2SLGBTQ+ youth & allies, this is your space!
2SLGBTQ+ youth & allies, this is your space!
Here, Kids Help Phone is sharing a space for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and allies to get support, learn more and build connections about Pride, sexual orientation, gender identity and more…all year round!
Kids Help Phone is here for 2SLGBTQ+ youth from coast to coast to coast 365 days a year. That’s why you can find resources on our website 24/7 about Pride, gender identity, real-life experiences, sexual orientation, discrimination and more. Below, you can check out info, tips, tools and stories we hope offer you support, courage and empowerment. This page aims to be an inclusive space for everyone to be accepted, represented and respected — it’s about honouring our diversity, identities and what makes you special!
Important note: Kids Help Phone uses phrases like 2SLGBTQ+ youth throughout this piece. Some people may have different preferred language, and that’s OK! You can always use the words, resources and supports that fit best for you.
Scroll through our virtual Pride Parade and choose a link to get started!
Celebrate Pride and the 2SLGBTQ+ community
- 8 ways to celebrate special events during the pandemic
- Counsellor tips: What to expect at your first Pride
- 11 ways to celebrate Pride when you can’t attend in person
- Tips for staying connected during COVID-19
Read coming out stories and resources
- Youth story: My personal inspiration for coming out
- Youth story: My positive message to others about coming out
- Stephen’s story on coming out
- On identifying as 2SLGBTQ+ and coming out
- Need to have a tough conversation with someone? Here’s how.
Explore more real-life experiences
- Singer Shawnee identifies as two-spirit. This is her story.
- Tanya Turton on healing through art and community
Learn more about gender identity and sexual orientation
- What are personal pronouns, and why are they important?
- 2SLGBTQ+: What does it mean?
- Gender identity and gender expression
- Puberty and transitioning for trans and non-binary youth
Get tips for addressing discrimination
Try tools for supporting your mind, body and spirit
- Try: Mindfulness colouring book
- How to start journaling today
- Kids Help Phone’s Wheel of Well-Being
- What is mental health?
- Exploring my identity by making my own zine!
Kids Help Phone knows the COVID-19 pandemic has affected lives and events across Canada, including Pride activities. It’s important to follow local health and safety guidelines during the pandemic. But that doesn’t mean we can’t find virtual ways to connect and support 2SLGBTQ+ youth and allies! You can visit your community’s website and/or reach out to someone involved with Pride for more information about Pride festivities nearest you. You can also check out other ways to acknowledge the 2SLGBTQ+ community during Pride when you can't attend in person.
We hope this space supports you with your personal journey of self-discovery! 2SLGBTQ+ youth and allies can check out our social media channels — @KidsHelpPhone — for more ways to connect, learn and share.
Updated May 2023
