Additional Gender, Sexuality, and Expression Resources
If you would like to dive deeper into the topic of gender, sexuality, and expression, you can check out some of the resources and culturally responsive services available below.
Resources for You and Your Child or Youth
- pflag Canada promotes the health and well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ people by helping to keep families together through support and education.
- CHEO Gender Diversity Clinic is a multidisciplinary team of experts in gender care and support.
- LGBTQ + Pride Flags provide a comprehensive overview of Pride Flags and their use.
- The 519 offers leadership and innovation in 2SLGBTQIA+ youth programs.
- Planned Parenthood Toronto offers tips for supporting trans and gender diverse youth, as well as judgement-free counselling.
- Kids Help Phone offers counselling for children and youth ages 5 to 20 (1-800-668-6868).
- Lesbian, Gay, Bi & Trans Youthline offers free peer support for youth aged 26 and under (1-800-268-9688).
- Webinar: Gender, sexuality and breaking the gender binary (by pflag Canada and CMHO).
Culturally Responsive Services
- Black Queer Youth Collective provides services for Black, gender diverse youth.
- Black Youth Helpline is a support resource for Black youth.
- Salaam Canada is a national, volunteer-run organization dedicated to creating and cultivating safe and supportive spaces for gender diverse Muslim youth.
- Anishnawbe Health Toronto offers healthcare based on Indigenous culture and traditions.
- Intersections: Indigenous and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Identities is a resource created by the Native Women’s Association of Canada.
- Miles Nadal JCC YouthLine provides queer Jews opportunities to gather, celebrate and thrive.
- Jewish Family and Child Services of Toronto – LGBTQ2S+ Services provides support counselling, groups, and workshops, welcoming people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
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