George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations offers physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual advocacy and support for Two-Spirit people and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit community members facing the effects of historic and ongoing colonial violence. They offer education, events, health care, harm reduction kits, and community development initiatives.
The 519 is a community hub for programs and services that support 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Toronto and beyond, including community wellness, recreation, and additional referrals.
Across Boundaries provides equitable and holistic mental health and addictions services and supports for QTBIPOC (Queer & Trans Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) within frameworks of anti-racism, combating anti-blackness and anti-oppression. This includes case management, counselling, support groups and gatherings. Services are offered in multiple languages through the Access Point intake service.
Toronto Aces & Aros is a diverse group of people in and around Toronto who are on the ace/asexual spectrum and/or the aromantic spectrum that provides outreach and builds community connections.
AQUA is a space created by and for queer Asians of marginalized genders in Tkaronto. Asian Queer Alliance Toronto works with and for their community to create connections, foster friendships, provide social support, host events and workshops, and serve their community!
ASAAP provides culturally responsive holistic health promotion and support services for people from South Asian, Middle Eastern, Indo-Caribbean and other related communities who are LGBTQ+ and/or living with, at risk of, or affected by HIV and related health conditions. Services are offered in English, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Nepali, Arabic, Farsi, and Turkish.
Anishnawbe Health Toronto offers dedicated Two-Spirit/Trans* services to improve, support, and promote the health, well-being, and healing of Aboriginal people within a multi-disciplinary health care model. AHT has a 24/7 mental health crisis line available at 416-891-8606.
Black CAP offers a range of services and programs by and for African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) people who are LGBTQ and/or at risk of or living with HIV/AIDS, including harm reduction, MSM outreach, refugee settlement, and awareness resources.
The Black Queer Youth Collective provides opportunities, support, and community-building by and for Black LGBTQ+ youth in Toronto.
David Kelley Services offers trauma-informed, anti-oppression services to LGBTQ+ people through peer support, referrals, and short-term individual, couple, and family counselling.
Egale works to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada and to enhance the global response to 2SLGBTQIA+ issues. Egale achieves this by informing public policy, inspiring cultural change, and promoting human rights and inclusion through research, education and community engagement.
FrancoQueer is a francophone association for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their allies across Ontario. They offer resources, community-building, and immigrant- and refugee-specific supports in French.
Friends of Ruby provides support for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16-29 around physical and mental health, social connection and community-building in a drop-in space. Caseworkers can provide assistance with life skills, housing, and food insecurity.
The Gerstein Crisis Centre provides 24/7 support for people experiencing crises through via phone in over 180 languages at (416) 929-5200.
The Hassle Free Clinic offers free and low-cost testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, HIV testing, and reproductive healthcare access in an informal, non-judgmental, supportive space. The clinic is split into “men’s” and “women’s” hours – trans clients can attend wherever they feel most comfortable.
HQ Toronto offers health services to cis guys into guys and all two-spirit, transgender and non-binary people. This includes sexual health, mental health, social supports, and international student resources.
LGBT Youthline provides confidential, non-judgemental and informed 2SLGBTQ+ Peer Support Sunday to Friday, 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. online and via text at 647-694-4275.
Planned Parenthood Toronto provides free and low-cost healthcare and resources surrounding health, sex, and relationships to youth aged 13-29. This includes peer-educators, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, STI testing, and community programs.
Progress Place’s Warmline provides online chat, text, or calls 6PM to midnight, 7 days a week for adults 18+. You can call 416-960-9276, text 647-557-5882, or chat online at warmline.ca.
Queer South Asian Women’s Network is a grassroots organization based in Canada. Their mission is to empower, visibilize, connect, and enhance a sense of belongingness amongst gender marginalized LGBTQ+ South Asian diaspora.
Queer South Asians is a trans-led community group based in Toronto serving LGBTQ+ South Asian communities, established 2015.
Rainbow Health Ontario offers a Provider Directory of self-declared 2SLGBTQ-friendly health and social service providers in Ontario along with FAQs and other healthcare resources.
Sherbourne Health offers referral-based health services for those who identify as 2SLGBTQ in an open, safe and welcoming environment, including primary care, trans healthcare, acute respite care for post-surgical supports, and parenting and family resources.
Trans Lifeline provides a peer support hotline run by trans people for trans and questioning people Monday through Friday from 1PM-9PM at (877) 330-6366.
The What’s Up Walk-In network provides free single-session therapy across seven Toronto locations for people under the age of 29. The LGBTQITT2S-specific services are offered on Mondays.
Women’s Health in Women’s Hands (WHIWH) provides culturally safe, relevant, and responsive primary health care, mental health services, and community services for racialized women, trans and non-binary clients from the African, Black, Caribbean, Latin American, and South Asian communities in Toronto.