Support Near You

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

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Streetworks, Positive Living Niagara

Region Served: Niagara | Languages: English, French

StreetWorks offers Consumption & Treatments Services (CTS). This is a safe place to get information about how to be safe, get connected, and use their substances supervised by harm reduction staff. Paramedics are also onsite to provide immediate intervention in the event of an overdose.

Individuals can come to our CTS for more than just supervised consumption. We also offer naloxone training, basic wound care and referrals to social programming and treatment. We can provide T packs for testosterone injection upon request.

Addictions/Harm Reduction Education/Workshops HIV/AIDS Mental Health Sex Work Sexual Health

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Location:
120 Queenston Street, St. Catharines, ON
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Teen Health Source, Planned Parenthood Toronto

Region Served: All of Ontario, Toronto | Languages: English

THIS SERVICE IS NON-QUEER, TRANS & LGBTQ SPECIFIC

Teen Health Source is a sexual health information service run for and by youth. You can phone/text/email/chat online with volunteers about things like birth control, STIs, pregnancy, coming out, sexual pleasure, healthy relationships, puberty, and more. Information is provided in a non-judgmental, sex-positive, pro-choice, and inclusive manner.

Education/Workshops Phone/Chat/Text Line Sexual Health Website/Online Support

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Location:
Toronto, ON
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Thrive HIV

Region Served: Waterloo, Wellington | Languages: English

THRIVE provides HIV support and prevention services in the Waterloo & Guelph-Wellington Region. We provide support to people living with HIV, community development services, education and outreach to key populations, clinical services, and a needle-syringe program.

Addictions/Harm Reduction Drop-in/Support Group Education/Workshops HIV/AIDS Sexual Health

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Location:
1770 King St E, Kitchener, ON
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Toby’s Place

Region Served: Toronto | Languages: English | Ages Served: 13-20

Toby’s Place is a 2SLGBTQ+ drop-in centre for youth ages 13-20 located in South Scarborough. We are an anti-oppressive space who’s mission is to reduce social isolation among 2SLGBTQ+ youth. We provide free workshops, dinner, activities, and peer counselling. We also provide practical supports such as a food bank, clothing boutique, and shower facilities. We have a resource hub onsite and provide referrals when needed.

Addictions/Harm Reduction Drop-in/Support Group Education/Workshops Mental Health Newcomer/Refugee Support Sex Work Sexual Health

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Location:
33 East Rd., Scarborough, ON
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Toronto People With AIDS Foundation

Region Served: Toronto | Languages: English, French, Greek, Spanish

PWA engages people living with HIV/AIDS in enhancing their health and well-being through practical and therapeutic support services and broader social change, and we inspire them to live into their dreams and discoveries.

Addictions/Harm Reduction Drop-in/Support Group Education/Workshops Grassroots Community Group Health Services HIV/AIDS Sexual Health

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Location:
163 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON
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Totally Outright, AIDS Committee of Durham Region

Region Served: Durham | Languages: English | Ages Served: 18-29

THIS IS A GENDERED SPACE

Totally Outright Durham is a free series of learning and socializing for GBTQ+ men, non-binary folks, and men who have sex with men, ages 18-29. The learning portion will be focused on developing knowledge in sexual & mental health and important queer topics, like queer history and the role and presences of racism and colonialism in queer communities. The event will also focus on building practical skills, such as mental health exercises, self-esteem building, and more.

The event will include free food & drinks, free transit fare if needed, and participants will receive a thank you gift and a certificate for completing the program.

Education/Workshops Mental Health Sexual Health

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Location:
115 Simcoe St South, Oshawa, ON
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Wabano

Region Served: Ottawa | Languages: English, French | Ages Served: All

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.

Addictions/Harm Reduction Crisis/Distress Drop-in/Support Group Education/Workshops Health Services Mental Health Sexual Health

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Location:
299 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON
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Young and Proud, Pozitive Pathways

Region Served: Chatham-Kent | Languages: English | Ages Served: 11-25

We’ve gone digital! Due to the pandemic, we’ve moved our weekly LGBTQ+ youth groups to Discord servers. Come hang out with us during weekly meetings, or just to chat throughout the week!
Online group that aims to bring together youth ages 11-25 in the LGBTQ+ community. These groups are facilitated by a team of professionals from the community, that strive to create a safe environment in which youth can explore and express their interests and needs in an atmosphere where they are supported and respected for their contributions and unique individual differences.
Our online group meetings change from one week to the next! Sometimes we just chat, but we’re always trying new things – watching movies, hosting workshops, and all sorts of fun.
Whether you’re lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, two-spirit, queer or questioning, YOU ARE WELCOME!! There is no need to call ahead. Just come with a smile and an open mind.

Addictions/Harm Reduction Drop-in/Support Group Education/Workshops Health Services HIV/AIDS Mental Health Sexual Health

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Location:
511 Pelissier St., Windsor, ON
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Youth Outreach, AIDS Committee of Durham Region

Region Served: All of Ontario, Durham | Languages: English | Ages Served: 13-29

ACDR youth outreach programs aim to reduce new HIV infections among youth priority groups through peer-to-peer education and engagement, by increasing knowledge of HIV and safer sex, building capacity through community and leadership, access to free condoms, and making changes in behaviour over time. Opportunities for volunteering, free sexual health workshops to any or group who ask, and judgment-free information. Although the office is in Oshawa, the programs are virtual and region-wide.

Addictions/Harm Reduction Education/Workshops HIV/AIDS Sexual Health Website/Online Support

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Location:
115 Simcoe St South, Oshawa, ON
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Youth Wellness Hub Ontario – Niagara Region

Region Served: Niagara | Languages: English | Ages Served: 12-25

We are a safe, welcoming space for youth ages 12 to 25 and their families across the Niagara Region looking to access support for mental health, substance use, peer support, education, employment, wellness, and more. All services are free of charge for youth in the Niagara Region, and services are available in-person and virtually.

The Queer Social drop in space runs monthly to meet and hangout with other members of the LGBTQ+ community, allies are welcome. See calendar for dates and times.

Addictions/Harm Reduction Drop-in/Support Group Education/Workshops Employment Support Mental Health Sexual Health

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Location:
225 East Main St., Welland, ON
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