Resources in the Lower Mainland

   
 

Groups and organizations

Health

Recreation, social

Religious, spiritual

Schools, colleges, universities

Youth


Groups and organizations

Abbotsford Gay Men
Want to know who is "OUT" in Abbotsford?
Join for FREE and find out. It's time to show the Valley who is "OUT" here.
Web: abbygaymen.com/

December 9 Coalition
#620 - 1033 Davie
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 1M7
Tel: 604 687-8752
Fights for equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people under the law and in other areas. Public forums, conferences, public speaks and actions.
Email: dfce@imag.net

Dyke Talk
c/o Woman's Place, 15318 - 20th Street
Surrey, British Columbia
V4A 2A2
Tel: 604 536-9611
Fax: 604 536-6362
Biweekly support and social group for lesbians in the Surrey and White Rock area. Meetings alternate Thursday 7-10 pm at the centre.

Dykes Inspirit the Valley Everywhere
Web: www.fraservalleybc.com/~dive/

Gay and Lesbian Centre of Vancouver
1170 Bute Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 1Z6
Tel: 604 684-5307
Fax: 604 684-5309
Toll Free: 1-800-566-1170
Local Information and Referral Helpline, (604) 684-6869
Free and Confidential HIV/AID Clinic, 660-7949
Lending library; GAB Youth Group; Socal, coming out and support groups.
Community meeting space; free professional counselling; legal clinic; office space rental.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm every evening. Gay and Lesbian Guide to Vancouver
Comprehensive guide to events, businesses and organizations in the Lower Mainland. Lots of links.
Gay Vancouver online: www.gayvancouver.bc.ca/

Lesbians and Gays of Meadow Ridge
P.O. Box 377
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
V2X 8K9
Tel: 604 688-9378 x2252
A social group for people in the surrounding area, with monthly functions.

PFLAG Vancouver
8602 Granville Street PO Box 30075
Vancouver BC
V6P 5A0
Tel: 604 689-3711
Fax: 604 263-0378
Web: www.pflagvancouver.com/
We provide support and information for parents and family members of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered loved ones.

Prime Timers Vancouver
480-1755 Robson Street, #408
Vancouver, BC V6G 3B7 Canada
Phone: (604) 683-5491
Email: mnichol37@aol.com

Stand-Up For Women
Stand-Up For Women, a Comedy Tour in Support of Women's Resources
Web: vivmedia.com/women/womenevents.html

superdyke.com: the ultimate resource for vancouver lesbians
http://www.superdyke.com/

Tri-City Gay & Lesbian Social Network
Tel: 604 942-2443
Social events in the Tri-City area (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody). Meetings first Tuesday of every month.
Web page: www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Heights/3922/

Whistler Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Friends
Web: www.gaycanada.com/entries/index.php?EntryID=3236

Health

AIDS Vancouver
1107 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5S8
Tel: 604 687-AIDS (2437) Toll Free: Call Collect if required.
Fax: 604 893-2211
Web: www.aidsvancouver.org/
HIV/AIDS education, hospital visitation, food bank, medical equipment and more.

BC Persons With AIDS Society (BCPWA)
2nd Floor
1107 Seymour Street
Vancouver, B.C.
V6B 5S8
Phone: (604) 893-2200
Toll-free: 1-800-994-2437
Fax: (604) 893-2251
Web: www.bcpwa.org

Recreation, social

Border Riders Motorcycle Club
Founded in 1969, the Border Riders Motorcycle Club provides a social fraternity for gay men and their friends interested in recreational motorcycle touring in the Pacific Northwest. Our diverse membership of over 50 individuals hails from Washington, Oregon and British Columbia. Composed of seasoned riders as well as novice, we come from all walks of life and professions. We are truly an International Club.
Web: www.borderriders.com
Email: brmcprez@yahoo.com

Religious, spiritual

Metropolitan Community Church of the Lower Mainland
P.O. Box 245
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
V2X 7G1
Tel: 604 462-9813
Outreach services to lesbian and gay people.
Hours: Sundays, 7:30pm. Meets at 1111 - 6th Ave, New Westminster.

Schools, colleges, universities

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Take Pride
c/o BCIT Student Association
3700 Willingdon Ave
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5G 3H2
Tel: 604 432-6922 ext. 8964
BC Institute of Technology support, social and activist group.

Capilano College Queer Collective
c/o Capilano Student Union, 2055 Purcell Way
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7J 3H5
Tel: 604 984-4969 x2595
Fax: 604 984-4995
We are a resource centre for lesbians, gays, bi-sexuals, two spirits, questioning and transgendered people.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Douglas College
The Pride Collective - Douglas College
PO Box 2503
New Westminster, British Columbia
Tel: 604 527-5111
Support for G/L/B/T students and our allies at Douglas College.

Langara College
Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual at Langara College (GLOBAL)
100 W. 49th Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5V 4L7
Tel: 604 324-3881
Meetings, support, library. Open houses, activities and speakers.

Simon Fraser University Out on Campus
c/o SFSS, Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5A 1S6
Tel: 604 291-4360
Fax: 604 291-5843
G/L/B group at Simon Fraser University.
Email: out-on-campus-info@sfu.ca
WebPage: www.sfu.ca/out-on-campus/

University of British Columbia
125N - 6138 SUB Boulevard

Vancouver, British Columbia
V6T 1Z1
Tel: 604 822-4638
Fax: 604 822-9019
Mailing Address:
Box 9 - 6138 SUB Boulevard, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1
Resource group for the G/L/B/T community at the University of British Columbia. Speakers bureau, queer housing board, library, discussion groups, women's events, beer gardens, dances, and other socials.
Email: prideubc@pobox.com

Youth

Two-Spirit Youth Group
1058 Seymour Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Tel: 604 254-7746
Support group for queer Native youth. The facilitators are also available for some one-to-one counselling. This project started in September 1997 and is a joint project of Family Services of Greater Vancouver and Urban Native Youth Association.
Meetings: Thursday nights from 7pm to 9pm.
Email: kirkd@direct.ca

Youthquest!
Address: 12424 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2J4
Contact: Address all correspondence to Office Manager.
Phone: 604.460.9115 Fax: 604.460.9116 Toll Free: 1.877.944.6293
Email: yqinfo@youthquest.bc.ca
Web: www.youthquest.bc.ca
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth groups, advocacy, support, networking and safe social space.

 

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