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Café-type setting with video and board games
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COVID19 Services available online or by phone, no walk-in or in-person service; 24-hour crisis line 1-800-263-6734
Free, confidential, and non-judgemental walk-in counselling for survivors of past and recent sexual violence, who do not currently have access to a counsellor and/or other supports
Includes:
Free, confidential, and non-judgemental walk-in counselling for survivors of past and recent sexual violence, who do not currently have access to a counsellor and/or other supports
Includes:
- sexual harassment
- sexual assault
- commercial sexual exploitation
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Women's Support Network of York Region
1-800-263-6734 Office: 905-895-3646
Crisis: 905-758-5285
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COVID19 Services available online or by phone, no walk-in or in-person service; 24-hour crisis line 1-800-263-6734
Free, confidential and non-judgemental rapid response 24-hour crisis support, individual counselling, peer support, and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence and/or commercial sexual exploitation
Sexual Violence Counselling
Individual counselling up to 24 weeks, renewable on case by base basis if more support required
Counselling, case management, safety planning and intervention
Free, confidential and non-judgemental rapid response 24-hour crisis support, individual counselling, peer support, and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence and/or commercial sexual exploitation
Sexual Violence Counselling
Individual counselling up to 24 weeks, renewable on case by base basis if more support required
- includes date rape, cyber sexual violence, childhood sexual assault
- volunteer training
Counselling, case management, safety planning and intervention
- support, advocacy and referrals, contact 905-895-3646
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Family Services York Region, Newmarket
1-888-223-3999 Office: 905-895-2371
Office: 1-888-967-5542
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COVID19 All FSYR offices closed, no walk-in service until further notice; telephone, email and/or video counselling available; call, email or visit website for updates and information
Counselling and community support programs and services for children, youth, adults, couples and families, including support with parenting, relationships, coming out, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, family stress and separation and divorce
Counselling
For individuals, couples and families, in a variety of formats including language-specific, telephone, face-to-face and single session consultation; for details visit website
Virtual walk-in counselling for youth, adults, couples and families operates on first come, first served basis, accessed once per month
Triple P Parenting
Resources and support for parents managing children with behavioural and emotional issues; individual or group sessions available for parents of kids birth-12 years, parents of teens 13-17 years and parents of children with developmental/behavioural issues; visit www.triplep.net
Group Services
Range of psychoeducational and therapeutic group programs for children, youth and adults on topics including developing social skills, managing anger and anxiety, practising mindfulness, parenting and LGBTQ+ issues; language-specific groups offered in the community; check group calendar for details
Outreach and Presentations
Community-based mental health supports ensure inclusive and accessible services; includes language-specific counselling, group services, parenting workshops and presentations at several locations in the community
Families and Schools Together (FAST)
Eight-week prevention program for parents and children helps with future social integration and participation, academic achievement and healthy lifestyle decisions; FASTWORKS 2-year, bi-monthly, parent-led follow-up program accessed through school
2SLGBTTQ+ Services
Host and lead agency for York Rainbow Network and York Rainbow Information, Referral and Support Line, 1-888-York-LGBT (1-888-967-5542)
Counselling and community support programs and services for children, youth, adults, couples and families, including support with parenting, relationships, coming out, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, family stress and separation and divorce
Counselling
For individuals, couples and families, in a variety of formats including language-specific, telephone, face-to-face and single session consultation; for details visit website
Virtual walk-in counselling for youth, adults, couples and families operates on first come, first served basis, accessed once per month
- virtual appointments 15-90 minutes depending on individual needs
- call 905-895-2371 Mon-Tue, Thu 10 am-5 pm (excludes holidays) to book appointment
- not a crisis service
Triple P Parenting
Resources and support for parents managing children with behavioural and emotional issues; individual or group sessions available for parents of kids birth-12 years, parents of teens 13-17 years and parents of children with developmental/behavioural issues; visit www.triplep.net
Group Services
Range of psychoeducational and therapeutic group programs for children, youth and adults on topics including developing social skills, managing anger and anxiety, practising mindfulness, parenting and LGBTQ+ issues; language-specific groups offered in the community; check group calendar for details
Outreach and Presentations
Community-based mental health supports ensure inclusive and accessible services; includes language-specific counselling, group services, parenting workshops and presentations at several locations in the community
Families and Schools Together (FAST)
