Trans Connect - Individual and Community Support for Transgender People
Financial, LGBT2Q+ Community, Mental Health - Adult & Senior, Mental Health - Child & Youth, and Youth Services
Provided by ANKORS (AIDS Network Kootenay Outreach and Support Society)
A health and community program supporting transgender, non-binary, Two Spirit, intersex, and gender diverse people in the East & West Kootenay regions.
Services offered at Trans Connect:
- Community education, workshops, and consulting for service providers, businesses, community groups, and schools to increase allyship and awareness about the transgender community. All free of charge, or by donation, and flexibly designed to meet the needs of your group.
- Community support groups and events for LGBTQ2IA+ youth and trans, two spirit, intersex, and gender diverse community members of all ages to support togetherness and health.
- One-on-one emotional and practical support (in person or online) for gender diverse people and their families around healthcare navigation, ID changes, coming out, confidence, overcoming dysphoria, and achieving their wellness goals.
250-505-5506 (Nelson)
Public email: information@ankors.bc.ca
Website: https://ankorstransconnect.com
West Kootenay/Boundary Regional Office - 101 Baker Street, Nelson, British Columbia
Monday – Thursday: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm.
250-426-3383 (Cranbrook)
Public email: ankorseast14@gmail.com
East Kootenay Regional Office - 1324 2nd Street N., Cranbrook, British Columbia
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by ANKORS (AIDS Network Kootenay Outreach and Support Society):
Availability
Service area: Cranbrook, Nelson + show cities
Service Types Provided
Financial
LGBT2Q+ Community
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Mental Health - Child & Youth
Youth Services
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at multiple locations
- Provided in a group in-person
- Provided online: email / video / on-line
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.