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Dial 2-1-1. Our helpline is answered by real people 24/7 and service is available in 150+ languages.
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No on-site counselling * Provides information related to various mental health and addictions programs
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- Youth programming after-school at the Youth Centre
- Mentoring Programs
- Skills Development
- Unique Opportunities
- Leadership Training
- Snack and Meals
- Transportation Available home
- Youth Advisory
- Youth Inclusion Program
- Youth Workshops
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Cobourg / Port Hope Chapter
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COVID19 Meetings ar now online. Visit facebook page for information
A confidential organization providing support to members of the LGBT community, their families and friends
A confidential organization providing support to members of the LGBT community, their families and friends
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A grassroots organization that works to promote awareness and inclusion of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
- Coordinates a wide range of activities, including an annual Kingston Pride festival and events include a parade, public education, dances, and other social and educational activities.
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Network of trans people
- meets at least once a month to share stories and experiences, provide peer support, and assist each other in navigating the various barriers faced by trans people and by their supporters
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Advocacy group that identifies and encourages the development of positive spaces within the Queen's Community
- Positive Space information sessions: distribution of Positive Space stickers to participating groups
- Queer-Positive resources referrals
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Works to make lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, 2-spirit, queer and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth feel safe by providing them the space to be themselves and the tools to lead positive change in their schools, peer groups, and community.
Provides education through interactive workshops designed and delivered by youth to help educate everyone from 7th grade students to teacher candidates on the diversity of queer identities and how to create spaces to welcome and celebrate them.
Provides workshops geared towards specific service providers, such as nurses, counsellors, and police officers to ensure that LGBTQ+ youth are treated with respect in all areas of their lives.
Supports youth resilience and community building by hosting a weekly youth drop-in.
The youth ambassador program, the queeRAdicals, is active in community outreach, including delivering inclusivity trainings to local schools, service providers, and organizations.
Provides education through interactive workshops designed and delivered by youth to help educate everyone from 7th grade students to teacher candidates on the diversity of queer identities and how to create spaces to welcome and celebrate them.
Provides workshops geared towards specific service providers, such as nurses, counsellors, and police officers to ensure that LGBTQ+ youth are treated with respect in all areas of their lives.
Supports youth resilience and community building by hosting a weekly youth drop-in.
The youth ambassador program, the queeRAdicals, is active in community outreach, including delivering inclusivity trainings to local schools, service providers, and organizations.
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Provides support and services for gender and sexually diverse people- Two Spirit and LGTBQ+ individuals of the community of Peterborough
- Utilizes existing Indigenous community capacity to support self-defined youth and adults from a culture-based framework
- Integrates Indigenous cultural approaches to the planning and delivery of project programs
- Provides one to one peer support and participant-based services
- Promotes awareness, coordinates relevant project activities for Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGTBQ+ young people
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COVID19 Meetings are held virtually during pandemic; visit them on FaceBook or email for updates.
Regular Service
Offers confidential support and information to individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual or two spirited and/or their parents, families and friends. Informal confidential meetings can be arranged to talk with a knowledgeable local contact.
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Offers confidential support and information to individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual or two spirited and/or their parents, families and friends. Informal confidential meetings can be arranged to talk with a knowledgeable local contact.
- Works to create a society that respects diversity by providing education about sexuality and gender.
- Guest speakers possible.
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Celebrates the history, courage, diversity and future of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Intersex and Two-Spirited (LGBTTQI2-S) communities.
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RSO is a volunteer run organization that operates to connect the queer, questioning, lesbian, bisexual, two-Spirit, transgender and gay community via events, website and event calendar.
- Involved in community activities such as on the organizing committee of Peterborough Pride.
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Note: Camp will not be running in 2022. New programming will be introduced in the Fall of 2022. Visit the website, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for up-to-date information.
Provides youth in the Peterborough area with the opportunity to build confidence and community through the creation of rock music.
Encourages and assists youth in:
Programs are primarily targeted towards girls, non-binary and trans individuals. Male allies are welcomed as supporters and behind-the-scenes volunteers
Major sponsors include Public Energy, Sadleir House, City of Peterborough
Provides youth in the Peterborough area with the opportunity to build confidence and community through the creation of rock music.
Encourages and assists youth in:
- developing new abilities
- taking risks within a safe and supportive atmosphere
- building communication and teamwork skills
- enhancing confidence and self-esteem
- ultimately having a fun and fulfilling experience.
- Rock Camp
- Jam Camp
- Women's Rock Weekend
- Intern Program
- Rock Block!
Programs are primarily targeted towards girls, non-binary and trans individuals. Male allies are welcomed as supporters and behind-the-scenes volunteers
Major sponsors include Public Energy, Sadleir House, City of Peterborough
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COVID19 Continue in person services on case by case and by appointment only. Continuing virtual services by phone and video conference.
Individual Counselling
Provides young people an opportunity to meet privately with a Counsellor to talk about what brought them to our agency and explore possible solutions.
Provides the opportunity to involve the family in the counselling if suggested by the Counsellor and wanted by the youth
Individual Counselling
Provides young people an opportunity to meet privately with a Counsellor to talk about what brought them to our agency and explore possible solutions.
