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Lead, Youth Mental Health Workshop Series Request for Services – Independent Consultant   About the Project: LGBT YouthLine has received funding from the City of Toronto to run a multi-week workshop series focused on providing practical & hands-on support skills to 2SLGBTQ+ youth to better support their own mental health; this includes skills in active listening, […]

LGBT YouthLine is looking for 2SLGBTQ+ folks to join the YouthLine Board of Directors!  Why apply to the YouthLine Board?  Come be a part of the largest 2SLGBTQ+ youth organization in the province!  Apply your skills, knowledge, and expertise (or develop new ones!) in board governance, finance, policy, fundraising, and more;  Make an impact and help to shape the future strategy of YouthLine to support and continue its future growth;  Access events […]

Happy Pride!   #Dare2Imagine a world where youth of all genders and sexualities are supported and celebrated. #Dare2Imagine a world where 2SLGBTQ+ youth can exist fully, as our whole selves. #Dare2Imagine a future where our communities have all we need to live our lives safely, proudly, and joyfully.      This Pride Season, LGBT YouthLine wants you to […]

Applications to become a YouthOrganize volunteer are now closed! Thank you to everyone who applied. You will hear back from us shortly. —– Do you have an idea for a community project? Interested in skill-building and mentorship to support your idea? Want an opportunity to build region-specific relationships/networks? Apply to YouthOrganize!   ***PRIORITIZING INDIGENOUS, BLACK AND TRANS YOUTH*** […]

To our community,   Earlier this year, we released two statements on January 11th and January 14th in response to a situation where our work was questioned and attacked. We have recently been informed that these attacks have continued.   For 27 years, LGBT YouthLine has been a 2SLGBTQ+ youth-led organization providing peer support and […]

After much anticipation, we are excited to announce the release of “Do Better: 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Recommendations for Change in Ontario.” This report draws from LGBT YouthLine’s Needs Assessment, “We’re Here: 2SLGBTQ+ Youth across Ontario Assert Needs and Experiences,” where almost 1,200 2SLGBTQ+ youth from across Ontario shared their experiences, dreams, and demands for change.   The report details seven recommendations calling on organizations, government, service providers, educators, […]

Reconnecting Your Spirit Date: March 9th to March 12th Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm EST Register here by February 18   We are so excited to be teaming up with M’Wikwedong Building Gender Diverse Communities to co-host an online space for 2Spirit, Indigiqueer and LGBTQ+ Indigenous youth (16-29) who live in Ontario!   We will meet each […]

Update on YouthLine’s removal from the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) On the afternoon of Monday, January 11th, 2021, we put out a statement ‘LGBT YouthLine’s removal from Toronto Catholic District School Board resources’, which provided information about the email we received informing us of our removal from TCDSB’s resources. In our statement, we […]

Public Statement: LGBT YouthLine’s removal from Toronto Catholic District School Board resources On the afternoon of Friday, January 8th, 2021 we received an email from the Chief of Mental Health Strategy and Staff Well-Being of the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB). In the email, we were informed that we had “inappropriate material” on our site, […]

As we reflect on the past year, we know that our work supporting 2SLGBTQ+ youth through isolation has been more important than ever. This has been a hard year for all of us, and we are so grateful to have supporters and community members who continue to support LGBT YouthLine.   At this time, we […]