Programs and Services

Health and wellness programs and services for the 2SGBTQ+ community.

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Keeping it 100, or K1 for short, is a Black guy into guys peer discussion group.

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A casual discussion group for GBT2Q+ guys over 50 years of age.

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Keeping it 100 (K1) est un groupe de discussion entre pairs pour les personnes noires et queer.

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A discussion group for GBT2Q newcomers to make new connections and build community.

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Queer adventures in every corner of the city!

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Party and Play (PnP) competency training for healthcare providers.

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Learn how to recognize an overdose, and how to respond using naloxone.

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Take your sexual health into your own hands

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Harm reduction is the practice of providing tools and resources to folks in our community

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Support for your mental wellbeing in a safe and affirming space.

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Get easy, reliable access to sexual health testing

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Accédez facilement à des tests de dépistage fiables pour votre santé sexuelle.

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Peer support for people looking for gender-affirming healthcare.

Events Calendar

Spectrum (YSB)

February 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

A weekly program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa, organized by the YSB

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Ottawa Trans Library Youth Group

February 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Drop-in youth group at the Ottawa Trans Library on the fourth Thursday of every month.

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Gay Men In Recovery

February 26 @ 7:00 pm - 8:10 pm

A weekly NA group for gay men held in the MAX office.

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OGRC Weekly Run

February 26 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join the Ottawa Gay Run Club outside T’s Pub for weekly 5km runs!

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Karaoke Night

February 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Weekly karaoke at T’s Pub hosted by Jolene.

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Soup Night

February 27 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Enjoy a soup dinner from the Ottawa Trans Library

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K1 en Français

February 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

K1 en Français c’est une programme créé par MAX Ottawa, pensée spécialement pour les personnes noires queers qui s’expriment en français.

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Look What the Cat Dragged In

February 27 @ 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm

An up close and interactive performance showcasing the songwriting of Ottawa artist Hannah Vig. Artist Q&A. Hosted by Ego & Vice Podcast.

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Cruise

February 27 @ 10:00 pm - February 28 @ 2:00 am

Nautical/ Beach theme fetish play party presented by Illuminaughty Men’s Parties.

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Out and About Saturdays

February 28 @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

Bimonthly activities for 2SLGBTQ+ folks over 55

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Bottomless Dine & Drag Dinner

February 28 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Enjoy a fabulous 3 course meal and bottomless drinks while watching a gag-worthy drag lineup hosted by Devona Coe.

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Winter Pride Party

February 28 @ 9:00 pm - March 1 @ 1:00 am

Join the AIDS Committee of Ottawa (ACO) for an unforgettable night of music, culture, movement, and community at our Winter Pride Party! 

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Colin Campbell’s Cozy Caper

February 28 @ 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm

A night of new songs, oldies and hits at Art House Cafe!

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Winter Sucks, Touch Plants

March 1 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Queer afternoon hangout at the Tropical Greenhouse at the Experimental Farm

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Sunday Afternoon Bear Walk

March 1 @ 2:30 pm - 3:40 pm

A weekly walking group for GBT men in the Ottawa/Gatineau region

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