We provide prevention, education and support for 2-Spirit, including First Nations, metis and Inuit people. We base our work on indigenous philosophies of wholistic health and wellness.

Grand River Community Health Centre hosts 2SLGBTQ+ social groups and events. We also offer a Gender Affirming Clinic for people with gender expansive, trans and non-binary identities.

Gender Journey Brant
A social group for trans and non-binary adults held at GRCHC! Join in for opportunities to make new connections.
Second and fourth Thursday of every month
6:00-7:30pm

2SLGBTQIA+ Community Connections
In-person social group for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
Second and fourth Thursday of every month
6:00-7:30pm

Free short term individual counselling for Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Nonbinary, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (plus!) people in the Greater Ottawa area.

Our counsellors are from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and are here to help with: exploring and affirming your gender identity and sexual orientation, gender transition support, and connection to 2SLGBTQIA+ community groups and resources. Support for parents is available as well.

Services are for individuals with limited resources or without private insurance.

• 2SLGBTQIA+ Short-Term Counselling (16+)
• 2SLGBTQIA+ Wednesday Quick Access Counselling Clinic (16+)
• 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Counselling (16-25)

Across Boundaries provides equitable and holistic mental health and addictions services and supports for racialized communities within frameworks of anti-racism, combating anti-blackness and anti-oppression. We recognize the urgent need for mental health support services and services for those who are 2SLGBTQ+ and who identify as QTBIPOC (Queer & Trans Black, Indigenous, and Person of Colour).

Across Boundaries provides community-based and in-house programs that integrate individual support, support groups, alternative and complementary therapies, skills building, social and recreational activities. Our Values Our staff practice harm reduction, sex-positivity, queer positivity, trans-inclusivity and compassionate and trauma-informed counselling. Our services are client-centered and judgement-free.

2SLGBTQ+ Program Offerings:

Case Management & Counseling.
Individual Support, Trauma-Informed Counselling, Alternative Healing.
Virtual programs, events, and support groups.
Annual Gathering of QTBIPOC communities from across the city on Mental Health needs of our communities.
Partnerships & Collaborations with other mental health & addictions service organizations

INHALE / EXHALE :
Feel-good, heart-centred, and free programming for QTBIPOC — Queer & Trans Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour

Support services including anonymous, confidential counselling for individuals, couples, and partners of individuals with HIV * case management and referral, buddy program, support groups, health and wellness programs * insurance benefits clinic * income tax clinic * weekly hot lunch programs — registration required * workshops, community forums and social support events.

For support services, call to arrange an intake appointment, or drop in to speak with counsellor on call * for other services, drop in, call or visit website.

We provide 2SLGBTQI+ services and resources to our communities to support families and individuals. Our services include:

• Professional development training and education on 2SLGBTQI+ Inclusive Practices for service providers, schools and organizations,
• Rainbow families art and play drop-in for 2SLGBTQI+ families & families with gender creative children ages 0-6,
• Support groups for parents and caregivers of gender creative, non-binary, and transgender children of all ages,
• Arts-based social group for youth (11-17) who are trans, non-binary, gender diverse
• Special family events
• Information, referral and supports for 2SLGBTQI+ families and individuals
• Counselling services with 2SLGBTQI+ identified counsellors (sliding fee scale)

Black CAP is an organization that works to reduce HIV/AIDS in Toronto’s Black, African and Caribbean communities and enhance the quality of life of Black people living with or aff­ected by HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS is spreading quickly in Toronto’s Black communities and we believe that our work is more important than ever.

Black Youth Helpline serves all youth and specifically responds to the need for a Black youth specific service, positioned and resourced to promote access to professional, culturally appropriate support for youth, families and schools.

NOT A 2SLGBTQ+ SPECIFIC RESOURCE

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Sudbury/Manitoulin branch is mandated to provide services to individuals with mental health issues or a diagnosis of a mental illness (though it is not required) within the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts. Our mission is to provide services that promote recovery for all and mental health education. We believe in helping people regain a meaningful role in their community.

Programs include:

• Here2Help (mental health and wellness support)
• Clinical Program (case management and referrals)
• Healing with Hope (support program for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and alcohol dependence)
• Housing Case Management
• Emergency and Transitional Housing
• Justice Program (support individuals with mental health and/or addiction concerns involved in the criminal justice system)

Come and check out the Youth Centre at 116 Root Road. Available at the Youth Centre:
-Post secondary application forms
-Information on sexuality/free condoms
-Current opportunities
-Art and craft supplies
-Traditional medicines and teachings
-SEVEN (Nishnabe Youth Magazine)
-Centre for addiction and mental health
-Big Brothers Big Sisters of York Region
-York Support Services Network
-Women’s Support Network
-Child and Family Services of York Region