Vancouver Island Trans Resources

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The organizations listed are provided for informational purposes only and have not been vetted or endorsed by the Chair in Transgender Studies. We do our best to ensure that all sources are accurate, and up-to-date. 

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Need to Know!

Trans Care BC
1-866-999-1514
Trans Care BC connects trans people, their loved ones and clinicians with information, education, training and support. They have resources for Trans+ individuals seeking medical and legal support, as well as parents and families of Trans+ and gender diverse children. They also have resources for healthcare professionals, including the Primary Care Toolkit. TransCareBC is a great place to start in terms of resource identification, education, healthcare, and peer support. 
Trans Rights BC
Legally reviewed human rights information on Public Spaces/Services, Education, Housing, Employment, Healthcare, Harassment & Violence, Parenting, Police & Prison System, Immigration & Refugee Issues, and Sex Work. This project aims to disseminate human rights information that is accurate, accessible, and relevant to the safety and well-being of trans and gender-diverse individuals and their supportive allies across British Columbia.
Their website includes:
  • Written and video resources on the top 11 rights-based issues most commonly faced by trans and gender-diverse people.
  • A user-friendly online training module for service providers to help them support and advocate for trans and gender-diverse clients.
  • Workshop offerings available to introduce the content. Contact Trans Rights BC if you are interested in a workshop.

FOUNDRY
Victoria:
Third floor, 818 Douglas Street, Victoria
Other Locations:
Not located in Victoria? You can find a FOUNDRY near you here. There are currently 4 FOUNDRY clinics on the island, with 3 new clinics under development. The FOUNDRY also offers virtual support and resources through Foundry Virtual BC and the free FoundryBC app. To learn more about the organization as a whole, you can visit their main site at foundrybc.ca

The FOUNDRY Youth Clinic is a Not-for-Profit, Registered Charity that provides CONFIDENTIAL Primary Health Care Clinic for all youth aged 12 to 24 years and their families. They offer access to mental health and substance use support, primary care, peer support and social services. Specifically, FOUNDRY can book same-day appointments with primary care providers and counsellors for access to hormone readiness assessments, gender specific counselling, hormone maintenence, prescription refills and more. You can walk into, or call your local centre for more information.

FOUNDRY also offers many groups and workshops. While these groups are not always Trans+ specific, be sure to check this page monthly, as well as your local FOUNDRY, for current and upcoming opportunities. 

Mental / Physical Health Care

Adrianna Faliszewski
East Vancouver
hello@adriannafal.com 
I am a queer and transgender woman, specializing in providing telehealth therapy to queer and trans adults and teens throughout BC. I strongly believe in the power of bringing shared lived experience as a queer and trans person to the therapeutic relationship. Some of my specific areas of focus include gender exploration and transition, coming out, boundaries, self-esteem and self worth, anxiety, addiction, and supporting parents of trans youth. I hold a master's of arts in counselling psychology from Simon Fraser University and have over a decade of experience in the mental health field.
Bailey Counselling Therapy
221-560 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC
250-858-7770
Vanessa A. Bailey. Registered nurse and registered clinical counsellor. LGBQT+ inclusive, offers hormone readiness assessment.
Beckham Ronaghan, MSW, RCSW
I'm a Registered Social Worker with a Masters of Social Work offering virtual therapy to patients across British Columbia. I am available for those looking for gender affirming services - hormone readiness assessments and surgical readiness assessments. 
Bodymind Counselling
1517 Amelia Street, Victoria, BC
250-999-9349
Sarah Pullman, MA, RCC, Reg. Clinical Counsellor. Works on issues of anxiety, depression, trauma. Helps transgender folks of all identities and at all stages of transition to achieve better mental health.
Burn Bright Counselling
Victoria, BC
Mady Harber, of Burn Bright Counselling specializes in mental health, family relationships, youth/young adult support, and LGBTQ2S+ topics. She is a registered social worker and also has a Master's Degree in Social Work.
Cedar Moon Counselling 
Victora, BC
Shay (they/them) has a Master of Social Work and is a Registered Social Worker. They specialize in gender and sexuality exploration, sexual violence, biracial identity, and relationship concerns. Offering hormone readiness assessments on a sliding scale. Shay also accepts FNHA and CVAP clients.
Darcy Allder, MSW, RCSW
Grow Counselling: EMDR, Animal-Assisted Interventions, Play Therapy
Darcy is a transgender clinical social worker who focuses his practice on trauma healing and family work. He is certified in EMDR and uses a mix of modalities to support both adults and younger clients to do therapy outdoors, online or in his office.
Dr. Sharolyn Sloat, Psychologist
453 Head Street, Victoria
250-884-9041
Inclusive psychologist in Victoria, BC.
