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Totally OUTright in PEI & NS

Are you ... a two-spirit, gay, bi,
non-binary, gender-fluid, gender-queer, trans
or queer male or masculine-identified person aged 18+?
Want to be a healthy, sex-savvy trendsetter?
Passionate about your community
... and your own sexual health?

Welcome to ...

for those aged 18 or older!

I am interested in Totally OUTright, how do I apply?

Fill out our online application form, or download your fillable (or printable) PDF application and email that completed form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you have a problem with any form option This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or phone or text 902-403-7805. You can also leave a detailed message at 902-425-4882 ext. 222 or 1-800-566-2437 ext. 222.

What is Totally OUTright?

Totally OUTright in PEI & NS is a FREE online sexual health leadership program for two-spirit, gay, bi, non-binary, gender-fluid, gender-queer, trans and queer (2SGBTQ+) folks aged 18 or older from across Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. It’s for those who are interested in meeting other like-minded male and male-identified people, and learning more about their sexual health and overall well being.

What happens at Totally OUTright?

Over six weeks, participants will engage in interactive, thought-provoking presentations from community leaders and experts in 2SGBTQ+ folks' health. Topics range from: safer sex in 2020 to consent, relationships to intersectionality, mental health to substance-use harm reduction, and a whole lot in between!

Who is Totally OUTright for?

Totally OUTright in PEI & NS is for two-spirit, gay, bi, non-binary, gender-fluid, gender-queer, trans and queer (2SGBTQ+) folks who are 18 years of age or older. This includes both transgender and cisgender people, masculine-identified folks, those from all backgrounds and identities, and those living with HIV.

When & where does Totally OUTright take place?

The next Totally OUTright in PEI & NS will run online beginning October 5 for 6 weeks. The program will consist of two modules released each week to complete on your own schedule + a weekly live online chat to discuss content and ask questions of the presenters and organizers.

What do participants get out of Totally OUTright?

Participants of Totally OUTright in PEI & NS have the opportunity to:

Connect with other two-spirit, gay, bi, non-binary, gender-fluid, gender-queer, trans and queer (2SGBTQ+) male and male-identified folks from across the region;
Learn more about sexual and mental health, and how to have healthier relationships;
Network and learn from 2SGBTQ+ community leaders;
Gain a greater understanding of local 2SGBTQ+ / 2SLGBTQ+ history;
Become better acquainted with local organizations and community partners;
Receive updates on: volunteer opportunities, advisory committee positions, job postings, and on opportunities to engage through events and workshops.

Is there a cost for Totally OUTright?

Totally OUTright in PEI & NS is provided to participants completely FREE of charge.

Who is behind Totally OUTright?

Totally OUTright was created originally for young Gay men by the Vancouver-based Community Based Research Centre for Gay Men's Health (CBRC) and has been implemented and/or adapted by a number of organizations across Canada including: Health Initiative for Men (HIM, Vancouver), ACT (Toronto), the Rainbow Resource Centre (Winnipeg), Calgary Sexual Health Centre, the AIDS Committee of Ottawa, and the Peel HIV/AIDS Network.

I am interested in Totally OUTright, how do I apply?

Fill out our online application form, or download your fillable (or printable) PDF application and email that completed form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Or contact the ACNS Health & Wellness Educator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone or text 902-403-7805 for program information. You can also leave a detailed message at 902-425-4882 ext. 222 or 1-800-566-2437 ext. 222.

Funders

Totally OUTright is made possible in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island through a financial contribution from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). The views expressed in this program do not necessarily reflect the views of PHAC.

Additional 2020-2021 Nova Scotia program funding provided by the following Community Health Board Development funds: the Chebucto West Community Health Board, the Dartmouth Community Health Board, and the Halifax Community Health Board.

Additional 2019-2020 Nova Scotia program funding provided by the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services Sexual Violence Strategy.

Additional 2018-2019 Nova Scotia program funding provided by the following Community Health Board Development funds: the Chebucto West Community Health Board, the Dartmouth Community Health Board, and the Halifax Community Health Board.

Funding for the February 2017 pilot of this program was provided by the M.A.C AIDS Fund, the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services Sexual Violence Strategy, and the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.

Funder logos

We would like to thank the CBRC, the Rainbow Resource Centre, and the AIDS Committee of Ottawa for their support and assistance in developing our pilot offering of Totally OUTright in Nova Scotia.

What others have said about Totally OUTright

Halifax - "I think it was an incredible program. I think of myself as a better person because of the program."

Halifax - "Having the resources that could be helpful in the long run is good, but mostly I feel more educated and less like a stupid teenager wandering through the world blindly."

Halifax - "I still talk regularly with some guys from the conference. We established [an] understanding that after going home, if there’s something that happens, there’s a whole roomful of people who you can reach out to."

Vancouver - "Totally Outright had a large impact on me. The holistic health approach with a gay perspective—you don’t get it anywhere else."

Peel - "I learned a lot about gay men's health, and was able to use that information to keep my partners and I safe. I met some of my best friends at TO and I'm so grateful for this amazing program"

Ottawa - "Totally OUTright ... has opened my thoughts on certain subjects, sex education, and beyond, which will help me with further volunteering and in my career."

Toronto - "I’ve had the opportunity to meet amazing people and hear some of their stories .... It definitely made me feel closer to the LGBT community .... "

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