Elevateher Mental Health Support Services Canada
25 Revere Street B2N 3J9 Truro, NS, Canada

Relax this weekend. Let the tension go. Breathe. Ground yourself. Let it go. Relax.

THIS is wonderful. While many organizations offer mental health support, there is a very important difference between support and therapy - please don’t hesitate to reach out for therapy and call the number in this article.

Hello Friends! It’s Transgender Awareness week. Here are some helpful tips & tools for our allies (you!) to help you support us a bit better

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day that was created to ignite a spark of hope for Trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people. Being visible is not always safe when you are Transgender, and visibility is not advocacy, education or safety. For cis-gendered people, it is a duty and a privilege to take the safety in being visible to advocate, educate and make all spaces safe. True visibility is not being blind to the wholeness of the situation. ...Trans Rights are Human Rights. For all our Sisters, not just our cis-ters. When you reflect on how you can make all spaces trans-friendly spaces, consider these easy tips! - normalize using pronouns and asking others what theirs are! She/Here, They/Them, He/Him, Ze/Hir, Xe/Xyr, etc. - don't "out" your trans friends. - please use their chosen name. Just ask them how they would like you to refer to them. Don't ask "do you still go by --"? It can be really triggering for some people to be called by their "dead name" or name they were given at birth, as well as being mis-gendered. - Please don't ask about their genitalia or when/if they will have surgery. Being Trans is always valid no matter what body parts you have and it isn't any one else's business but theirs. - Have a question? Look it up! There are countless resources on the internet. Just make sure you are getting the information from a reputable source. Also, ask your cis-friends! Chances are, they have had the same questions and know the answer or know where to find it. Try to avoid asking your Trans friends, as it can be emotionally exhausting to have to explain and validate such intimate and private information. And chances are, they get asked a lot. -Don't get defensive when you slip up. Apologize and move on. When you get defensive or excessively apologize, you make the other person have to comfort you when they have just potentially been triggered. - Call out bigotry whenever you witness it! - Tell your trans friends and family that you love them! You've always loved them. You always will love them. To all our trans family and friends, we SEE you. We see your struggles and we see your joy. We love and support you. Happy Trans Day of Visibility! #TransDayOfVisibility #sisternotjustcisters

IN NEED OF: Kindling & firewood for our upcoming Fireside Friday programming. We are looking for a donation of approximately half a cord. If you or someone you know might be willing to donate please contact us! [email protected] or [email protected]