Buds is a supportive, non-judgmental space for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals 18+! Buds is a place for trans people to gain support from peers and mitigate some of the toxic stress of daily life.
The Buds program is a continuation of our Roots and Shoots program which is based on the two most important parts of a plant. The Roots are responsible for supporting and nurturing the Shoots so that they can blossom and grow into the most beautiful beings possible (no matter how old they are!). Just as with plants, we know that gender creative or gender diverse people flourish in environments where they are supported rather than stifled. Our goal with this programming is to continue to support the transgender and gender non-conforming people in the community with the tools and resources to support the growth and exploration in their lives.
If you have any questions about this program or other work PEERS Alliance offers, please email Anastasia at
anastasia@peersalliance.ca