Queer Kootenays: Resources

Xtra West

Xtra west is available at ANKORS (101 Baker) bi-weekly - about 15 copies. People are welcome to come and pick up their copy Monday to Thursday.

Safe Spaces

This is a service created for GLBTTQQ youth and their allies in the Kootenay region. The Outlet groups are designed to support the youth and provide them with access to resources and a safe space to meet.

OUTLET
Support Services for Youth
Creating Safe Spaces for Queer and Questioning Youth
~ Queer Films
~ Creative Discussions
~ Special Events
~ and Much More

Outlet youth group in Castlegar:

Contact: Veronique at (250) 304-2676 or email veroniquefq@shaw.ca

Outlet youth group in Nelson:

Contact: Stacey Lock at (250)352-5656 or email ndycpeers@netidea.com

Outlet youth group in Trail

Contact: Cindy Cropley at (250) 364-0082 or email cindyfq@shaw.ca

Outlet youth group in Boundary: Christina Lake, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Midway and Rock Creek

Contact: Linda Manzon at (250) 443-3160 or email linda.manzon@interiorhealth.ca

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Youth Resources

I Think I Might Be Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual - pamphlet from GALE BC