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Offers skill-sharing and meetup opportunities for queer and trans (LGBTQ2SIA+) young adults
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An immigration and newcomer program designed for 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth who are newcomers to Hamilton.
Services include:
Services include:
- monthly community kitchens
- workshops and social events
- peer support
- community referrals
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A weekly check-in program for LGBTQ youth in Hamilton. Speqtrum staff check-in with participants once a week to chat, listen, provide peer, and emotional support, and connect you with other resources in the community. Check ins are offered by messaging on facebook, instagram, or email.
A weekly peer support group is also available to those in this program. Peer support session are open hours when Speqtrum staff are available online to chat and help with community referrals, answer questions, and discuss programming.
A weekly peer support group is also available to those in this program. Peer support session are open hours when Speqtrum staff are available online to chat and help with community referrals, answer questions, and discuss programming.
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A youth-led collective that centres and amplifies voices of young women, non-binary, and gender fluid in Hamilton. Offers events, workshops, art, and movement that is informed and led by youth.
Events include:
Events include:
- bi-weekly film screenings and discussion
- guided movement exercises
- activism and self-care workshops
- art workshops
- guest speakers
- bi-weekly feminist review discussions
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Offers support for women to help secure employment in the skilled trades industry. Provides participants with technical training and job coaching with specific regard to machinist and electrical work.
Successful participants will receive:
Successful participants will receive:
- Job readiness training
- Up to 16 weeks of in-school training
- 8-week work placement
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Provides rapid, anonymous HIV testing, confidential STI screening (syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea), HPV vaccination (Gardasil 9 - available for men 26 years old and younger), and free safer sex supplies.
This program operates in partnership with Hamilton Public Health Services.
Bathhouse Testing
Central Spa, 401 Main Street West, Hamilton Ontario
(rapid, anonymous HIV testing)
This program operates in partnership with Hamilton Public Health Services.
Bathhouse Testing
Central Spa, 401 Main Street West, Hamilton Ontario
(rapid, anonymous HIV testing)
- The first Friday of the month 5pm - 8pm
- The second Friday of the month from 12pm - 3pm
- The third Friday of the month from 12pm - 3pm
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Offers legal services, education, and system navigation to the LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit community in Hamilton. This is a francophone project that has an accompanying English component.
Services include:
Services include:
- Training for community groups, service providers, and legal workers
- Public legal education that is culturally sensitive and delivered with accessibility in mind
- Legal support and services for disadvantaged queer clients
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Offers short term individual mental health support and counselling for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 16 to 25.
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A community resource providing support, information and education, and community to people around issues of gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. Meeting attendance and discussions are confidential. Bus tickets may be available upon request.
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Offers cognitive behavioural therapy and stress and coping skills for LGBTQ+ youth and adults.
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Hosts an eight week cognitive behavioural therapy based group for LGBTQSIA* youth to learn stress-coping skills.
Program was developed by AFFIRM as a project out of the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto.
Offered in conjunction with Compass Community Health Centre's Positive Spaces.
Program was developed by AFFIRM as a project out of the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto.
Offered in conjunction with Compass Community Health Centre's Positive Spaces.
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Offers cognitive behavioural therapy and stress and coping skills for LGBTQ+ youth and adults.
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Offers free programs for girls, non-binary and gender-fluid youth. Programs designed to build leadership, self-confidence, resiliency, positive relationships and teamwork. Includes exercises that promote physical activity, nutrition and healthy eating, personal health and well-being.
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Offers free programs for girls, non-binary and gender-fluid youth. Programs designed to build leadership, self-confidence, resiliency, positive relationships and teamwork. Includes exercises that promote physical activity, nutrition and healthy eating, personal health and well-being.
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Protestant Church offering a weekly worship service on Sunday mornings. Videos of past sermons are available online.
Welcomes individuals from the LGBTQ+ community.
Welcomes individuals from the LGBTQ+ community.
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A drop-in and counselling program providing intervention, education, and prevention for marginalized youth and youth at risk. Programs include structured skill-building and casual drop-in. Programs are informed by a Christian faith perspective. A Youth Council discusses, organizes, and makes decisions about what happens at the centre.
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This program is being offered virtually.
