LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources & Services

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Canada-Wide Resources and Referral Options

  • Gender Creative Kids Canada - Virtual
    • Educational and support resources for trans, non-binary, and gender-fluid youth, parents, and allies
  • Trans Lifeline - Virtual
    • Peer support for trans people over the phone - connects people to community, support, and resources they need (877) 330-6366
  • It Gets Better Canada - Virtual
    • Crisis lines by Province

Ontario Resources and Referral Options

  • Rainbow Services (CAMH) - Virtual and In-Person, Toronto, ON
    • Group therapy, Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirit people who are concerned about drug and alcohol use
    • Self-referral : 416-535-8501 press 2
  • Friends of Ruby - In person and virtual options, Toronto, ON
    • Mental health services, counselling, harm-reduction, group sessions, social services, housing, drop in centre
    • 2SLGBQTIA+ youth (ages 16-29)
  • The 519 - In person with Virtual options, Toronto, ON
    • Various programs and services including youth programming, recovery support groups, support for older 2SLGBTQ+ Adults, etc.
  • ConnexOntario - Virtual, Ontario
    • Information service for mental health, addiction and gambling, can help find local services

Alberta Resources and Referral Options

  • Pride Centre of Edmonton - In person, Edmonton, Alberta
    • 10610 105 Avenue, Edmonton, second floor
    • Free counselling and other mental health programs (individual, couples, and/or families)
    • Youth services available as well

British Columbia Resources and Referral Options

  • QMUNITY - In person and virtual options, Vancouver, BC
    • Mental health hub, free counselling, peer support groups, and youth services
    • For queer, trans, and two-spirit lives, 2SLGBTQIA+

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