Dr. Garrett Stetson, R.Psych
218-284 Helmcken Rd., Victoria BC, V9B 1T2
250-727-7060
I provide individual psychotherapy services to children, adolescents and adults dealing with a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and addictions. I’m proud to offer respectful, knowledgeable services to queer and transgender individuals of all ages.
Guidepost Counselling and Consultation
3550 Saanich Road
778-678-7652
Elizabeth is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who works with teens and adults exploring issues of gender and sexuality, and provides a safe and welcoming space for trans people to work with other issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and the stresses of life.
Hearth Place
Duncan, BC
236-508-3200
dean diamond (he/they) (M.Ed, CCC, FOT) is a queer and gender queer identified Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) working on unceded Quw’utsun Territory near Duncan, BC. dean specializes in working with embodied and experiential forms of counselling with individuals of all ages who are navigating belonging, grief, loss, identity exploration, and major life transition due to death, disability, illness, injury, gender identity, oppression, social injustice, and sexuality. dean is qualified to provide Hormone Readiness Assessments. dean has specialized training in Ecotherapy, Embodied Dreamwork, Equine Facilitated Counselling, Expressive Play Therapy, Focusing Oriented Therapy, Gender Affirming Care, and Sandplay Therapy.
Heather Michael, MSW RCSW
550-2950 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC
250-217-5963
heather.michael@shaw.ca 
www.heathermichael.ca 
Registered Clinical Social Worker. Specializing in Mental Health wellness. Offers hormone readiness assessments - Youth & Adults. LGBTQ2S+. Telehealth Sessions Available.
Holistic Counselling
1405 Fernwood Rd, Victoria, BC  
250-382-3810
Ocean Lum (Bsc, MA), is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, a Yoga therapist, Yoga teacher and a mindfulness instructor. She conducts hormone assessments.
James Cowan R.C.C.
Tall Tree Counselling and Consulting Services
4711 Elizabeth St., Port Alberni, BC
250-735-8822
LGBTQ+ friendly counselling and consulting in Port Alberni.
Joanna Morrison, M.Ed
1600 Bay Street, suite 201
250-816-4716
Reg. Clinical Counsellor, performs hormone readiness assessments. Queer friendly therapist with offices in Nanaimo and Victoria. Services include relationship counselling, hormone readiness assessment, sextherapy, trauma. Trained in EMDR.
Jude Marleau, M.Ed.
2838 Shakespeare Street, Victoria, BC V8R 4H1
250-889-4930
"I offer support, information and counselling for folks who are exploring their gender identity and who want support with any of the following: social transitioning; hormone readiness assessments/support; and/or considerations pertaining to medical transitioning. I also offer support and counselling for partners of trans folks and for parents of trans and gender creative children."
Kaleigh Scott Counselling
Kaleigh is a non-binary, queer Registered Social Worker providing in-person therapy in Victoria and virtual sessions to folks 16 and up anywhere in BC. They provide gender and sexuality affirming therapy to folks looking for support with trauma, experiences of gender and sexualized violence, identity exploration, life transitions, relationship challenges, emotional safety and connection and communication skills. They offer sliding scale and a free 15-min consultation.
Kate Steele Counselling
Central Building, 505-620 View Street, Victoria
250-886-4152
Inclusive counselling in Victoria. Provides hormone readiness assessments. “I work with children, youth, families and individuals. I have training in doing hormone readiness assessments for adults, and am pursuing similar training for working with youth. At the moment, I support children and youth questioning their gender or who identify as transgender, gender non-binary or gender fluid through an exploration process. I also provide support for challenges they might face such as anxiety and depression. I am passionate about working with families to help provide information and support in understanding gender diversity, and in learning how to best support their children.”
Kazimea Sokil, M.A., R.C.C
Resonance Arts Counselling and Creative Arts Therapy
1475 15th Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 2C3
250-650-3738 
Kazimea offers individual couples and family counselling at the Resonance Arts office in downtown Courtenay. 
Kelly McKee Counselling Services, MA, RCC
250-816-6194
Kelly McKee works with trans and gender queer teens (14-18) and adults who are navigating issues related to gender identity. Kelly also offers support for social transitioning and hormone readiness assessments. Sessions are available through Telehealth video calls.
Leanne Toews MA, RCC.
Child, Youth and Family Consultant.
Downtown Victoria (Location Provided at Booking)
info@leannetoews.com 
www.leannetoews.com 
I provide respectful counselling to children, youth and adults (including parents, spouses and transcouples) who are questioning or at any stage of transition. Counselling support includes skill development to manage emotions created by anxiety, stress, depression, gender dysphoria, self-injury, trauma and suicidology. I am inclusive of WPATH Standards of Care in my practise which includes assessments for hormone and surgery readiness. Online and phone sessions are also available.