Offers free programs for girls, non-binary and gender-fluid youth. Programs designed to build leadership, self-confidence, resiliency, positive relationships and teamwork. Includes exercises that promote physical activity, nutrition and healthy eating, personal health and well-being.
Offers free programs for girls, non-binary and gender-fluid youth. Programs designed to build leadership, self-confidence, resiliency, positive relationships and teamwork. Includes exercises that promote physical activity, nutrition and healthy eating, personal health and well-being.
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Provides prevention-based programming and supports for 2SLGBTQIA+ children, youth, and families
- focus on supporting access to safer spaces, while building self-esteem, creating opportunities for connection to community, and focus on feeling affirmed and seen
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Danielle's Place - Eating Disorder Support and Resource Centre
Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-878-9785 ROCK Access Line 289-266-0036
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Offers a range of groups for youth of all genders
- groups support individuals who have been identified as being at risk of an eating disorder diagnosis and may be struggling with low self-esteem, body image concerns, dieting behaviors, over exercise, negative self-talk, etc.
- offers both in-person and virtual groups
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Hamilton Trans Health Coalition Information and Referral Services
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Offers email information and referral services for trans, gender-diverse, and non-binary people in Hamilton.
Service specializes in referrals to gender-affirming health care.
Service specializes in referrals to gender-affirming health care.
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Individual, Couple, and Family Counselling
Burlington 905-637-5256 ;
Oakville 905-845-3811 Visit Website
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Offers many different types of counselling for people who are experiencing personal and family problems
* available in-person, by video or by phone (as clinically appropriate)
Individual counselling for people who are experiencing issues including:
* depression
* anxiety
* loneliness
* feelings of being overwhelmed
* grief
* job loss
* alcohol or drug abuse
* chronic illness
Counselling for people who may be questioning their sexual orientation or adjustment issues * counselling for gay, lesbian or bisexual issues
Couple counselling for couples who want to work on:
* strengthening their relationship
* improving communication
* problem solving
* parenting
* conflict management
* available to heterosexual or same sex couples
Family counselling for those dealing with a number of issues affecting families including:
* depression
* loss of a family member
* effective methods of disciplining
* substance abuse
* school problems
* problems with authority
* parenting
* issues with aging parents
* separation & divorce
* available in-person, by video or by phone (as clinically appropriate)
Individual counselling for people who are experiencing issues including:
* depression
* anxiety
* loneliness
* feelings of being overwhelmed
* grief
* job loss
* alcohol or drug abuse
* chronic illness
Counselling for people who may be questioning their sexual orientation or adjustment issues * counselling for gay, lesbian or bisexual issues
Couple counselling for couples who want to work on:
* strengthening their relationship
* improving communication
* problem solving
* parenting
* conflict management
* available to heterosexual or same sex couples
Family counselling for those dealing with a number of issues affecting families including:
* depression
* loss of a family member
* effective methods of disciplining
* substance abuse
* school problems
* problems with authority
* parenting
* issues with aging parents
* separation & divorce
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Individual, Couple, and Family Counselling
Burlington 905-637-5256 ;
Oakville 905-845-3811 Visit Website
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Offers many different types of counselling for people who are experiencing personal and family problems
* available in-person, by video or by phone (as clinically appropriate)
Individual counselling for people who are experiencing issues including:
* depression
* anxiety
* loneliness
* feelings of being overwhelmed
* grief
* job loss
* alcohol or drug abuse
* chronic illness
Counselling for people who may be questioning their sexual orientation or adjustment issues * counselling for gay, lesbian or bisexual issues
Couple counselling for couples who want to work on:
* strengthening their relationship
* improving communication
* problem solving
* parenting
* conflict management
* available to heterosexual or same sex couples
Family counselling for those dealing with a number of issues affecting families including:
* depression
* loss of a family member
* effective methods of disciplining
* substance abuse
* school problems
* problems with authority
* parenting
* issues with aging parents
* separation & divorce
* available in-person, by video or by phone (as clinically appropriate)
