Online Resources
Find information on different topics to read at your own pace. This is a great place to learn about 2SLGBTQ+ Identities, Coming Out, Self-Care, Health & wellness and more. Looking for in-person/virtual referrals?
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Here you will find information on different topics that come up for us when we’re working on the HelpLine. If you want to learn more, this is a great place to start.
Kanawayhitowin: Two Spirit Aboriginal People- Building Inclusive Communities
Brochure on inclusivity and building two-spirit inclusive communities.
Language, Culture, and Two-Spirit Identity
An article on language and two-spirit identities.
Two Spirits One Voice
Video that goes over a general definition of two-spirit identity and communities; briefly discusses ...
12 Incredible Indigenous LGBTQ Women and Two-Spirit People You Should Know
Two-Spirit resources.
Trans Vitality Toolkit
A collection of trans specific resources that include trans history, community, resources for self-a...
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Sex & Sexual Health
CATIE: Canada’s Source for HIV and Hep C information
Up-to-date info on STI basics, treatment, and prevention
Queer Media
CCGDSD Our History Initiative
Resources on queer history, including Black 2SLGBTQ+ history, 2 Spirit history, and also some Toronto-specific queer history.
Mental Health
Choice-D Patient and Family Guide to Depression Treatment
Guide to evidence-based treatment options for depression. Target demo is 18+
Queer Media
Circle of Belonging; Letters of Love from Northern 2SLGBTQ Youth
In November 2019, 6 gatherings were held in regions across Northern Ontario, including Kenora, Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay, North Bay, Sudbury &Sault Ste Marie. Facilitated by PYAP northern youth ambassadors, with support from Teddy Syrette [Ozhawa Anaung Kwe] and local/regional community partnerships, over 50 2SLGBTQ+ youth participated in the creation of this zine!
Queer Media
Circle of Belonging: Letters of Love from Northern 2SLGBTQ+ Youth
Created by 2SLGBTQ+ youth from Northern regions across Ontario in 2019 as part of the Provincial Youth Ambassador Project.
Mental Health
Climate Change Taking a Toll on Your Mental Health? How to Cope With ‘Eco-Anxiety’
Medically reviewed article about eco-anxiety and its symptoms, cause, and methods to cope.
Climate Despair
Climate Despair
Here at YouthLine, staff started to prioritize talking about their thoughts, experiences, and feelings in regard to climate change once we realized how many of us were feeling anxiety about the earth.
Queer Media
Coming Home Anthology
36 youth in the Peel and Halton Regions contributed art and stories that share their 2SLGBTQ+ experiences.