework helps clients deal with the negative effects of homophobia, transphobia, and heterosexism in their lives [1].
Key Principles of Affirmative Therapy
LGBTQ-affirming therapy builds on several core principles:
Creating a safe, non-
Support Services
We offer peer support groups, supports to settle, and support for refugee hearings in the Calgary area. The Welcoming Spaces Venture is based on peer support provided by LGBTQ+ people given to Gay people to urge positive mental health and well creature oriented toward enhancing socio-economic conditions for all. We execute this by encouraging everyone in the general public, fresh and long-time Canadians, to live good together in all of the services that we provide.
We are located at CommunityWise Resource Centre, Room 211, 223 12 Avenue S.W. and can be reached by mobile at (403) 262-4068.
Support Groups for Queer People
The first Sunday and third Friday of every month.
TransJourneys is a drop-in group that provides peer support, learning, and resources for the transgender group in and around Calgary. This community is open to all who are transgender, including those who are genderfluid, intersex, or questioning their gender individuality. We welcome and support all people in the non-binary community, whether long-time residents or fresh arrivals in Canada. Come join us to get sustain , give support, question questions, or just listen. This is one of the places you can