TransFamily Kingston

transfamilykingston@gmail.com

TransFamily Kingston

transfamilykingston@gmail.com

Welcome to TransFamily Kingston

Welcome to TransFamily KingstonWelcome to TransFamily KingstonWelcome to TransFamily Kingston

About Us

Who We Are

TransFamily in the Community

TransFamily in the Community

We are a diverse group of transgender people, family members, friends and allies in the Kingston Ontario area.  We gather at least once a month to share stories and experiences, provide peer support, and assist each other in navigating the various barriers faced by trans people and by their supporters.

We seek to combat the loneliness and 

We are a diverse group of transgender people, family members, friends and allies in the Kingston Ontario area.  We gather at least once a month to share stories and experiences, provide peer support, and assist each other in navigating the various barriers faced by trans people and by their supporters.

We seek to combat the loneliness and isolation often felt by trans* people and those sharing their journey.

TransFamily Kingston was started in 2012 by a few people looking for the support of others who shared similar experiences.  It has continued to grow and evolve dynamically.  TransFamily Kingston embraces and accepts anyone on the (trans)gender spectrum and any family members searching for support or more information.  We provide a safe and all-inclusive environment for group meetings, discussions, and sharing of experiences.


Monthly Meetings

We gather in downtown Kingston on the 2nd Saturday of every month for a casual gathering where we share food and conversation.

TransFamily in the Community

TransFamily in the Community

TransFamily in the Community

Members of our group who share similar interests often form friendships and meet for other activities outside of the monthly TransFamily Kingston meetings.

We are active in the Kingston community and some of our members participate at events such as Pride Weekend,  The Reelout Film Festival, The Skeleton Park Festival, Queer Prom, Transgen

Members of our group who share similar interests often form friendships and meet for other activities outside of the monthly TransFamily Kingston meetings.

We are active in the Kingston community and some of our members participate at events such as Pride Weekend,  The Reelout Film Festival, The Skeleton Park Festival, Queer Prom, Transgender Day of Remembrance, and the Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

We are a source of information for other members of the community and service providers.  Some members of TransFamily Kingston serve as educators/speakers to other groups.





Contact us at:   

transfamilykingston@gmail.com facebook.com/groups/tfamygk 

How We Can Help

TransFamily in the Community

How We Can Help

TransFamily Kingston is....   

A network of trans* people, family members, friends and allies in the Kingston area 

If you are...  

  • questioning your gender identity   
  • self-identified as transgender (or under the transgender umbrella)
  • a family member or friend of someone who is questioning their gender identity 
  • a family member or friend of som

TransFamily Kingston is....   

A network of trans* people, family members, friends and allies in the Kingston area 

If you are...  

  • questioning your gender identity   
  • self-identified as transgender (or under the transgender umbrella)
  • a family member or friend of someone who is questioning their gender identity 
  • a family member or friend of someone who identifies as transgender  

You are welcome at TransFamily Kingston! 

If you need...  

  • a friendly and supportive group of people 
  • answers to your questions 
  • a safe place to express yourself 
  • a safe, private Facebook group  

Transfamily Kingston can help! 

We are... 

A diverse group of people who identify as transgender, and family members or friends who are living with, or supporting, a transgender person on their journey. 

Previous TFAM Events and Initiatives

Attending Pride

TDOR - Transgender Day of Rememberance

Attending Pride

For many years TFAM has been a big part of the yearly Pride parade and affiliated events and activities. Beyond a growing number turning out walk in the Parade we also set up a booth. Members of our group are guest speakers and are involved in the planning of Pride throughout the year as Pride board members, and many members of TFAM volunteer with events surrounding Pride.

Craft Events

TDOR - Transgender Day of Rememberance

Attending Pride

TransFamily Kingston has hosted crafting events in the past such as paint nites, and holiday themed ornament decorating. These events are open to all members of TFAM, and are often PWYC (pay what you can/by donation). These events provide a space to catch up with other community members while making art. Often TFAM will construt kits/prep

TransFamily Kingston has hosted crafting events in the past such as paint nites, and holiday themed ornament decorating. These events are open to all members of TFAM, and are often PWYC (pay what you can/by donation). These events provide a space to catch up with other community members while making art. Often TFAM will construt kits/prepare materials required. During Covid-19 we have been delivering art kits and tuning in on Zoom to craft and hang out together. Follow the TFAM Facebook page for updates on future events or to request an event!

