At BCAQ, we believe that knowledge is power. We are committed to developing analyses and language that are as inclusive as possible of gender diversity in all our work.
Here are four facts to raise awareness about trans and non-binary people's health:
→ Top surgery does not eliminate all breast cancer risk
While top surgery does significantly reduce the risk of developing breast cancer, it usually leaves some breast tissue and therefore does not eliminate the risk completely. Chest self-exams and routine checks by your doctor are recommended.
→ Hormone therapy & cancer
While hormone therapy is essential for many people, it is important to note that certain hormone therapies can change risks for certain cancers. This is one reason why check-ups are important. Talk to your doctor about this question and what you need to know.
→ Access to health services
Seeking medical attention can be very challenging. We have compiled a list of groups who offer support and advocacy for trans and non-binary people in Quebec.
→ We all play a part in inclusivity!
BCAQ is committed to the inclusion of LGBTQIA2+ communities in our work. The issues we work on touch people of all genders!
List of support and advocacy groups for trans and non-binary people
In the province of Quebec :
➡ Quebec Trans Help Action: website and Facebook page - the organisation offers accompaniment services for medical appointments among other services
➡ Aide aux trans du Québec: website and Facebook page
➡ AlterHéros: website and Facebook page
➡ LGBT+ Family Coalition: website and Facebook page
➡ Fierté Trans - Euphorie dans le genre: website and Facebook page
➡ Interligne: website and Facebook page - help line in French and English
In Montreal :
➡ Centre for Gender Advocacy: website and Facebook page
➡ Jeunesse Lambda: website and Facebook page
➡ Project 10: website and Facebook page - the organisation offers accompaniment services for medical appointments and has a referral list, among other services
➡ TransMontréal: website and Facebook page
➡ West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre: website and Facebook page
In regions :
Estrie
➡ Groupe de discussion pour jeunes personnes trans et non-binaires de l'Estrie: Facebook group
➡ Iris Estrie (Projet caméléon): website
➡ Trans Estrie: website and Facebook page
Gaspésie
➡ Répertoire du Réseau des personnes alliées LGBTQ jeunesse et adultes: website
Lanaudière, Laval or the Laurentides
➡ Le Néo: website and Facebook page
Outaouais
➡ Gender Mosaic: website and Facebook page
➡ Jeunesse Idem: Facebook page
➡ Trans Outaouais: website and Facebook page
*There are many more support groups from all across Quebec on Facebook - not all are listed here
Pan-Canadian group:
➡ Trans Lifeline: website and Facebook page - hotline
Other useful resources :
➡ CACTUS Montreal: website and Facebook page: the organisation works with injecting and inhaling drug users, sex workers, and trans people
➡ Chaire de recherche du Canada sur les enfants transgenre et leurs familles: website and Facebook page
➡ Heads and Hands: website and Facebook page: the organisation offers medical services to young people, among other services
➡ Institute for Sexual Minority Health: website
➡ Professionnel.le.s en santé des personnes trans et non binaires: Facebook group
➡ Quebec Trans-affirmative Provider List: on the ISMH website - contains a list of health professionals
*Some groups may not offer in-person services at the moment because of COVID-19.
Do not hesitate to send us additional suggestions at info@acsqc.ca