Eight-week prevention program for parents and children helps with future social integration and participation, academic achievement and healthy lifestyle decisions; FASTWORKS 2-year, bi-monthly, parent-led follow-up program accessed through school
2SLGBTTQ+ Services
Host and lead agency for York Rainbow Network and York Rainbow Information, Referral and Support Line, 1-888-York-LGBT (1-888-967-5542)
- safe access to individual, couple and family counselling, group services and community outreach support
- counsellors attend sensitivity and awareness training, with experience in areas such as coming out, sexual orientation, gender identity, life transitions, relationships, discrimination, parenting
- community consultation and training services
- for information contact Barb Urman 1-866-415-9723, 905-415-9719, burman@fsyr.ca
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COVID19 -- All public health guidelines are followed including daily screening of clients
Support and training to children and youth with learning challenges, neurodiversities and other challenges
Support and training to children and youth with learning challenges, neurodiversities and other challenges
- direct instruction following Ontario curriculum; supports high school credits through local school or the Independent Learning Centre (ILC)
- cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), social coaching, and self-regulation
- ASDAN certified Life Skills programs including job skills
- 18+ social club; LBGTQ+ group for young people with mental health and/or ASD
- sensory room, recreation fitness room
- opportunities to volunteer/assistance in setting up volunteer opportunities
- academic morning
- extracurricular afternoon, field trips
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General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
Serving Bruce and Grey Counties
Serving Bruce and Grey Counties
Serving Bruce and Grey Counties
Serving Bruce and Grey Counties
Connex Ontario Mental Health Information and Referrals
Talklines/Warmlines
Serving Bruce and Grey Counties
Serving Bruce and Grey Counties
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Serving Bruce and Grey Counties
- GBA1975 Mental Health Crisis Line of Grey and Bruce
- BAR2680 First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
- MET1305 Kids Help Phone
- MET1823 Kids Help Phone, Crisis Text Line
- MET1443 Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Serving Bruce and Grey Counties
- MET0056 Assaulted Women's Helpline
- MET4619 Fem'aide : Francophone helpline for women affected by violence
- MET1911 Ministry of the Attorney General, Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Program
- CWD0077 My Friend's House (serving Blue Mountains ; Meaford)
- CWD0140 The Women's Centre Grey Bruce (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
- GBA1566 Grey Bruce Health Services, Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Centre (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
- BRU0309 Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey, Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Line (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
- GBA1604 Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
- PER0027 Family Services Perth-Huron, (serving Bruce County)
Serving Bruce and Grey Counties
- MET4619 Fem'aide : Francophone helpline for women affected by violence
- IMP0032 Métis Nation of Ontario
- CWD1070 Mental Health Response Unit (serving Blue Mountains)
- GBA1566 Grey Bruce Health Services, Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Centre (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
- CWD2080 Grey Bruce Health Services, Mental Health Services Department (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
Serving Bruce and Grey Counties
Connex Ontario Mental Health Information and Referrals
Talklines/Warmlines
Serving Bruce and Grey Counties
- ALL0933 Krasman Centre, Alliston, Drop in Centre (serving Simcoe South)
- MET2344 Good2Talk
- MET3641 Lesbian Gay Bi Trans YouthLine
- MID0138 Hope+Me - Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
- CWD6468 The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario, Telephone Support Line
- BAR2680 First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
- IMP0092 Trans Lifeline
Serving Bruce and Grey Counties
- MET2199 Wellness Together Canada, COVID-19 Mental Health Supports
- IMP0116 Canada. National Defence, Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program
- MET1823 Kids Help Phone, Administrative Office, Crisis Text Line Canada Toronto
- GBA3496 Brockton and Area Family Health Team (serving Chesley Arran-Elderslie)
- CWD0123 Salvation Army, Community and Family Services (serving Blue Mountains)
- CWD6618 Georgian Bay Family Health Team (serving Blue Mountains)
- GBA3497 Brockton and Area Family Health Team (serving West Grey)
- GBA2955 South West Home and Community Care Support Services (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
- GBA0944 Central Grey Bruce Community Mental Health Team (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
- CWD1164 South Grey Community Mental Health Team (serving Blue Mountains ; Chatsworth ; Grey Highlands ; Southgate ; West Grey)
- BRU0097 Brockton and Area Family Health Team (serving South Bruce)
- GRE0047 Métis Nation of Ontario, Owen Sound, Healing & Wellness Branch (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
- GBA1601 M'Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
- GBA1762 Closing the Gap Healthcare (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
- GBA2442 South West Home and Community Care Support Services (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
- GRE0404 Owen Sound Family Health Team, Mental Health Counselling Services
- GBA0943 North Grey Community Mental Health Team (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
- GRE0267 Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (serving First Nation communities in the surrounding area, both on and off reserve and from the community of Owen Sound).
