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Bullying Prevention
York Region
LGBT Ok
Unrated
Service
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Bully Free Community Alliance
Bully Free Community Alliance is a grass roots not-for-profit organization, based in York Region. It provides education, awareness, and support with respect to …
Canada
Unrated
LGBT Ok
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Service
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Stop A Bully
STOP A BULLY is a safe Bullying Reporting Program, allowing any student in Canada to report bullying to school officials, without any risk of becoming …
Domestic and Sexual Abuse
York Region
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Service
York Region Abuse Program (YRAP)
York Region Abuse Program provides individual and group therapy to adults, adolescents, children and families who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. …
Newmarket
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Service
Women's Support Network
The Women’s Support Network (WSN) is York Region’s only sexual violence crisis centre. We are dedicated to providing free, nonjudgemental and …
Toronto
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Service
Canadian Centre for Men and Families
The Canadian Centre for Men and Families is a social service facility focused on workshops, support groups and counselling dedicated to fathers, boys, …
York Region
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Service
Sandgate Women’s Shelter of York Region
Sandgate is dedicated to providing all persons who identify as women and their children shelter, support and information so they can take steps …
Homeless Youth
York Region
LGBT Ok
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Service
Newmarket Youth Shelter
The Newmarket Youth Shelter is a shelter for homeless male youth (aged 16-25) providing food, shelter, individual and group counselling, referral to …
Richmond Hill
Unrated
LGBT Ok
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Service
360°kids’ Homebase: Youth Drop-In Shelter
Home Base provides shelter, support and solutions to youth aged 13-24 who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in need of help getting a job or returning …
York Region
Unrated
LGBT Ok
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Service
Sutton Youth Multiservice Centre
Emergency shelter for males and females aged 16-26
Ontario
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LGBT Ok
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Service
Five/Fourteen
Five/Fourteen is a foster placement agency that matches LGBT+ youth in Ontario’s foster care system with LGBT+ foster parents. …
LGBT Human Rights
Toronto
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Service
Egale
Egale Canada is a national lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans (LGBT) human rights organization: advancing equality, diversity, education and justice. …
LGBT Parents, Families and Friends
Markham
Service
PFLAG York Region
PFLAG provides support, education and an opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity. It acts to create a society that is healthy and …
Ontario
Unrated
Service
Welcome Friend Association
Welcome Friend Association, based in Thessalon Ontario, promotes understating, cooperation and support for and among members of the Lesbian, …
LGBT Phone Lines
York Region
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Service
York Region LGBT Information & Support Line
An anonymous, confidential and free information and support service for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans residents of York Region.
Ontario
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Service
Youthline
The Youth Line is a free service for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans youth, up to the age of 26.
- Open Sunday-Friday from 4pm-9.30pm
Canada
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Service
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a non-profit dedicated to the well being of transgender people. We run a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Trans …
LGBT Support Groups
York Region
Service
YRGSA North
YRGSA North is a youth-run group, based in Newmarket, for LGBTTIQQ2SA youth and their Allies. We operate in partnership with the YRGSA (York Region Gay-Straight …
Richmond Hill
Unrated
Service
Rainbow Space
Rainbow Space (formerly My House: Rainbow Resources of York Region) provides safe, inclusive social & recreational spaces for the 2SLGBTQ+ …
Richmond Hill
Unrated
Service
Rainbow Families of York Region
Rainbow Families of York Region is an LGBTQ+ friendly parenting group that provides a safe space for parents and their children to gather as a community …
Richmond Hill
Service
Rainbow Youth Circle
For gay youth 26 and under. Rainbow Youth Circle is a staff-facilitated support group that allows youth to connect with peers and gain support …
Toronto
Unrated
Service
Supporting Our Youth (SOY)
Supporting Our Youth (SOY) is a Toronto based, exciting, dynamic community development project designed to improve the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, …
Toronto
Unrated
Service
LGBTQ Parenting Network
Supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer parenting.
The LGBTQ Parenting Network is a program of Sherbourne Health Centre in Toronto. …
York Region
Unrated
Service
Women's Journey - Gay Women's Support Group
This support group is for women who are gay, bisexual or questioning their sexual orientation. It welcomes both single and married women who are …
York Region
Unrated
Service
Gay Men's Support Group
Within York Region, there is presently no support group in operation for adult gay men, although the formation of such a group is being actively considered. …
Central Ontario
Unrated
Service
Bisexual Men Of Toronto
For bisexual men, or men interested in bisexuality. Offers confidential peer support, a social network, information and referrals to other bisexual …
Central Ontario
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Service
Bisexual Women Of Toronto
For bisexual women, or women interested in bisexuality. Offers confidential peer support, a social network, information and referrals to other bisexual …
Central Ontario
Unrated
Service
Gay Fathers Of Toronto
A non-profit organization offering a supportive environment to fathers who are gay oriented
Central Ontario
Unrated
Service
Salaam Toronto
An organization dedicated to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender or questioning muslims and their friends.
Central Ontario
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Service
Women for Recreation, Information and Business
WRIB is an organization dedicated to providing a social, business, and informational networking environment for lesbians, bisexual, transsexual and …
LGBT Youth Groups
York Region
LGBT Ok
Service
YRGSA North
YRGSA North is a youth-run group, based in Newmarket, for LGBTTIQQ2SA youth and their Allies. We operate in partnership with the YRGSA (York Region Gay-Straight …
Sharon
Unrated
LGBT Ok
Unrated
Service
We Are: A Safe Place
We Are: A Safe Place is a place for LGBTQ youth (12-17 years old) from East Gwillimbury/Newmarket and the area to gather in a safe environment and create …
Richmond Hill
LGBT Ok
Service
Rainbow Youth Circle
For gay youth 26 and under. Rainbow Youth Circle is a staff-facilitated support group that allows youth to connect with peers and gain support …
Markham
LGBT Ok
Service
PFLAG York Region
PFLAG provides support, education and an opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity. It acts to create a society that is healthy and …
Ottawa
Unrated
LGBT Ok
Unrated
Service
Jer's Vision - Canada's Youth Diversity Initiative
Jer's Vision works to eliminate bullying, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of discrimination in schools and youth communities, through: …
King Township, Markham, Newmarket
Unrated
LGBT Ok
Unrated
Service
Seneca College - Rainbow Pride Club
A bunch of fun and friendly students who are passionate about spreading a positive word on LGBTTQQI2S issues. The club welcomes all students, (including …
York Region
Unrated
LGBT Ok
Unrated
Service
York Region Gay-Straight Alliance (YRGSA)
A Richmond Hill based, youth-run group for LGBTTIQQ2SA youth and their Allies. This group is open to all youth in the York Region community. …
York Region
LGBT Ok
Service
York Region Rainbow Umbrella
York Region Rainbow Umbrella is a post-graduate group for LGBTTIQQ2SAP+ people and their allies based in Richmond Hill. However, you DO NOT have …
Mental Health Support
Aurora, Markham, Newmarket, Vaughan
Unrated
LGBT Ok
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Service
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) York Region
We help people learn how to maintain their mental health, look for and identify the signs of mental illness, and get help and support when they need …
York Region
Unrated
LGBT Ok
Unrated
Service
Krasman Centre, Self-Help Network
A supportive place in Richmond Hill where people can drop in, meet other people, participate in the ongoing activities and help to start new …
York Region
Unrated
LGBT Ok
Unrated
Service
Community Crisis Response Service
For residents of York Region and South Simcoe who are experiencing a mental health crisis, and their family or friends, York Support Services Network …