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Advocacy

Open Letter to the Minister of Education

Our team recently learned about Minister Lecce's comments suggesting that school boards should disclose the […]
Fundraising

Update on donation from Great Canadian Entertainment

In the last couple of days, a story has been circulating in the news about a large donation to LGBT YouthLine.
Events & Campaigns

LGBT YouthLine present “Quinn”

LGBT YouthLine is proud to invite you to join Quinn Lumsden themself, and their partner and spouse Skylar Todd, to discuss some of the themes explored in the film – such as the best ways their family supported them, what resources are available to families with trans loved ones, how amazing it is to explore gender, and the importance of being true to yourself.
Organizational Updates

Leadership Update

The Board of Directors would like to reiterate our appreciation for the support our community has continued to show us as we work to support 2SLGBTQ+ youth across Ontario. We also want to share a leadership and staffing update with our community.
Resources

Learning, Grounding, Growing: Practical Tools for 2SLGBTQ+ Youth

In late 2021 / early 2022, we hosted four skills-based, mental health workshop series to teach 2SLGBTQ+ practical tools to support themselves and their peers.
Community Engagement

Collaborative Visioning Session with QTBIPOC sauga!

We’re excited to be co-hosting a virtual Collaborative Visioning Session with @qtbipocsauga on Monday, August 29th from 6-9pm EST for 2SLGBTQ+ Youth in Peel and Halton!
Organizational Updates

Welcome Philip Wong as Interim Executive Director!

We are thrilled to welcome back Philip Wong (he/him) to LGBT YouthLine as the Interim Executive Director, effective August 4, 2022.
Reports & Statements

Public Statement: Update regarding Volpe v. Wong-Tam

On May 26, 2022, Justice Glustein made the important and necessary decision to dismiss the charges against the defendants in the case of Volpe v. Wong-Tam.
Resources

June is Indigenous History Month: Where to Give

In honour of Indigenous History Month, we have compiled a list of groups doing affirming, transformative work in support of 2SLGBTQ+ Indigenous young people across Ontario.
Resources

June is Indigenous History Month: Supports and Resources

With June being Indigenous History Month, YouthLine wants to recognize the ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on 2SLGBTQ+ Indigenous youth, living in what is often referred to as Ontario.
Events & Campaigns

Pride Every Day, Every Way!

This summer, LGBT YouthLine invites all supporters, community members, friends, and chosen family to celebrate Pride every day, in every way.
Resources

Check out our Climate Despair Resource!

With Earth Day around the corner, we’re excited to share our latest resource on Climate Despair!
PYAP

We’re Making Podcasts!

LGBT YouthLine is excited to announce the release of 3 Chaotic Queers and Nourishing Our Roots, two podcasts created by our Youth Ambassadors as part of our Provincial Youth Ambassador Program (PYAP). These podcasts are by and for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ontario!
Resources

An affirmation and offering for Black 2SLGBTQ+ youth

As we enter the last few days of Black History Month, we’re excited to share this beautiful illustration by terra, who we commissioned to create a design affirming Black 2SLGBTQ+ youth ❤
Community Engagement

YouthOrganize and QTBIPOC sauga are hosting Listening Sessions!

We're excited to be co-hosting Listening Sessions with QTBIPOC sauga this week and next!