Lore McLaren, RTC, MTC
Kind Roots Wellness - Counselling & Facilitation
625 11th Avenue, Campbell River, BC V9W 4G5
250-202-6230
kindrootswellness@pm.me 
www.kindrootswellness.ca 
Genderqueer relational somatic therapist, expressive arts therapist and counsellor for adults and youth (15+) on the territory of the Ligwilda'xw people, Wei Wai Kum Nation (Campbell River, BC). Offering in person, online, and phone sessions. Providing gender affirming training and consultation for service providers.
Lynn Corbett, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist
Suite 301, 1321 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC
250-886-6730 or 306-220-1613
Lynn offers individual, couples, family and group therapy. She sees adults across the life span who are struggling with a variety of life difficulties, including: work-life balance; depression; anxiety; effects of sexual, interpersonal and workplace trauma; substance misuse; relationship difficulties; disordered eating and body image concerns; grief and loss; life transitions and identity questions, including those around gender and sexuality; fertility, pregnancy and adoption issues. She works with people to include their significant communities in therapy in ways that are relevant and meaningful to them.
Mike Schmalz, M.A., C.C.C
Schmalz Counselling helps and supports anyone who has experienced emotional, sexual or physical trauma as a child or an adult.
Niall Barnard, BSW, MA, MScA, RCC
4300 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, BC V8N 3C5
778-678-2293
Queer-identified psychotherapist specializing in the needs of LGBTQ2S+ folks and their loved ones, Free 30-minute consultations. 
Resilient Heart Counselling and Therapy
519A-5th Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 1K2
250-650-4785
www.resilientheartcounsellingandtherapy.com 
mldevine@telus.net 
Mel is a queer identified Registered Social Worker and Registered Clinical Counsellor providing individual and couples counselling for folks 12 years and up struggling with a range of challenges, including but not limited to sexuality and gender. She has completed additional training to provide high quality gender affirming care and hormone readiness assessments. She provides in-person as well as online sessions, and offers subsidized counselling as needed.
Revolution Psychotherapy
At (R)evolution Psychotherapy, you’ll find a warm, inclusive space where adults and young people can truly feel seen, heard, and valued. As a trans man and a liberation‑focused clinician, I honour your unique story and strengths, centering your voice every step of the way.
I blend traditional therapeutic skills with targeted attention to mapping and repairing attachment patterns, embracing neurodiversity, centering trans and LGBTQ+ experiences, and looking at power imbalances. Rooted in person‑centered, trauma‑trained care and guided by the science of how we relate to one another, therapy becomes both accessible and deeply affirming—supporting collective healing, different ways of knowing, and empowerment through education, advocacy, and authentic connection.
SpiritFirstCounseling at Comox
Suite #9, 1787 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC
250-792-2501
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor I have assisted families in their desire to support transgender relatives generally, and to transition into systems (ie – schools) specifically.
The Queer Care Collective
#200 - 888 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8W 1H8
We are a group of counsellors, therapists, coaches and body-workers committed to creating a space where all are welcome. All of our practitioners hold a vision of community as a space where we might be seen in the fullest expression of ourselves, where we can heal and grow together.
Trailhead Counselling, Nathan Strayed, MSW, RSW
Virtual specialized psychotherapy for all of BC focussed on issues related to trans, gender diverse and queer folks by a queer and trans identified counsellor. 
Turning Towards Hope Counselling
888 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8W 1H8
249-493-7999
Imogen Chudyk-Barr (they/them) is a queer, fem, and trans RSW in private practice who specializes in counselling 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and couples, with a special focus on supporting 2SLGBTQ+ survivors of partner abuse. Provides virtual counselling for folks in BC as well as in-person service in 'victoria' that is inclusive for neurodivergent folks, kink/BDSM community members, people in non-monogamous relationships, sex workers, people who use substances, as well as other marginalized and/or criminalized community members.
Tyler Schaus Counselling and Consulting, MACP, RCC
Victoria, BC
As a queer, transgender person, and adoptive parent to a neurodiverse and gender fluid child, I prioritize the importance of seeing people as complex, nuanced, and unique beings. I strive to keep my practice flexible, authentic, holistic, and avoid ‘one size fits all’ approaches that attempt to fit folx into little boxes. Providing trauma-informed, person-centered, and neurodiverse affirming care. 15 minute free consultations.
Yana Petronis, Counsellor, M.A., C.C.C.
321-645 Fort Street, Victoria, BC
778-679-3163 ​
I am a counsellor with extensive experience working with trans and queer clients, as well as their partners and family members. I specialize in working with trauma, including developmental trauma and critical incident trauma, as well as issues related to identity, relationships, gender, sexuality, and spirituality. I am located in downtown Victoria and am able to offer a limited number of sessions on a sliding scale. Phone and video sessions are available as well.
