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The Rainbow Pages Waterloo-Wellington Is a Directory Published by SPECTRUM Listing Resources of Interest to the LGBTQ Communities of Waterloo- Wellington The Rainbow Pages Waterloo-Wellington is a directory published by SPECTRUM listing resources of interest to the LGBTQ communities of Waterloo- Wellington. Edition 2.1 © 2015, November Rainbow book image courtesy of shutterstock.com Purpose: The Waterloo-Wellington LGBTQ communities have not had a composite re- source directory since publication of the Rainbow Directory 2001/2002 by Waterloo- Wellington Regional Pride [the earlier name of the tri-Pride Community Association]. The Rainbow Pages – Waterloo-Wellington is intended to fill that gap. Scope: In this edition, we are restricting resources to groups, agencies and professionals who offer services likely to be of interest to the local LGBTQ communities. In subsequent editions we expect to broaden the scope to include commercial establishments that do not offer professional services. NOTE: The only resources that we include that are not based in Waterloo-Wellington are Ontario-wide service agencies. Audience: This publication has two target audiences: (1) members of the local LGBTQ com- munities who are interested in learning about resources that are available to them, and (2) The Rainbow Pages professionals in the local service agencies who would like to be able to refer clients of theirs appropriately. Waterloo-Wellington Origins: Initial gathering of this data began August 2012, when SPECTRUM – Waterloo Region’s Rainbow Community Space first opened its doors. The information was placed at a directory of resources of interest to the local LGBTQ communities first on a bulletin board in the SPECTRUM Office. When SPECTRUM spun off from the Waterloo Region Rainbow Coalition in February 2013, SPECTRUM created its own website with the directory information online as part of the website. With time, the num- ber of categories in the online directory grew and the amount of information increased. Edition 2.1 In July 2014, SPECTRUM decided that it would be useful to publish a condensed version of the online directory – retaining every entry, but shortening each one to a manageable form, with a link back to the more detailed directory online. Additional information was Table of Contents gathered by sending review copies to local professionals in the social service sector. Arts Organizations/Events …………..…. 3 Justice System ……………………...…...… 12 Format: The publication is in booklet format (8.5" x 5.5"). Directory entries are grouped Counsellors/Therapists .……………….… 3 Legal Services …………….…………......… 12 into categories, which are arranged alphabetically. Distress Support …………..….………….... 4 Mental Health/Addictions ………….... 13 Availability: SPECTRUM is making Edition 2.1 available only in electronic format. The Faith/Spiritual Groups ………….….…... 5 New Canadians ...……..……………….... 13 most recent version is found at http://ourspectrum.com/TheRainbowPages.html Once we Family Resources ………….…………..….. 6 Older Adults ………….………………...….. 15 have secured sufficient advertising funds, we will create Edition 3.0, which will be available Financial Services …….…………...….….. 7 Photographers ………………………..…… 16 in print form as well as electronic form. General Support Groups …………….... 7 Social Groups / Spaces ...…………..... 16 Health Agencies….………….……………... 8 Trans Resources ………….…………….... 18 Feedback: Send suggestions for additions/changes to [email protected] Health / Wellness ……………………….... 9 University/College Groups ………..... 19 Housing & Food ……………....…………. 10 Wedding Officiants ……….…...…....... 20 SPECTRUM is located at 283 Duke St W, Unit 210, Kitchener. Information/Publications ……………. 11 Youth Resources …………….……….….. 20 Website: http://ourspectrum.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SpectrumCommunitySpace Twitter :@spectrumwat Email: [email protected] 2 Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival Inclusive Counselling, Consulting & or by calling 519.746.2323 x502 Arts Organizations/Events (QFF). Presents new films that increase Training. Allisa Scott specializes in di- awareness of queer, lesbian, gay, bisex- versity, gender and sexuality, and iden- Melinda Burns, M.A. Psychotherapist ual & trans issues. tifies in the community as well. Zhe can working with adults and teenagers and Cliterature. A transformational and http://www.facebook.com/rainbowreels write HRT letters for trans-identified couples (heterosexual and same-sex), artful celebration of women’s sexuality people. Works with kink and poly- on relationship and family issues, com- featuring erotic readings, film, photog- tri-Pride Community Association. identified people. Waterloo Region. munication and conflict resolution, self- raphy, music, dance and more. Produces the LGBTQ pride festival cele- 519 749-9505. http://www.inclusive-cct.ca/ esteem and assertiveness. Experience: http://secrettevents.com/ bration in Waterloo Region. coming out issues, sexual orientation, http://www.tri-pride.ca/ and Karen Grierson, Marriage & Family and gender identity and expression. Femme Fatale Creations. An award- http://www.facebook.com/groups/5561710562 Therapist. Specialities: gender identity Guelph. 