Individual counselling for people who are experiencing issues including:
* depression
* anxiety
* loneliness
* feelings of being overwhelmed
* grief
* job loss
* alcohol or drug abuse
* chronic illness
Counselling for people who may be questioning their sexual orientation or adjustment issues * counselling for gay, lesbian or bisexual issues
Couple counselling for couples who want to work on:
* strengthening their relationship
* improving communication
* problem solving
* parenting
* conflict management
* available to heterosexual or same sex couples
Family counselling for those dealing with a number of issues affecting families including:
* depression
* loss of a family member
* effective methods of disciplining
* substance abuse
* school problems
* problems with authority
* parenting
* issues with aging parents
* separation & divorce
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Individual, Couple, and Family Counselling
Burlington 905-637-5256 ;
Oakville 905-845-3811 Visit Website
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Short Description
Offers many different types of counselling for people who are experiencing personal and family problems
* available in-person, by video or by phone (as clinically appropriate)
Individual counselling for people who are experiencing issues including:
* depression
* anxiety
* loneliness
* feelings of being overwhelmed
* grief
* job loss
* alcohol or drug abuse
* chronic illness
Counselling for people who may be questioning their sexual orientation or adjustment issues * counselling for gay, lesbian or bisexual issues
Couple counselling for couples who want to work on:
* strengthening their relationship
* improving communication
* problem solving
* parenting
* conflict management
* available to heterosexual or same sex couples
Family counselling for those dealing with a number of issues affecting families including:
* depression
* loss of a family member
* effective methods of disciplining
* substance abuse
* school problems
* problems with authority
* parenting
* issues with aging parents
* separation & divorce
* available in-person, by video or by phone (as clinically appropriate)
Individual counselling for people who are experiencing issues including:
* depression
* anxiety
* loneliness
* feelings of being overwhelmed
* grief
* job loss
* alcohol or drug abuse
* chronic illness
Counselling for people who may be questioning their sexual orientation or adjustment issues * counselling for gay, lesbian or bisexual issues
Couple counselling for couples who want to work on:
* strengthening their relationship
* improving communication
* problem solving
* parenting
* conflict management
* available to heterosexual or same sex couples
Family counselling for those dealing with a number of issues affecting families including:
* depression
* loss of a family member
* effective methods of disciplining
* substance abuse
* school problems
* problems with authority
* parenting
* issues with aging parents
* separation & divorce
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- Peer Support Meetings
- LGBTQ2SIA+ Workplace Inclusion Training
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How to Find - Crisis and Distress Services
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This is a general overview of Crisis & Distress resources, serving Halton region
- for a larger list of resources available, visit General Crisis Intervention Hotlines or Distress Phone Lines
- for emergency shelters in Halton and surrounding area, see here
In an emergency call 9-1-1 for police, fire and/or ambulance
Other three-digit (N11) helplines serving Halton
- 811 - Health Care Information & Service Navigation Assistance (Health Connect Ontario)
- 711 - Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS, relay service, IP-relay)
- 611 - Telephone Service Provider
- 511 - Provincial Road Conditions & Tow Truck Services, in restricted Tow Zones (Ontario 511)
- 411 - Commercial & Residential Directory Assistance (YellowPages)
- 311 - Regional Services Intake & Information, Public & Family Health Information Line (Access Halton)
- 211 - Community Information, Resource & Service Navigation (Ontario 211)
General Crisis & Distress
YOUTH (17 yrs & younger)
ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids)
- 905-878-9785
- for children and youth in crisis, and caregivers/community members
- more information
ADULTS (16 yrs & older)
COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team)
- 1-877-825-9011
- telephone support and mobile intervention program for those who are in crisis and have a mental health concern
- more information
ALL AGES
Distress Centre Halton
- Oakville: 905-849-4541
- Burlington: 905-681-1488
- North Halton: 905-877-1211
- Hamilton: 905-561-5800
- more information
Wellness Together Canada
- Adults: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741
- Youth: 1-888-668-6810 or text WELLNESS to 686868
- PocketWell App
- many online resources
- more information
Addiction & Gambling
ConnexOntario
- 1-866-531-2600 or text CONNEX to 247247
- online chat
- access to addiction, mental health and problem gambling services
- more information
Caregivers
Ontario Caregiver Organization
- Toll free helpline 1-833-416-2273 (CARE)