Allies Integrated Health
#5 - 101 Burnside Road West (in the Burnside Medical building), Victoria, BC
778-445-3106
We’ve built Allies to support the communities most often left out of traditional healthcare—especially trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirit folks—while remaining open and welcoming to all. Our services include acupuncture, massage therapy, naturopathic medicine, counselling, and gender-affirming voice work. We also offer hormone/surgical readiness assessments and care navigation support.
Daryl Stubbs, Massage Therapist at Sync Therapy
6-920 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC
250-812-8698
Massage therapist who works with the lgbtq2s+ community, committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for all clients.
Dr. Matt Graham (he/him)
Chiropractor, Apollo Performance Therapy
1410 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2L1
Instagram/TikTok: @dr.mattgraham 
Dr. Matt Graham is a trans man and former UVic Vikes rugby player who specializes in manual therapy and active rehabilitation for musculoskeletal pain and injuries. He creates individualized exercise programs for injury recovery, performance, and long term wellness. He also has advanced training and extensive experience in sports and athletics, top surgery preparation/recovery, and pregnancy and postpartum management.
Feodor Mongin, B.Sc., R.Ac.
Victoria Professional Building, 1120 Yates Street, Victoria, BC
Acupuncture, massage, nutrition counselling, and wellness training. Email for appointment.
Geometry Integrated Health
827 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC
250-590-3757
https://geometryvictoria.ca/inclusive-safe-space/ 
admin@geometryvictoria.ca 
Geometry is an LGBTQ owned and operated integrated health clinic. We strive to provide an inclusive and welcoming space for naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, massage therapy, and chiropractic care.
Jenna Halleran, R. Ac
Jenna (she/her) is a Registered Acupuncturist originally from Newfoundland, now practicing in Victoria. Her work centers around inclusivity, open-mindedness, and creating a space where all individuals—regardless of gender, sexuality, race, size or background—feel valued and empowered. With additional training in acupuncture for addictions, prenatal care, and emotional trauma, Jenna approaches each patient as a unique individual, developing personalized treatment plans for their specific needs.

Jenna has a general practice with a particular passion for supporting people through life transitions, mental health concerns, stress, physical pain, digestive issues, and LGBTQ2SIA+ fertility support. Her approach is collaborative, to ensure open communication and mutual respect in every session.
Jennifer Mildon, BSc, MPT
206-1581 Hillside Avenue, Victoria BC, V8T 2C1
250-383-2626
Jennifer (she/her) is a registered physiotherapist who has completed extensive pelvic health training, including additional courses aimed at providing affirming care to transgender and gender-diverse people. Jennifer has the skills and knowledge to treat a variety of pelvic health conditions, including prehab and rehab for transition-related surgeries.
Katty Oishi, Physiotherapist
Fix Healthcare
805 Johnson St, Victoria, BC. V8W1N4
250-385-5583
Fix | Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Clinic
Katty Oishi is an experienced physiotherapist with over 20 years of clinical practice in Canada and Brazil, specializing in neuro-rehabilitation and pelvic health. She has worked across a variety of healthcare settings, including acute care, outpatient rehabilitation, and specialized clinics, and is known for her evidence-based, patient-centered approach. She is committed to providing inclusive care for people of all genders and has specific training in working with gender diverse individuals. Katty takes the time to listen to her patients’ concerns, conduct thorough assessments, and develop personalized treatment plans that combine exercise, manual therapy, education, and other effective techniques.
Komorebi Massage Therapy
Kai has been working as a registered massage therapist since 2018. Since graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, he has embraced his identity as a BIPOC trans man and has opened his own clinic in hopes of creating a safe and accepting space for the LGBTQ2S+ and BIPOC communities. Kai prioritizes each individual patient’s needs by including space for open discussions about relevant issues such as gender dysphoria within each treatment plan.
Otis Bell Holistic Bodywork
#205 - 661 Burnside Road East, Victoria, BC V8T 2X9
250-882-2819
A transgender massage therapist, offering sliding scale massage to the trans and queer community.
Bailey Counselling Therapy
221-560 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC
250-858-7770
Vanessa A. Bailey. Registered nurse and registered clinical counsellor. LGBQT+ inclusive, offers hormone readiness assessment.
Beckham Ronaghan, MSW, RCSW
I'm a Registered Social Worker with a Masters of Social Work offering virtual therapy to patients across British Columbia. I am available for those looking for gender affirming services - hormone readiness assessments and surgical readiness assessments. 
