Calgary Outlink: Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity
Thank you for visiting our webpage & new updates every month.
Calgary Outlink provides support, information, resources and advocacy for two spirit, transgender, transsexual, intersex, asexual, gender neutral, pansexual, genderqueer, intergender, androgynous, unisex, queer, questioning, lesbian, gay, bisexual, dyke …however you identify we welcome you across the spectrum!
We offer in person peer support, referrals and a library.
PEER SUPPORT, REFERRAL & LIBRARY OPEN HOURS
Calgary OutLink: Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity Office 303 – 223, 12 Ave SW
Tuesday 11 am – 2 pm
Wednesday 4 pm – 7 pm
Thursday 3pm – 6 pm
You can phone our Community Support Worker 403.234.8973 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and talk to Britt about resources, referrals or any thoughts/questions you might have. We offer peer support and social groups for the LGBTTQQI2SA community.
OUR SNAIL MAIL :
Calgary OutLink: Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity
Office 303, 223 12 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0G9
www.calgaryoutlink.ca
403.234.8973
FREE Community Cafe is the 2nd Friday of the month.
April 13, May 11, June 8: 7 – 10 PM
Location: Main Common Hall 223 -12 Ave SW Centre for Community Organizations
All are welcome for coffee, tea, board games, crafts and conversation 7pm -10pm.
Dear Calgary Friends of Camp fYrefly,
We are pleased to let you know that Youth Camper Applications for this summer’s Camp fYrefly-Alberta are now available at www.CampfYrefly.ca.
This summer Camp will be held from Thursday, July 26 – Sunday, July 29 in Edmonton.
Youth camper applications are due by Friday, May 18 – please ensure completed applications are submitted before this date.
This summer, Camp fYrefly-Alberta applications contain interactive form fields that are best viewed with the most recent version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free download from Adobe, and the applications are best accessed using Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome browsers. Alternatively, you can print the PDF to fill in and mail or fax to the Camp Coordinator. Go to http://www.fyrefly.ualberta.ca/ for the application. 
Please pay special attention to the application instructions and if youth need any assistance, they can contact Cory by phone or email.
Youth Leader and Adult Volunteer applications will be forthcoming very soon, so please keep your eyes open for them!
If you would like any Camp fYrefly postcards to distribute or share around Calgary or Southern Alberta, please contact us with your mailing address and we would be happy to send as many as you can distribute.
Thanks for your support. We look forward to seeing many of you at this summer’s camp! Please share this email announcement widely!
Best regards,
Kris & Cory
For more information, please contact:
Cory Dawson
Camp fYrefly Coordinator
Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services
Faculty of Education – University of Alberta
780.492.4909
fYrefly@ualberta.ca
Are you in emergency crisis?
Please contact 9-1-1 or Distress Centre 403.266.HELP (4357)
Calgary Sexual Health Centre 403-283-5580
CCASA Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse
24 hour Support and Information Line: (403) 237-5888
24 hour Toll Free (in Alberta): 1-877-237-5888
Calgary Womens Emergency Shelter
24 hour Support and Information Line: 403-234-SAFE (7233)
Supportive websites:
http://www.distresscentre.com/get-help/24-hour-support/
http://www.calgarysexualhealth.ca/contact.html
http://calgarycasa.com/contact
http://www.calgarywomensshelter.com/page/get%20help
VOLUNTEER NEEDED as an assistant program director. Help out with our program calendar and community cafe.
Commitment is 2-5 hours per week. Training will be provided. Interest in helping out and the desire to learn are the most important skills. Send letter of interest and resume to Lynne: president@calgaryoutlink.ca
VOLUNTEER with this COMMUNITY PROJECT!
Out is Ok Peer Support Line starting April 2012
Outlink is seeking dedicated, responsible and empathetic volunteers to answer calls on the Out is Ok peer support line. Please see attachments for details. All volunteer applications to supportworker@calgaryoutlink.ca Questionnaire_for_the_Out_is_Ok_Line
GOAL: to offer peer support and referrals to people in the LGBTTIQQ2S community all over Alberta
You will be trained by OutLink and the Distress Centre.
Note: This is not a crisis line. Volunteers will not be expected to deal with crisis calls. We refer crisis calls to the Distress Centre 403.266.HELP (4357), Calgary Sexual Health Centre 403-283-5580, CCASA Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse 24 hour Support and Information Line: (403) 237-5888, 24 hour Toll Free (in Alberta): 1-877-237-5888 and Calgary Womens Emergency Shelter 24 hour Support and Information Line: 403-234-SAFE (7233).
http://www.distresscentre.com/get-help/24-hour-support/
http://www.calgarysexualhealth.ca/contact.html
http://calgarycasa.com/contact
http://www.calgarywomensshelter.com/page/get%20help
Here are some examples of calls that might occur on this line:
•Someone is newly out and needs information about how to get involved in the community.
•Someone is transitioning and needs the contact information of a trans-friendly doctor.
•Someone is young, queer and closeted and living in a rural community and needs someone to talk to about being depressed.
•Service providers may call to get resource information for the people they support.
