Trans Support NL starts new virtual option to reach more rural areas

    Tuesday, 13 January 2026 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The group will meet via Zoom and is intended for the Two Spirit, trans, non-binary, intersex and gender diverse individuals 18+.

    Trans Support NL has been offering peer support for some time now but new this year, is a virtual option for people in rural areas looking for help. Quinn Jesso is the program coordinator-western TSNL. She says the group will meet via Zoom and as with their in-person group, these groups are intended for the Two Spirit, trans, non-binary, intersex and gender diverse individuals 18+. Jesso says it’s a chance for people to “unmask”” and just be themselves. For more information go to tsnl.org

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