Cedar Moon Counselling 
Victora, BC
Shay (they/them) has a Master of Social Work and is a Registered Social Worker. They specialize in gender and sexuality exploration, sexual violence, biracial identity, and relationship concerns. Offering hormone readiness assessments on a sliding scale. Shay also accepts FNHA and CVAP clients.
Dr. Caspar Friesen, MD
1284 Fairfield Rd, Victoria, BC, V8V 4W3
250-598-5158
https://www.healthdoc.ca/listing/dr-caspar-zanza-willow-friesen-093129 
Physician in Victoria providing inclusive primary care in Victoria.
Dr. Sue Stock, Pediatric Endocrinologist
104-145 W. 15th Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1R9
604-904-3443
Accepts referrals for children up to and including 18 years of age and follows WPATH guidelines for hormone blockers and hormone therapy using the BCCH consent forms. 
Dr. Magali Brulot
201-1770 Fort Street, Victoria, BC
250-888-5645 
Psychologist. Hormone Readiness and Surgical Assessments.
Heather Michael, MSW RCSW
550-2950 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC
250-217-5963
heather.michael@shaw.ca 
www.heathermichael.ca 
Registered Clinical Social Worker. Specializing in Mental Health wellness. Offers hormone readiness assessments - Youth & Adults. LGBTQ2S+. Telehealth Sessions Available.
Hearth Place
Duncan, BC
236-508-3200
dean diamond (he/they) (M.Ed, CCC, FOT) is a queer and gender queer identified Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) working on unceded Quw’utsun Territory near Duncan, BC. dean specializes in working with embodied and experiential forms of counselling with individuals of all ages who are navigating belonging, grief, loss, identity exploration, and major life transition due to death, disability, illness, injury, gender identity, oppression, social injustice, and sexuality. dean is qualified to provide Hormone Readiness Assessments. dean has specialized training in Ecotherapy, Embodied Dreamwork, Equine Facilitated Counselling, Expressive Play Therapy, Focusing Oriented Therapy, Gender Affirming Care, and Sandplay Therapy.
Holistic Counselling
1405 Fernwood Rd, Victoria, BC  
250-382-3810
Ocean Lum (Bsc, MA), is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, a Yoga therapist, Yoga teacher and a mindfulness instructor. She conducts hormone assessments.
Island Sexual Health 
#101-3960 Quadra Street, Victoria
250-592-3479
Island Sexual Health Society offers sexual health clinics and sex education programs for all genders, orientations, identities, and ages in Greater Victoria. They also provide hormone readiness assessment, prescription and renewals, and gender affirming surgery readiness and referrals for clients 16+. Gender Affirming Apparel Supplies will be available soon at our Quadra clinic. All Gender Affirming Care (GAC) is provided through the Quadra Street clinic location.
Island Sexual Health - Camosun
Richmond House, Camosun College Lansdowne Campus, 3100 Foul Bay Road, Victoria, BC
250-888-6814
The Island Sexual Health clinic operates at the Lansdowne campus every Friday during the academic year (September-April). Island Sexual Health Society offers sexual health clinics and sex education programs for all genders, orientations, identities, and ages in Greater Victoria. They also provide hormone readiness assessment, prescription and renewals, and gender affirming surgery readiness and referrals for clients 16+. Gender Affirming Apparel Supplies will be available soon at our Quadra clinic.. All Gender Affirming Care (GAC) is provided through the Quadra Street clinic location.
Island Sexual Health - Tsawout First Nations
QOM. QEM SLANI Tsawout First Nations Clinic, 7728 Tetayut Road
Wednesdays, First-Nations only. Island Sexual Health Society offers sexual health clinics and sex education programs for all genders, orientations, identities, and ages in Greater Victoria. They also provide hormone readiness assessment, prescription and renewals, and gender affirming surgery readiness and referrals for clients 16+. Gender Affirming Apparel Supplies will be available soon at our Quadra clinic. All Gender Affirming Care (GAC) is provided through the Quadra Street clinic location.
Island Sexual Health Society - Royal Bay Highschool
Royal Bay High School, 3500 Ryder Hjesdal Way, Victoria, BC, V9C OJ6
250-888-6814
Wednesday for SD62 only. Island Sexual Health Society offers sexual health clinics and sex education programs for all genders, orientations, identities, and ages in Greater Victoria. They also provide hormone readiness assessment, prescription and renewals, and gender affirming surgery readiness and referrals for clients 16+ Gender Affirming Apparel Supplies will be available soon at our Quadra clinic.. All Gender Affirming Care (GAC) is provided through the Quadra Street clinic location.
Jenna Haylock, RN/BSN/CDE/CPT
Victoria General Hospital
1 Hospital Way, Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5
250-727-4450
Pediatric Nurse Clinician for Endocrine Vancouver Island.
