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SUMMARY:Spectrum (YSB)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nJoin Spectrum on Instagram \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nHow to access the program\n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Kate PoirierEmail: kpoirier@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum-ysb-2/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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SUMMARY:Gay Men In Recovery
DESCRIPTION:A weekly hybrid narcotics anonymous group for gay men.  \n\n\n\nTo access the Zoom link\, click the link below\, select Thursday\, and scroll down to “Gay Men In Recovery.” To enter the building\, ring the intercom doorbell on the left side of the main doors if they are locked and a member will let you in. \n\n\n\nMeeting formats and accessibility: \n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is closed to non-addicts. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse.\n\n\n\nThis meeting invites participation by all attendees.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is focused on the needs of gay\, lesbian and transgender members of NA.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is meant to be attended by men only.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is wheelchair accessible.\n\n\n\nMeetings virtually and in person.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gay-men-in-recovery/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Service
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SUMMARY:S3x(+) Stand-Up Special: Lovers Edition
DESCRIPTION:A spicy comedy show featuring a diverse lineup of comics and a sensual Valentine’s-themed live demo focused on connection! \n\n\n\nThe Sex-Positive Stand-Up Special: Lovers Edition \n\n\n\nOur annual Valentine’s Day edition of this popular s3x-positive comedy show series is back! Join us on Thursday\, February 12 at the Laugh Lounge to celebrate love\, lust\, and connection in all of its deliciously messy forms. \n\n\n\nAs always\, we’re bringing together a diverse lineup of comics delivering their very best jokes about love\, relationships\, s3x\, and intimacy… from sweet and heartfelt to filthy and unfiltered. Get ready to let loose in a safe\, shame-free space where nothing is too taboo\, too weird\, or too vulnerable to laugh about. \n\n\n\nOnce the comedy winds down\, S3x Educator Natalia (@kinksandcoffee) takes the stage for a live demonstration of tools and techniques focused on deepening connection\, building trust\, and enhancing intimacy with your partner. This Lovers Edition demo is intentionally sensual\, playful\, and connective – designed to inspire closeness\, curiosity\, and new ways to explore pleasure together. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re coming with a lover\, multiple lovers\, friends\, or flying solo\, this night is about celebrating connection – to others and to yourself! Come ready to laugh\, blush\, and feel the love 💖 \n\n\n\nDoors open: 8:00 pmComedy show: 8:30 pmKink demo: 10:00 pm
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/s3x-stand-up-special-lovers-edition/
LOCATION:Laugh Lounge\, 61 York St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Ottawa,Sex positive
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