LGBTTiQ Resources

Youth

Culturelink Pride Connection Program

(416) 588-6288 ext. 221 rbutler@culturelink.net

 

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.

A safe, supportive and confidential space for youth who identify themselves as part of the LGBTTI2Q community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Intersex, 2 Spirit, Questioning or Queer,) where they can build a community, share ideas & questions and have fun. 

Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line

 

 

 

 

Reach Out

 

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

English; TTY service for the hearing-impaired also available.

 

 

(416) 222-1153 reachout@griffin-centre.org

Languages:

English, Arabic, Cebuano, French, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil; interpreter for other languages provided as well.

Youth peer support and counselling phone line for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, 2-spirited, queer, and questioning youth.

 

 

We offer a safe space for LGBTT2IQQ youth under 30 that reflects the diversity of our queer and trans communities; includes drop-in groups, community outreach, counselling, consultation & training, art & skills exchange.

Supporting Our Youth (SOY) Express-Newcomer and Immigrant Queer Youth Project

(416) 324-5080 soynewcomer@sherbourne.on.ca

 

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)

(416) 393-8443  steven.solomon@tdsb.on.ca

 

Language: English

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

Women

COSTI Life Skills for Immigrant Women

416.534.8437
eas@costi.org

Language: English, French, Italian, Spanish

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
Counselling:
(416) 534-7501 phoneline@wcrec.org

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

519 Trans Programs

416-355-6792 mpage@the519.org

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) 355-6782
avp@the519.org

Responds to hate crimes and partner abuse against LGBTs.

Counselling Program

 

(416) 355-6782 counselling@the519.org

Languages: English and Spanish

Free short-term counselling for LGBTT people .

Queer Parenting Program

(416) 355-6780
queerparenting@the519.org

Programs support LGBT parented families.

Older LGBT Program

416-392-6878 x118 senior@the519.org

A variety of programs and resources for GLBTs over 40.

Trans Program

 

See trans People’s Services above.

Queer Groups and Organizations

Amnesty International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Group

lgbt@aito.ca

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

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Rainbow Services

(416) 535-8501 ex. 6781
Jim_Cullen@camh.net

Languages:

English and French


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

Coming Out, Being Out

info@the519.org

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

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.

Deaf Queer Resource Centre

Comprehensive information about the deaf queer community.

Gay Partner Abuse Project

Support for gay men facing same-sex partner abuse.

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 Toronto

416·944·8801

toronto@legit.ca

Assists same-sex couples with immigration issues and advocacy.

Salaam

(416) 925-XTRA   Ext. 2209 salaam@salaamcanada.com

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

Sherbourne Health Centre

416-324-4103

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

 

info@torontobinet.org

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

   

 

LGBT Positive Shelters for Refugees

Romero House

(416) 763-1303 info@romerohouse.org

Families and singles.

FCJ Refugee Centre

(416) 469-9754 fcjrefugeecentre@on.aibn.com

Women and children only.

COSTI Reception

416.922.6688 reception@costi.org

Families and singles.

 

 
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