Counselling services can help you navigate difficult feelings, identify strengths and develop coping strategies. Individual case management can assist you meet your individual psychosocial, mental health and addiction needs. Here you can find services that are appropriate for you.
Counselling Services
Grief and Bereavement
Anger Management
Mental Health Care Coordination
Virtual Mental Health Resources
Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT)
Mindfulness and Meditation Resources
Youth:
Rainbow Health Ontario Service Directory
https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/service-directory/
Health and social service providers who have expressed a commitment to providing competent and welcoming care to Gender and Sexually Diverse persons in Ontario
Sherbourne is a main provider of Gender and Sexually Diverse health resources in Toronto (physical and mental): https://sherbourne.on.ca/primary-family-health-care/lgbt-health/
Griffin Center: Offers services to children, youth, transitional aged youth, adults and their families
http://www.griffin-centre.org/programs.php
PFLAG: Parents and friends of lesbians and gays
www.pflagcanada.ca
Youthline: Crisis line for Gender and Sexually Diverse youth
https://www.youthline.ca/
David Kelley: Counseling for Gender and Sexually Diverse persons
https://familyservicetoronto.org/our-services/programs-and-services/david-kelley-services/
CTYS (Counselling for LGBTQ youth aged 12-18, and programming for youth aged 12-24) https://ctys.org/
Transgender Specific Resources:
Sherbourne Health Counseling Program:
https://sherbourne.on.ca/mental-health-services/mental-health-intake-process/
Sherbourne CBT and Mindfulness Groups:
https://sherbourne.on.ca/get-involved/community-groups/
Supporting Our Youth: Programing for LGBTQ2SQ youth to help with goal planning (meeting personal goals). They also offer health and well-being groups, mentorship and peer leadership programs.
https://soytoronto.com/about/
SOY Drop-in Groups
https://soytoronto.com/groups-drop-ins/
The 519 – Space For Change – The519
The 519 is committed to the health, happiness and full participation of the LGBTQ2S communities. A City of Toronto agency with an innovative model of service, space and leadership, we strive to make a real difference in people’s lives, while working to promote inclusion, understanding and respect.
The 519 Trans Youth Membership Program:
https://www.the519.org/programs/trans-youth-mentorship-program
The 519 FTM, Transmasc & Non-binary Support Group:
https://www.the519.org/programs/trans-men-ftm-support-group
The 519 Transition Group:
https://www.the519.org/programs/transition-support
The David Kelley LGBTQ+ Counseling Program:
https://familyservicetoronto.org/our-services/programs-and-services/david-kelley-services/
Alternatives Toronto Case Management/Supportive Counseling:
http://alternativestoronto.org/case-management/
LOFT Transitional Age Youth Counseling, Youth Wellness Hub, Case Management and Employment Support:
https://www.loftcs.org/what-we-do/specialized-services/youth/
Home | Friends of Ruby
Friends of Ruby is dedicated to the progressive well-being of LGBTQI2S youth (aged 16-29) through mental health services, social services and housing. Our approach is comprehensive, involving mind, body and community – wherever you are on your personal journey. Our vision – a world where all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and two-spirit young people feel validated, involved and feel empowered to lead healthier lives.
Healthcare services are available throughout the province. Here you can find and access some healthcare resources within the GTA. To find resources in your region, visit www.lhins.on.ca and enter your postal code. In an emergency, call 911.
Dental Services
Pain Management
Medical Services for People Without OHIP
How Can I Find a Primary Care Provider?
Sexual Health Clinics
If you need help in an emergency or are in crisis, call 911 or visit your local emergency department. Here you can find resources to distress lines and crisis supports that will support you in maintaining your safety.
Crisis Resources
Help Lines
