LGBTTiQ Resources

Youth

Culturelink Newcomer Pride Program

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.

Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line

(416) 962-9688
1 (800) 268-9688 (Toll-free)
Languages:

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.

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.

Triangle Program (Toronto District School Board)

Language: English

High school for queer youth who have dropped out of school or are facing harassment.

Women

COSTI Life Skills for Immigrant Women

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.

Women's Counselling, Referral and Education Centre

Administration:
(416) 534-8458
Councelling:
(416) 534-7501

Languages:
English and Spanish (Interpretation may be available for other languages)
 

For all women including trans women: Referrals to women's services, such as counselling, shelters, legal clinics, health care, and support groups.

Trans People’s Services

The 519 Trans Program

 

A multi-service trans program that includes support groups and drop-ins. Also provides information, advocacy, and referral for trans people.

Queer Groups (at The 519 Church St. Community Centre)

Anti-Violence Program

(416) 392-6878 ext. 117
avp@the519.org

Responds to hate crimes and partner abuse against LGBTs.

Counselling Program

(416) 392-6878 ext. 335

Languages: English and Spanish

Free short-term counselling for LGBTT people .

Queer Parenting Program

(416) 392-6878 ext. 109
queerparenting@the519.org

Programs support LGBT parented families.

Older GLBT Program

(416) 392-6878 ext. 118

A variety of programs and resources for GLBTs over 40.

Trans Program

 

See trans People’s Services above.

Queer Groups and Organizations

Amnesty International LGBT (TOR)

 

The Action Circle works against human rights abuses against sexual minorities worldwide.

Arabic GLBT Support Group

(416) 925-9872 ext. 2227
arabicglbtgroup@
hotmail.com


Support group for Arabs who originate from the Middle East and Africa, and who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, or transgendered.

Arco-Iris: Portugese Speaking LGB Association

 

Support, anti-homophobia, and social groups for Portugese-speaking lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals.

Avanti

(416) 925-9872 ext. 2231
mail@avantitoronto.org

Social and support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and other queer Italians.

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Rainbow Services

Languages:

English and French

For LGBTT persons concerned about their use of drugs or alcohol.

Coming Out, Being Out

comingoutbeingout@
hotmail.com

LGBT people 25–40 discuss relationships, self-esteem, activism, workplace homophobia, coming out to families, and being LGBT parents. Refugee-friendly!

Deaf Queer Resource Centre

 

Comprehensive information about the deaf queer community.

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)

 

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.

 

Gay Asians Toronto

(416) 925-9872 ext. 2152

Social support and political advocacy.

Gay Partner Abuse Project

 

Support for gay men facing same-sex partner abuse.

Gays Lesbians of African Descent

 

Monthly support group for Africans who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender/sexual. Family and friends of GLAD welcome.

HOLA-Latino/Latina Gay Group

(416) 925-9872 ext. 2850
grouplatinogayhola@
yahoo.ca

Information, support, social and cultural activities for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and trans people of Latin American descent.

LEGIT-IGCL Toronto

 

Assists same-sex couples with immigration issues and advocacy.

Polish Gay and Lesbian Association

 

Support, networking, and raising funds for Polish gays and lesbians in Canada and Poland.

Salaam

 

Organization dedicated to LGBTT Muslims, as well as those questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Sherbourne Health Centre

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.

Toronto Bisexual Network

 

Offers a community where bisexuals and those questioning their sexuality can share diverse perspectives on bisexual issues.

Ukrainian Lesbian and Gay Association (ULGA)

(905) 703-0152
president@ulga.org

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.

LGBT Positive Shelters for Refugees

Romero House

(416) 783-1303

Families and singles.

Sojourn House

(416) 864-0515

Families and singles.

FCJ Refugee Centre

(416) 469-9754

Women and children only.

COSTI Reception

(416) 397-5637
(Central Family Intake)

Families and singles.

 

 
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