HIM Presents: Intersections
Are you a QTBIPOC* community member between the ages of 19-29? Do you often feel like your experiences are not represented in mental health conversations? Are you passionate about how we can change and transform the way we talk about and view mental health for QTBIPOC folks? If so, HIM Intersections might be a program for you!
*QTBIPOC: Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour
Apply for HIM Intersections now!
About HIM Intersections
HIM presents: Intersections, a pilot program that holds space for QTBIPOC* youths (age 19-29) to build capacity on and discuss their mental health. Through this two-weekend-program, participants will not only get to explore how intersectional identities shape the way they learn and understand mental health, but also exchange skills they use to take care of themselves and the communities around them.
Through this peer-based program created by and for QTBIPOC folks, we aim to create a safer space where intersectionality is centered. Through workshops and discussions that include assertiveness and consent, mindfulness, shame and body image, Two-Spirit healing and teachings, suicide prevention, and self-care practices, participants can feel connected, seen, understood, and taking part in a bigger community.
Who Can Apply?
- Be 19 to 29 years of age;
- Self-identify on the masc-identifying spectrum; self-identify as a man (trans, cis, and other) and/or Two-Spirit, non-binary, gender-queer person;
- Self-identify as gay, bi, queer, Two-Spirit, and/or a guy who has sex with guys (for any reason, including for work);
- Self-identify as part of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community
- Live in the Metro Vancouver area, British Columbia;
- Have the capacity and are willing to travel for the first weekend of programming – March 27th-28th (subject to change due to health regulations);
- Passionate about mental health and improving and supporting the health and wellbeing of QTBIPOC folks.
Not sure you are eligible? Shoot us an email at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you ASAP.
How to apply?
Click here to apply. If you have any questions about eligibility or commitment, please reach out to Milad, Intersections Program Recruiter at intersections@checkhimout.ca
Where and when is HIM Intersections occurring?
HIM Intersections will occur over two weekends, both in–person (Vancouver, B.C.) and online, while strictly following health protocols and regulations.
First weekend: March 27th-28th, Vancouver, B.C. (subject to change due to health regulations)
Second weekend: April 3rd-4th, Online
What if I have a question?
If you have questions, comments, and concerns, please feel free to contact [email protected] to learn more about the criteria and connect to like-minded QTBIPOC folks to learn more about mental health.
