HONOURING
QUEER & TRANS MENTAL HEALTH
Who We Are
We are the only 2SLGBTQIA+ dedicated mental wellness organization in Windsor-Essex.
The mission of Trans Wellness Ontario is to enhance and sustain the health and wellness of transgender, genderqueer, two-spirit, non-binary, queer and questioning communities and their families.
What We Do
Trans Wellness Ontario believes that all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community deserve to feel supported, seen, and valued by their communities. We are leading this change in Windsor-Essex by offering a range of mental health services to members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and their loved ones. Please request an intake here if you are looking for support.
Our services are meant for individuals 13 years and older and services include individual counselling, peer support, community game nights, parent peer mentoring a clothing cupboard where community members can access clothing that makes them feel like their best selves, and a range of special events. Check out our individual services and community services pages to read descriptions of all the programs currently available at Trans Wellness Ontario.
If you are experiencing food or housing insecurity and are looking for support we can assist in navigating these resources in the Windsor-Essex community for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks. Please give us a call at 226-674-4745 or email us info@transwellness.ca
Please note: we do not provide healthcare/primary care. If you are looking for primary care in your area please refer to the Rainbow Health Ontario, Service Provider Directory.
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THE AFFIRMING ADULTS OF TRANS WELLNESS
THE TEAM OF TWO IS COMPRISED OF UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ALL COMMITTED TO OUR MISSION OF SUSTAINING THE HEALTH & WELL BEING OF THE TRANS AND QUEER COMMUNITY.
Juliana (she/her)
COMMUNITY & STAFF ENGAGEMENT TEAM LEAD - REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER
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Juliana is a queer, neurodivergent cat mom of four who enjoys cozy games, puzzles and reading.
Through her years working at Trans Wellness Ontario, starting as a practicum student to now, Juliana is thrilled to be able to do the work we do at TWO. She graduated from the University of Windsor in 2021 with a Bachelors of Social Work and Women’s and Gender Studies and is currently studying towards her Masters of Social Work.
Derrick (they/she/he)
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Derrick is a queer nonbinary person who loves art, music, and nature! Derrick is originally from Prince Edward Island and grew up on the East Coast. They enjoy facilitating groups and spending time with friends. She also like video games.
Education is an important part of helping people become affirming and supportive. He enjoys delivering education on behalf of Trans Wellness Ontario and helping out with the operations of the organization.
ADMINISTRATIVE & EDUCATION TEAM LEAD
Alicia (she/her)
CLIENT CARE TEAM LEAD - REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER
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Alicia is a queer, neurodivergent woman and she provides counseling to clients, education and consultation to service providers, and acts as the Client Care Team Lead at Trans Wellness Ontario. She completed a BA in Psychology, Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor, and has worked in the social work field since 2018. When she is not working as a RSW at TWO or the group practice she is an associate at, Alicia can be found spending time with her 3 dogs and partner, reading, consuming queer media or spending time outdoors (if the weather permits!).
Bas (he/him)
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Bas is a Registered Social Worker and provides general counseling at Trans Wellness Ontario. Bas holds a diploma in Child and Youth Care and a Masters degree in Social Work. Bas has a focus in psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapies. Some of his favourite things to do are singing, mindfulness meditation, watching instagram reels of bunnies and spending time with his cat, Sauske. Bas looks forward to connecting with potential clients and starting the journey of resilience, healing, and strength.
REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER
Meagan (she/her)
ADMINISTRATIVE & PROGRAMMING TEAM LEAD
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Meagan was the Policy and Grant Writer at Trans Wellness Ontario for over three years before becoming the Administrative and Programming Team Lead. Meagan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Law and Politics Specialization from the University of Windsor, and a Master of Public Health with a Concentration in Social Policy from the University of Victoria. Meagan is proud to be able to support our amazing staff as we work to provide our much needed mental wellness services to the community.
When Meagan isn’t working you can find her binge watching Marvel movies, drinking coffee and adding to her stellar shoe collection.
Angelina (she/her)
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Angelina is a trans woman with the hope of pursuing a career in Social Work at the University of Windsor in Fall 2024. After transitioning at a young age Angelina has dedicated herself to being the strong Trans Woman that she needed when she was young. Angelina holds her role as a peer support worker and group facilitator at TWO near and dear to her heart. She believes that without community care she would not be where she is today.
When she is not providing peer support you can find Angelina enjoying an iced vanilla latte from starbucks, spending time with her new puppy Lucy and playing stardew valley.
PEER SUPPORT WORKER - GROUP FACILITATOR
Nona (she/they)
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Nona is a youth worker who enjoys hanging out with youth, playing video games, creating art, watching movies, listening to music, being in nature, and reading poetry. She is Queer, Transfemme, Gender Fluid, Arab, and Muslim. As an activist, her focus is supporting people who are balancing queer and racialised identities.
PEER SUPPORT WORKER - YOUTH WORKER - GROUP FACILITATOR
Robyn (he/him)
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Robyn is a transmasculine, non-binary, and neurodivergent person who loves reading, playing DnD, and listening to music. He is passionate about having pride in our authentic selves, advocating for ourselves and others, and finding safer spaces.
REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER
Jennifer (she/her)
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Jennifer joined the team at Trans Wellness Ontario as Parent Mentor in 2021. With over 20 years of experience supporting and educating parents she is honoured to come alongside the trans community by supporting the people who love them. It is her goal to meet parents and families where they are at while helping them to find the tools and knowledge they need to be the safe haven they want to be for their youth.
PEER SUPPORT WORKER - GROUP FACILITATOR
ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN QUEER & TRANS LIVES
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ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN QUEER & TRANS LIVES 〰️
TWO in the Community
Trans Wellness Ontario believes that community visibility and collaboration is essential for building a strong network of support for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks. Below are some of our recent appearances in various forms of media with friends, fellow services providers, major media outlets and more.
Our Board of Directors consists of a group of volunteers who are responsible for the operation and governance of the organization. Within that mandate is the expectation that we will develop, implement, and evaluate programming and policies that allow our organization to carry out its work safely and successfully.
For all TWO board inquiries please email board@transwellness.ca
Board of Directors
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Tasha Stansbury, JD, LLM (she/her)
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Theodore Hogan (he/him)
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Jennifer Johnson DFSA. (she/her)
Teddy Weinstein JD, LLM. (they/them)
Faust Faubert (they/them)
Our Generous Granters
We are incredibly grateful for the support we receive from individuals and organizations that make it possible for us to offer our live-saving services.
See some of our current contributors below.
Our Media Partner
IN Magazine is our national 2SLGBTQIA+ media partner! Check out their bi-monthly issue by clicking the button below to review their community resource directory and read up on 2SLGBTQIA+ issues, events, and content.
