Support Near You
This referral database is for in-person and/or location-based services, organizations, and collectives, for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ontario.
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Brantford Pride
Brantford Pride Month is an annual event that runs in June. The main event is Pride in the Park held the third Saturday in June.
The Brantford Pride Committee is a grassroots group, working to mobilize around issues affecting the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Brantford, while holding space to celebrate and honour the 2SLGBTQ+ community!
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Brantford, ON
Caledon Pride
Caledon Pride is a grassroots 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month planning group dedicated to creating an inclusive community for all in Caledon, Ontario. We work with local organizations to bring meaningful programming to the community during Pride Month, and to promote 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy year-round.
If you’d like to help plan pride month in Caledon, or want to hear more about Caledon Pride events, please contact us through our email!
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Caledon, ON
Diversity Ed. Safer Spaces Canada
2SLGBTQAI + Community and Education Centre. We have youth, adult and caregiver support programming and drop in services.
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155 Bright Street, Sarnia, ON
Gilbert Centre
The Gilbert Centre provides social and support services to empower, promote health, and celebrate the lives of people living with and affected by HIV and other sexually transmitted or blood borne infections (STBBIs) and the individuals and families from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) communities of Simcoe Muskoka.
QT Youth Connection is a drop-in and social space for Queer, Trans, Intersex, Questioning, and Non-Binary youth. A discord server has been created as an e-drop in social space for youth to connect with each other while social distancing. Please contact Ellis at EllisG@GilbertCentre.ca for a server link.
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525-80 Bradford Street, Barrie, ON
Grey Bruce Pride
Grey Bruce Pride works to create a safe community for 2S-LGBTQQIAP+ people and their families, friends and allies through activism, community education and engagement, mentorship, and culture events. We are committed to connecting with local community organizations and partners to create safe progressive spaces for our 2S-LGBTQQIAP+ community. Consciously practicing Queer responsibility and celebrating history, courage and diversity to increase understanding and acceptance of rainbow folxs.
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Owen Sound, ON
Guelph Pride
Guelph Pride organizes a Pride festival twice a year for the Guelph community. Our aim is to bring together LGBTQIA+ and 2S communities in Guelph and the surround cities. We also work to address issues surrounding the queer community in a safe, educational manner. We’re a program of the OOTS (Out On The Shelf) Library
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Guelph, ON
Kincardine Pride Inc
Kincardine Pride is an all-volunteer local organization. Its mission is to promote Kincardine as an LGBTQ-positive community by hosting an annual family-friendly Pride Parade and Celebration in beautiful downtown Kincardine, as well as other events throughout the year.
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Kincardine, ON
OUTLoud North Bay
OUTLoud North Bay is an organization driven by volunteers willing to support the mental health and well-being of our community. We do this by providing peer-to-peer support, workshops and offering professional referrals. By mentoring our community to provide support and resources, encouraging leadership, accountability and healthy relationships.
We support and celebrate community in an equitable, diverse and Inclusive safe space. As we invest in our mission and collaborate with our community, we strive to educate and provide the following: facilitating community programming harm reduction, body and sex positivity, indigenous solidarity mental health and wellness, and 2SLGBTQA+ resources.
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123 Delaware Ave, North Bay, ON
Queer Intersections
Queer Intersections represents a group of people who came together for the purpose of creating, establishing and maintaining an environment that is a safe and inclusive place for the Two Spirit LGBTQIA+/Rainbow community. Located in London, Ontario Canada, we strive to educate the community on Two Spirit LGBTQIA+/Rainbow topics while maintaining a positive relationship with the community. Our focus includes but is not limited to the promotion of health, wellness and expression/exploration for individuals across the lifespan from youth to seniors in the Two Spirit LGBTQIA+/Rainbow community. We currently run partnered events throughout the community while we work towards establishing a permanent community centre.
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London, ON
School’s Out, Windsor Pride Community
School’sOUT! has a whole new look! Thanks to grants though Canada Summer Jobs, we have 3 summer employees working with us this summer. Windsor Pride Community will be hosting a series of educational and fun workshops offered to 2SLGBTQIA youth groups and 2SLBGTQIA-friendly groups (participants aged 13-25) in the Windsor and Essex-County areas to help empower & support youth. The focus is on improving knowledge and skills in…
Advocacy // amplify your voice, target a specific audience for your cause, being a good ally, public speaking tips, and using inclusive language
Community Building // the importance of networking, accessibility, building a successful movement, dealing with burn out, and resources
Digital Collaboration // using social media outreach, hashtags, gaining media recognition, and graphic design basics
… and so much more. We welcome requested topics and focused training.
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111 Wyandotte Street West, Windsor, ON