Calgary Outlink

The You Matter Support & Resource Line will be closing early tonight, Tuesday, May 19th, at 7:00 PM for volunteer training purposes. The line will resume normal operating hours tomorrow.

If you’re in need of support while we’re away, please reach out to the following resources:

Trans Lifeline: 1-877- 330-6366 (this number is for trans and nonbinary folks specifically, but if you wish to contact the Family and Friends Line call the main number and ask for the Family and Friends Line)

Interligne (24/7): 1-888-505-1010 (help and information for gender and sexual diverse people in Canada - offered in French and English)

Distress Centre (24/7): 403-266-4357

Kids Help Phone (24/7): 1-800-668-6868 or http://kidshelpphone.ca

First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line (24/7): 1-855-242-3310 or chat at http://hopeforwellness.ca

Alberta's One Line for Sexual Violence (call/text): 1-866-403-8000 or chat at https://aasas.ca

Alberta Addiction and Mental Health Helpline (24/7): 1-866-332-2322

Family Violence Information Line (24/7): 310-1818

Mental Health Helpline (24/7): 1-877-303-2642

211 - general resource and referral line

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Looking for a little extra support and community connection? Applications to be a mentee in our 2SLGBTQ+ Peer Mentorship Program are now open!

This program is for anyone 13+ (no age limit) who identifies as 2SLGBTQ+ or is questioning and is looking for one-on-one connection and support with a volunteer mentor. The program round will run from August to December.

To apply, please visit calgaryoutlink.ca/mentorship to fill out the form. The application deadline is Monday, June 1st. If you need assistance in filling out the form, please feel free to reach out to our office number at (403) 234-8973.

More information about the program can be found on the mentorship page on our website.

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Join us for Grabba Java this Thursday at 6:00 PM on Zoom! This is a casual space for 2SLGBTQ+ folks and allies to come hang out and engage in some friendly conversation! Advance registration is now required for all our Zoom meetings. To find the registration link, visit our Groups page here: https://www.calgaryoutlink.ca/community-groups/.

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