- supports Ontario's caregivers by being the one point of contact for information about existing services and supports
- online chat
- peer and community support groups
- more information
Children and Youth Mental Health
One Stop Talk (available Mon-Fri 12 noon-8 pm & Sat 12 noon-4 pm)
- 1-855-416-8255
- connect directly with a counsellor through online chat, video and voice
- offers children, youth (within 18 years of age) and their families immediate access to free mental health support through single session counselling and ensures direct referral to additional service when needed
- services are provided through an integrated network of infant, child and youth mental health agencies across Ontario
- more information
Kids Help Phone
- 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
- online chat
- bilingual help-line provides free counselling, information and referral on anonymous basis to children and youth
- ages 5-30
- more information
Good2Talk (post-secondary school students)
- 1-866-925-5454
- provides information and referrals about services and supports for mental health, addictions and well-being on and off campus or speak anonymously with a professional counsellor
- more information
Naseeha (available daily, 12 noon-12 midnight)
- Helpline and Text line: 1-866-627-3342
- Muslim youth helpline serving Muslim and non-Muslim youth across North America
- a safe zone for youths and individuals to talk and get the help they need
- provides workshops, web therapy sessions, and phone & texting mental health support
- more information
First Responders
Boots on the Ground
- Toll free 1-833-677-2668
- peer support for first responders
- services offered to retired and serving police officers, firefighters, EMS and corrections officers across the province
- able to provide in person peer support 24/7 in the GTA
- more information
Indigenous peoples
Hope for Wellness Helpline
- 1-855-242-3310
- online chat
- a mental health helpline, telephone or online chat, for Indigenous peoples
- provides immediate, culturally relevant crisis counselling support
- refers callers to additional supports if needed
- more information
TALK4HEALING
- Helpline and Text line: 1-855-554-4325 (1-855-554-HEAL)
- online chat
- 24/7 help, support and resources for Indigenous women, by Indigenous women, all across Ontario
- services in 14 Indigenous languages
- more information
Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line
- 1-866-925-4419
- immediate and culturally appropriate counselling supports to former students who are experiencing distress
- more information
2SLGBTQ+
LGBT YouthLine (available Sun to Fri, 4 pm-9:30 pm)
- Text 647-694-4275
- email: helpline@youthline.ca
- online chat
- peer support by email, text and online chat
- information and referral
- anonymous and confidential
- Youth Line blog
- referral database of LGBTQ+ youth services
- more information
Trans Lifeline (available daily 5 pm-1 am)
- Toll free 1-877-330-6366
- a hot-line that is staffed by transgender people for transgender people in crisis
- based out of the USA
- more information
Veterans
Veterans Affairs Canada Assistance Service
- Toll free 1-800-268-7708
- TTY 1-800-567-5803
- psychological support for veterans, former RCMP members, their families and caregivers
- more information
VETS (Veterans Emergency Transition Services) Canada
- 1-888-228-3871
- for Canadian veterans who are in crisis, at risk of becoming homeless or are homeless and their family members
- more information
Sexual Assault and Domestic/Family Violence
YOUTH
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting (see full listing here)
For children in need of care/protection, report to either:
- Halton Children's Aid Society toll free 1-866-607-5437
- Halton Regional Police Service, Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Bureau at (non-emergency) 905-825-4747 ext 8970
ADULTS
Halton Womens Place
- South Halton: 905-332-7892
- North Halton: 905-878-8555
- 24 hour crisis lines and shelter for abused women and their dependent children, emergency transportation to shelter available
- more information
SAVIS (Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services)
- 24 hour crisis line: 905-875-1555
- 24 hour anti-human trafficking crisis support line: 289-837-3999
- free individual counselling for ages 14 and up
- support services for friends and family members
- advocacy, support and accompaniment to Nina's Place, the police station and court
- more information
Femaide
- 1-877-336-2433 (1-877-FEMAIDE)
- provincial crisis line and confidential services for Francophone women who are victims or survivors of any form of violence or are in distress
- crisis intervention, support and referral to community agencies
- more information
Assaulted Women's Helpline
- 1-866-863-0511 or text #SAFE (#7233) on your Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus mobile phone
- telephone crisis counselling, emotional support, information and referrals to emergency shelters, legal information and community services
- ages 16 and up
- more information
Seniors Safety Line
- 1-866-299-1011
- 24 hour crisis and support line for seniors in Ontario who have experienced any type of abuse or neglect
- more information
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