- BRU0098 Brockton and Area Family Health Team (serving Arran-Elderslie)
- GBA0112 Saugeen First Nation, Building Healthy Communities (serving Bruce County)
- GBA0941 Bruce Shoreline Community Mental Health Team (serving Bruce County - Bruce Shoreline area)
- PER0027 Family Services Perth-Huron (serving Bruce County)
- GBA2805 Brockton and Area Family Health Team (serving Chesley ; Durham; Mildmay ; Paisley ; Walkerton)
- GBA0107 North Bruce Community Mental Health Team (serving Northern Bruce Peninsula ; South Bruce Peninsula)
- GBA2364 Salvation Army, Community Family Services and Food Bank (serving Huron-Kinloss; South Bruce)
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
- BRU0314 Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, Youth Mental Health Program (serving Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation ; South Bruce Peninsula)
- CWD6618 Georgian Bay Family Health Team (seriving Blue Mountains)
- CWD1632 Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, Outpatient Mental Health Services (seriving Blue Mountains)
- GBA0944 Central Grey Bruce Community Mental Health Team (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
- GBA1547 Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
- GBA1548 Canadian Mental Health Association (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
- CWD1164 South Grey Community Mental Health Team (serving Blue Mountains ; Chatsworth ; Grey Highlands ; Southgate ; West Grey)
- CWD2080 Grey Bruce Health Services, Mental Health Services Department (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
- GBA0943 North Grey Community Mental Health Team (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
- GBA1974 Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
- CWD2607 Keystone Child, Youth and Family Services (serving Bruce County ; Grey County)
- GRE0267 Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (serving First Nation communities in the surrounding area, both on and off reserve and from the community of Owen Sound)
- GBA0941 Bruce Shoreline Community Mental Health Team (serving Bruce County - Bruce Shoreline area)
- GBA0107 North Bruce Community Mental Health Team (serving Northern Bruce Peninsula ; South Bruce Peninsula)
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Family Services York Region, Georgina
1-888-223-3999 Office: 905-476-3611
Office: 1-888-967-5542
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COVID19 All FSYR offices closed, no walk-in service until further notice; telephone, email and/or video counselling available; call, email or visit website for updates and information
Counselling and community support programs and services for children, youth, adults, couples and families, including support with parenting, relationships, coming out, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, family stress and separation and divorce
Counselling
For individuals, couples and families, in a variety of formats including language-specific, telephone, face-to-face and single session consultation; for details visit website
Virtual walk-in counselling for youth, adults, couples and families operates on first come, first served basis, accessed once per month
Triple P Parenting
Resources and support for parents managing children with behavioural and emotional issues; individual or group sessions available for parents of kids birth-12 years, parents of teens 13-17 years and parents of children with developmental/behavioural issues; visit www.triplep.net
Group Services
Range of psychoeducational and therapeutic group programs for children, youth and adults on topics including developing social skills, managing anger and anxiety, practicing mindfulness, parenting and LGBTQ+ issues; language-specific groups offered in the community; check group calendar for details
Outreach and Presentations
Community-based mental health supports ensure inclusive and accessible services; includes language-specific counselling, group services, parenting workshops and presentations at several locations in the community
Families and Schools Together (FAST)
Eight-week prevention program for parents and children helps with future social integration and participation, academic achievement and healthy lifestyle decisions; FASTWORKS 2-year, bi-monthly, parent-led follow-up program accessed through school
2SLGBTTQ+ Services
Host and lead agency for York Rainbow Network and York Rainbow Information, Referral and Support Line, 1-888-York-LGBT (1-888-967-5542)
Counselling and community support programs and services for children, youth, adults, couples and families, including support with parenting, relationships, coming out, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, family stress and separation and divorce
