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International resource  A teen's guide to selecting a therapist 
Gives advice to young people who are questioning gender about how to find a counsellor who has skills in working with transgender youth.
Source: Advocates for Youth
From: International resource
Avenue Community Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity 
Works to address health and social issues in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, two-spirit and transgender community in Saskatoon. Provides services including support groups, a phone line, a resource library, and education for professionals and agencies on GLBT issues.
Source: Avenue Community Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity
Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition 
Addresses the health and wellness issues encountered by gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) people. Web site contains information on current projects, and links to resources on GLBT health.
Source: Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition (CRHC)
Central Toronto Youth Services 
Serves as a community-based children's mental health centre in Toronto. Provides services and programs that assist youth, young adults and their families in resolving a range of social and psychological challenges. Web site includes related publications and a description for each program offered by the centre.
Source: Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS)
Coming of age in Canada  PDF
Presents a guide explaining the transition between adolescence and adult life. Examines what influences the development of the adolescent during this transition period. Explains how family, school, government, community and workplace could help an adolescent and facilitate his transition to adult life. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Growing Healthy Canadians
Cross-gender identity 
Explains what transgender identity is, and outlines the issues and challenges faced by transgender youth. Gives suggestions on coming out as transgender, and on finding support.
Source: Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)
From: sexualityandu.ca
Cross-gender identity: when you're living in the wrong body 
Discusses transgendered identities and gender identity disorder, and outlines the supports available to transgender people.
Source: Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)
From: sexualityandu.ca
International resource  I think I might be transgender, now what do I do?  PDF
Describes what being transgender means, how people decide what their identity is, coming out to others, and specific concerns of trans youth. Discusses medical transition, sexual orientation, and safer sex. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Advocates for Youth
From: International resource
Let's talk trans: a resource for trans and questioning youth  PDF
Provides information for youth about being transgender, transexual, or a crossdresser. Discusses gender transition, coming out as trans, finding resources, and getting support. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Vancouver Coastal Health
From: Transgender health program
PFLAG Canada 
Promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons and their families and friends through support, public education, and resources on sexual orientation and gender identity. Website contains a directory of Canadian chapters.
Source: PFLAG Canada
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