Community-based organization serving queer and trans Muslims in Toronto and the GTA.

We believe in creating a space where all individuals can feel heard, supported and accepted regardless of their gender identity and/or sexuality. Our goal is to create a LGBTQ2S+ Peer Support Network across Northwestern Ontario. We provide a variety of services including monthly meetings and events, educational presentations, training/resources and gender affirming clothing.

IRQR provides guidance about the resettlement process and helps individuals to plan and anticipate the challenges ahead. Members of IRQR who have come from similar situations guide applicants through the process. This support is vital to the physical and mental well being of the refugee applicants and helps ensure better integration and a greater chance of success in their new life. We helping Iranian and Afghan LGBT refugees who are in Canada and provide support to ALL queer refugees who are in Turkey.

Queer Youth Kawartha Lakes (QYKL) is a group for queer youth to safely express themselves without judgement, build positive relationships with other queer youth in the City of Kawartha Lakes, and facilitate activities to advocate and spread awareness of queer people and events. Youth ages 12 to 17 are welcome to join QYKL. QYKL runs every Thursday from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Note: QYKL runs during the school year.

Queer Youth United is a 2SLGBTQ+ youth group where youth can come and engage with others in the community in a safe and accepting environment.

(Currently online through Zoom)
Queer Amore aims to create a comfortable space to gather and talk about issues related to being bisexual, pansexual, bi-curious and questioning. Queer Amore with Ben and Tova, takes a fresh look at exploring and enjoying your sexuality. Previously known as BiAmore, this group strives to be a safe space for those who are processing their identity or want to meet others who are on their journey.

Queering Faith is a discussion group for diverse queer people who experience a variety of different faiths. This group is also those in the process of reclaiming, resettling or repairing from faith, while being proudly queer or 2SLGBTQIA+. This group works to dismantle religious based harm; pursue intersectional justice; celebrate all queer people who experience faith and spirituality; and be a gentle sharing space in your independent journey! This group will have a max restriction of 10 people to start in-person. Contact Chris and Jonathan at queeringfaith@kindspace.ca if you have questions or wish to join

Queerios is a drop in program for all youth 12-18 who identify as LGBTQ+, run entirely by LGBTQ+ staff. We focus on social activities, positive mental health, skill-building, and connecting youth to resources. Activities include art, sports, and games, as well as snacks, a full dinner, and dessert.

“Quest’s Rainbow Niagara Services have been developed to meet the unique needs and barriers experienced by those in sexually and gender diverse populations and has been a priority since Quest was started in 2010.

The Quest team strives to address this health equity issue and meet the gap in services. Our 2SLGBTQ+ services include:
* primary health care for all ages
* trans specific health care for ages 18+
* mental health support through counselling services
* outreach support on site, in schools, & in the community
* providing support around legal name change & gender marker documents and forms
* social groups; “2SLGBTQ+ 10-13 Group”, “Trans & Gender Questioning Youth Group (14-19)”, ” Virtual LGBT+ Adult Drop In (18+)” * Gender Quest adult trans support group
* health promotion/community capacity initiatives; Pride Prom, Halloween Party, Health Fairs
* community presentations to social services, schools, and medical providers
* support to Gay Straight Alliances, PFLAG * collaborating with various 2SLGBTQ+ groups/coalitions such as Niagara’s Senior Pride Network.

Our interdisciplinary team focuses on the delivery of culturally competent 2SLGBTQ+ services to individuals across their lifespan. If you are seeking culturally competent primary health care and/or trans specific health care contact our front desk client coordinators at 905.688.2558 ext: 0 to book an intake appointment. For more information about Rainbow Niagara’s outreach and community programs contact: Stephanie Vail, Community Health Worker at 905.688.2558 ext: 222 Kai Kristoff, Community Health Worker at 905.688.2558 ext: 263

We plan Pride in Dryden, ON, we also plan to create an online/print resources database for community members.
We do a lot of partnering in the community to support 2SLGBTQIA+ people in our small town.
We also support the local High School’s GSA: RADish