Community-Led

Note: Community-led groups are not staffed by The 519. For questions related to group programming, timings, etc., we recommend contacting the group point of contact directly. If you run a community-led group at The 519 that should be on this list, email Communications@The519.org

Toronto Aces and Aros

Toronto Aces and Aros is a community led group for people on the diverse asexual or aromantic spectrums, and people who are questioning. They meet at The 519 on the…

The Marginalized Majority

The Marginalized Majority is a Canadian-registered non-profit dedicated to advancing education, creating cultural programming, and fostering community connections for marginalized 2SLGBTQIA+ collectives, organizations, and allies.

Toronto Queer Market

Toronto Queer Market started by queer designer and entrepreneur Ashley Champion to create more spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ artists and vendors to sell their wares. Our market is held monthly at…

Racialized Trans Collective

Bi-weekly meetup group for all racialized Trans identities to hang out and build community.

Tempo: Toronto’s Queer Tenor-Bass Choir

Regent Park Community Yoga

We’re a community-based group that meets to practice yoga. Everyone is welcome.

Inner City Family Health Team

We provide primary care to homeless and previously homeless individuals in Toronto. Website

CMAToronto (Crystal Meth Anonymous)

Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to crystal meth.

Recovery From Debting: Debtors Anonymous

Debtors Anonymous offers hope for people whose use of unsecured debt causes problems and suffering in their lives and the lives of others.

ODE: Remembered Voices

ODE is a two-spirit LGBTQ Indigenous group for youth from 16-25 yrs old within the Greater Toronto Area.

Frontrunners Toronto (FRTO)

We are a friendly, inclusive running crew of diverse runners deep in the heart of Toronto’s Gay Village. We welcome all runners of different levels and backgrounds across the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, including our allies.

Toronto Shyness and Social Anxiety Support Group

Toronto Shyness and Social Anxiety Support Group have met every weekend since 2002. Here you meet with other people who suffer from shyness or social anxiety/phobia. Offer support and understanding…

Street Eats Community Kitchen

All-gender cooking group hosted in partnership with Inner City Family Health Team (ICFHT) at the Kyle Scanlon Community Kitchen at The 519. The group is for folks who are registered as clients…

SMART Recovery

SMART Recovery is the leading and free science-based approach to recovery which embraces self-empowerment to learn tools to address harmful substance use or behaviour issues in a mutually supportive and non-judgmental group

SCA

Warmline

The Warm Line is a confidential and anonymous service for adults living in the GTA and Peel Region in need of a friend with an empathetic ear. It is operated…

Multiculture & Folk Arts Association of Canada

Seniors’ dance program each month’s first Friday. Everyone is welcome.

IATSE Local 822

IATSE Local 822 currently represents members in wardrobe, makeup and hair crafts in the Live theatre within our geographical jurisdiction of Toronto and vicinity. Website

House of Constantine

The House of Constantine is part of The Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance.

Volunteer Toronto

Volunteer Toronto is Canada’s largest volunteer centre with over 40 years of experience connecting volunteers to the organizations that need them. Our services support local volunteers in finding opportunities to…

Triangle Squares

Triangle Squares is Toronto’s LGBTQ+ square dancing club since 1987. We are a place for LGBTQ+ individuals (and our straight allies) to learn modern western square dancing, with a unique gay styling, that makes it more fun and energetic than what you may remember from high school.

Rainbow Ballroom Toronto

Ontario Chinese Seniors

Ontario Chinese Seniors

Swingin’ Out

Swingin’OUT is Canada’s first LGBTQ swing dance club, founded in July 2000. We are a non-profit, volunteer-run group. We offer swing dance classes for beginners and experienced dancers in the heart of Toronto’s…

Singing Out

“We sing together, and we sing out.” SingingOut We are Toronto’s largest 2SLGBTQQIA+ community choir. We are a mixed-voice, non-auditioned, choir – a relative rarity in our communities across North…

Narcotics Anonymous

NA Toronto offers online and in-person meetings.

