LGBTQ Counselling Program — short term individual, couple and group counselling for individuals identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or queer * broad range of issues including coming out, sexuality and identity, isolation, discrimination, relationship concerns, parenting, self esteem, violence, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, counselling for male survivors of sexual abuse, and other issues

HIV/AIDS Counselling Program — short and long term counselling for individuals, couples and families living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, particularly gay and bisexual men, and men who have sex with men (MSM) * issues include dealing with loss, relationships, self esteem, trauma, self care, planning for healthy living, changing health status and impact on sexuality

2STNB+ Connect Peer Support Group — virtual peer support group which welcomes youth (age 16-29) across the gender identity spectrum to meet and connect with others in their community, explore their identities, and create meaningful relationships. The group provides a friendly and non-judgemental space for 2STNB+ youth at all different stages on their gender journey to socialize and discuss a wide range of issues; from social and medical transition, to family, to school, as well as to share interests.

For up-to-date information about groups and workshops, visit: https://familyservicetoronto.org/our-services/workshops-groups-and-events/

Freddie is an online PrEP service for LGBTQ2S+ Canadians. Freddie makes it easy to access PrEP and offers inclusive providers, accessible PrEP, and confidential delivery to your door. Visit www.gofreddie.com for more information.

The Gay/Bi/MSM Men’s Clinic is a sex positive & stigma free environment open to all men who have sex with other men, seeking clinical and health services including sexual health testing and treatment, physical exam, access to PrEP, vaccinations, one-on-one support, harm reduction and other health services.

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.

2S-LGBTQ+ Youth Connection

• QT Youth Connection provides social programming and systems navigation for 2S-LGBTQ+ youth aged 12-30. In-person groups take place in Barrie, Midland, and Stayner.
• Rama Two-Spirit Group for two-spirited and queer and trans Rama band members
• LGBTQ+ Newcomer Night for LGBTQ+ newcomers to Canada and allies
• QT Discord server is a monitored virtual social space for 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-19 to connect with peers and staff
• GenQ is a drop-in social space for 2S-LGBTQIA+ folks aged 20-29 held in Barrie

THIS IS A GENDERED SPACE

Hassle Free Clinic is a community-based clinic providing medical and counselling services in all areas of sexual health. It is the largest anonymous HIV test site in Canada, and is one of the country’s busiest sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinics. The clinic strives to maintain an informal atmosphere, delivering services in a timely, non-bureaucratic manner. A fundamental principle of service delivery is a non-judgemental, supportive attitude to the treatment of sexual health concerns. The women/trans clinic provides birth control, pregnancy testing, abortion referrals, STI and HIV testing and counselling and other services related to sexual and reproductive health.

Access Info: Entrance for wheel chairs, strollers, and other mobility devices is off the Church st side of the building. Please Buzz.

THIS SERVICE IS NOT 2SLGBTQ+ SPECIFIC

Health & Wellness offers University of Toronto students a wide range of medical and mental health services to help support them in achieving their personal and academic best.

THIS SERVICE IS NON-QUEER, TRANS & LGBTQ SPECIFIC

Free legal services for people living with HIV in Ontario. Anyone living with HIV can contact us for free legal advice. HALCO is also active in public legal education, community development and law reform activities.

THIS IS A GENDERED SPACE

Investigaytors is a community-based free volunteer training program for young 18- to 29-year-old gay, bi, trans, queer men or Two-Spirit or non-binary (GBT2Q) people in Ontario that will allow you to discover the queer world of gay men’s health research in a cohort of like-minded people. You will develop skills and research experience by doing and thinking about everyday queer health, and it will change the way you view our communities’ health and wellbeing!

Program participants are trained in quantitative and qualitative research skills, social determinants of health, HIV prevention and sexual health, and how research can be used to address health inequities and knowledge gaps.

We have an array of services from STBBI health interventions to mental health support groups (Queer Minds) as well as one to one support offered (Chai n Chat), check out https://www.rainbowsalad.ca/events/ for more information on services available.