Incorporated in 2006, WPC is a charitable organization aiming to create a culture of belonging for Windsor-Essex’s 2SLGBTQIA people and their families, allies, employers and educators through education, empowerment and support programs and services. WPC delivers corporate training, curates events, runs workshops, produces research, hosts community and social and peer support groups, shares information to – and makes referrals for – clients and service providers, and nourishes our community’s mental health and wellness.
Coming Out
Coming Out
This directory is designed to help you find resources on Coming Out in Windsor-Essex. These listings were compiled by submissions from the community along with organizations that have supported the LGBTQ2S+ community in Windsor-Essex. If you feel there is an organization or business that should be listed, please submit the information on our submission form.
Resource Links
Coming Out (PEVnet)
Guide to Coming Out (Humber College)
How to support gay loved ones – advice for parents and friends (Bgiok.org)
LGBTTQ+ Around The Rainbow (Family Services Ottawa)
Quick Tips for supporting LGBTQ Kids and yourself during the Coming process (PFLAG)
Supporting Your Gender Diverse Child (Egale)
The Family Acceptance Project: Building Healthy Futures For Youth (Family Project)
Tips for Parents of LGBTQ Youth (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
Local Resource connections
FAMILY SERVICES WINDSOR-ESSEX
1770 Langlois Avenue
Windsor, Ontario, N8X 4M5
Phone: 519-966-5010
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We offer counselling services for individuals, couples, children and youth who are experiencing challenges with relationships, addiction, depression, anxiety, sexuality, separation, divorce, parenting, trauma, self-esteem and emotional regulation and overall wellness. We also provide professional, voluntary and confidential advocacy and support services to families, individuals, couples, older adults and persons with developmental disabilities who need help finding housing, completing forms, or filling out taxes. We also support individuals experiencing hoarding, bullying, or financial distress.
KIDS HELP PHONE
1-800-668-6868
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Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only national 24-hour, bilingual and anonymous phone counselling, web counselling and referral service for children and youth. Our service is completely anonymous and confidential – we don’t trace calls, we don’t have call display.
TRANS WELLNESS ONTARIO
1435 Tecumseh Road East
Windsor, Ontario, N8W1C2
Phone: 226-674-4745
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The mission of Trans Wellness Ontario is to enhance and sustain the health & wellness of transgender, genderqueer, two spirit, non-binary, queer and questioning communities & their families.
WINDSOR-ESSEX PRIDE FEST
2109 Ottawa Street, Unit 216
Windsor, Ontario, N8Y1R8
Phone: 226-348-3378
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Windsor-Essex Pride Fest (WEPF) is an incorporated not-for-profit organization in the Province of Ontario. Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, WEPF brings together members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer and Two Spirit (LGBTQ2S+) community, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration of the unique spirit and culture of our community by providing advocacy and producing inclusive and safe events, initiatives and social programs. WEPF strengthens the sense of community and contribute to the vibrancy, health and overall well-being of LGBTQ2S+ individuals in Windsor-Essex.
WINDSOR PRIDE COMMUNITY
1770 Langlois Avenue
Windsor, Ontario, N8X 4M5
Phone: 519-946-4740
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