Compass strives to serve and provide equal care for all, regardless of barriers such as socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, faith affiliation, immigration status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability or age.
We recognize members of the Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ community can and do face many barriers to health. We are committed to doing our part in reducing those barriers within Compass and empowering our clients to lead healthy and strong lives.
Compass programming: FREE and OPEN to anyone in the community!
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Movement Video Series - “Safer Space, Move in Place”: Physiotherapist Miriam and LGTBQ+ advocate Kyle created eight (8) short movement break videos to motivate and show folks how to move safely in their homes. click here to view movement break videos!
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AFFIRM: an 8-week CBT-based group for LGBTQ+ youth to learn stress-coping skills
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2SLGBTQ+ Intergenerational Dinner: come together for a virtual dinner. Community and connection for all!
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Trans ID Clinics: Need help changing your name and/or gender marker? Our trans ID clinics run on the third Thursday of every month from 5-7pm. Virtual, telephone and in-person options. Call the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic (905-527-4572) to book an appointment!
- Trans Femme Peer Support Groups: monthly peer-led groups for trans femmes to connect, share resources and support one another. See poster for more details and email TFIntake@compassch.org to register.
Self-Administering HRT Injections
Compass RN Justine walks us through how to safely self-administer HRT injections intramuscularly and subcutaneously.
At Home Haircut
Hamilton hair stylist Natasha York and barber Kris Bell show us how to cut short hair at home!
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