TDOR - Transgender Day of Rememberance

TDOR - Transgender Day of Rememberance

TDOR - Transgender Day of Rememberance

TransFamily Kingston has been involved in the Transgender Day of Remembrance for many years, and often our members attend or are speakers at the event, and/or lead the vigil in collaboration with other community groups.

Games Night

Clothing Donation Drive

TDOR - Transgender Day of Rememberance

 TransFamily Kingston members run a Discord and may host informal games nights online through this social media such as on Jackbox Games. For more information please visit the TFAM Facebook group. 

Clothing Donation Drive

Clothing Donation Drive

Clothing Donation Drive

Within our community clothing gets handed around where it's needed, and one such event that provided an opportunity for free clothing was a clothing donation drive where members of TFAM donated clothing and people were able to visit a "garage sale" type set up where they could take what was needed. This event was lovingly organized by a member of TFAM.

Kingston Events and Resources

TransFamily Kingston

KCHC Transgender Health Care (Clinic)

HARS - HIV/AIDS Regional Services

Due to Covid 19, in-person monthly meetings

 have been replaced with a monthly online meeting.

Please contact us for details


We meet on the 2nd Saturday afternoon of every month for an opportunity to share experiences and support one another.  For more details, send us a message from the contact section at the bottom of the page.  Please share a bit of information about yourself in your message.


Join our group on Facebook:

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/TFamYGK  

HARS - HIV/AIDS Regional Services

KCHC Transgender Health Care (Clinic)

HARS - HIV/AIDS Regional Services

 HARS offers many services and support groups such as FUSE Youth Group, Beyond the Binary,  and more.


Phone:

 613-545-3698


Website: https://www.facebook.com/harskingston/  

and 

http://hars.ca/ 


 

FUSE Youth Group (19 and under)

484 Albert St


Website: 

https://www.facebook.com/FUSE-Youth-Group-195460157149842/  



Beyond the Binary 


Email:

amandala@kchc.ca 


Website: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2708613622711681



 GAP - Gender Affirming Apparel Program


 The Gender Affirming Apparel Program offers binders, gaffs & tucking panties to local youth at a subsidized rate. 


Email:  

Jackie whai@kingston.net   





KCHC Transgender Health Care (Clinic)

KCHC Transgender Health Care (Clinic)

KCHC Transgender Health Care (Clinic)

  The KCHC Transgender Program provides inclusive medical care and support to help patients identify and achieve their transition goals. They do not manage patients’ ongoing primary care concerns.  


263 Weller Ave., Unit 4


Phone: 

613-542-2949 (press 4 for trans clinic)


Website:

 https://kchc.ca/weller-avenue/transgender-health-care/ 




Reelout

TWCM - Together We Conquer Mountains

KCHC Transgender Health Care (Clinic)

Queer film festival and resource library 


Website:

 https://www.reelout.com/


 Phone:

613-549-REEL (7335)


Email:

Matt Salton



Gender Talk Kingston

TWCM - Together We Conquer Mountains

TWCM - Together We Conquer Mountains

 Gender Talk Kingston talks about transgender issues locally, provincially, nationally and globally.


 Tuesdays from 5-5:30 pm

 CFRC FM, 101.9


Website:

gendertalk@cfrc.ca




TWCM - Together We Conquer Mountains

TWCM - Together We Conquer Mountains

TWCM - Together We Conquer Mountains

Transgender Families Network & Empowerment Group


Email:

twcmontario@gmail.com


Website:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/375598746106193  


Kingston Pride

EQUIP - Education on Queer Issues Project

EQUIP - Education on Queer Issues Project

Facilitates Kingston’s annual Pride Festival and associated programs


 Website: https://www.facebook.com/PrideKingston/?ref=br_rs 

and 

http://www.kingstonpride.ca/



Kingston Youth Pride (12-14)


Website: https://www.facebook.com/KingstonYouthPride/  






EQUIP - Education on Queer Issues Project

EQUIP - Education on Queer Issues Project

EQUIP - Education on Queer Issues Project

 The Education on Queer Issues Project (EQuIP) is a student-run organization under the Social Issues Commission at Queen's University. Its purpose is to create a safe environment for individuals on Queen's campus and in Kingston of all sexual/romantic orientations and gender identities.  They have a drop in centre, and run events for the LGBTQ+ community.