Kate Steele Counselling
Central Building, 505-620 View Street, Victoria
250-886-4152
Inclusive counselling in Victoria. Provides hormone readiness assessments. “I work with children, youth, families and individuals. I have training in doing hormone readiness assessments for adults, and am pursuing similar training for working with youth. At the moment, I support children and youth questioning their gender or who identify as transgender, gender non-binary or gender fluid through an exploration process. I also provide support for challenges they might face such as anxiety and depression. I am passionate about working with families to help provide information and support in understanding gender diversity, and in learning how to best support their children.”
Kelly McKee Counselling Services, MA, RCC
250-816-6194
Kelly McKee works with trans and gender queer teens (14-18) and adults who are navigating issues related to gender identity. Kelly also offers support for social transitioning and hormone readiness assessments. Sessions are available through Telehealth video calls.
Leanne Toews MA, RCC.
Child, Youth and Family Consultant.
Downtown Victoria (Location Provided at Booking)
info@leannetoews.com 
www.leannetoews.com 
I provide respectful counselling to children, youth and adults (including parents, spouses and transcouples) who are questioning or at any stage of transition. Counselling support includes skill development to manage emotions created by anxiety, stress, depression, gender dysphoria, self-injury, trauma and suicidology. I am inclusive of WPATH Standards of Care in my practise which includes assessments for hormone and surgery readiness. Online and phone sessions are also available.
Marita Panton, RN/BSN/CDE/CPT
Victoria General Hospital
1 Hospital Way, Victoria BC V8Z 6R5
250-727-4451
marita.panton@viha.ca 
Pediatric Nurse Clinician for Endocrine Vancouver Island.
Resilient Heart Counselling and Therapy
519A-5th Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 1K2
250-650-4785
www.resilientheartcounsellingandtherapy.com 
mldevine@telus.net 
Mel is a queer identified Registered Social Worker and Registered Clinical Counsellor providing individual and couples counselling for folks 12 years and up struggling with a range of challenges, including but not limited to sexuality and gender. She has completed additional training to provide high quality gender affirming care and hormone readiness assessments. She provides in-person as well as online sessions, and offers subsidized counselling as needed.

Community Resources

AIDS Vancouver Island
3rd Floor – Access Health Centre, 713 Johnson ST, Victoria, BC, V8W 1M8
800-665-2437
Aims to strengthen community, prevent infection, provide support, and combat stigma. Services include Positive Wellness Programs, Street Outreach, Health Promotion and Community Awareness, Men’s Wellness Programs and Volunteer Programs.
LOCATIONS: Westshore, Campbell River, Comox Valley, Nanaimo
Ambit Gender Diversity Consulting
Victoria, BC
Ambit offers training and policy support on a variety of topics, including "Gender Diversity in the Workplace: Positive approaches to supporting trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirit colleagues and clients" and "The Major Problem of Microaggressions: Active Allyship in Challenging Moments." These offerings are open to all organizations who are committed to creating accessible and affirming work environments for diverse teams.
Camosun College Pride Centre
Richmond House 
103, 3100 Foul Bay Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 5J2
250-370-3429
DAISSI (Diverse and Inclusive Salt Spring Island)
Box 644, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2W2
250-537-7773
Formerly known as Gays and Lesbians of Salt Spring Island (or GLOSSI), DAISSI is a non-profit society for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning people with Allies on Salt Spring Island. 
North Island Pride
North Island Pride was established to provide a framework to organise the Campbell River Pride Festival. The goal is to help educate on LGBTQ issues, create safe spaces, and celebrate diversity.
PBSC Trans ID Clinic
735 Broughton St, Victoria, BC
The UVic PBSC has Trans ID Clinics running through 2026, where they offer support and legal advice for BC ID changes. They will be held on January 20th & February 24th, with more dates pending. You can reach them best through their email.
PFLAG Victoria
PFLAG Canada is a national charitable organization, founded by parents who wished to help themselves and family members understand and accept their non-heterosexual children.
QMUNITY
1170 Bute Street,Vancouver, BC V6E 1Z6
604-684-5307
QMUNITY is a non-profit organization based in Vancouver, BC that works to improve queer, trans, and Two-Spirit lives. We provide a safer space for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their allies to fully self-express while feeling welcome and included. We offer various online support groups for Trans+ individuals and their loved ones - see our website for up to date information. 
Tanille Geib
#200 - 888 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8W 1H8
Tanille Geib (she/they/hube) is an Intimacy Coach, Sexuality Educator, and Artist. She is fiercely passionate about educating curious-minded folks who desire more intimacy and connection in their lives. As an eccentric Queer human they are excited about working with those who navigate the world from Queer, Trans, and Polyamorous identities. An award-winning Consent Advocate and Author, Tanille supports events and organizations by teaching about the nuances of consent and creating safer, healthier communities. Over the past ten+ years hube has worked with thousands of people around the globe to curate caring, potent relationships.
