About our 2SLGBTQIA+ Newcomer Program
Speqtrum now offers services for 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth who are new to canada! This is hamilton's very first program service 2S-LGBTQIA+ Newcomers. We provide this support to newcomers in partnership with the YWCA's Join Program for newcomers.
...for all to feel safe, included, and supported
How we support 2SLGBTQIA+ Newcomers
Integration
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Support with integration informed by applying social justice principles.
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Facilitate building relationships between 2S-LGBTQIA+ newcomers and community members with social capital.
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Building community spaces and events that connect newcomers to each other and broader intersecting communities.
Re-Orientation
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Resources and basic support navigating services such as healthcare, employment, social assistance and housing as a 2SLGBTQIA+ person.
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Weekly Check-ins within our Check-in program.
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Identifying safe(r) spaces and resources for 2SLGBTQ+ Newcomers' needs.
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Building skills, confidence and knowledge that assist newcomers in self-advocacy.
To learn more about 2S-LGBTQIA+ Newcomer Support Program please visit our partner's website by clicking here.
ALL 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomer youth can sign up for any of our general programs, which are open to all 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth. If you are a newcomer looking to access our programs please email or call 289-439-6154 to book an appointment!