Phone:  

613-533-3154 


Email: 

equip@ams.queensu.ca 


Website:

https://www.facebook.com/equipqueens 



SHRC - Sexual Health Resource Centre

EQUIP - Education on Queer Issues Project

SHRC - Sexual Health Resource Centre

Located on Queen's campus the SHRC is open to students and the wider Kingston community.  They are an LGBTQ+ positive space and provide information and referral service for questions regarding sex, sexuality and sexual health.


Website: 

https://www.facebook.com/shrckingston  

and

http://shrckingston.org/?fbclid=IwAR3xA8gaUpsRnDF-Z64JQhkcqHlfAXHbZk4av3g_WKy378vSVgU9k6dJu_o



Limestone GSA (grade 7-12)

Limestone GSA (grade 7-12)

SHRC - Sexual Health Resource Centre

This GSA is open to all grade 7-12 students in a Limestone District School Board school


 Email:

 mcewenlb@limestone.on.ca  



Events and Resources Outside of Kingston

Gender Mosaic

LGBTTQ+ Around the Rainbow

Gender Mosaic

Social and support group in Ottawa


Website:

  http://gendermosaic.com/  


Safety

LGBTTQ+ Around the Rainbow

Gender Mosaic

An independent youth group run entirely by and for trans and gender diverse youth (in Ottawa). They provide drop-in programming and community events for trans and gender diverse children, youth, and people of all ages. 


 Website:

 https://www.saeftyottawa.ca 





LGBTTQ+ Around the Rainbow

LGBTTQ+ Around the Rainbow

Brockville Public Library - LGBTQ & Allied Youth Drop-In

 Phone: 

613-725-3601 Ext. 105  


 Email:

 lmontoy@familyservicesottawa.org 


 Website: https://familyservicesottawa.org/children-youth-and-families/around-the-rainbow/  






Brockville Public Library - LGBTQ & Allied Youth Drop-In

Ottawa Senior Pride Network / Réseau Fierté des aîné(e)s d'Ottawa

Brockville Public Library - LGBTQ & Allied Youth Drop-In

 Phone:

613-342-3936 


Email:

 gsabrockville@gmail.com  

 



Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity

Ottawa Senior Pride Network / Réseau Fierté des aîné(e)s d'Ottawa

Ottawa Senior Pride Network / Réseau Fierté des aîné(e)s d'Ottawa

 Phone: 

613-400-1875 


 Email: 

 support@ccgsd-ccdgs.org 


 Website:

 https://ccgsd-ccdgs.org/ 


Ottawa Senior Pride Network / Réseau Fierté des aîné(e)s d'Ottawa

Ottawa Senior Pride Network / Réseau Fierté des aîné(e)s d'Ottawa

Ottawa Senior Pride Network / Réseau Fierté des aîné(e)s d'Ottawa

 Phone:

 613-233-4443 Ext. 2194   


 Email:

 ospn.rfao@gmail.com 


 Website:

 http://ospn-rfao.ca/en/home-page/  




Trans Health Clinic

Trans Health Clinic

Trans Health Clinic

 Phone::

 613-233-4443 Ext. 2245   


 Email:

 Transhealth@centretownchc.org  

FSO Support Group

Trans Health Clinic

Trans Health Clinic

This is a  support group for parents and caregivers of gender creative and transgender children and youth 


Phone:

 613-725-3601 Ext. 105 


 Email: 

lmontroy@familyservicesottawa.org  



Brockville Pride

Trans Health Clinic

Seaway Valley Community Health Centre

  Website:

 www.brockvillepride.com  


Seaway Valley Community Health Centre

Seaway Valley Community Health Centre

Seaway Valley Community Health Centre

Phone: 613-936-0306  



Support Accessible from Anywhere

Trans Lifeline Canada

Trans Lifeline Canada

Trans Lifeline Canada

 Trans Lifeline is run by and for trans people with a goal to provide trans peer support and care for the community 


Phone: 

  1-877-330-6366 


Website: 

  www.translifeline.org  





LGBT Youth Line

Trans Lifeline Canada

Trans Lifeline Canada

 Youth Line offers confidential and non-judgemental peer support through their telephone, text and chat services. Get in touch with a peer support volunteer from Sunday to Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30 PM. 


 Phone: 

 1-800-268-9688


Text:

 647-694-4275  



The Trevor Project

Trans Lifeline Canada

The Trevor Project

  A national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25 


 Phone:

  1-866-488-7386  




Kids Help Phone

Native Youth Sexual Health Network

The Trevor Project

 Kids Help Phone is Canada's  24/7 national service offering professional counselling, information, referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support for young people.