Trans Newcomers Resource Hub (MOSAIC)
This hub is an online community that provides information and support to newcomer transgender folks, including information and resources, peer and mentor support, and a platform to build a network of support.
Victoria Pride Society
709 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 3S2
Victoria Pride is a not-for-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to supporting Greater Victoria’s 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Victoria Sexual Assault Centre
#201 – 3060 Cedar Hill Road, Lekwungen Territories, Victoria, BC, V8T 3J5
Service Access Line: 250-383-3232 Business Line: 250-383-5545
Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC) provided services to women, Trans, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse survivors of sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse. VSAC offers medical support to recent survivors of sexual assault, as well as justice support, group and individual counselling. For more information please contact our Access Line by phone or email.
Youth Care Homes
301- 1195 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC, V9A 3N6
250-384-9133 ext. 204
Offers programs for male, female and transgender youth aged 15- 21 needing supportive recovery from problematic substance misuse. The Turning Point Program supports youth experiencing issues of Sexual Exploitation.
Abby Brooks Speech Pathology
Victoria, BC
250-891-3385
Abby is a speech and language pathologist that specializes in transgender voice therapy for feminization and masculinization on Vancouver Island.
New Day Skin Studio
Gateway Village (Inside West Coast Botanical Sugaring Spa)
306-771 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC. V8X5A7
info@newdayskinstudio.com 
www.newdayskinstudio.com 
New Studio opening Nov/23/2019 - Offering IPL laser hair removal to anyone who wants to feel more comfortable in their skin. A safe, modern, all inclusive environment, where we will work on your goals. Significant lifetime discount on services of up to 40%. For more info email us today.
Rebekah Hutchison, Liquid Capital West Coast Financing Corp.
Victoria, BC
778-265-7990
Transfriendly corporation providing working capital solutions for small and medium sized businesses as well as middle market companies.
The Katherine Collection
1-833-629-0TKC (0852)
Katherine Sebastiano is a wig consultant and specialized retailer located on Vancouver Island. The Katherine Collection provides local consultations along with Canada wide access to a comprehensive selection of reputable brand-named wigs.
Victoria Pink Pages
The Victoria Pink Pages is a way for LGBTQ communities in Victoria to connect with organizations that are openly safe and welcoming, find products and services that meet our communities’ needs and interests, support businesses and community organization that are owned or run by LGBTQ folks.
2-Spirit, Trans and Non-Binary Family Swim
This is a private event open to anyone in the community who identifies as 2-Spirit, trans and/or non-binary as well as their friends and family (all ages welcome!). Regular drop-in rates apply, but if you cannot afford it, ask for the free Rainbow Pass. 
CampOUT! BC
2125 Main Mall Suite 2621 Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6T 1Z4
877-678-CAMP
A social justice summer camp for queer, trans, Two-Spirit, questioning, and allied youth ages 14-21 from across BC or the Yukon. CampOUT! provides a supportive space for LGBTQ2S+ youth to celebrate and be celebrated for who they are.
Chair in Transgender Studies - Social Events
Nacho's Night: The Chair in Transgender Studies invites all self-identified Trans+ folks to a casual monthly drop-in gathering. You don’t have to be a student! While it is not exactly a free lunch, beer or pop and nachos are on the Chair! Check our website for dates and location.
Creating Connections Discussion Group
Creating Connections is a common posting Facebook page for events (mainly queer) of interest to the IslandZ community. This is not a Trans+ specific resource, but there will occassionally be postings for Trans+ specific connections.
Gender Journeys
Nanaimo Family Life Association
1070 Townsite Road, Nanaimo BC, V9S 1M6
Gender Journeys and Transcend are weekly Nanaimo-based peer support groups for 2-spirit, trans, gender diverse and questioning folks in Nanaimo and the surrounding area. Gender Journeys is a group for adults (18+) and Transcend is for youth aged 12-17. Provided by Nanaimo Family Life Organization, the groups are a safe space to process thoughts and feelings about relevant gender issues. The adult group runs every Monday and the youth group runs on Tuesdays, both from 6:30-8:30pm.
Gender Spectacular - Parent and Caregivers Support Group
This group is open to parents, caregivers, and adult family members of trans, gender creative, non-binary, Two-Spirit and/or questioning children, youth, and young adults. This group is free. Snacks provided, bus tickets and childcare subsidies ($20) available. Check the website for time and location.
Jobs for Queers 
Victoria, BC
A facebook group for any jobs or volunteer opportunities for queers in the Greater Victoria Area! Also, feel free to add people to the group. This is not a Trans+ specific resource, but there are often postings that are specified toward Trans+ individuals seeking work.
