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Welcome
The Avenue Community Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity was
incorporated in 1991 as Gay & Lesbian Health Services, a non-profit
agency in Saskatoon working to address health and social issues in the
lesbian, gay, bisexual, two-spirit and transgender (LGBTT) community.
The Avenue Centre welcomes and provides services to all people however
they choose to define themselves in terms of sexual and gender identity,
firm in our understanding that homophobia and heterosexism have an impact
on the health and wellbeing of all in our society. We see our work as
including but not restricted to education, support and improved
access to health services.
Based on our understanding of the key determinants of health, we endeavour,
in our services, to address the whole being and the environment
in which the individual lives. We believe that our ongoing dialogue
with the community provides the context and the knowledge which drive
our programming.
The Centre provides a supportive place for people in our community regardless
of race, religion, ethnicity, family and marital status, nationality,
disability, gender, sexual orientation, age or income and social status.
The programs and services we offer include: operation of a 1- 800 telephone
information and peer counselling line, a resource library and drop-in
centre, support programs for specific target groups including transgender
persons, gay & lesbian parents and queer youth, and social programming
as requested by our community. We provide educational outreach to professionals
and students in schools and university, health care and social services
agencies as well as the LGBTT community and the larger community. We
maintain programming partnerships with Sexual Health Centre of Saskatoon,
AIDS Saskatoon and local abuse survivor service agencies. Many of our
services and programs, such as the Prince Albert Extension Office,
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What Happens at The Avenue Community Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity?
Our centre strives to serve all genders and sexual orientations no matter where the individuals fall on the continuum. The Avenue Community Centre offers a range of services including:
Peer-Counseling: either in person or over the phone this allows people to ask their questions, explore their feelings, understand their issues and figure a way out to a more fulfilling and happier life.
Information Resources: be it information on safe-sex practices, self-help, finding a gay positive physician or a number of other topics The Avenue Community Centre shares information with people.
Personal Connection: through a drop in centre, social groups and TV area. The Avenue Community Centre also functions as a kind of community centre where people can hang-out and feel safe.
Social Events: The Avenue Community Centre hosts community events, like the GALA, creating a space where people can come together and have some fun.
Sponsored Groups and Clubs: The Avenue Community Centre is home to a number of groups and clubs where people can again get together and meet new people and become part of the greater community.
For more information on any of these services, groups or clubs please just give us a call during office hours and we will be very glad to answer any of your questions.
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