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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.
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.
- 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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No on-site counselling * Provides information related to various mental health and addictions programs
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Prideline Durham
Prideline: 1-855-877-7433 Helpline: 1-800-452-0688
Office: 905-430-3511
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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
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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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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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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Café-type setting with video and board games
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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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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
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This program is currently on hold.
Drop in, support and social space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersex, queer, questioning, and two-spirit youth. Access to resources and support on LGBTTIQQ2S topics/issues. Place for youth to connect to each other and to community. Facilitated by supportive adults.
Drop in, support and social space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersex, queer, questioning, and two-spirit youth. Access to resources and support on LGBTTIQQ2S topics/issues. Place for youth to connect to each other and to community. Facilitated by supportive adults.
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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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Brings trans-focused health care to the North Simcoe Muskoka Area. Provides a trans-affirming, supportive approach for transgender people seeking health care in the region. Helps clients identify and achieve their health care and transition goals.
Offers the following services:
Offers the following services:
- Hormone Therapy
- Surgery Planning Visits
- Health Promotion
- Illness/Disease Prevention
- Community Resource Navigation
- Social Transition Support
- Mental Health Services
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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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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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- 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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LGBTQ2 support, resources and education network
- support with questions or concerns about sexual orientation or gender identity and expression
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