Onmyplanet.ca
Onmyplanet.ca is a queer and trans positive website that houses The Queer Story Archive. The Archive is an ever-expanding collection of life experience stories, on video and in text, from everyone under the rainbow and the people who love us. Onmyplanet.ca also has a support and referral network. New in 2018; GenderAlly.ca - a series of workshops developed out of the stories at onmyplanet.ca on trans, Two-Spirit and gender non-conforming inclusion. All workshop videos are accessible online 24/7 and all print materials are free downloads. Donate to onmyplanet.ca or join our mailing list.
PBSC Trans ID Clinic
735 Broughton St, Victoria, BC
The UVic PBSC has Trans ID Clinics running through 2026, where they offer support and legal advice for BC ID changes. They will be held on January 20th & February 24th, with more dates pending. You can reach them best through their email.
PFLAG Nanaimo
888-530-6777 ext. 566
PFLAG-NANAIMO is a safe, supportive and confidential peer support group for family and friends of the LGBTQ+ community and for Community members themselves. We meet once a month (except for July and August) on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Support is also available by phone or email. 
Positive Space Alliance
Vancouver Island University
900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, V9R 5S5
The Positive Space Alliance at Vancouver Island University is a group of students, staff, and faculty committed to raising awareness of diversity in sexual orientation and gender identity on campus. 
QMUNITY
1170 Bute Street,Vancouver, BC V6E 1Z6
604-684-5307
QMUNITY is a non-profit organization based in Vancouver, BC that works to improve queer, trans, and Two-Spirit lives. We provide a safer space for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their allies to fully self-express while feeling welcome and included. We offer various online support groups for Trans+ individuals and their loved ones - see our website for up to date information. 
Queer Housing
Victoria, BC
This is a group for LGBTTQQI2SA+ (LGBTQ+) self-identified people seeking or offering shared accommodation in Victoria. This group exists due to the specific barriers that LGBTQ+ folks face in regards to accommodation. While this is not a Trans+ specific resource, there are often many postings that are specifically directed toward Trans+ individuals in search of safe and supportive housing.
Queerly Victoria
"We put on and promote events that celebrate Victoria’s diverse and dynamic queer and trans arts and culture scene."
Rainbow Health Co-operative
#107 - 1208 Wharf Street, Victoria, British Columbia
888-241-9992 Ext. 100
https://victoriapridesociety.org/resource/rainbow-health-cooperative/ 
The Rainbow Health Co-operative hosts various queer and trans* oriented community gatherings and meetings in Victoria. Consult the Event Calendar for meeting announcements.
South Island Gender Variant Support Group
A monthly drop-in space covering different topics and activities for the diverse array of trans, non-binary, genderqueer, Two Spirit, and otherwise gender variant individuals in the Southern Vancouver Island area.
Trans Victorian Forum
We are a community of transgender folks, roughly, southern Vancouver Island, and we run a discord server for socializing and planning meetups in real life. We are open to anyone 18 or older who identifies as transgender and lives in the approximate area we serve. Follow the link on our website to join the discord lobby, complete the screening questionaire, and join our group!
TransVictoria Peer Support Group
Facebook group for Vancouver Island Transgender support. We all need support in life. Going through life as a transgender person can sometimes mean we need even more support. This is a group for folks to give that support.
UVic GEM (Gender Empowerment Centre) 
UVic SUB, 3800 Finnerty Rd A101E
The Gender Empowerment Centre is an inclusive space, focused on the needs of self-identified women, non-binary, trans and gender non-conforming folks to organize, network, access resources, attend workshops and events, study, and relax. The space is open to both University of Victoria students and community members.
UVSS Pride Collective - University of Victoria
Student Union Building, University of Victoria P.O. Box 3035, Victoria, BC, V8W 3P3
250-472-4393
UVSS Pride Collective is an organization for all people who are queer, queer-positive, gender-variant and/or intersex.
Vancouver Island Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
UVSS Pride Collective - University of Victoria
Student Union Building, University of Victoria P.O. Box 3035, Victoria, BC, V8W 3P3
250-472-4393
UVSS Pride Collective is an organization for all people who are queer, queer-positive, gender-variant and/or intersex.
Vancouver Island Persons Living with HIV/AIDS Society (VPWAS)
205-1120 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 3M9
Tel: 250-382-7927 TF: 1-877-382-7929 Fax: 250-382-3232
VPWAS is the only peer run HIV/AIDS organization on Vancouver Island and provides practical and therapeutic support services (Peer Navigation, peer support, treatment information, education, complementary health services and advocacy) to persons living with HIV/AIDS and/or HepC.