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Our team recently learned about Minister Lecce’s comments suggesting that school boards should disclose the gender identities of trans and non-binary students to their families. We are disturbed by the policy and legislation implications that these comments have regarding the safety of 2SGLTBQ+ youth at schools.   You can view our letter here.   Here […]

We are hosting an evening of community as we reflect on the past year at YouthLine and plan for the next.   Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to join! Fill out your information at this Zoom registration form to register as an attendee.   Voting Membership   At the AGM we will also […]

Dear YouthLine community,    We are incredibly grateful for all your support over Pride month this year. Pride is our busiest and most important fundraising time as a 2SLGBTQ+ organization.    In the last couple of days, a story has been circulating in the news about a large donation to LGBT YouthLine. While we deeply […]

LGBT YouthLine is currently recruiting 2SLGBTQ+ youth (16-29 years old) to operate our remote HelpLine! If you are passionate about supporting and collaborating with other 2SLGBTQ+ youth across Ontario, please read more about this opportunity below.   We operate remotely, so anyone across Ontario can take part! YouthLine offers an accessibility fund for those who may […]

When you register for this event at this link, you will be emailed instructions to watch the film QUINN. Watch the film on your own time then join us at this scheduled virtual Q&A! Please check for this link under the heading ADDITIONAL INFORMATION in your Eventbrite email. QUINN is an intimate documentary of gender identity, […]

  LGBT YouthLine is seeking an Interim Executive Director for a 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension.    About the role:  LGBT YouthLine is seeking an Interim Executive Director for a 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension. The Interim Executive Director will work with an incredible team of 2SLGBTQ+ staff and volunteers who are reimagining what […]

  Our holiday campaign for 2022 is Slowing Down. This holiday season at YouthLine, we are acknowledging the journeys we’ve all been on this year, making time for rest right now, and dreaming about our aspirations for the future.   YouthLine’s offices will be closed from December 21 until January 3 as staff take time to […]

Dear YouthLine Community,    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.    On October 27, 2022, the Executive Committee of […]

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 […]

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 — […]