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Community Conversation => Support groups => Topic started by: AwishForXX on February 12, 2013, 03:01:38 PM

Title: Looking for support group in BC's Lower mainland, Surrey, Delta, Langley area
Post by: AwishForXX on February 12, 2013, 03:01:38 PM
Does anybody know of a support group in the Lower Mainland south of the Fraser River? Surrey Delta or Langley areas?

C.
Title: Re: Looking for support group in BC's Lower mainland, Surrey, Delta, Langley area
Post by: Mohini on March 03, 2013, 03:48:33 AM
To be honest, the trans support in our area is quite pithy.

Only Vancouver, there is specific trans support, even though there is your general queer support in populous cities.

A few people I know and I were going to begin a transgender support group in Surrey and utilise the library room once a month for that very purpose, but that idea eroded over time. We just didn't have the money, support, or resources to do so!
Title: Re: Looking for support group in BC's Lower mainland, Surrey, Delta, Langley area
Post by: AwishForXX on March 03, 2013, 11:07:04 AM
Thanks Mohini,

I've noticed that Fraser Health's resources are pretty lacking for us.  they were telling me to move to Burnaby or Vancouver. :(
Thankfully, My GP found a Therapist for me on this side of the river.  First appointment is in April.

Colleen.
Title: Re: Looking for support group in BC's Lower mainland, Surrey, Delta, Langley area
Post by: Mohini on March 05, 2013, 04:39:29 AM
I hope that things go well with you.

If you live in the Lower Mainland, and if you would like to at least check out the drop-in in Vancouver, I can always help accompany you if you do not feel so comfortable!

Just PM me to let me know; otherwise, I wish you all the best!

Mohini.
Title: Re: Looking for support group in BC's Lower mainland, Surrey, Delta, Langley area
Post by: jfong on March 05, 2013, 08:27:41 AM
Hi Mohini, do u go to the Thursdays drop-in often? I only been there a few times before.
Title: Re: Looking for support group in BC's Lower mainland, Surrey, Delta, Langley area
Post by: AwishForXX on March 05, 2013, 09:11:23 AM
Quote from: Mohini on March 05, 2013, 04:39:29 AM
I hope that things go well with you.

If you live in the Lower Mainland, and if you would like to at least check out the drop-in in Vancouver, I can always help accompany you if you do not feel so comfortable!

Just PM me to let me know; otherwise, I wish you all the best!

Mohini.

Thanks Mohini,
I had been to the Vancouver drop in on Thursdays about 2 years ago but it was very difficult for me to get there from Whiterock after work so I had stopped going. All the girls there were very helpful to me then but unfortunately I just couldn't keep going. 

If I find I need to attend again I'll PM you.  Thank you. :)

Colleen.
Title: Re: Looking for support group in BC's Lower mainland, Surrey, Delta, Langley area
Post by: jfong on March 05, 2013, 09:21:20 AM
Hi Coleen, CWH centre is also going to have their first drop in session. It's on this Sun Mar 10 from 3-4:30pm, sunday might be better for u? Assuming you work M-F.  Check cwhwc.com for more info.
Title: Re: Looking for support group in BC's Lower mainland, Surrey, Delta, Langley area
Post by: AwishForXX on March 05, 2013, 09:57:57 AM
Quote from: jfong on March 05, 2013, 09:21:20 AM
Hi Coleen, CWH centre is also going to have their first drop in session. It's on this Sun Mar 10 from 3-4:30pm, sunday might be better for u? Assuming you work M-F.  Check cwhwc.com for more info.

jfong,

Thanks for the info, I do work M-F and the travel to Vancouver after work was always a problem, Sunday's however may be a better option for me.  I'll definitely look into it and I may just be there this Sunday.

Colleen.