Supporting BC’s 2SLGBTQI+ Seniors
And Those Who Work With Them.
What we do: advocate – Collaborate - Inform
Systemic, societal, and individual experiences of oppression, erasure and invisibility are not new for 2SLGBTQI+ seniors; they have survived with tremendous strength and resilience for many decades. As these communities become especially vulnerable toward the last stages of their lives, we need to support them and advocate on their behalf.
Advocate for the creation and/or improvements of culturally appropriate services for 2SLGBTQI+ Seniors
Collaborate with seniors’ service providers to inform and support their 2SLGBTQI+ services, and with 2SLGBTQI+ service providers to inform and support their senior’s services.
Provide training for service providers and students on working with 2SLGBTQI+ Seniors.
Provide public presentations on the needs and challenges faced by aging 2SLGBTQI+ people and how to adapt service to accommodate them. (i.e. conferences/conventions)
Provide information to 2SLGBTQI+ seniors on available services, and where appropriate, support individuals to self-advocate for their needs.
Partner on, promote and support research on the needs of 2SLGBTQI+ seniors and best practices on how to meet their needs.
Latest News
On May 2nd from 10-11:30 am a free webinar on Wills & Estates for Indigenous People: Advance Planning On-Reserve/Nation lands for Status Band Members is being offered through UBC and the FNHA.
To register, please click here or visit: https://ubc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HGqSDzBDRtSOmdszLPlZEQ#/registration
Today, March 31 is Trans Day Of Visibility! Let's stand in solidarity and pride with our trans seniors. With a focus on the unique experiences and needs of our elder trans community, we dedicate this day to uplift, celebrate, and advocate for the visibility, dignity, and rights of trans seniors.
Recent News
Today, we stand in solidarity and celebration of Two-Spirit Day! Let's amplify Two-Spirit voices and commit to learning more about and supporting Two-Spirit and Indigenous communities!
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DSS accepts requests from researchers and has strict criteria for which ones we support. We know many of our community members are tired of ‘being studied’ and often tell us that they participate in research, but don’t see any changes. We share your frustration, and it is why we exist. However, we believe research is important to:
· Give voice and visibility to 2SLGBTQI+ Seniors.
· Highlight the unique experiences and needs of 2SLGBTQI+ Seniors.
· Develop best practices to serve the needs of 2SLGBTQI+ Seniors.
· Create statistical data that helps governments and others fairly distribute resources.
We hope you will trust the research we offer and can participate to advance our cause. We have a specific “Research Mailing List” which we encourage you to join here. This mean we will send research to people who are willing to consider participating, rather than sending information to our whole Mailing List which may annoy some people. All research is voluntary and you only participate in research that interests you. Thank you for considering. See current research here.
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SAIL- Seniors Abuse and Information Line
604-437-1940 or
Toll Free: 1-866-437-1940
Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Line
Lower Mainland: 604-660-9382
Toll-free: 1-800-663-1441
KUU-US Crisis Line (Indigenous Specific)
Lower Mainland: 1-250-723-4050
Toll Free: 1-800-588-8717
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Line
1-800-784-2433
Cantonese 604-270-8233
Mandarin 604-270-8222
TransCareBC
Phone: Toll-free (BC): 1-866-999-1514
Outside of BC or unable to call a toll-free number: 604-675-3647
Email: transcareteam@phsa.ca
BC211
Dial 2-1-1 for the SAFE Senior’s Strong Communities Program
Or visit bc211.ca to register online text goes here
“I just got to a point in my life where I knew if I didn’t live authentically it was going to be too late.”
Many people 'come out' or transition later in life and have unique needs in doing so