Support services including anonymous, confidential counselling for individuals, couples, and partners of individuals with HIV * case management and referral, buddy program, support groups, health and wellness programs * insurance benefits clinic * income tax clinic * weekly hot lunch programs — registration required * workshops, community forums and social support events.

For support services, call to arrange an intake appointment, or drop in to speak with counsellor on call * for other services, drop in, call or visit website.

ASAAP is committed to providing culturally responsive holistic health promotion and support services for people from South Asian and other related communities who are living with, at risk of, or affected by HIV and related health conditions.

Our programs and services are delivered in culturally appropriate ways while simultaneously challenging the discomfort many have in talking about sexuality and sexual health. We acknowledge the many social determinants of health and our work often overlaps with issues of racism, gender equity, housing, violence, mental health and employment. We are always learning, growing and building stronger partnerships with organizations and people.

We also have 3 closed programs that are for specific South Asian Races:
Dosti is a social and support group for South Asian men who like men. For more info, contact Robbie at menshealth@asaap.ca or 416-599-2727 ex 226.

Snehithan is a social and support group for Tamil men who like men. For more info, contact Rohith at peer@asaap.ca or 416-599-2727 ex 227.

Lassi is a social and support group for young (16-29) South Asian guys who like guys. For more info, contact Rohith at peer@asaap.ca or 416-599-2727 ex 229.

ALL PROGRAMS OFFER:

• Workshops on HIV/AIDS, Healthy Relationships, Anti-Homophobia and Gender Equity
• Health Forums for Communities and Service Providers
• Multilingual Sexual Health Resources
• Referrals to HIV Testing Services (Confidential and Anonymous)
• Outreach at Community Spaces
• Peer Support Groups & Resources for Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer & Questioning Men
• Free Condoms and Lube

We provide 2SLGBTQI+ services and resources to our communities to support families and individuals. Our services include:

• Professional development training and education on 2SLGBTQI+ Inclusive Practices for service providers, schools and organizations,
• Rainbow families art and play drop-in for 2SLGBTQI+ families & families with gender creative children ages 0-6,
• Support groups for parents and caregivers of gender creative, non-binary, and transgender children of all ages,
• Arts-based social group for youth (11-17) who are trans, non-binary, gender diverse
• Special family events
• Information, referral and supports for 2SLGBTQI+ families and individuals
• Counselling services with 2SLGBTQI+ identified counsellors (sliding fee scale)

AIDS Service Organization
LGBTQ+ Environment
Support Program
Men’s Program
Women’s Program
Youth Program
Trans Women’s Program
CHAMP and OPA+

Black CAP is an organization that works to reduce HIV/AIDS in Toronto’s Black, African and Caribbean communities and enhance the quality of life of Black people living with or aff­ected by HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS is spreading quickly in Toronto’s Black communities and we believe that our work is more important than ever.

Black Queer Youth (BQY) is a weekly drop-in group where we celebrate Black queer and trans spectrum people’s experiences and accomplishments. It is a space dedicated to your creativity and desires. It is a safer space for you express your whole self.

-Explore what gender or (a)sexuality means to you.
-Connect to Afro-centric health and wellness supports.
-Share skills and talents with peers and group mentors.
-Find support to achieve your short and long term goals.
-Food and TTC tokens provided.

Brantford Pride Month is an annual event that runs in June. The main event is Pride in the Park held the third Saturday in June.

The Brantford Pride Committee is a grassroots group, working to mobilize around issues affecting the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Brantford, while holding space to celebrate and honour the 2SLGBTQ+ community!

Queer Sphere is a committee under the Diversity & Equity Office that promotes the awareness, acceptance and social advocacy for Queer members on campus with the aim for students to meet and socialize with their peers, as well as to impact the university in a positive way. Regular events and meetings include discussions, games night, movie night and guest speakers.

Brock Pride is the official Brock University club devoted to creating a safe, social environment for students of diverse gender and sexual identities. We offer a welcoming atmosphere which provides an opportunity for students of the pride community (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, intersex, queer, questioning or otherwise associated) and their allies to create support networks and gain guidance in maintaining healthy relationships, coming out, and other issues relevant to having a queer identity. We will also pursue the advancement of equality, acceptance and fair treatment of LGBTQ+ issues such as accessibility of same-sex marriage, homophobia on campus and in the community, addressing heterosexism and lack of representation in society, and fair treatment of pride community members.

(Currently in-person)
On the first and third Friday,  a diverse and dynamic group of youth meet at Kind for an evening of low-pressure hanging out. Care, support, and harm reduction are key practices at Café Q which is run by Taryn and other support facilitators. Join other youth for game nights, art making, snacks or just to chill and check in with friends.