Living in Today Meeting

Living in Today Meeting
1st & 3rd Thursday 11:40am-1:15pm

Latino Group Hola

Out & Out

Looking for a fun and welcoming lesbian or gay social club in Toronto?  Welcome to Out & Out – North America’s largest LGBT activities club! Established in 1980, our not-for-profit,…

OutWRITES!

OUTwrites is a queer-positive, sexually diverse writing group where writers meet to engage in writing exercises and critique members’ works. Be sure to join their Facebook group or message them on Facebook or…

Polyamorous Living in Toronto

We are a Community group exploring non-oppressive relating, including: exploring personal autonomy and self-determination, addressing social and relationship hierarchies/norms/expectations, exploring egalitarian/empowered relationship practices, addressing power/privilege/oppression in interpersonal relationships and community,…

Toronto Bi+ Network

Toronto Sisters of JOY

The Toronto Sisters of JOY (The Jubilant Order of York) is an official Mission of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence™ – a leading edge order of queer nuns of all…

Transition Support

Trans meeting group is designed to provide assistance and support for people in the process of matching their inner gender with their outer image, with the purpose of adjusting and complying…

Trans Men, Transmasc, and Enby Support Group

Weekly peer-led support group, serving trans men, transmasc, and enby individuals within the GTA. Welcoming of BIPOC, trans men, transmasc, enby, and gender non-conforming identities of all ages, including those who are questioning.

Counterpoint Community Orchestra

Counterpoint Community Orchestra has been operating as a community orchestra in downtown Toronto for 36 years. Formed in 1984, it was the first LGBTQ+ orchestra in Canada and in the…

Paid ID Clinic

This city-wide program helps vulnerable people get the identification they need to access health care, sources of income such as pensions, and other services.

Queer Ontario

Queer Ontario is a provincial network of gender and sexually diverse individuals — and their allies — who are committed to questioning, challenging, and reforming the laws, institutional practices, and social…

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. Worldwide meetings and other tools provide a fellowship of experience, strength and hope where members respect one another’s anonymity. OA charges no dues or fees; it is self-supporting through member contributions.

Toronto Go Club

Go is an ancient Chinese strategy board game of surrounding territory using black and white stones. The Toronto Go Club runs meetings, teaches classes, hosts tournaments and supports the Go…

Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness Meditation is an open community of meditation practitioners providing a welcoming space for all individuals who are interested in the practice of meditation. The intention of Mindfulness Meditation is to…

Toronto Writers Collective

Toronto Writers Collective The Toronto Writers Collective, founded in 2012, is a nonprofit organization that encourages creative expression through writing. We believe that writing in community is an effective and…

Prime Timers

We are a social group for older GBT+ men. We offer social activities in an age-related safe environment.

Church Wellesley Village BIA

Church Wellesley Village BIA The Village is a comfortable and supportive community that offers the connectedness of a small town, in the heart of the City. The Village is an…

Church Street Group of Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in A.A.’s program of recovery from alcoholism. Non-Alcoholics may attend open meetings as observers. Closed meetings are for A.A. Members only, or for those who have a drinking problem, and have a desire to stop drinking.

Amnesty International LGBTI+ Caucus

Amnesty International LGBTI+ Caucus LGBTI Rights  

Community One Foundation

Community One Foundation The Community One Foundation creates a strong, vibrant and diverse community by supporting individuals and groups that enhance the development of the LGBTTIQQ2S communities in the Greater…

Dignity Toronto Dignité

Dignity Toronto Dignité provides a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQ Catholics and allies to bear witness to the integrity and holiness of their lives and relationships, including opportunities for members…

Gay Fathers of Toronto

A twice monthly volunteer peer support group for gay fathers. A place of inclusion, understanding, and a safe space to ask questions for support as you build your life as a gay father. This group is open to any gay father or person in a parenting role.

Hassle Free Clinic

Hassle Free Clinic – Free medical and counselling services in many areas of sexual health. Located in downtown Toronto. Hassle Free Clinic is a community-based clinic providing medical and counselling services…

AIDS Memorial and Vigil

The AIDS Memorial and Annual Candleligth Vigil take place in Barbara Hall Park, as a tribute to people from our community who have died of an AIDS-related illness.