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HelpLine Closing from November 6 to November 13
LGBT YouthLine closing HelpLine for one week to rest Closing November 6th and re-opening November 14th On March 17th 2020, following the government closure, we made the decision to leave our offices and closed the lines. On March 18th 2020 we re-opened remotely, and our dedicated staff and volunteers have kept the lines open […]
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. Topics included somatic/embodied practices, boundaries and relationships, arts-based exploration, and active listening. As part of this project — which has generously been funded by the City of Toronto — […]
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! In this space, we will have a facilitated conversation about upcoming YouthOrganize programming. More specifically, we want to know: What arts-based workshops and activities you would […]
YouthOrganize is Recruiting Youth Advisory Committee Members!
Are you: a 2SLGBTQ+ youth living in Peel or Halton with knowledge and passion for the arts? interested in building 2SLGBTQ+ community within Peel and Halton? interested in organizing, leading or attending a series of arts-based workshops for and by 2SLGBTQ+ youth? Join our Youth Advisory Committee! YouthOrganize is looking for 8-12 2SLGBTQ+ youth […]
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. Philip is a non-profit professional with more than 20 years of experience advocating for and with marginalized communities. Philip has firsthand knowledge of the organization’s value as a critical resource for 2SLGBTQ+ youth. He has served […]
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. You can read more about the situation in our statements from Jan 11th, 2021, Jan 14th, 2021, and April 6th, 2021. We would like to express our […]
June is Indigenous History Month: Where to Give
Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer, and Indigenous LGBTQ+ youth deserve care, resources, and programming not only in June, but all year round. 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. Read below to learn more about the meaningful changes these […]
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. While many folks are putting up rainbow Pride flags this month, we acknowledge the valid experiences of grief, sadness, anger, and rage brought about by […]
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. Everyone has a different way they decide to celebrate their identities, growth, and communities – and each way they do that is personal and important. Whether in-person or virtual, surrounded by swaths of people […]
Changes to LGBT YouthLine’s HelpLine Phone Hours
In March 2021 – one year after the pandemic forced us to close our HelpLine’s phone lines and shift our services to an entirely remote operation – we relaunched our phone lines. While we have remained open on chat and text during the pandemic, it has been wonderful connecting with youth again over the phone […]