Support Groups
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BLiNK
BLiNK is a play group for ages 12 and under with a name meant to signify that it is “not only blue and not only pink.” BLiNK is a monthly opportunity for families with gender-creative and trans kids to make friends and participate in fun activities; to be proud of themselves and accepting of each other in an affirming environment, no matter their style. BLiNK can be reached via email at blink@rainbowresourcecentre.org.
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The DEN
INTRODUCING…the DEN (Diversifying the Enby Network)! A social space for Non-Binary and gender-questioning folx to connect with one another in a safe, comfortable, and inclusive environment! Open to folx who exist outside the gender binary or are questioning where they fit within the gender spectrum. The DEN can be reached via email at theDEN@rainbowresourcecentre.org.
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New Pride of Winnipeg
Newcomers to Canada (immigrants and folks with refugee experience) who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ are invited to join us for fabulous fun and friendship! At the social support group, New Pride of Winnipeg, we encourage you to enjoy making connections, practice your English, hang out at movie nights, and indulge in food from all over the world. New Pride of Winnipeg can be reached via email at newpridewpg@rainbowresourcecentre.org.
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Over the Rainbow
Rainbow Resource Centre’s Over The Rainbow (OTR) program is for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (2SLGBTQ+) folks aged 55±. Over the Rainbow can be reached via email at OTR@rainbowresourcecentre.org.
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PFFoTI: Parents, Family, and Friends of Trans Individuals
We are a social support, advocacy and peer education group. We are here to listen, talk, learn, and support each other as we work to understand our family members experience in their gender identity journey, and strengthen our families and communities. We support, learn and listen at our twice monthly group, via email, our Facebook group, and have also supported families at school and community meetings. We also proudly walk every year in the Trans March and Pride March. PFFoTI can be reached via email at pffoti@rainbowresourcecentre.org.
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Rainbow Alliance for Men
Rainbow Alliance for Men is a place for all gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, queer, and questioning men who are 18+ to come together in a safe, comfortable and inclusive environment. Rainbow Alliance for Men can be reached via email at RAM@rainbowresourcecentre.org.
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The Trans Feminine Circle
The Trans Feminine Circle is a space for people assigned male at birth but identify with femininity, or as women. The Trans Feminine Circle can be reached via email at transfemcircle@rainbowresourcecentre.org.
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Transmasculine Manitoba
The Transmasculine support group is a space exclusive for trans people to connect, share resources and experiences. Transmasculine Manitoba can be reached via email at transmasc@rainbowresourcecentre.org.
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Winnipeg Bi+ Network
The Winnipeg Bi+ Network is a group for the bisexual community and anyone who experiences multi-gender attraction to meet regularly at the Rainbow Resource Centre.
The group meets on the 4th Friday of every month from 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
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Youth Program
Rainbow Resource Centre's Youth Program is for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and aromantic (2SLGBTQ+) and allied youth ages 10-21. Youth Program can be reached via email at MadisonN@rainbowresourcecentre.org.