health & mental health
Pride Health NS – 2SLGBTQIA+
Health services and navigation in Nova Scotia.
IWK LGBTQIA2S+ Health
Support for youth and families in NS.
Trans Health NS (NS Health)
Medical and mental health support for trans individuals.
Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights
Sexual health services and education.
Nova Scotia Health – Mental Health & Addictions
2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive mental health services
education & youth
The Youth Project (NS)
Support, education, and programming for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
PFLAG Canada
Peer support and education for families and individuals.
Egale Canada
2SLGBTQIA+ education and advocacy.
LGBTQ+ National Youth Line
Peer support and resources for youth.
identity & community
2SLGBTQIA+ Network of Nova Scotia
Advocacy and networking across the province.
Halifax Pride
NS-based events and resources
EnbyNS
Nonbinary peer support and resources in Nova Scotia.
Rainbow Refugee Atlantic
Support for 2SLGBTQIA+ refugees in NS.
Fierté Canada Pride
National network of Pride organizations.
crisis resources
Trans Lifeline
Peer support for trans people in crisis.
1-877-330-6366
Talk 4 Healing
Culturally sensitive crisis line for Indigenous women (including 2-Spirit individuals).
1-855-554-HEAL (4325)
Hope for Wellness Help Line
24/7 support for Indigenous peoples.
1-855-242-3310
Kids Help Phone
Confidential support for youth.
1-800-668-6868 / Text CONNECT to 686868
Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line
24/7 mental health support.
1-888-429-8167
legal support & advocacy
Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS)
2SLGBTQIA+ legal rights info.
Trans Rights Canada
Legal rights and protections for trans individuals.
Egale Canada Legal Advocacy
2SLGBTQIA+ legal support and human rights.
Rainbow Railroad
Support for 2SLGBTQIA+ people facing persecution.
support for family, friends and allies
Pflag Canada
Peer support for families and allies.
Gender Creative Kids Canada
Support for families of gender-diverse children.
The Family Acceptance Project
Research-backed guidance on supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
support for parents of trans and non-binary youth
Trans Families
Education and peer support for parents.
Stand with Trans
Resources for families supporting transgender children.
Egale Canada
Trans Parent Support – Resources for parents.
How to Be a Good Ally:
Listen & Learn – Educate yourself and avoid placing the burden on 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
Use Correct Names & Pronouns – Show respect by using a person’s correct identity.
Speak Up Against Discrimination – Challenge homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination.
Support LGBTQIA2S+ Spaces & Events – Attend Pride, donate, and show visible support.
Respect Boundaries & Privacy – Never out someone without their permission.
Educate Others – Spread awareness and foster inclusivity.