Parksville - Qualicum Beach - Port Alberni

This inclusive, Nanaimo-based peer support groups are for all gender identities: transgender, non-binary, two-spirit, etc. – or gender questioning. A safe space is offered to explore, learn, connect, and build community. No matter where you are in your journey with gender, you are welcome here! We offer support groups for adults, youth, and (coming soon) their parents and caregivers (please check back for updates!).

Drop-in participants are not accepted; if you would like to participate, please fill out this for

Gender Journeys for Adults (18+ years)
Our adult support group offers a supportive space where members can process their thoughts and emotions. The group also aims to help members cope with the physical, social and emotional impacts of living as a gender diverse person. It is a safe meeting place for all trans, gender diverse, nonbinary, and gender questioning people who have undergone – or who are interested in – social transition and gender-affirming medical care.The group is collectively run by participants and supported by a facilitator. Every week, we discuss whatever topics are relevant to members on that day. Discussion topics can include:
– sharing the challenges of “coming out”
– talking through struggled with work, family, friends, etc.
– asking and answering questions regarding transition processes
– examining experiences of transphobia
– identifying strategies for maintaining safety
– discussing current events and news related to gender
– developing a gender-affirming support system


Transcend for Youth (12-17 years)
Transcend Nanaimo will offer a Nanaimo-based support group for transgender, non-binary, two-spirit, gender diverse and gender questioning youth ages 12-17. This peer-facilitated and peer-led group will provide youth a safe environment to explore their identity and share their struggles. They will have the opportunity to gain and offer support and knowledge, from both a transgender facilitator and each other. Transcend Nanaimo is an excellent place to:
-connect and make friends in your community
– try out a new name or pronouns
– process difficult emotions and experiences of dysphoria
– share successes and moments of gender euphoria
– just exist in a space where others “get it”!
Transcend Nanaimo offers a weekly, peer-facilitated support group for youth. This member-led support group will allow TGDNB (Trans, Gender Diverse, Non-Binary) and questioning youth to connect with others like them in their community. We will identify strategies for maintaining safety and developing an identity-affirming support system. We will discuss topics and share experiences with each other, including:
– the challenges of “coming out”
– the process of social and medical transition
– relevant concepts such as pronouns and different gender identities
– the sharing of resources
– examining experiences of transphobia and bullying


Programs run throughout the year; if the group you are interested in is in session, please check reach out to the NFLABC to learn when the next group starts.