The Youth Project’s mission is to make Nova Scotia a safer, healthier, and happier place for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth through support, education, resource expansion and community development. The Youth Project is a multi service organization hosting an education team, programming team, and support services worker with an aim to further the inclusion and wellness of 2SLGBTQIA+ under the age of 25, foster 2SLGBTQIA+ knowledge exchange and training, increase access to public services, and provide social and cultural programs/services/ celebrations for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and their communities.

WEBSITE: www.youthproject.ns.ca

FACEBOOK: @TheYouthProject

SERVICES OFFERED: Peer-based support sessions to discuss local resources; Community-based referrals; Resource library; Educational workshops, Core programming.

PARTICIPANT INCLUSION: Identifies as 2SLGBTQIA+ and/or is questioning; Under 25

REGION COVERED: Nova Scotia wide

LOCATION: Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS

PHONE #: 902-429-5429

HOW TO ACCESS: Email direct referral contact below to set up an appointment or to access resources; Individuals can self-refer; Practitioners, parents/guardians, school GSA and/or school Nurse/Guidance Counselor can refer.

DIRECT REFERRAL: Carmel - carmel@youthproject.ns.ca