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Peer Support 

and Discussion Groups

SPECTRUM has a number of support groups and social programs to help 2SLGBTQIA+ people form friendships and connections within the community in order to reduce the isolation that 2SLGBTQIA+ people experience and expand their network of support.

New to SPECTRUM groups? See our guidelines for groups participants.

Please check the calendar for details on whether groups are happening in-person, virtually, or both!

SPECTRUM Support Groups

PFLAG

SPECTRUM provides administrative support for the local PFLAG Chapter’s Parents, Family & Friends Support Group, which focuses on topics of interest to parents, family and friends of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. This group generally meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 7-9 PM. (This group is 18+)

PFLAG Meeting Information

Transgender Support Groups

SPECTRUM offers a number of peer support groups for transgender and gender variant people, including but not limited to: transgender, non-binary, agender, Two Spirit, and beyond. Visit our Transgender Services page for details. (These groups are 18+)

Trans Support Groups

Rainbow Newcomers Connect

A group where people from diverse cultures gather together at SPECTRUM to discuss what it is like to be 2SLGBTQIA+ across the world. We meet on the afternoon of the second Sunday of the month from 3 PM to 5 PM. (This group is 18+)

Details on Calendar

Youth (18-25) Peer Support Group

SPECTRUM offers a weekly group for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 18-25. This is an opportunity for young people to connect for discussions, networking, and fun with a goal of increasing participants' sense of belonging and mental wellness. The group meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7pm. We have free snacks! (This group is 18+)

Note: groups for youth 12-18 can be found at OK2BME here

Details on Calendar

Young Adults (25-40) Discussion Group

SPECTRUM offers a monthly group for 2SLGBTQIA+ young adults aged 25-40. This is an informal group to meet with other queer adults for discussion and networking. The group meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 7pm. We have free snacks! 

Details on Calendar

SPECTRUM Ace Space

Ace Space meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm. This group is for people in Waterloo Region who identify on the Asexual and/or Aromantic spectrum(s). Join us to connect with other Ace/Aro people and chat about whatever's on your mind. (This group is 18+)

Details on Calendar

Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Groups

SPECTRUM has monthly groups for Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer people in Waterloo Region. 

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SPECTRUM Prime (ages 50+)

We see things differently as we age. Priorities shift. Social circles change. Please join us for a social and discussion group for older 2SLGBTQIA+ identified adults. This group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

Details on Calendar

2SLGBTQIA+ Book Club

Join Rad Riot Books and Spectrum for a monthly book club highlighting works by queer and trans writers from around the world. We will meet on the last Monday of each month at 7pm at Spectrum (No meeting in August 2023, and December 2023 will be one week early). (This group is 18+)

Details on Calendar
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Rainbow Film Club

SPECTRUM and the Rainbow Coalition of Waterloo Region (RCWR) are pleased to partner with Apollo Cinema to present the Rainbow Film Club! Join us each month for a classic of queer cinema. You can also join us for a Queer Night Out discussion group in the week following each screening so we can discuss the film. Visit the calendar for details.

SPECTRUM offers a safe place where 2SLGBTQ+ individuals can be themselves and find community and supports.

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