Education: We offer classroom workshops

for all grade levels as well as teacher P.D.

free of charge. Call us and we will come

to your school. We also offer training and

consultation to other organizations.

Resources: Access our library, our online

resources, or contact our staff for resources

on the specific topic you need.

GSA Support: We can help make your

school’s GSA stronger and share fun ideas

or activities. If you don’t have a GSA we

will help you start one!

Programs are offered in multiple locations

in the province. For full program or event

descriptions and locations visit:

www.youthproject.ns.ca

All activities are drug and alcohol free. Programming and activities are for youth 25 and under, unless otherwise specified. Education services available for all ages.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Diversity in sexual orientation and gender

identity is normal and natural. There are

many others in your school or community

who are part of the LGBTQ2+ community,

or are questioning.

At The Youth Project we value and celebrate

diversity. We want everyone to feel safe and

comfortable exploring and expressing their

identity. That includes celebrating and

respecting everyone on the basis of race,

nationality, religion, size, ability and

(dis)abilities.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Support: The chance to talk one-on-one

in a confidential space with someone who

understands. Ask questions, talk through

issues, access resources, and get support on

LGBGTQ2+ issues. This is a free service.

Programming and Social Events (The fun

stuff): Our programming and events are a

chance to be in a safer space, have fun, meet

people with similar experiences, build

connections, and get information.

We have monthly drop-ins, game nights,

discussion groups, trans specific groups and

more. Our special events include Queer Prom,

Summer Camps, Pride Events and

a GSA Conference.

“I’ve never felt happier, more free, more surrounded by people who love and accept me”

“Meeting kids like me makes me feel like I’m not broken. I feel accepted. I feel normal for once and that feels pretty great.”

youthproject.ns.ca

WHY THE SEAHORSE?

They have both opposite and same-sex relationships. Also, they are known for challenging gender roles and stereotypes (the male seashorse carries pregnancies to term!)

The Youth Project2281 Brunswick StreetHalifax, NSB3K 2Y9Ph: 902-429-5429

Youth Project Cape Breton: 440 George StreetSydney, NS B1P 1K3 Ph. 902-578-5801

Online:youthproject@youthproject.ns.cawww.youthproject.ns.ca

Social:www.facebook.com/TheYouthProject@YouthProject_NSInsta: nsyouthproject

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ABOUT THE YOUTH PROJECT

We are a not for profit organization

serving the needs of LGBTQ2+ youth

in Nova Scotia since 1993.

LGBTQ2+ refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, 2 spirit, pansexual, asexual and other identities related to sexual orientation or gender identity.

Our mission is to make Nova Scotia a safer,

healthier, and happier place for LGBTQ2+

youth through support, education, resource

expansion and community development.

We work to build a welcoming, supportive

and affirming community where you can

make friends and connect with others with

similar experiences.

We value youth leadership. Youth can

join our youth board and help direct our

programming and operations.

Department of Health and Wellness

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

SUPPORTING YOUTH

AROUND

SEXUAL ORIENTATION

AND

GENDER IDENTITY

“The Youth Project made me feel super accepted and welcomed. I had never been so comfortable in my life”