As a non-profit organization that focuses on 2SLGBTQIA+ health, care, and wellness, TransCare+ works with queer and gender diverse communities, care providers, and researchers to identify, develop, and provide services and resources that meet the needs and desires of queer and gender diverse folks across so-called Canada. TransCare+ unfortunately lost major funding in February 2025, resulting in the heartbreaking and difficult decision to dissolve the organization as of March 2025.

Today, the legacy of TransCare+ continues through this site, lovingly maintained by volunteers. This legacy site stands as a testament to the dedicated work, resilience, and community spirit that defined TransCare+. It remains an enduring resource for education, support, and inspiration for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and allies.

The Triangle Program is a high school for 2SLGBTQ+ youth who are in need of a smaller and safer space where they can find and build community. We strive to reflect our students’ experiences in an 2SLGBTQ+ and social justice-focused curriculum. We offer caring and flexible supports to help our students earn their high school diploma in the following ways:

• Curriculum serving grades 9 to 12.
• We address the interests, concerns, literature, and history of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities in our classes whenever possible.
• Guest speakers and field trips to connect students with different members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
• Small program size allows more teacher interaction.
• Social supports: Through one part-time social worker, a part-time CYC, and through our connections to community organizations.
• Nutrition: Triangle Program is able to offer students a free nutritious meal most days at lunch. Community volunteers prepare lunch.
• Opportunities for volunteer hours and dual credits.
• TTC fare so transportation is not a barrier.

We want our community members to enjoy their sexuality in a safe and fun way, which is why we run a variety of events, workshops and programs so that people can have welcoming space to ask questions and talk about everyone’s favourite subject – sex!

Our sexuality programs are specifically designed for the Indigenous community and aim to be educational, fun and create kinship. Topics covered include:
Two Spirit teachings,
traditional teachings on healthy sexuality,
information about STIs
healthy relationships, consent and boundaries
We provide a safe and positive space for the LGBTQ-Two Spirit community, come together to attend outings in the community like Pride Parade, and offer specialized workshops in the community.

Rainbow Camp: Welcome Friend Association’s Rainbow Camp is a paid in-person overnight summer camp for 2SLGBTQ+ and allied youth, their siblings and children in queer families, ages 8-18. WFA’s Rainbow Camp is committed to developing a camp community which honours creativity, individual choice, and social justice while having fun!

Rainbow Online Connection (ROC): Rainbow Online Connection (ROC) is WFA Rainbow Camp’s online programming to connect with campers and camp families throughout the year! Our programs include Youth ROC (free), Dungeons and Dragons (six-session Dungeons and Dragons campaigns for ages 12-17, all experience levels welcome)
and Parents ROC (free support group for parents, guardians, and caregivers of 2SLGBTQ+ youth)

See website for more!

THIS SERVICE IS NON QUEER, TRANS, AND LGBTQ SPECIFIC

The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre is a not-for-profit organization that provides health and social services to communities in far west Ottawa.

Short-Term Counselling, Crisis Walk-in and Phone Support
The WOCRC provides short-term counselling services (6-8 sessions), crisis walk-in, phone support, and information and referrals to all members of our diverse community. The areas we serve include: Kanata, West Carleton and Goulbourn.

During the hours below, our counsellors will be available by telephone for crisis calls, scheduling appointments, and general inquiries:
Wednesday: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Friday: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Counsellors will also be available for in-person crisis walk-ins if you feel you are in crisis you can come to the centre. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call 613-591-3686 and ask to speak to a counsellor.

Gender Based Violence Program
The GBV Program provides support to self-identified women or gender-diverse individuals and their dependents who identify themselves as having been sexually, physically or emotionally abused by their partners or significant others (could include a caregiver or other immediate family/household member). Supports include individual and group counselling, as well as transitional and housing support.

See more on our website!

NOT A 2SLGBTQ+ SPECIFIC RESOURCE

The Xperience Annex supports youth ages 18-29 in the areas of employment, housing, education, training, mental health, addictions, leadership and community engagement. Choose your path. Chart your future. Achieve your goals. Drop or make an appointment with the Youth Navigator at:

Central Library – 4th Floor (55 York Blvd., Hamilton)
Tuesday, 9am-5pm*
Wednesday, 1-5pm*
Thursday, 9am-5pm*
*Hours are subject to change without notice. 

York Pride organizes year-round events as well as one of Canada’s fastest growing regional Pride Week Festivals, staged each June to celebrate Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer (2SLGBTQ+) residents throughout York Region, Ontario. York Pride is run exclusively by a team of dedicated volunteers and representatives from local community organizations.
Our mission is: to organize festivals, events, entertainments and other initiatives which, in the context of sexuality and gender identity, across York Region and beyond, illuminate and celebrate human diversity, captivate the general public, inspire inclusivity and foster harmony and acceptance.

Our youth groups are safe and affirming support spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, queer, questioning, intersex, 2-spirit, pansexual, asexual (2SLGBTQ+) and allied youth. The groups focus on promoting the health, wellbeing, and empowerment of 2SLGBTQ+ youth through social engagement such as games, arts and crafts, and other fun activities. Group activities are hosted in-person. Online Discord groups are available for updates and resources. To attend in-person groups or to join and participate in the Discord groups, see our website!

The Youth Beyond Barriers (YBB) Program provides confidential services for youth aged 12-17 who identify within 2SLGBTQ+ communities. The YBB Program provides group support, individual counselling, and consultations and trainings to the larger community.

Groups: The YBB group brings together 2SLGBTQ+ youth to share their experiences and talk about issues that matter to them. The group offers support and education on a range of relevant issues and topics. Topics covered include current events related to queer and trans communities, relationships, and embodiment of sexualities and genders. It is an open group that operates year round. There are currently 2 active groups running: one in Mississauga and one in Brampton.

Counselling: Individual counselling allows youth to explore their identities and lived experiences, and uncover ways of moving, operating, and thinking that are helpful in their lives. The counselling component is community-based and utilizes a strengths-based, client centred approach. Additionally, support can be provided for parents/caregivers of youth involved in the program

Trainings/Workshops: The Youth Beyond Barriers Program provides a series of educational trainings and helps organize and support community events that raise awareness around queer and trans issues. Through the workshops, participants can expect to start thinking about how sexual orientation and gender identity interact with other parts of identity, to explore their own roles in oppressive systems, and think about how to create Anti-Racist, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming spaces. These workshops are designed as interactive, youth-focused, and are developed from a strength-based perspective.

Native Canadian Centre of Toronto is a membership-based, charitable organization located in the heart of downtown Toronto in a beautifully renovated heritage building. NCCT offers a wide range of programs and services based on Indigenous cultural traditions and teachings. All are welcome.

-Youth Dropin-Recreation/Culture/Employment and Training/Education
-Mino Maaziwin-Harm reduction
-Case Managers
-Housing Worker
-Homes for Good- Housing followup worker
-Transitional House