519-763-9160. winning LGBTQ film-production compa- and fluidity, sexual orientations, BDSM, http://www.melindaburns.ca/ ny, specializing in queer films, social polyamory, and swingers. Kitchener. justice documentaries and wedding Counsellors/Therapists 519 722-2395. http://www.kgrierson.com/ OK2BME at KW Counselling Services. videos for all couples. Creative Director: Offers LGBTQ-positive individual and Melissa Sky ([email protected]). Kevin Stafford, M.Sc. Speciality: gender family counselling for children, teens, http://femmefilms.ca/ Armar Counselling, Rachel Mahrer, identity. Queer, Trans, Gay, Poly and and their parents. All Therapeutic MSW, RSW. Specialities: sexual orienta- Kink friendly. Guelph. 519 767-6581. Counsellors hold a Master’s degree in a Guelph Pride. Organizes an annual cele- tion and gender identity/expression. http://www.kevinstafford.com/ counselling-related discipline, and have bration for Guelph's Queer Waterloo & Guelph offices. extensive knowledge and experience (LGBTTIQQ2A) community, their 519 830-6389. Kris Pryke. A psychologist who provides dealing with issues related to sexual friends, families, and allies of all ages. http://armarcounselling.wordpress.com/ a full range of assessment and counsel- and gender diversity. All services are [email protected] ling services to children, adolescents, free of charge. Kitchener. http://www.guelphpride.com/ and Carm De Santis. Specialities in sexual http://www.facebook.com/ young adults, and families. She also 519 884-0000. http://ok2bme.ca/ orientation, gender orientation, and groups/113505482017185/ works with trans-identified people. sexual expression. Kink friendly and Waterloo. 519 496-9555. Suzanne Welstead. Specialties in rela- queer positive. Guelph. 519 835-3652. Kitchener-Waterloo Poetry Slam. http://www.drkrispryke.com/ tionship difficulties, sexual orientation, Sponsors a series of community- http://www.bestco.info/therapistlocatorpf.php? SubmitAction=Name&txtName=Carm gender identity and/or expression, pain building spoken-word poetry events in KW Counselling Services. Diverse range during sex, low desire, and erectile dys- Kitchener/Waterloo. LGBTQ-friendly. Christopher Heap, M.A. Counsellor of programs, including those for the function. Guelph office at 519 994- http://www.kwpoetryslam.com/ working with children, adults, and sen- LGBTQ community. 3327. http://www.suzannewelstead.com/ iors with individual and couple therapy. http://www.kwcounselling.com/ Lazy Queer Reading Circle. Join us as He has experience working with clients we read short stories and articles fol- Leah Neumann MSW, RSW, LCSW. with concerns regarding gender identity lowed by a discussion. At SPECTRUM. Specialities: sexual orientation, gender Distress Support and sexual orientation. http://www.facebook.com/groups/spectrumlazy/ expression and identity, and HRT readi- Guelph. 519-240-1567 ness assessments. Waterloo. Modus Vivendi Theatre Company. Pro- www.chrisheaptherapy.com Addictions, Mental Health, & Crisis http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/ 226 220-8766. Line. Operated by Canadian Mental motes and fosters LGBTQ arts in KW. name/Leah_Neumann_MSW,RSW,LCSW_Waterloo_Ontario_87989 http://www.facebook.com/ModusVivendi.ca Holly Mathers. Specialities: illness, be- Health Association – Waterloo Welling- reavement, sexual orientation and gen- Lisa Aldworth MSW, RSW. therapist ton Dufferin. 1 844 437-3247. http://wwd.cmha.ca/ Rainbow Chorus Waterloo-Wellington. der identity. Kitchener. with a queer-positive, insightful and Presents concerts by amateur local non- 519 513-9216. http://hopeforfamilies.net/ caring approach. Cambridge abd St. Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line. Peer- auditioned choral singers. Agatha. Contact her at lisaald- http://www.rainbowchorus.ca/ and support phone line for lesbian, gay, [email protected], via Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/rainbowchorusguelph bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two- 3 4 spirited, queer and questioning young 24 Hour Support - Cambridge 519 653- Harcourt Memorial United Church. A Unitarian Congregation of Guelph. people. Toll-free Phone: 1 800 268- 2422 | Kitchener-Waterloo 519 742- welcoming and affirming ministry that Welcomes the membership and active 9688. http://www.youthline.ca/ 5894 | Toll-Free 1 s800 410-4482. works for inclusion and justice for gay, participation of lesbians, gay men, and http://www.wcswr.org/ lesbian, bisexual and transgender peo- bisexual and transgender people. OUTline ONline. 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