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Programs in Toronto

The 519

  • A City of Toronto agency that is committed to the health, happiness and full participation of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities. They offer community program, training and education, EarlyON, and various other supports and services.
  • Website: https://www.the519.org/
  • Phone number: 416-392-6874
  • Email: info@the519.org

Extend-A-Family – Sexuality and Healthy Relationships Workshops

  • The workshops are geared towards children/youth with developmental disabilities from 11 to 15 years of age.  It is a 3-week group session when virtual, offered once each week, and a 5-week group session when in person.  Each session is designed to provide parents and their children/youth with practical learning opportunities.
  • Website: https://www.extendafamily.ca/sexuality-and-healthy-relationships
  • Phone number: 647-292-5144
  • Email: ah@extendafamily.ca

Lumenus Community Services – ReachOUT and The Studio

  • reachOUT is a creative, inclusive and accessible program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth providing family and individual counselling available to youth between the ages of 12-17 years
  • The Studio is an inclusive, youth-driven drop-in centre that openly celebrates 2SLGBTQ+ youth and youth of colour, and is available to youth between the ages of 12-26 years
  • Website: https://www.lumenus.ca/
  • Email: info@lumenus.ca

 

Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre – 2SLBTQIA+ Programs

Virtual Services and Online Resources

Kerry’s Place Autism Services – Brave Space

  • Kerry’s Place has developed evidence-informed resources and services for those in the Autism community who are navigating, or supporting a loved one who is navigating, their journey of discovering their identity within the spectrums of gender and sexuality. Services include parent/caregiver workshops, peer support groups, and sibling supports.
  • Website: https://www.kerrysplace.org/brave-space-at-kerrys-place/
  • Phone number: 1-833-775-3779
  • Email: intake@kerrysplace.org

Holland Bloorview – Disability and Sexuality Resource Hub

Rainbow Health Ontario

  • A program of Sherbourne Health Rainbow Health Ontario creates opportunities for the healthcare system to better serve 2SLGBTQ communities. The site includes a service provider directory for 2SLGBTQ affirming healthcare practitioners.
  • Website: https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/
  • Phone number: 416-324-4100
  • Email: info@rainbowhealthontario.ca
Children's Books
  • My Shadow is Purple by Scott Stuart
  • A Family Is a Family Is a Family by Sara O’Leary
  • My Rainbow by DeShanna Neal & Trinity Neal
pdf-iconFamily Tipsheet - Relationships, Sexuality, and Gender Identity Resources.pdf