OK2BME

12/30/2025

🩵🩷🤍 OK2BME’s Gender Journeys is back! 🤍🩷🩵

What: A place for trans, non-binary, and gender diverse youth who are interested in better understanding their gender and/or gender transition. (There is no expectation that you experience gender dysphoria or want to transition in any way).

Who: For trans/non-binary/gender diverse youth ages 13-17 in Waterloo Region
When: Wednesdays, January 7 – March 11, 2026 from 5:00-7:00pm
Where: Camino’s Charles Street Location (across from Borden LRT stop)
480 Charles St. E., Kitchener

Registration is now open! https://ok2bme.ca/services/gender-journeys/

12/29/2025

Next Monday, January 5! Join us for our monthly virtual hangout: a chill space to check in, chat, and just be together.

Whether you want to share how you’re doing, connect with others, or just play some fun games and unwind, this group is all about support, community, and a bit of chaos. Camera on or off, talk a lot or just listen, come as you are, we’re glad to have you here.

2SLGBTQIA+ Waterloo Region youth can register on our website www.ok2bme.ca/events

12/21/2025

The shortest day. The longest night.
We hope the solstice brings rest and reflection. May you take comfort knowing each day forward brings more and more daylight. Here’s to longer, brighter days to come!
Happy Winter Solstice!

12/19/2025

🎲✨ Calling neurodivergent 2SLGBTQIA+ young adults aged 18-29!

Join NeuroQueer Quest, where you’ll play a simplified D&D style role-playing game designed by OK2BME!

Set in a magical adventuring academy and follows participants as they complete quests and work toward their goal of personal growth.

Together you’ll:
✨ Go on epic quests
✨ Build friendships
✨ Learn tools to navigate real-world challenges — all while having FUN!

📅 Thursdays, 5–7pm | beginning January 15, 2026
📍 480 Charles St E, Kitchener (right by the LRT!)
📝 Registration is open now

Spots are limited — sign up today! https://ok2bme.ca/services/neuroqueer-quest/

12/18/2025

A reminder that our Charles Street location will be closed over the holidays. We’re here for you at Camino’s Queen Street location, with some adjusted hours.

We are here to support you this holiday season. Please note our adjusted hours.

400 Queen St S, Kitchener hours:
MON, DEC 22: 8:30am-8:00pm
TUES, DEC 23: 8:30am-8:00pm
WED, DEC 24: 8:30am-2:00pm
THURS, DEC 25: CLOSED
FRI, DEC 26: CLOSED
MON, DEC 29: 8:30am-8:00pm
TUES, DEC 30: 8:30am-8:00pm
WED, DEC 31: 8:30am-5:00pm
THURS, JAN 1: CLOSED
FRI, JAN 2: 8:30am-5:00pm

480 Charles St E, Kitchener will be closed Monday, Dec 22 - Friday, Jan 2

Regular hours for all locations resume on Monday, Jan 5, 2024.

Full details are available on our website: https://www.caminowellbeing.ca/news-blog/holiday-office-hours-december-2025

However you spend this season, we hope it brings you comfort, joy, and a sense of belonging. We’re grateful to have you with us.

12/18/2025

This time of year can be bright and joyful, it can feel really tough, or a mix of everything all at once! Here are some tips to help you through.

Have your support squad on standby. Let some trusted friends know what’s going on and ask if you can reach out if things get to be too much (even when those at your holiday gathering have the best intentions). Having someone who really gets you can really make a big difference.

Remember, you’re doing great. Going back home doesn’t have to mean going back in time. Even if your family is supportive, old spaces can bring up old feelings. Be gentle with yourself.

Set boundaries. You do not have to shrink yourself to make others comfortable. Try statements like: “I’m not comfortable talking about this right now.” “I’d like to change the topic, please.” “I’m going to leave the room if my pronouns are not respected.”

Keep a few affirmations handy. Save a few reminders in your phone or notes in your pocket. Take a look at them if things get overwhelming. Some examples might be: I can choose what’s right for me. I am enough as I am. I am worthy of love and joy.

Have a back-up plan. If you think things might get tough, talk with a friend or family member about having a “just in case” plan in place. Even if you don’t need it, just knowing you have a plan can help.

Find these are lots more on our OK2BME blog – link in bio.

12/09/2025

OK2BHere Youth Groups will pause for a winter break.

OK2BHere in-person youth groups will resume January 27 & January 29, 2026.

The virtual group will run as usual on the first Monday of the month - January 5.

High School Group for Grades 9-12:
Tuesday, January 27 from 6-7:30pm

Middle School Group for Grades 6-8:
Thursday, January 29 from 6-7:30pm

2SLGBTQIA+ Waterloo Region youth can register here www.ok2bme.ca/events

12/08/2025

Happy Pans*xual & Panromantic Pride Day!

Today is a wonderful reminder of the vast spectrum of s*xuality and romantic love!

What do pans*xual and panromantic mean?

Pans*xuality and panromanticism are about being attracted to people regardless of their s*x or gender identity – emotionally, romantically or s*xually.

It does not mean an attraction to anyone and everyone! It generally means gender is not a determining factor for attraction to others.

Share this post and show your pride and support! 🩷💛🩵

12/04/2025

OK2BME is 20!

Twenty years later, the need has evolved, and this work is still vital.

For two decades, we’ve supported 2SLGBTQIA+ kids, youth, adults, and families in Waterloo Region. Counselling, youth groups, school programs, and more – all in welcoming, affirming spaces.

Because it’s OK 2 B YOU.
It’s OK2BME.
It always was. It always will be.

Visit 20.ok2bme.ca for more.



OK2BME

12/04/2025

Ok ok…we know we’re MONTHS away still but plans are already coming together and we’re STOKED!!! Save the date for this annual Cambridge party!