LGBTQ+ Resources
Below are resources and information for those who identify as LGBTQ+.
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LGBT Youthline
LGBT YouthLine is a queer, trans, two-spirit youth led organization based in Ontario that serves youth (29 years old and under). They offer a helpline that has call, text, online messaging and email options....
It Gets Better
The It Gets Better Project inspires people to share their stories and remind the next generation of LGBTQ+ youth that hope is out there and it will get better. Website: https://itgetsbetter.org/
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is an organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. There are phone services, online instant messaging and confidential text...
Checkyourself.today
Checkyourself.today is a website with a map of clinics and health care providers for Gay, Bi, Trans, Two-Spirit and Queer people. Website: https://www.checkyourself.today/
AVI Health and Community Services
AVI Health and Community Services is a community based AIDS Service Organization on Vancouver Island. They offer education and prevention information about HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, tuberculosis, other communicable diseases. Specific support, outreach and workshops are...
HIM (Health Initiative For Men)
Health Initiative for Men (HIM) is a non-profit society that aims to strengthen the health and well-being of gay men. HIM has five health centres across the Lower Mainland and offers sexual health testing, professional counselling, sexual health education, social and...
Bisexual Resource Center
The Bisexual Resource Center offers resources for individuals who identify as bisexual or pansexual and their families. These resources include mental and sexual health guides, youth resources, and coming out tips. Website: https://biresource.org
Pflag Canada
Pflag Canada hosts monthly meetings for LGBTQ+ individuals, with chapters in most cities throughout Canada (although in-person meetings are currently suspended due to COVID-19; please contact your local chapter to find alternative ways to connect). They also host...
Resources for LGBTQ students and youth
Below is a list of resources for LGBTQ+ students and youths, including organisations, help lines, and scholarships. Website: https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/lgbtq-student-support/