Counselling
For individuals, couples and families, in a variety of formats including language-specific, telephone, face-to-face and single session consultation; for details visit website
Virtual walk-in counselling for youth, adults, couples and families operates on first come, first served basis, accessed once per month
- virtual appointments 15-90 minutes depending on individual needs
- call 905-895-2371 Mon, Tue-Thu 10 am-5 pm (excludes holidays)to book appointment
- not a crisis service
Triple P Parenting
Resources and support for parents managing children with behavioural and emotional issues; individual or group sessions available for parents of kids birth-12 years, parents of teens 13-17 years and parents of children with developmental/behavioural issues; visit www.triplep.net
Group Services
Range of psychoeducational and therapeutic group programs for children, youth and adults on topics including developing social skills, managing anger and anxiety, practicing mindfulness, parenting and LGBTQ+ issues; language-specific groups offered in the community; check group calendar for details
Outreach and Presentations
Community-based mental health supports ensure inclusive and accessible services; includes language-specific counselling, group services, parenting workshops and presentations at several locations in the community
Families and Schools Together (FAST)
Eight-week prevention program for parents and children helps with future social integration and participation, academic achievement and healthy lifestyle decisions; FASTWORKS 2-year, bi-monthly, parent-led follow-up program accessed through school
2SLGBTTQ+ Services
Host and lead agency for York Rainbow Network and York Rainbow Information, Referral and Support Line, 1-888-York-LGBT (1-888-967-5542)
- safe access to individual, couple and family counselling, group services and community outreach support
- counsellors attend sensitivity and awareness training, with experience in areas such as coming out, sexual orientation, gender identity, life transitions, relationships, discrimination, parenting
- community consultation and training services
- for information contact Barb Urman 1-866-415-9723, 905-415-9719, burman@fsyr.ca
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LGBTQ2 support, resources and education network
- support with questions or concerns about sexual orientation or gender identity and expression
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COVID19 -- office open with reduced schedule Tue-Thu 10 am-3 pm; phone, and online support and referrals available - call or email organization
Support, education and awareness, HIV supportive case management, pre/post-test counselling, treatment/medication support, interpretation and transportation support, food and nutritional support, practical/emergency assistance, harm reduction supplies and information
Rainbow Space
2SLGBTQ+ peer support, volunteer and leadership development, and peer learning and wellness promotion
Support, education and awareness, HIV supportive case management, pre/post-test counselling, treatment/medication support, interpretation and transportation support, food and nutritional support, practical/emergency assistance, harm reduction supplies and information
Rainbow Space
2SLGBTQ+ peer support, volunteer and leadership development, and peer learning and wellness promotion
- health and social services information and resources
- sexual health education and supplies
- lending library
- social and recreational activities
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COVID-19 Update
To protect clients and staff due to COVID, all sessions are virtual via phone or video until further notice
Regular Service
Individual, couples, family and group counselling specializes in
To protect clients and staff due to COVID, all sessions are virtual via phone or video until further notice
Regular Service
Individual, couples, family and group counselling specializes in
- marriage, anxiety, depression, sexual assault and childhood abuse counseling and in the areas of stress, self-esteem, relationships, boundary issues, grief, LGBT
- counselling via telephone and skype available
- Group Sessions, 'Partners of Survivors' (of Assault/Abuse) and 'Warriors of Recovery' available
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Family Services York Region, Richmond Hill
1-888-820-9986 Office: 905-883-6572
Office: 1-888-967-5542
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COVID19 All FSYR offices closed, no walk-in service until further notice; telephone, email and/or video counselling available; call, email or visit website for updates and information
