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February 12th 2019

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MEDIA ADVISORY: The 519 to march to Toronto City Hall for LGBTQ+ refugee rights on April  

November 2023

TDoR 2023: Statement from 2Spirit, trans, and non-binary youth / Déclaration des jeunes bispirituels, trans et non-binaires

September 2023

The 519 Board of Management Candidates 2023/24

July 2023

Notice of Annual General Meeting 2023

Call for Nominations – The 519 Annual General Meeting 2023

May 2023

[Media Advisory] The 519 Presents 'Enough is Enough!' a panel discussion addressing anti-2SLGBTQ+ hate

Pride 2023 at The 519: Upcoming Programs and Events

Green Space Festival 2023: Neighbourhood Information

[Media Advisory] Toronto’s queer and trans communities to protest against anti-2SLGBTQ+ hate on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBT)

March 2023

Trans Day of Visibility: How can we commit to being visible allies?

[Press Release] The 519 to Honour Esteemed Author John Irving with Ally Award

International Women's Day 2023: Women, Life, Freedom

February 2023

Re: Sentencing of Colin Harnack in murder of Julie Berman

December 2022

The Trial of Julie Berman

In Solidarity with Ontario's Drag Performers

November 2022

City of Toronto, The 519, and Homes First Society announce Toronto’s first dedicated shelter for 2SLGBTQ+ adults

In Solidarity; A Community Vigil Honouring Colorado Victims and Survivors 

In Solidarity with Club Q

Public Statement on Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR) 2022

September 2022

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Status For All: Letter to PM Justin Trudeau and Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Sean Fraser

The 519 Board of Management Candidates 2022/23

August 2022

Notice of The 519 Annual General Meeting 2022-23

[Press Release] 2SLGBTQ+ communities release Media Reference Guide as a tool for more inclusive journalism

June 2022

Call for Nominations – The 519 Annual General Meeting 2022-23

World Refugee Day: Support LGBTQ+ Refugees Every Day

Green Space Festival 2022: Neighbourhood Information

Green Space Festival announces 2022 lineup: a Pride-weekend party in support of 2SLGBTQ+ communities

Pride 2022 at The 519: Upcoming Programs and Events

Counselling & Support Referrals: Youth and Young Adults

[Updated: February 2019]

Crisis Lines – call any time of day, any day of the week

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Chat www.kidshelpphone.ca (Wed-Sun, 6pm – 2am)

Gerstein Crisis Centre: 416-929-5200

Trans Life Line: 1-877-330-6366 | www.translifeline.org

Peer support

LGBT Youth Line: peer support for 2SLGBTQ youth 29 and under
phone: 1-800-268-9688 | text: 647-694-4275 | chat: www.youthline.ca
Call, text, or chat online with a supportive person 4:00 – 9:30pm (closed Saturdays)

Mood Disorders Assoc. of Ontario – LGBTQ2S Peer Support Drop-in Group
36 Eglinton Ave, Suite 602 | mooddisorders.ca | 416-486-8046
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7 – 9pm
Specifically for folks for identify as having a mood disorder. No participant limit

Counselling

Skylark – 2 free walk-in counselling clinics for kids and youth 0-25
No health card or appointment required | First come, first serve basis

  • Skylark ‘what’s up’ Walk-in Clinic— See website for hours
    65 Wellesley St East, Unit 500 | www.skylarkyouth.org | 416-482-0081 ext. 333
  • Skylark YouthCan Impact Walk-in Clinic — See website for hours
    40 Orchard View Blvd, Unit 102 | www.skylarkyouth.org | 416-482-0081 ext. 282

Egale Youth Outreach – free counselling for youth 15-29
290 Shuter Street | www.egale.ca/outreach | 416-964-7887 ext. 9
Pre-booked and drop-in appointments are available.
Drop in hours are Monday to Friday from 3-8pm.

‘What’s Up’ Walk-in Clinic – free drop in counselling for youth at 6 locations
See website for hours and locations | www.whatsupwalkin.ca | 416-438-3697

Stella’s Place
18 Camden Street | www.stellasplace.ca  | 416-461-2345 | connect@stellasplace.ca
Mental health support for youth ages 16 to 29, individual & group services

EdgeWest Counselling Services – free counselling for youth 29 and under
1900 Davenport Rd, Toronto, ON | www.edgewest.ca
For people living in the area of Islington to Bathurst, Bloor to Eglinton, plus Mount Dennis
Call 416-652-4363 to book a counselling appointment
Open Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-8pm; Saturdays, 10am-2pm

ReachOUT at the Griffin Centre – Counselling for LGBTQ youth 12-18
No waitlist | 1126 Finch Ave West, Unit 16
Counsellors can also meet you closer to where you live
Email connect@stellasplace.ca or call/text 416-738-1322 to do an intake.
griffin-centre.org/programs.php

Central Toronto Youth Services: Pride & Prejudice Program
Free counselling for youth 12-25
65 Wellesley Street East, Suite 300 | www.ctys.org/| 416-924-2100 ext. 245

Planned Parenthood Toronto
Health care and case coordination for people 13-29
36 Prince Arthur Ave | www.ppt.on.ca/ | 416-961-0113

Youth Outreach Workers at the Griffin Centre
1126 Finch Ave West, Unit 16, counsellors can also meet you closer to where you live
Elvia: epenate@griffincentre.org | 416-738-8210
Shayen: shenry@griffincentre.org | 647-523-7063

Substance Use & Addictions

Pieces to Pathways, Drop-in Groups – for LGBTTQQ2SIA folks ages 16 to 29
21 Strickland Ave | www.facebook.com/PiecestoPathways/ | 647-209-2043 (call or text)

ACT SPUNK! Program – group programming for young GBQT guys
www.actoronto.org | 416-340-2437 ext. 235 | abusch@actoronto.org

Low-Cost and Free Services for GBQT Guys

OurSpace – free peer support counselling (from an RSW), workshops & events
www.thisisourspace.ca | for counselling email Cameron: mckencziecounselling@gmail.com

The Gatehouse
3101 Lakeshore Blvd. W | thegatehouse.org | 416 255-5900
Supports, resources and advocacy on behalf of those impacted by childhood sexual abuse.

ACT Towel Talk – free
View schedules on website | www.actoronto.org| 416-340-8484 ext. 289
Supports, resources and advocacy on behalf of those impacted by childhood sexual abuse.

Wellness and Support Groups

Sherbourne Health Centre – Supporting Our Youth (SOY)
333 Sherbourne St. | www.soytoronto.org | 416-324-4180
Social support groups


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