2SLGBTQIA+ stands for Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and additional ways in which people choose to self-identify their gender and sexual orientation. People from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community face unique challenges when accessing health related services due to systemic factors including stigma or discrimination and harmful interactions with health care providers who are not educated on 2SLGBTQIA issues.
Here are services, groups, and websites you may find helpful. Click on the program titles for access to their webpage.
Services and Groups in Toronto
| Sherbourne Health |
Provides a wide range of programs and services to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals
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| 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations |
Supports 2-Spirit peoples and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people
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| Rainbow Health Ontario |
Works to improve the health care system for 2SLGBTQIA+ people through training, evidence-based resources and research
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| Egale | Canadian advocacy group for 2SLGBTQIA+ people |
| AIDS Committee of Toronto | Provides HIV and sexual health education, outreach, and prevention |
| David Kelley Services Program | Programs for 2SLGBTQIA+ people living with HIV/AIDS |
| Maggie’s Toronto | Provides support and resources for sex workers |
| ArQuives | Provides HIV and sexual health education, outreach, and prevention. Canada’s largest 2SLGBTQ+ archives |
| Prime Timers Toronto | A social club for mature gay and bisexual men |
| Toronto Bi+ Network | A community for Bi+ people offering peer support, information, resources |
| Sunshine Centres for Seniors | Offers weekly social programs 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors |
| 2SLGBTQIA+ at the J | Jewish Community |
| Salaam | Muslim Community |
| Good Company | An autistic women and nonbinary support group |
| Rainbow Spectrum Pride | 2SLGBTQIA+ autistic adults |
| Peer support group | 2SLGBTQIA+ adults who are blind or partially sighted |
| Let’s Talk Disability and Sex | Presentations centered on sexuality in young people with disabilities |
| Ontario Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf | Advocates for protecting the rights of deaf 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals |
Services and Groups for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Toronto
| Central Toronto Youth Services | Pride and Prejudice provide programs for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and their families |
| Lumenus | Provides services including free counselling and a youth drop-in centre (The Studio) for social activities and workshops |
| Queer Asian Youth | Programs for queer Asian youth |
| Supporting Our Youth | Community groups and drop-ins |
| Youthline | Resources and peer support for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth |
| Family Service Toronto | Peer-led educational workshops and groups for youth aged 16-29 |
| Triangle Program | Runs a high school for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth |
| Friends of Ruby | Online counselling, case management, and peer support |
Artist Specific Resources
| Buddies in Bad Times Theatre | Focuses on telling 2SLGBTQIA+ stories through theatre |
| Artists Mentoring Youth | Provides free performing arts training to young women and non-binary people |
| Counterpoint Community Orchestra | Supports 2SLGBTQIA+ musicians and advocating for equality within the music field |
| Marvellous Grounds | Connects creative Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous and people of colour through art and storytelling |
| Queer Collective | Connects local queer artists |
| Singing Out choir | Supports 2SLGBTQIA+ singers of all levels |
| Inside Out | Promotes films by/about 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals |
| The Intergenerational LGBT Artist Residency | Funds, mentors, and creates a community of support for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals |
| Reel Out | This film festival shares 2SLGBTQIA+ works with the larger film community |
| Transgender Media Portal | A space were trans, Two Spirit, non-binary, intersex, and gender-non-conforming artists tell their stories through film |
Services for Transgender, Non-Binary and Gender Diverse People
| Gender identity/gender affirming medical services | |
| Surgical clinics and resources |
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| General resources |
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Services and Resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ Newcomers
| Access Alliance | Multicultural health and community services. Click to view a list of resources available |
| The 519 | Programs and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers and refugees |
| Legal Assistance The 519 | List of legal initiatives available 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals |
2SLGBTQIA+ parents/families
| The 519 | Uses education and support to bring 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their families together |
| Sherbourne Health | Provides resources and courses covering topics including fertility, family planning, surrogacy, and adoption |
| Gay Fathers of Toronto | Connects gay fathers via facilitated peer support groups and social events |
| Toronto PFLAG: | Meetings, workshops, and support for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and families |
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