 Phone:

  1-800-668-6868 


 Text:

 686868  

Native Youth Sexual Health Network

Native Youth Sexual Health Network

Native Youth Sexual Health Network

 The Native Youth Sexual Health Network (NYSHN) is an organization by and for Indigenous youth that works across issues of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice throughout the United States and Canada 

 

 Email: 

  info@nativeyouthsexualhealth.com 


Website:

 https://www.nativeyouthsexualhealth.com/  

PFLAG Canada

Native Youth Sexual Health Network

Native Youth Sexual Health Network

Phone: 

 1-888-530-6777 



Education and Self Advocacy Accessible from Anywhere

GEGI

Rainbow Health Ontario

GEGI

 

This website helps teachers, parents, and youth learn about gender identity and gender expression, and provides top sheets, school board policies, community supports, and more to help people advocate for gender expression and gender identity in Ontario schools.


Website: 

  https://www.gegi.ca/  





The519

Rainbow Health Ontario

GEGI

The 519 is a city organization dedicated to advocacy for the inclusion of LGBTQ communities


Website: 

 https://www.the519.org/ 



Rainbow Health Ontario

Rainbow Health Ontario

CAMH Adult Gender Identity Clinic

Provides primarily healthcare-related resources


Website: 

  https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/,


and https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/lgbt2sq-health/trans-health-knowledge-base/  



CAMH Adult Gender Identity Clinic

CAMH Adult Gender Identity Clinic

CAMH Adult Gender Identity Clinic

Provides healthcare resources for adults


Website: 

 https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/gender-identity-clinic-adult 


Gender GP

CAMH Adult Gender Identity Clinic

Gender Creative Kids

Provides healthcare information and a blog that may be relevant


Website: 

 https://www.gendergp.com/ 

Gender Creative Kids

CAMH Adult Gender Identity Clinic

Gender Creative Kids

Gender Creative Kids is a reference 

community organization that has supported 

trans, non-binary, and gender-fluid youth’s 

affirmation within their families


Website: 

https://gendercreativekids.com/

Additional Groups and Organizations You May Find Helpful

ACAS - Asian Community AIDS Services

ACAS - Asian Community AIDS Services

ACAS - Asian Community AIDS Services

Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS) is a charitable, non-profit, community-based organization located in Toronto, Canada.Thy provide safer sex education and services to the East and Southeast Asian communities and support services to persons living with HIV/AIDS and members of the LGBTQ communities.


Website: 

 http://acas.org/

House of Anansi

ACAS - Asian Community AIDS Services

ACAS - Asian Community AIDS Services

 House of Anansi acts to create and promote events and spaces by Queer Indigenous, Black and Queer People of Colour  that enable us to come together to share our stories. To create a space that is truly safe for all to be heard and respected. To celebrate who we are and empower our own community through connections 


Website: 

https://www.facebook.com/anansihouse


Black Lives Matter

ACAS - Asian Community AIDS Services

Black Lives Matter

They work to forge critical connections and to work in solidarity with Black communities, Black-centric networks, solidarity movements, and allies in order to to dismantle all forms of state-sanctioned oppression, violence, and brutality committed against all Black communities, including African, Caribbean, Afro-Indigenous, migrant, queer, trans, and disabled Black communities.


Website: 

https://www.blacklivesmatter.ca/


FTM Brotherhood

The Original Trans Men Over 40

Black Lives Matter

Social and support group on Facebook


Website: 

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1566133473638855/



The Original Trans Men Over 40

The Original Trans Men Over 40

The Original Trans Men Over 40

 Social and support group on Facebook


Website: 

  https://www.facebook.com/groups/transmenover40





Elder TG

The Original Trans Men Over 40

The Original Trans Men Over 40

 ElderTG is a listserv/mailing list for trans and nonbinary people over 50 years old to gather to share stories and advice. It also includes some partners and other close family members. To subscribe, send an email stating your age and interest. 


Email:

 eldertgsubscribe@groups.onlinepolicy.net 


Questions email:can be directed to Robyn (robynmw@twc.com) and/or Dan (danmouer@fastmail.fm). 