Counselling and community support programs and services for children, youth, adults, couples and families, including support with parenting, relationships, coming out, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, family stress and separation and divorce
Counselling
For individuals, couples and families, in a variety of formats including language-specific, telephone, face-to-face and single session consultation; for details visit website
Virtual walk-in counselling for youth, adults, couples and families operates on first come, first served basis, accessed once per month
Triple P Parenting
Resources and support for parents managing children with behavioural and emotional issues; individual or group sessions available for parents of kids birth-12 years, parents of teens 13-17 years and parents of children with developmental/behavioural issues; visit www.triplep.net
Group Services
Range of psychoeducational and therapeutic group programs for children, youth and adults on topics including developing social skills, managing anger and anxiety, practising mindfulness, parenting and LGBTQ+ issues; language-specific groups offered in the community; check group calendar for details
Outreach and Presentations
Community-based mental health supports ensure inclusive and accessible services; includes language-specific counselling, group services, parenting workshops and presentations at several locations in the community
Families and Schools Together (FAST)
Eight-week prevention program for parents and children helps with future social integration and participation, academic achievement and healthy lifestyle decisions; FASTWORKS 2-year, bi-monthly, parent-led follow-up program accessed through school
2SLGBTTQ+ Services
Host and lead agency for York Rainbow Network and York Rainbow Information, Referral and Support Line, 1-888-York-LGBT (1-888-967-5542)
Counselling and community support programs and services for children, youth, adults, couples and families, including support with parenting, relationships, coming out, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, family stress and separation and divorce
Counselling
For individuals, couples and families, in a variety of formats including language-specific, telephone, face-to-face and single session consultation; for details visit website
Virtual walk-in counselling for youth, adults, couples and families operates on first come, first served basis, accessed once per month
- virtual appointments 15-90 minutes depending on individual needs
- call 905-895-2371 Mon-Tue, Thu 10 am-5 pm (excludes holidays) to book appointment
- not a crisis service
Triple P Parenting
Resources and support for parents managing children with behavioural and emotional issues; individual or group sessions available for parents of kids birth-12 years, parents of teens 13-17 years and parents of children with developmental/behavioural issues; visit www.triplep.net
Group Services
Range of psychoeducational and therapeutic group programs for children, youth and adults on topics including developing social skills, managing anger and anxiety, practising mindfulness, parenting and LGBTQ+ issues; language-specific groups offered in the community; check group calendar for details
Outreach and Presentations
Community-based mental health supports ensure inclusive and accessible services; includes language-specific counselling, group services, parenting workshops and presentations at several locations in the community
Families and Schools Together (FAST)
Eight-week prevention program for parents and children helps with future social integration and participation, academic achievement and healthy lifestyle decisions; FASTWORKS 2-year, bi-monthly, parent-led follow-up program accessed through school
2SLGBTTQ+ Services
Host and lead agency for York Rainbow Network and York Rainbow Information, Referral and Support Line, 1-888-York-LGBT (1-888-967-5542)
- safe access to individual, couple and family counselling, group services and community outreach support
- counsellors attend sensitivity and awareness training, with experience in areas such as coming out, sexual orientation, gender identity, life transitions, relationships, discrimination, parenting
- community consultation and training services
- for information contact Barb Urman 1-866-415-9723, 905-415-9719, burman@fsyr.ca
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This program is currently on hold.
Drop in and social space for youth ages 12-15. Group provides opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, queer, intersex, 2-spirit and questioning youth to connect with each other, learn and grow.
Drop in and social space for youth ages 12-15. Group provides opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, queer, intersex, 2-spirit and questioning youth to connect with each other, learn and grow.
