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United Church offering regular worship services and community outreach. Offers shower and laundry services to those in need.

Performs same-sex marriage services for the local lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gendered community.

Arts Community Potluck Lunches 2-3 times/year, open to all interested in networking and information.

Rooms of various sizes and amenities are available for rent.

Provides support for transgender individuals, families and friends, referrals to community resources, community awareness and education

COVID-19: Groups are currently run virtually. Not all groups are run ongoing.

CHRONIC PAIN SELF MANAGEMENT: A 6 week workshop for people who live with an chronic or ongoing pain who want to learn ways to better live with their pain and improve their quality of life.

GENDER QUEST: A support group for adults in any stage of gender transition, including those questioning their gender, modeled after Sherbourne Health Centre's Gender Journeys group.

HOT TOPICS IN HEALTH: A monthly drop-in session that provides information on different Hot Topics in health as chosen by our clients. Topics could range from health conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes to healthy behaviours such as sleep and mindfulness.

QUIT SMOKING GROUP: A smoking cessation program that helps people develop a personal quit plan, deal with any barriers or challenges related to quitting and access 6 months worth of free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (eg. patch, gum, lozenges and inhalers). * limited access currently to COVID-19*

TAKE CHARGE! CHRONIC DISEASE SELF MANAGEMENT: A 6 week workshop for people who live with an ongoing health problem who need help identifying coping strategies, setting goals, managing stress, making healthier lifestyle choices, working with their healthcare team and living life to the fullest.

TRANS/GENDER-QUESTIONING YOUTH GROUP: A monthly social support group for gender diverse youth aged 14-19 years. Provides an opportunity to meet other trans and gender questioning youth for discussion, movies, guest speakers and snacks.

Additional groups are available to clients. For more information, call or visit.

COVID-19:

• Offering phone/virtual appointments for clients
• Offering virtual groups via phone through phone or online
• Providing limited face to face appointments for urgent matters, when deemed necessary after symptom screening

Services include:

• primary health care
• trans specific health care
• support and care for gender independent children
• assessment/referral and follow-up for gender confirming surgery
• mental health support/counseling
• outreach

Also provides groups and health promotion/community capacity initiatives such as:

• Pride Prom
• community presentations to social services, schools, and medical providers
• support to Gay Straight Alliances, PFLAG, and collaborating with various LGBTQ groups/coalitions such as Niagara's Senior Pride Network

VIrtual Trans/Gender Questioning Youth Group: a virtual social support group for gender diverse youth aged 14-19 years. Youth will have the opportunity to meet other trans and gender questioning youth for discussion, movies, guest speakers and activities.

Virtual Genderquest Support Group: for transgender/genderqueer individuals or those questioning their gender identity aged 18 and over. This group is 8 weeks and interested participants must register.

Virtual 2SLGBTQ+ Adult Drop-In: Informal chats and activities. Open to all sexual gender diverse identities. Ages 19+.

In communities across the country, the Pflag Canada network provides peer support, education and advocacy for a Canada that affirms, respects and values all sexualities, genders and gender expressions.

COVID-19: Limited in-person appointments available by appointment only. Walk-in service only available for free condom pickup.

Through consultation, counselling and education, promotes positive sexual health with respect to

• sexual orientation, relationships, personal responsibility and decision-making
• prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections

Free comprehensive and confidential clinical services by clinical physician or nurse practitioner including

• sexual health assessment and follow up
• access to contraception with counselling; emergency contraception;
• pregnancy testing and counselling; birth control methods
• sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, including anonymous HIV testing
• Education to community groups; library resources available

A private psychotherapy service specializing in:

• Marriage and couples counseling
• Anxiety and sleep issues
• Depression
• Grief
• Trauma
• Addictions (including sex addiction)
• Gender identity
• ADHD

Also offers virtual therapy services online and over the phone.

COVID-19: Limited in-person appointments available. Call 905-688-3817 to speak to a nurse about booking an appointment.

Through consultation, counselling and education, promotes positive sexual health with respect to

• sexual orientation, relationships, personal responsibility and decision-making
• prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections

Free comprehensive and confidential clinical services by nurse practitioner or registered nurse including

• sexual health assessment and follow up
• access to contraception with counselling; emergency contraception
• pregnancy testing and counselling; birth control methods
• sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, including anonymous HIV testing
• education to community groups

COVID-19: Limited in-person appointments available. Call 905-688-3817 to speak to a nurse about booking an appointment.

Through consultation, counselling and education, promotes positive sexual health with respect to

• sexual orientation, relationships, personal responsibility and decision-making
• prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections

Free comprehensive and confidential clinical services by a nurse practitioner or registered nurse including

• sexual health assessment and follow up
• access to contraception with counselling; emergency contraception
• pregnancy testing and counselling; birth control methods
• sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, including anonymous HIV testing
• education to community groups

COVID-19: This location is closed until further notice. Limited in-person appointments available at 277 Welland Ave, St Catharines; 7835 McLeod Rd., Niagara Falls and 200 Division St., Welland. Call 905-688-3817 to speak to a nurse about booking an appointment.

Through consultation, counselling and education addressed positive sexual health with respect to

• sexual orientation, relationships, personal responsibility and decision-making
• prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections

Free comprehensive and confidential clinical services by a registered nurse.

• sexual health assessment and follow up
• access to contraception with counselling; emergency contraception;
• pregnancy testing and counselling; birth control methods
• sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, including anonymous HIV testing
• contraception offered at reduced costs

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.

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 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

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

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

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

Offers cognitive behavioural therapy and stress and coping skills for LGBTQ+ youth and adults.

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:

• 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

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)

• 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

Offers cognitive behavioural therapy and stress and coping skills for LGBTQ+ youth and adults.

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.

Offers short term individual mental health support and counselling for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 16 to 25.

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:

• bi-weekly film screenings and discussion
• guided movement exercises
• activism and self-care workshops
• art workshops
• guest speakers
• bi-weekly feminist review discussions

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:

• Job readiness training
• Up to 16 weeks of in-school training
• 8-week work placement