The Studio is an inclusive, youth-driven drop-in centre that openly celebrates 2SLGBTQ+ youth and youth of colour. It is a safe place for all youth to express themselves, build community, access one-on-one support and have fun!

At the Studio, youth can drop in to hang out, play video games, watch movies, record music and make beats in the music program and much more. Youth work alongside staff to create and define activities and workshops like art making, dance, gender expression/drag performance, sexual health workshops, discussion groups, field trips, Tweeny Stars and more. This is a space where the diverse experiences of youth is celebrated, where everyone is free to be themselves, and where community building and allyship is encouraged.

The Studio staff also provide one-on-one support in housing, physical and mental health, education, employment, and legal matters. All services of the Central Toronto Youth Wellness Hub can be accessed.

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. 

YMCA Sprott House first opened its doors in September 2007 and is one of the first 2SLGBTQ+ transitional housing programs for youth in Canada. YMCA Sprott House provides one year of supported residential living for up to 25 young people between the ages of 16 to 24.

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

In various community settings in North East and East London, the Youth Outreach Workers (YOW) work together with youth, ages 10-24 (aprx), to build their resiliency and skills. Workers build trust with youth, families, and the community, and support them to find appropriate programs and services. The YOW team enhances and promotes the development of community based services and leadership opportunities for young people in the community. This program is LGBTQ+ friendly and offers advocacy and support for LGBTQ youth.