Resource hub
How to use
This resource hub provides resources for instruction, research, and self-education on gender diversity, trans and non-binary issues, and 2SLGBTQIA+ issues. It was designed as an open course on LEARN in response to needs expressed by students, faculty, and staff during community consultations that supported the development of the Trans and Non-Binary Equity Strategy (please follow the link below for more information about the strategy).
The 2SLGBTQIA+ Resource Hub was designed with two main objectives:
- To provide general reference materials on trans, non-binary and 2SLGBTQIA+ issues to assist with learning, teaching, research, program development, and community support; and
- To facilitate self-education and knowledge sharing.
The resource hub can be consulted as needed at a convenient pace to:
- Find out more about specific services and community partners.
- Find information on specific identities, their risks and needs.
- Learn about the best practices for addressing specific issues.
- Take self-education training modules.
This resource hub is a growing project. It will be updated frequently. The list of modules will grow to address the concerns of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities on campus and services that support them.
How to register
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Log into LEARN.
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Go to the "Self-Registration" tab.
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Find :Educational Resource Hub on 2SLGBTQA+ Issues" on the list of available courses.
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Register for the course.
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Once you have completed the Registration process return to the LEARN homepage.
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Click the ‘ALL’ tab in the Courses and Communities widget.
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Click the course icon, this will take you to the course material.
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Engage with the course content at your own pace as needed.
There is no end date for completing the course.
Updating name and student ID?
- How to update your name and student ID
- Gender update form, (for Quest account)
- Update preferred name & email (through WatIAM)
- Update WatCard at WatCard office (complete preferred/legal name change first)
Mental Health Services
- Counselling Services provides the option to request a queer/trans counsellor at intake.
- OK2BME KW provides counselling,youth groups and education services for queer people in Waterloo Region
All-Gender Campus Washrooms
2SLGBTQ+ Peer Support Groups
- Glow Centre Trans Resources
- Trans Student Bursary –Application Form
- Shared Google Drive of Transition Resources
- Anonymous Feedback Form for google drive folder
- As straight as the ring road – a Walk and Talk, Outdoor, Therapeutic Group for Queer and Trans Students
- Spectrum Waterloo provides peer support and social activities for queer people in the Waterloo Region
- Rainbow Pages is SPECTRUM’s compiled list of businesses and services that are queer-owned and queer-friendly in Waterloo region
- Queer and Trans Graduate Students Wellness (QTWELL) is an open drop-in group for any graduate student who is a sexual and gender minority or identifies as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
- Gender Journeys is a supportive psychoeducational group specifically designed to support gender diverse UW students.
Gender-affirming Healthcare Services
- Health Services continues to offer Gender- Affirming Care . The aim to is to provide gender identify supports, coordinate transition related care all delivered in a safe space. Currently, transition related primary care at Health Services is supported by a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and a dietician.
- Insurance coverage is available through UHIP and OHIP for healthcare appointments at Health Services for gender diverse students. UHIP covers fees for some gender-affirming surgeries but students must apply for coverage individually. Submit the Restricted Drug Use Form to Health Services for student plan coverage of HRT costs.
- For more coverage information, check Student Care OR phone: 1-866-369-8794 OR visit the on-campus Health and Dental Plan office located in Health Services (Room 1006).
- Vocal coaching - feminizing & masculinizing sessions.
- CAMH Toronto is a teaching hospital with a gender identity clinic, that you can be referred to through a doctor.
- Rainbow Health Has has various resources and helps connect patients to information about queer-friendly healthcare providers.
Residence & living arrangement options
Residence Living
- On-Campus Residences: Contact UWaterloo Housing at housing@uwaterloo.ca OR
519-888-4567 ext. 32679 to let Housing know about washroom or privacy requests. - University Colleges