Simcoe County Families in TRANSition

Site: Online / Virtual Service

Record #: BAR4613
Last Modified: 07 Feb 2025
Last Full Update: 04 Dec 2024

Location, Telephone & Internet

Located In Community Barrie
Address Barrie, ON
Canada

Contact Information

Primary Contact Ellis Greenberg, Queer & Trans Program Manager; Phone: 249-535-0585; Email: ellisg@gilbertcentre.ca
Alternate Contact Daniela Chase, Chapter Lead; Phone: 705-790-6287; Email: barrieon@pflagcanada.ca

Description & Services

Description (Service)

A 10-week group for parents/caregivers who recently learned about their youth's gender identity.

The focus is on strengthening your relationship with your youth, especially around the topic of gender. One 2-hour group every week for 10 weeks:

  • CONNECT with other parents and caregivers
  • ACCESS their FIT Parent Workbook and materials
  • ENGAGE in interactive, arts-based material
  • LEARN about medical transition, social transition, and other topics

Program delivered in partnership by Gilbert Centre and PFLAG Barrie-Simcoe. Developed by Central Toronto Youth Services to support and strengthen the relationship between trans, non-binary, and gender-questioning youth and their loved ones throughout the gender journey.

Hours Tue 7 pm-8:30 pm. January 14th-March 18th, 2025
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility Open to any families in Barrie and Simcoe County, from all backgrounds and experiences.
Application Click here to complete the intake form. Registration has been extended to Monday, January 6th, 2025
Languages English
Fees None

Other Details

Physical Access Not Applicable

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