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AlterHéros  Works to increase the public's awareness with regard to issues dealing with sexual orientation and homophobia. Web site includes sections for youth, parents, teachers, and links to related sites. Source: AlterHéros 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 Calgary Sexual Health Centre  Offers counselling and education services that help people consider their sexual and reproductive choices in informed and responsible ways. Web site contains information on pregnancy, birth control, sexual health, sexuality education, and sexual orientation. Source: Calgary Sexual Health Centre 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) Coming out as an adult  Examines the issues and questions faced by adults thinking of revealing their sexual orientation to others. Gives suggestions on how to bring up the subject. Source: Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) From: sexualityandu.ca Coming out to your children  Provides tips for gay and lesbian parents on explaining their sexual orientation to their children. Source: Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) From: sexualityandu.ca   Crimes of hate, conspiracy of silence, torture and ill-treatment based on sexual identity  Highlights the need for specific measures to protect those at risk because of their real or perceived sexual identity. Discusses the implementation of additional preventive safeguards and steps to overcoming impunity and combating discrimination, two key factors behind the persistence of torture, and establishing systems for effective consultation with relevant community groups, including LGBT human rights defenders. Source: Amnesty International From: International resource Feeling comfortable with your sexual orientation - men and homosexuality  Provides information for men and youth on understanding sexual orientation, discovering and accepting their own homosexuality, and explores the myths and realities surrounding homosexuality and the gay community. Discusses how to talk to others about sexual orientation, how sexual orientation can impact health and well-being, and how to find community resources. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec (MSSS) Feeling comfortable with your sexual orientation: women and homosexuality  Provides information to women and youth on homosexuality and acceptance of one's homosexual orientation. Points to preconceived ideas about homosexuality and provides facts to address these myths. Examines various questions to consider when discussing one's orientation with family and friends. Includes information and tips on health and well-being. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec (MSSS) How to form a gay/straight alliance (GSA) in your school  Discusses what a gay/straight alliance is, and how students can start one in their schools to address homophobia. Source: Canadian Federation for Sexual Health
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