Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Building an Improved Mental Health Sector for Queer, Trans and Two Spirit People in Saskatchewan
Agreement Number:
SO240203
Agreement Value:
$726,360.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 3, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 30-month project, Saskatchewan Queer Mental Health Collective (SQMHC) will address the needs and barriers to equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities in urban and rural Saskatchewan by improving capacity for mental health practitioners providing mental health care to 2SLGBTQI+ communities. This will be achieved by discovering and documenting the inclusive mental health services landscape through community mapping and by creating educational materials, toolkits, workshops and networking opportunities/mentorship for mental health providers, and providing access to a Clinical Advisor and Elder-in-Residence to support providers across the province. SQMHC will also develop a case support framework and sustainability plans to ensure future improvements to the educational components and for maintaining professional mentorship support. This project will result in the creation of a comprehensive provider directory, increased awareness and competency among mainstream providers of queer and trans inclusive services, and improved access to inclusive mental health care for underserved queer, trans and Two Spirit communities across Saskatchewan.
Organization:
Women and Gender Equality Canada
Expected Results:
Partnerships and collaborations are established and/or strengthened to support the LGBTQ2 movement LGBTQ2 organizations have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
Location:
Regina, Saskatchewan, CA S4T 7X2
Reference Number:
190-2024-2025-Q3-00072
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Saskatchewan Queer Mental Health Collective Inc
Program:
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of ESSOGIE program is to advance social, political and economic equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Advancement towards a greater understanding of the intersection of sex and gender with other identity factors that include race, national and ethnic origin, Indigenous origin or identity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic condition, place of residence and disability are encouraged under the Program.