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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
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)
A guide on two-spirited people for First Nations: we are part of a tradition  PDF
Serves as a guide for facilitating workshops on two-spirited people within Aboriginal culture, including their history and spirituality. Discusses homophobia, prejudice and HIV/AIDS, and their interaction. Looks at the rights of gays and lesbians in Canada at the provincial and federal levels. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC)
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
Transition to adolescence 
Describes the transition toward adolescence and the factors that may have a positive impact during this period. Offers information about adolescence development. Illustrates the role that family, governement, school and community could play to improve this transitional period.
Source: Growing Healthy Canadians
From: Life transitions
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
PFLAG peer support 
Describes peer support around sexual orientation and gender identity provided for individuals, or their parents, family members, and friends. Links to a directory, organized by province, of local chapters of PFLAG.
Source: PFLAG Canada
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