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Barrie-Simcoe County
1-888-530-6777 Ext 565Toll Free National Office: 1-888-530-6777 Ext 300
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Peer support group for anyone raising LGBTQ2I+ children (any age)
- provides a safe space for folks who are in need of support and who are struggling with issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression
- supports, educates and provides resources to all Canadians
- meetings held monthly at the Gilbert Centre, all welcome
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COVID-19 Update
Promotes equity and inclusion for all LGBTQ2SAI+ in our community
- Office hours: Mon, Wed 12 noon-4 pm, by appointment only, email for an appointment
- Crisis Services: Mon-Sun 24 hours, email to arrange services
- Volunteer interviews held in various locations at times around the city
- Wed bi-weekly meetings and monthly socials cancelled
Promotes equity and inclusion for all LGBTQ2SAI+ in our community
- creates safe and fun experiences
- educates allies
- advocates for justice for LGBTQ2SAI+
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In-person program is temporarily on pause, all youth programming is running on the Discord Server
Drop-in and social space for Queer, Trans, Intersex, Questioning and Non-Binary youth to connect with each other and build community
- Discord server has been created as an e-drop-in social space facilitating youth to connect with each other
- Contact Jason for a server link at 249-535-0585
Drop-in and social space for Queer, Trans, Intersex, Questioning and Non-Binary youth to connect with each other and build community
- get together in a relaxed social space and access resources and support on topics and issues that relate to sexual and romantic connections, and gender
- past events have included social discussions, picnics, art workshops, cooking classes, field trips, movie nights, educational presentations and guest speakers
- Groups take place in Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Bradford, and Stayner
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Discreet weekly meetings for trans men, trans women, non-binary, gender variant folk and people who are questioning, as well as their loved ones, to hang out and hear about people's lived experience including: Binding, Testosterone and Estrogen, Resources, Transition information, Coming Out, Relationships, Health Care, Sexual Health.
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For older adults who are part of the 2S-LGBTQ+ community to provide personal support, help to reduce isolation, provide information and resources about transitioning, and community supports.
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Online and in-person safe social space for youth 20 to 29 yrs old
- Group provides opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, pan-sexual, intersexual and transgender, queer/questioning, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and 2-spirit adults to get together in a relaxed social space and to access resources and support
- Online hosted on invite-only Discord server
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Sexual Health Clinic
- Services include:
- testing for STI's including HIV and hepatitis C
- gynecological exams
- prescriptions for PrEP
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COVID-19 No walk in service; counselling and assistance available by telephone; call, email or visit website for details
Flexible, community-based mental health services, including assessment, crisis support, case management
Dual Diagnosis Service (Mental Health/Development Disability)
Assists youth and their families in dealing with conflict with friends or family, problems at school and in the community, discrimination, anger, violence, abuse, substance abuse
Helping Youth Towards Solutions
Harm reduction approach, includng individual and group counselling, and family education and support
Mental Health Program
Assists youth and their families in dealing with conflict with friends or family, problems at school and in the community
reachOUT
Counselling and support for all youth 12-18 years, and their families, including drop-in support groups, outreach, advocacy, workshops, social and recreation activities for LGBTQ youth
Sexual Offending Risk Needs Assessment and Treatment (SORNAT)
Community-based assessment and treatment services for youth 12-18 years with a dual diagnosis (mild developmental disability and mental health challenges) who have engaged in problematic sexual behaviour
Transitional Support Services
Residential Support Services for youth and adults offered at various locations
Flexible, community-based mental health services, including assessment, crisis support, case management
- individual, family, group and short term counselling
- substance use treatment
- sexual assault harm reduction treatment for offenders (limited capacity)
- school-based prevention and consultation
- skill development
- after school groups
- summer work experience opportunities
- preparation for independence
- youth and family involved in service planning and decisions
- consultation for parents, schools, agencies, communities
Dual Diagnosis Service (Mental Health/Development Disability)
Assists youth and their families in dealing with conflict with friends or family, problems at school and in the community, discrimination, anger, violence, abuse, substance abuse
- day/school support services
- respite/residential care
Helping Youth Towards Solutions
Harm reduction approach, includng individual and group counselling, and family education and support
- outreach to secondary schools
- day school support service, in collaboration with Toronto District School Board
Mental Health Program
