Resources
LGBTQ2S+ Mental Health Resources
Friends of Ruby
489 Queen St. E. (Lower Level – LL01) Toronto, ON, M5A 1V1
416-359-0237
About: We support two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and all gender non-conforming youth (aged 16-29) by providing free counselling, housing and social services.
LGBT2SQ Health - Sherbourne Health
333 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON, M5A 2S5
https://sherbourne.on.ca/primary-and-family-health-care/2slgbtq-health/
416-324-4100
About: Sherbourne offers a wide range of primary healthcare programs and services to LGBT2SQ+ individuals. Their goal is to provide dignified, non-judgmental services to help clients feel better, cope better with day-to-day challenges and address specific health issues
Supporting Our Youth (SOY)
333 Sherbourne Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M5A 2S5
416-324-5077
About: SOY is a 2SLGBTQQIA+ Toronto based community development program offering virtual & in-person drop-in groups focused on health and well-being, mentorship, and peer-leadership.
https://genderdysphoria.fyi/en
About: A community-sourced “Gender Dysphoria Bible”. The purpose of this site is to be a living document the many ways that gender dysphoria can manifest, as well as the numerous forms of gender transition, in order to provide a guide for those who are questioning, those who are starting their transgender journey, those already on their path, and those who simply wish to be better allies.
The 519
519 Church Street, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2C9
416-392-6874
About: The 519 is a community agency offering a wide range of programs and services for everyone in the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. These programs include mental-health and addictions specific programming.
Trans Lifeline
To access the Trans Lifeline, call 877 330 6366 for peer support or crisis services run by trans people for trans and questioning folks.
Youth Line
For 2SLGBTQ peer support, call 1-800-268-9688 (Monday and Tuesday only, 4:00pm to 9:30pm ET). You can also text 647-694-4275 (Sunday to Friday, 4:00pm to 9:30pm ET).