Languages: American Sign Language, Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Mandarin, Czech, English, Farsi, French, Gujurati, Hindi, Indonesian, Punjabi, Russian, Sinhala, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, Urdu, and West Indian dialects. |
For LGBTiQ Newcomer Youth, 14–24 years. Settlement services, English conversation circle, homework club, and recreation. Free Internet access, volunteer opportunities, social events, drumming workshops, summer programs and training. |
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(416) 962-9688 English; TTY service for the hearing-impaired also available. |
Youth peer support and counselling phone line for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, 2-spirited, queer, and questioning youth. |
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Supporting Our Youth (SOY) Express-Newcomer and Immigrant Queer Youth Project |
Languages: Arabic, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. |
For LGBT youth 16–29 years, also youth unsure of their sexual orientation. Arts and recreational projects, social events, support groups, mentoring program. Support and referrals related to employment and training, settlement, health, and housing. |
Language: English |
High school for queer youth who have dropped out of school or are facing harassment. |
Language: English |
For women and trans women who are immigrants or refugees: Workshops on self-esteem, assertiveness, stress management. Canadian workplace culture and life skills in preparation for employment, job search or volunteering. |
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Women's Counselling, Referral and Education Centre |
Administration: Languages: |
For all women including trans women: Referrals to women's services, such as counselling, shelters, legal clinics, health care, and support groups. |
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A multi-service trans program that includes support groups and drop-ins. Also provides information, advocacy, and referral for trans people. |
| Anti-Violence Program |
(416) 392-6878 ext. 117 |
Responds to hate crimes and partner abuse against LGBTs. |
(416) 392-6878 ext. 335 Languages: English and Spanish |
Free short-term counselling for LGBTT people . |
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(416) 392-6878 ext. 109 |
Programs support LGBT parented families. |
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(416) 392-6878 ext. 118 |
A variety of programs and resources for GLBTs over 40. |
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Trans Program |
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See trans People’s Services above. |
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The Action Circle works against human rights abuses against sexual minorities worldwide. |
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Arabic GLBT Support Group |
(416) 925-9872 ext. 2227 |
Support group for Arabs who originate from the Middle East and Africa, and who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, or transgendered. |
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Support, anti-homophobia, and social groups for Portugese-speaking lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals. |
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Avanti |
(416) 925-9872 ext. 2231 |
Social and support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and other queer Italians. |
Languages: English and French |
For LGBTT persons concerned about their use of drugs or alcohol. |
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Coming Out, Being Out |
LGBT people 25–40 discuss relationships, self-esteem, activism, workplace homophobia, coming out to families, and being LGBT parents. Refugee-friendly! |
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Comprehensive information about the deaf queer community. |
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| David Kelley HIV/AIDS Counselling Service (Family Service Toronto - A United Way Member Agency) David Kelley LGBTQ Counselling Services (Family Service Toronto - A United Way Member Agency)
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For appointments: (416) 595-9618, dks@fsatoronto.com |
HIV/AIDS Counselling Service provides short- and long-term professional counselling to individuals, couples and families living with or affected by HIV/AIDS on issues such as loss, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, planning for healthy living, changing health status, self-care and impact on sexuality. Referrals, advocacy on behalf of our clients, home, hospital or hospice visits provided as required; no fee for service. LGBTQ Counselling Services provides professional short-term individual, couple and family counselling and group services to individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or queer, on a broad range of issues, including coming out, sexuality and identity, isolation, discrimination, relationship concerns, parenting, self-esteem and violence. Fees are on a sliding scale based on income.
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Gay Asians Toronto |
(416) 925-9872 ext. 2152 |
Social support and political advocacy. |
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Support for gay men facing same-sex partner abuse. |
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Monthly support group for Africans who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender/sexual. Family and friends of GLAD welcome. |
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HOLA-Latino/Latina Gay Group |
(416) 925-9872 ext. 2850 |
Information, support, social and cultural activities for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and trans people of Latin American descent. |
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Assists same-sex couples with immigration issues and advocacy. |
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Support, networking, and raising funds for Polish gays and lesbians in Canada and Poland. |
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Organization dedicated to LGBTT Muslims, as well as those questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. |
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Languages: English, Filipino, Punjabi, and Tamil |
LGBTT services include youth health and mentoring; breast health and breast cancer services; mental health counselling; transgender and transsexual health care; treatment and monitoring of temporary and chronic illness; preventative health care; health promotion and education. |
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Offers a community where bisexuals and those questioning their sexuality can share diverse perspectives on bisexual issues. |
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Ukrainian Lesbian and Gay Association (ULGA) |
(905) 703-0152 |
Community-based organization of Canadian lesbians and gays of Ukrainian background. |
Wattan: A New Homeland for Queer Muslims |
(416) 535-6853 |
Provides help and support for queer Muslims who choose to come to Canada and make a home for themselves. |
(416) 783-1303 |
Families and singles. |
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(416) 864-0515 |
Families and singles. |
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(416) 469-9754 |
Women and children only. |
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(416) 397-5637 |
Families and singles. |