Preventing Suicide in the 2SLBGTQIA Community

Supporting 2SLBGTQIA+ mental health is key to reducing suicidal thoughts within this community. 2SLBGTQIA+ youth are more likely than other youth to have suicidal thoughts, so it is important that we show love, kindness and acceptance to help support their mental health.

Fear of not being accepted and being rejected by family and friends increases the risk if suicide.

Information Sheets

Children With Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Parents; This 2 page factsheets talks about what effect having LGBT parents has on children and raising children in a LGBT household.

Definitions: Terms are always changing in the LGBTQ+ community. This list is updated as often as possible to keep up with the rapid proliferation of queer and trans language. Please check it out so you are able to support the LGBTQ+ community and use terms correctly, hopefully resulting in less suicide among their community.

Gender Grammar: This quick resource provides definitions about the different genders that exist. Understanding these terms and using them correctly can improve the lives of the 2SLBGTQIA community and can help prevent suicide.

Graphics: Here you can access multiple graphics that provide information and resources on various topics related to LBGTQ mental health. Reviewing and sharing these graphics can help inform the public on important issues among the LGBTQ community and may explain their suicide rates and inform you on what you can to do help.

Homelessness Among LGBTQ: LGBTQ individuals face many unique hardships, one of the larger ones being homelessness. This fact sheet give some information about homelessness among the LGBTQ population as well as provides resources.

Sexual Minorities And Suicide Prevention; This 3 page factsheets talks about Why are LGB people at risk? What can reduce risk? Warning signs What can LGB people do to stay mentally healthy? What can LGB people do to stay mentally healthy? What can communities do to help reduce suicide among LGB people? What can we all do to help reduce suicide among LGB people?

Trans People And Suicide : This 3 fact sheets talks about why trans people are at risk, What can we all do to help reduce suicide among trans people? What can reduce risk? What can trans people do to stay mentally healthy?

Toolkits

Transgender People And Suicide Toolkit; This 16 page guide discusses if trans people are more at-risk of suicide, transitioning as both protective and risk factor, transgender bullying prevention in schools.

Welcoming Our Trans Family And Friends: The scope of this 65 page guide is to focus on providing support to parents, families and friends of transgender and gender non-conforming youth and adults. This publication includes insights from the parents of transgender children, professional viewpoints from experts on gender issues and information from educators about how to support young people at home and at school.

It includes comprehensive information on terminology, a terrific list of other resources and unique advice on how to embrace your transgender or gender non-conforming loved one, and help them feel more comfortable as they strive to live openly, honestly and authentically as who they are.

A Month Of Queer Thriving 20 Ways To Queer Your Classroom: A high school teacher in Ontario created this resource that is designed to take some of the guesswork out of finding innovative ways of engaging students. It can be used to foster queer thriving via teaching practice in concrete, practical, but perhaps unexpected ways. Check out this 16-page guide for more information.

Websites

prideHealth: A Nova Scotia-based program offering health services, referrals, and peer support for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.

The Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project: Advocacy and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Nova Scotia.

The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.

Trans Life Line: Trans Lifeline connects trans people to the community support and resources we need to survive and thrive.

The Youth Project: Support services for LGBTQ+ youth in Nova Scotia, offering programs like support groups, educational workshops, and social activities.