Assists youth and their families in dealing with conflict with friends or family, problems at school and in the community
- discrimination
- anger
- violence and abuse
- substance abuse
reachOUT
Counselling and support for all youth 12-18 years, and their families, including drop-in support groups, outreach, advocacy, workshops, social and recreation activities for LGBTQ youth
- Compass social group for LGBTQ youth 13-24 years, with or labelled with intellectual disabilities, includes workshops and recreational activities
- reachOUT Newcomer Network settlement services and community capacity building
Sexual Offending Risk Needs Assessment and Treatment (SORNAT)
Community-based assessment and treatment services for youth 12-18 years with a dual diagnosis (mild developmental disability and mental health challenges) who have engaged in problematic sexual behaviour
- voluntary participation for youth in City of Toronto
- referral from Youth Justice Services for youth in City of Toronto, York-Simcoe area, Halton Region, Peel Region
Transitional Support Services
- day program for adults with developmental disabilities includes life skills and self care, household management, budgeting skills
- residential program (capacity 5) includes supported living, 24 hour staff support, maximum stay up to 2 years
Residential Support Services for youth and adults offered at various locations
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Academic, commercial and technical, day and night, credit and general interest classes
Support Services -- guidance counselling
For more information see branch listings
- after school programs, child care, food programs
- adult education and services
- Alternative Schools programs
- English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy, citizenship and heritage language classes
- French immersion
- International Baccalaureate
- special education including education programs for children and youth 14-21 years with developmental disabilities
- * support services
- Pre-Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Programs -- hairstylist 416-394-6961
- employment services
- ESL resource centres
- Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
- Essential Skills Upgrading (Literacy and Basic Skills, LBS)
- Learning4Life -- adult general interest courses, fee, visit tdsb.on.ca/Adult-Learners/Learn4Life for course and registration informaton or email communityprograms@tdsb.on.ca
- newcomer services
- reception centres for immigrants and refugees -- see separate entries
- culturally focused schools include Africentric Alternative Elementary School 416-395-5251, First Nations School of Toronto 416-393-0555, Triangle Program LGBTQ Secondary School 416-393-8443
Support Services -- guidance counselling
- home instruction
- interpreting services for families and schools
- psychiatry * psychology
- reading and speech correction
- social work * transportation for persons with physical disabilities
- Parenting and Family Literacy Centres, 416-394-2067
- Welcoming Communities for newcomers -- see separate entry
- youth alienation programs include advocacy, outreach to youth in community agencies and shelters
- all services may not be available in all locations
- day school program
- secondary credit courses offered through the Internet
- partnership with Ministry of Education
For more information see branch listings
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COVID19 Office closed for in-person service; virtual access available for counselling and support groups, and telephone counselling also available; call, email or visit JACS website for information
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Individual, group and family counselling services for substance abuse issues, including case management, confidential telephone information and treatment referrals, counselling for teens in crisis, and support groups
Sex and love addiction virtual intensive outpatient program for people who identify as men
Support Groups
Variety of self help groups, including 12 step meetings (see website for daily schedule)
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Individual, group and family counselling services for substance abuse issues, including case management, confidential telephone information and treatment referrals, counselling for teens in crisis, and support groups
- annual recovery retreat
- resource centre for addiction education, awareness and recovery
- outreach to schools, camps, youth groups
Sex and love addiction virtual intensive outpatient program for people who identify as men
Support Groups
Variety of self help groups, including 12 step meetings (see website for daily schedule)
- Couples in Recovery
- Fostering Wellness
- Guided Meditation
- Here to Help
- Men's Support Group
- Orthodox Women's Support Group
- Rainbow Group
- Time for a Change
- Women's Support Group
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Short Description
Long term care facility, capacity 337
- 2 short stay respite care beds and 17 convalescent care beds
- lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender-positive environment
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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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Short Description
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
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Short Description
Integrated mental health and addiction services, including assessment, treatment and counselling
- walk-in counselling
- care navigation
- psychiatric consultation
- access to primary care
- peer support group
- Black youth programs
- newcomer support
- 2SLGBTQ+ support
- employment, housing and education support
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