2-Spirit Circle Closed Group is an all ages group that provides programming for 2-Spirit First Nations, Inuit and Métis community members in Windsor Essex, facilitated by Shane Lyon (2S Mi’kmaw/Irish) and presented by the Windsor-Essex Pride Fest. The 2-Spirit Circle ensures that everyone attending this group will have a non-judgmental, supportive space to get together and explore your identities and what that means to you. We will do this through Sharing Circles, Traditional Teachings, music, crafts, game nights and other activities to build connections within our community of Windsor-Essex.

The Two Spirit/Trans* Services has a dedicated counsellor available for regular ongoing sessions to community members. The program also includes a Peer Mentor who provides supports to ensure that clients have access to traditional knowledge and ceremonies as well as guidance and experience connected to the processes involved in transitioning.

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.

The Wasaga Beach Youth Centre is a drop in centre for youth grades 6-12. The Centre offers games , video games, arts and crafts, computers with internet access, outdoor sports courts, tether ball and so much more. Look for our awesome field trips, youth nights and recreation programing options!

We Are: A Safe Place is a place for LGBTQ youth from East Gwillimbury/Newmarket and the area to gather in a safe environment and create community.

We Are: A Safe Place is an initiative of St. James the Apostle Anglican Church in Sharon, ON. It is open to all those who need it. You do not need to be Anglican or Christian to come to We Are: A Safe Place. If you need a safe place to be yourself among your peers, you are welcome.

Our program is geared toward LGBTQ youth and their family and friends. We will occasionally have speakers or watch films that highlight LGBTQ issues, but for the most part we’re here to build community, support, and to have fun together!

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)

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.

Windsor-Essex Pride Fest strives to strengthen the sense of community and
contribute to the vibrancy, health and overall well-being of LGBTQ2S+ persons
in WindsorEssex. Raising awareness of ongoing issues facing the LGBTQ2S+
community including youth suicide, discrimination & bullying. Windsor-Essex
Pride Fest as an organization is more than just a festival, it empowers
individuals to reach out to each other and facilitates opportunities for
connection and belonging through age-specific activities or initiatives,
peer-facilitated groups and special events and will address social isolation
and create a social environment that is more accommodating, resilient and
connected to the broader LGBTQ2S+ community in Windsor-Essex.

We are dedicated to providing free, non-judgemental, confidential services for anyone who has experienced sexual violence in their lifetime.

A safe place for youth 12-18 years of age to come have fun and find support! We have activities, games, prizes, snacks, and if you need to chat about mental health, we offer drop-in counselling too!