About the ProgramTotally Outright at Moyo is a 16-session certificate-based program for 2SLGBTQ+ adults (18+) in Peel who want to learn, connect, and grow in a supportive space.
Through an evidence-based lens and a variety of resources — from videos, articles and peer-led discussions participants build resilience and commit to living healthier, more connected lives.
No prior knowledge or experience needed — just curiosity and openness.
Costs & FeesThere are no costs or fees to participate.
Location Sessions are available online or in-person.
Hours Contact the Lead Co-Ordinator Anurag (Ann) Khunger at anuragk@moyohcs.ca or 905 867 6379 to book an appointment.
How It Works • 1:1 Sessions: At least two individual sessions (online or in person) per theme, usually 45–60 minutes with time to pause, reflect, and go deeper at your pace.
• Start Small: You’re welcome to try one session first and see if the approach fits your needs before moving forward. • Roundtables: Two group discussions with peers and community members to share, learn, and connect (online or in person) • Theme Duration: Each theme runs for about two months. • Certificate: Participants who complete the required sessions across themes receive a certificate of completion, recognizing their learning and engagement. Why Join?
• Build knowledge to make informed choices. • Explore identity and community in affirming ways.
• Connect with peers in a safe, supportive environment. • Walk away with greater confidence, practical tools, and a certificate of completion celebrating your journey.
Themes We Explore Together Totally Outright is built around four key modules/themes of wellbeing: 1. Sexual Health Learn about consent, safer sex, HIV/STBBI testing, PrEP/PEP, and exploring pleasure in affirming ways. 2. Emotional & Mental Health Conversations about coming out, family expectations, body image, resilience, loneliness, self-worth, and healthy relationships.
3. Physical Health & Harm Reduction Understand safer ways to navigate substances, hookups, digital spaces, and party & play culture — while keeping your wellbeing at the centre.
4. Identity & Belonging Explore how culture, history, and community shape our identities. Learn about intersectionality, colonial impacts on sexuality, and the importance of chosen family and community pride.
• Why: Helps participants explore ambivalence, name their own values, and make self-directed choices. • How: Use open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summarizing (OARS). • Example: Instead of “You should get tested,” you ask, “What would getting tested mean for you right now?”
2. Peer Education & Peer Modelling
• Why: Evidence shows that peers are trusted messengers in sexual health and harm reduction. • How: Use lived experience as expertise; bring in community members as co-facilitators or storytellers. • Example: A peer sharing their coming out journey → normalizes challenges and resilience.
3. Harm Reduction Framework
• Why: Rooted in evidence that people are more likely to adopt safer behaviours when not judged. • How: Meet participants “where they’re at,” validate their choices, offer tools for reducing risk. • Example: Instead of “don’t hook up online,” explore “how do you keep yourself safe when you do?”
4. Intersectionality & Cultural Humility
• Why: Research shows racialized LGBTQ+ folks engage more when programs validate their cultural context. • How: Use materials that highlight colonial impacts, racial identity, and cultural narratives. • Example: Discuss how colonial laws shaped African, Asian and North American attitudes toward queerness — shifting shame away from the self.
5. Experiential Learning (Kolb’s Cycle)
• Why: People retain more when they experience, reflect, conceptualize, and apply. • How: Combine video clips, reflection questions, small-group dialogues, and real-world application. • Example: Watch a short film → discuss → connect to personal experiences → brainstorm safer practices.
6. Trauma-Informed Approach
• Why: Many queer participants carry trauma from stigma, rejection, or violence. • How: Ensure safety, choice, collaboration, trust, and empowerment in every session. • Example: Normalize opting out: “You can share only what feels safe — there’s no pressure.”
About the ProgramTotally Outright at Moyo is a 16-session certificate-based program for 2SLGBTQ+ adults (18+) in Peel who want to learn, connect, and grow in a supportive space.
Through an evidence-based lens and a variety of resources — from videos, articles and peer-led discussions participants build resilience and commit to living healthier, more connected lives.
No prior knowledge or experience needed — just curiosity and openness.
Costs & Fees There are no costs or fees to participate.
Hours Contact the Lead Co-Ordinator Anurag (Ann) Khunger at anuragk@moyohcs.ca or 905 867 6379 to book an appointment.
Location Sessions are available online or in-person.
How It Works • 1:1 Sessions: At least two individual sessions (online or in person) per theme, usually 45–60 minutes with time to pause, reflect, and go deeper at your pace. • Start Small: You’re welcome to try one session first and see if the approach fits your needs before moving forward. • Roundtables: Two group discussions with peers and community members to share, learn, and connect (online or in person) • Theme Duration: Each theme runs for about two months. • Certificate: Participants who complete the required sessions across themes receive a certificate of completion, recognizing their learning and engagement.
Why Join? • Build knowledge to make informed choices. • Explore identity and community in affirming ways. • Connect with peers in a safe, supportive environment. • Walk away with greater confidence, practical tools, and a certificate of completion celebrating your journey.
Themes We Explore Together Totally Outright is built around four key modules/themes of wellbeing: 1. Sexual Health Learn about consent, safer sex, HIV/STBBI testing, PrEP/PEP, and exploring pleasure in affirming ways. 2. Emotional & Mental Health Conversations about coming out, family expectations, body image, resilience, loneliness, self-worth, and healthy relationships.
3. Physical Health & Harm Reduction Understand safer ways to navigate substances, hookups, digital spaces, and party & play culture — while keeping your wellbeing at the centre.
4. Identity & Belonging Explore how culture, history, and community shape our identities. Learn about intersectionality, colonial impacts on sexuality, and the importance of chosen family and community pride.
• Why: Helps participants explore ambivalence, name their own values, and make self-directed choices. • How: Use open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summarizing (OARS). • Example: Instead of “You should get tested,” you ask, “What would getting tested mean for you right now?”
2. Peer Education & Peer Modelling
• Why: Evidence shows that peers are trusted messengers in sexual health and harm reduction. • How: Use lived experience as expertise; bring in community members as co-facilitators or storytellers. • Example: A peer sharing their coming out journey → normalizes challenges and resilience.
3. Harm Reduction Framework
• Why: Rooted in evidence that people are more likely to adopt safer behaviours when not judged. • How: Meet participants “where they’re at,” validate their choices, offer tools for reducing risk. • Example: Instead of “don’t hook up online,” explore “how do you keep yourself safe when you do?”
4. Intersectionality & Cultural Humility
• Why: Research shows racialized LGBTQ+ folks engage more when programs validate their cultural context. • How: Use materials that highlight colonial impacts, racial identity, and cultural narratives. • Example: Discuss how colonial laws shaped African, Asian and North American attitudes toward queerness — shifting shame away from the self.
5. Experiential Learning (Kolb’s Cycle)
• Why: People retain more when they experience, reflect, conceptualize, and apply. • How: Combine video clips, reflection questions, small-group dialogues, and real-world application. • Example: Watch a short film → discuss → connect to personal experiences → brainstorm safer practices.
6. Trauma-Informed Approach
• Why: Many queer participants carry trauma from stigma, rejection, or violence. • How: Ensure safety, choice, collaboration, trust, and empowerment in every session. • Example: Normalize opting out: “You can share only what feels safe — there’s no pressure.”
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