SOY Toronto

CBRC - Community-Based Research Centre

CBRC - Community-Based Research Centre

For those 25 and under,  SOY is a set of health promotion services and programming centered on supporting the health and well-being goals established by LGBT2SQ youth and young adults, many of whom are homeless, racialized and newcomers to Canada 


Website: 

 https://soytoronto.com/

CBRC - Community-Based Research Centre

CBRC - Community-Based Research Centre

CBRC - Community-Based Research Centre

 CBRC’s Two-Spirit Longhouse is a virtual knowledge exchange resource for Two-Spirit and Indigenous queer and trans peoples


Website:

 https://www.cbrc.net/two-spirit_longhouse  

Outsports

CBRC - Community-Based Research Centre

Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention

LGBTQ+ sports news and commentary


Website: 

https://twitter.com/outsports

Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention

Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention

Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention

Black CAP works to create culturally relevant outreach, prevention and support services for people infected with, affected by, or at risk of contracting HIV.  


Website: 

 http://www.blackcap.ca/

Trans* Popular Social Media

Serain Fox

Charlie of Diné Aesthetics

Schuyler Bailar

https://www.instagram.com/sarainfox/?hl=en

Schuyler Bailar

Charlie of Diné Aesthetics

Schuyler Bailar

 https://www.instagram.com/pinkmantaray/


Charlie of Diné Aesthetics

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Charlie of Diné Aesthetics

https://www.instagram.com/dineaesthetics/

Jeffrey Marsh

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Janet Mock

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https://www.instagram.com/janetmock/?hl=en

Lee Airton

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Janet Mock

https://twitter.com/LeeAirton?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Campbell X

Eli Erlick

Eli Erlick

https://www.instagram.com/campbellx/?hl=en

Eli Erlick

Eli Erlick

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https://www.instagram.com/elierlick/?hl=en

Kuchenga

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Alok Vaid-Menon

https://www.instagram.com/kuchenga/?hl=en

Alok Vaid-Menon

Alok Vaid-Menon

Alok Vaid-Menon

https://www.instagram.com/alokvmenon/?hl=en

Hari Nef

Ashlee Marie Preston

Sharice Davids

https://www.instagram.com/harinef/?hl=en

Sharice Davids

Ashlee Marie Preston

Sharice Davids

https://twitter.com/sharicedavids?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Ashlee Marie Preston

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https://www.instagram.com/ashleemariepreston/?hl=en

Fox Fisher

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Blair Imani

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Alex Bertie

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Alex Bertie

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Alex Bertie

https://www.instagram.com/therealalexbertie/?hl=en

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Sydney Freeland

Sydney Freeland

https://twitter.com/sydneyfreeland?lang=en

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Sydney Freeland

Sydney Freeland

https://www.instagram.com/aaron___philip/?hl=en

Ruby Allegra

Sydney Freeland

Ruby Allegra

https://www.instagram.com/rvbyallegra/?hl=en

Chella Man

Wednesday Holmes

Wednesday Holmes

https://www.instagram.com/chellaman/?hl=en

Wednesday Holmes

Wednesday Holmes

Wednesday Holmes

https://www.instagram.com/hellomynameiswednesday/?hl=en

River Gallo

Wednesday Holmes

Raquel Willis

https://www.instagram.com/rivergallo/?hl=en

Raquel Willis

Jamie Windust

Raquel Willis

https://www.instagram.com/raquel_willis/?hl=en

Laverne Cox

Jamie Windust

Jamie Windust

https://twitter.com/Lavernecox?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Jamie Windust

Jamie Windust

Jamie Windust

https://www.instagram.com/jamie_windust/?hl=en

Vivek Shraya

Lillian Lennon

Lillian Lennon

https://www.instagram.com/vivekshraya/?hl=en

Lillian Lennon

Lillian Lennon

Lillian Lennon

https://www.instagram.com/mslillianlennon/?hl=en

Ericka Hart

Harper Keenan

Marquis Neal

https://www.instagram.com/ihartericka/?hl=en

Marquis Neal

Harper Keenan

Marquis Neal

https://www.instagram.com/marquimode/?hl=en

Harper Keenan

Harper Keenan

Harper Keenan

https://twitter.com/harperkeenan?lang=en

Samuel Luke

Angelica Ross

Harper Keenan

https://www.instagram.com/samuellukeart/?hl=en

Ty Turner

Angelica Ross

Angelica Ross

https://www.instagram.com/partar400/?hl=en

Angelica Ross

Angelica Ross

Angelica Ross

https://twitter.com/angelicaross?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Community Connections.....

Pride Celebrations 

TransFamily Kingston has participated in the Kingston Pride Parade since 2015.


Transgender Day of Remembrance

TransFamily Kingston works with  members of EQUIP (a Queen's student group) to  organize a vigil each year on November 20. 




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