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This referral database is for in-person and/or location-based services, organizations, and collectives, for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ontario.

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Queer Youth Kawartha Lakes, BGC Kawarthas

Region Served: Kawartha Lakes | Languages: English | Ages Served: 12-18-years-old

Queer Youth Kawartha Lakes (QYKL) is a group for queer youth to safely express themselves without judgement, build positive relationships with other queer youth in the City of Kawartha Lakes, and facilitate activities to advocate and spread awareness of queer people and events. Youth ages 12 to 17 are welcome to join QYKL. QYKL runs every Thursday from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Note: QYKL runs during the school year.

Drop-in/Support Group Grassroots Community Group

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Location:
107 Lindsay St S, Lindsay, ON
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Queer Youth United

Region Served: Toronto | Languages: English | Ages Served: 15-29

Queer Youth United is a 2SLGBTQ+ youth group where youth can come and engage with others in the community in a safe and accepting environment.

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Location:
140 Wineva Ave, Toronto, ON
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QueerAmore, Kind Space

Region Served: Ottawa | Languages: English | Ages Served: 18 and over

(Currently online through Zoom)
Queer Amore aims to create a comfortable space to gather and talk about issues related to being bisexual, pansexual, bi-curious and questioning. Queer Amore with Ben and Tova, takes a fresh look at exploring and enjoying your sexuality. Previously known as BiAmore, this group strives to be a safe space for those who are processing their identity or want to meet others who are on their journey.

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Location:
400 Cooper St., suite 9001, Ottawa, ON
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Queerios (Kanata), WOCRC

Region Served: Ottawa | Languages: English | Ages Served: 12-17

Queerios is a drop in program for all youth 12-18 who identify as LGBTQ+, run entirely by LGBTQ+ staff. We focus on social activities, positive mental health, skill-building, and connecting youth to resources. Activities include art, sports, and games, as well as snacks, a full dinner, and dessert.

Drop-in/Support Group Education/Workshops Grassroots Community Group Mental Health

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Location:
170 Castlefrank Rd, Ottawa, ON
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Quest – Rainbow Niagara 2SLGBTQ+ Services

Region Served: Brant, Haldimand, Halton, Hamilton, Norfolk | Languages: English | Ages Served: 12 and up for individual LGBTQ+ support

“Quest’s Rainbow Niagara Services have been developed to meet the unique needs and barriers experienced by those in sexually and gender diverse populations and has been a priority since Quest was started in 2010.

The Quest team strives to address this health equity issue and meet the gap in services. Our 2SLGBTQ+ services include:
* primary health care for all ages
* trans specific health care for ages 18+
* mental health support through counselling services
* outreach support on site, in schools, & in the community
* providing support around legal name change & gender marker documents and forms
* social groups; “2SLGBTQ+ 10-13 Group”, “Trans & Gender Questioning Youth Group (14-19)”, ” Virtual LGBT+ Adult Drop In (18+)” * Gender Quest adult trans support group
* health promotion/community capacity initiatives; Pride Prom, Halloween Party, Health Fairs
* community presentations to social services, schools, and medical providers
* support to Gay Straight Alliances, PFLAG * collaborating with various 2SLGBTQ+ groups/coalitions such as Niagara’s Senior Pride Network.

Our interdisciplinary team focuses on the delivery of culturally competent 2SLGBTQ+ services to individuals across their lifespan. If you are seeking culturally competent primary health care and/or trans specific health care contact our front desk client coordinators at 905.688.2558 ext: 0 to book an intake appointment. For more information about Rainbow Niagara’s outreach and community programs contact: Stephanie Vail, Community Health Worker at 905.688.2558 ext: 222 Kai Kristoff, Community Health Worker at 905.688.2558 ext: 263

Drop-in/Support Group Education/Workshops Health Services Mental Health Sexual Health

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Location:
145 Queenston Street, Suite 100, St. Catharines, ON
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Rainbow Alliance Dryden

Region Served: Kenora | Languages: English | Ages Served: typically 13+

We plan Pride in Dryden, ON, we also plan to create an online/print resources database for community members.
We do a lot of partnering in the community to support 2SLGBTQIA+ people in our small town.
We also support the local High School’s GSA: RADish

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Location:
Dryden, ON
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Rainbow Chorus of Waterloo Wellington

Region Served: Dufferin, Waterloo, Wellington | Languages: English | Ages Served: 18+ for membership, all welcome at performances

Rainbow Chorus of Waterloo-Wellington is a community chorus that welcomes members of all genders, sexualities, and gender expressions – and allies of the LGBTQ+ community. We invite members from all levels of experience who enjoy singing a diverse repertoire of choral music, no audition required. We strive to create a supportive community for our members to join together in song and have fun. We promote inclusion and awareness of the LGBTQ+ communities of Waterloo-Wellington throughout concerts and community involvement. The Rainbow Chorus is a charitable, not for profit organization that depends on financial supports from its members, sponsors and communities.

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Location:
PO Box 25014, Stone Road Post Office, Guelph, ON
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Rainbow Roots

Region Served: Brant | Languages: English | Ages Served: All Ages

Rainbow Roots is a space for 2SLGBTQ+ families to gather and build a sense of community. We will meet every 2nd and 4thSaturday at 1pm. This is a space were all queer families are welcome, no mater the age of your children. There will be a space for younger children to play while the older folks get to know each other and share parenting tips and tricks. If you are thinking of starting a family you are welcome to join and possibly get some tips on that as well. If there is interest we can look at guest speakers down the road. If you have any questions please reach out to belongingbrant@gmail.com

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Location:
Brantford, ON
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Rainbow Service Organization

Region Served: Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough | Languages: English | Ages Served: All ages

Rainbow Service Organization (RSO) is committed to promoting, advocating, and celebrating the interests of the Queer, Questioning, Lesbian, Bisexual, Two-Spirited, Transgender, and Gay community in Peterborough & the Kawarthas. We offer events, connect people to resources, and promote other community events.

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Location:
Peterborough, ON
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Rainbow Services, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Region Served: Toronto | Languages: English | Ages Served: 18 and over

Rainbow Services provides counselling to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit and intersex people who are concerned about their use of drugs and alcohol. Our services are available to individuals with a variety of goals, including those who want to try to quit, cut down, or who would just like to gain more awareness about their drinking or drug use.

Our program is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and we value and respect the unique needs and issues that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirit (2SLGBTQ+) people face.

Services offered include virtual group therapy, virtual and in-person individual support for making and meeting substance abuse related goals, relapse prevention, psychiatric consultations, and concurrent disorder programs (for individuals with both mental health and substance abuse difficulties).

Addictions/Harm Reduction Health Services Mental Health Website/Online Support

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Location:
60 White Squirrel Way,4th Floor Toronto, Toronto, ON
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