- sessions may include art, games or music and
- usually one hour long once per week or every other week
- duration depends on the needs or time required to meet ones goals
- bullying or teasing
- peer pressure
- conflict with parents
- separation and divorce
- loss of someone you love
- depression, anger or sadness
- suicidal thoughts or behaviour
- poor self image
- anxiety and worry
- gender and identity
- eating disordersq
- questions or concerns about drugs or alcohol
- sexuality
- relationships
Provides the opportunity to involve the family in the counselling if suggested by the Counsellor and wanted by the youth
- after individual counselling session to figure out what the problem is and decide on the best way to solve the problem
- to work out problems the youth have not managed to solve on their own
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Youth programs and services
- promotes and facilitates youth attachment to society and community
- increases developmental opportunities for youth
- promotes well being and public awareness of youth issues
- provides protective conditions for youth at risk
- various programs and projects for youth
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Booking spaces and rooms
- for children and youth activities
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COVID19 -- case management, counselling, and food bank for clients by appointment only * most case management to be done over phone * youth programs are now virtual and Youth Outreach Coordinator is working remotely, email youth@aidsdurham.com * cancellation of support groups, events, interventions, workshops, fundraising events, training and social activities
Harm reduction services at the following locations and hours
Support and education to people living with, affected by or at risk of HIV/AIDS in Durham Region
Harm reduction services at the following locations and hours
- Aids Committee of Durham Region - 115 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa - Monday-Friday 10 am-5 pm
- The Back Door Mission - 66 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 10 am-3pm
- Christian Faith Outreach Centre - 158 Harwood Ave. South, Ajax - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9 am-4 pm
- For information on our Harm Reduction services, please contact Kayla harmreduction@aidsdurham.com
Support and education to people living with, affected by or at risk of HIV/AIDS in Durham Region
- volunteer drivers available to drive to medical appointments
- food bank for clients
- financial assistance is possible through wellness fund for urgent medical needs
- HIV and AIDS virus transmission, diagnosis and treatment, safer sex and drug use
- creating safe environments for LGBTQ people
- creating anti-oppression and anti-racism culture
- needle exchange
- Naloxone distribution
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COVID19 - Telephone support continues * Distress Centre Durham also offering Text and Web Chat services * Text 258258 * Web Chat through website
Telephone helpline * addresses issues commonly experienced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) community * information and referrals to appropriate businesses, services and social service agencies
Telephone helpline * addresses issues commonly experienced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) community * information and referrals to appropriate businesses, services and social service agencies
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COVID19 -- some programming may be suspended or offered virtually
Programs and support to individuals, parents and families to share concerns on learning that one of their children or siblings is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender
Programs and support to individuals, parents and families to share concerns on learning that one of their children or siblings is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender
- help in understanding and accepting
- volunteers provide peer to peer support
- support groups, social groups
- summer leadership camp
- resources and education on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity
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Sexual Health Infoline Ontario / The Mainline
Sexual Health Infoline Ontario: 1-800-668-2437 The Mainline: 1-800-686-7544
416-392-2437
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Province-wide free anonymous counselling, information and referrals to sexual health clinics and community agencies on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, birth control options, sexual orientation and gender issues
The Mainline - Telephone information about harm reduction, injection drug use and needle exchange programs
The Mainline - Telephone information about harm reduction, injection drug use and needle exchange programs
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Grassroots feminist response to gender-based violence provides advocacy, support, referrals and community.
- Information, referral and advocacy support
- SASI Microloan Fund (limited funds available) provides interest-free-loans to people impacted by gender-based violence in support of self-determinism, building financial stability and establishing safety,
- Virtual check-in group,
- SASI Cupboard: provides practical supplies to community members including period products, pregnancy tests, toothbrushes, floss, toothpaste,
- Groups, events and kits: (Walking group, SASI Film Fest, International Women's Day events, Find Your Voice Art Group, Self Care Kits).
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Engages girls, trans and non-binary youth (in weekly school year program and 1 week long summer day camp) to support them to build self-confidence, create social connections, and develop critical thinking skills.
Youth participate in a range of activities including:
Youth participate in a range of activities including:
- team building
- indoor and outdoor physical activity
- sharing healthy snacks
- media literacy skills building
- arts activism and special events
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Support groups
Confidential, comfortable and open atmosphere where families, friends, spouses, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans (GLBT) can:
Confidential, comfortable and open atmosphere where families, friends, spouses, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans (GLBT) can:
- share their feelings and experiences
- share knowledge
- reach out
- search and discover more about the human condition.
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General interest community programs
- social, education, cultural and recreation programs for all ages, including fitness, health and lifestyles
- information and referral
- Family Resource Centre
- EarlyON Child and Family
- education and support to parents and care providers
- caregiver and child drop-in, parent relief
- toy lending library
- parenting resource library
- integrated licensed nursery school program for children with disabilities
- preschool programs
- licensed community nursery school (September to June)
- drop-in program. trips
- social and recreation activities
- health and wellness program
- information and referral
- advocacy
- peer 2 peer program
- youth employment skills strategy program
- access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier
- workshops and presentations
- leadership programs
- recreational arts programs
- advocacy
- after school program
- youth summer program
- youth advisory council
- community involvement
- community affirming mentorship program -- safe and supportive space for 2SLGBTQIA identifying youth
- drop-ins, trips
- social and recreation activities
- outreach
- information and referral
- cooking and nutrition
- multiple classes for various fitness levels
- land and aquatic classes
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Drop-in program * snacks and dinner * facilitated group discussions, homework help, job search help and educational services on topics such as nutrition, eating on a budget and safe food handling * meals include vegan and vegetarian options * guest speakers, workshops, recreational activities * transportation fare available
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Focus on newcomers, women, families with children birth-6 years * peer outreach and support * parenting and parent-child groups * prenatal nutrition and support * food skills groups * health education * lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) services * expressive arts * environmental awareness * research and advocacy on newcomer, immigrant and refugee issues
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