The Stardust Community Co-operative is a community centre created by and for queer, neurodivergent people living in and around Hamilton, Ontario. You may have known us before as the Stardust Therapeutic Collective! We’re still figuring out exactly what that looks like and are in the process of incorporating as a co-operative to make sure that all of our members get to participate in making this project happen. There are some things already happening while we get organized! 1) We have a whole bunch of social and support groups run both at the Stardust space and by Stardust members at other locations. Check out the events page to learn more! 2) Many of our members provide therapy, counselling, or peer support services using some of the Stardust office space. This organization has grown out of The Stardust Collective which was primarily focused on these types of services. If you have any questions or would like to join us, please email us.

NOT A 2SLGBTQ+ SPECIFIC RESOURCE

Stella’s Place provides free mental health services for young adults aged 16 to 29 living in Toronto, including:

• Virtual and In-Person Counselling
• Drop-in Spaces
• DBT Skills
• Food Education Kitchen Workshops
• BIPOC Groups
• BeanBagChat, a chat-based app for young adults, ages 16 to 29 in Toronto. Download the app to talk to a counsellor about whatever is on your mind. Monday to Thursday, from 4:00 to 9:00PM.

THIS RESOURCE IS NOT 2SLGBTQ SPECIFIC

StepStones for Youth believes every youth in and from foster care deserves the opportunity to thrive and have a sense of belonging. We work in service of children and youth aged 10-25 who are living in or transitioning from foster care and have few supportive adults they can rely on. We exist to create transformative changes in their lives and make them feel safe, supported, and empowered. We work to improve educational outcomes, secure stable housing, and build long-lasting support networks.

Stratford-Perth Pride continues to be a driving force for visibility, advocacy, and community-building. Whether through events, outreach programs, or providing a safe and affirming gathering space, we are committed to fostering a region where everyone—regardless of gender identity, expression, or sexual orientation—feels valued and empowered.

Proud Community Project: https://www.stratfordpride.com/pcp-faq and connect on Instagram at @proudcommunityproject

https://www.stratfordpride.com/contact

THIS SERVICE IS NOT 2SLGBTQ+ SPECIFIC

StreetWorks offers Consumption & Treatments Services (CTS). This is a safe place to get information about how to be safe, get connected, and use their substances supervised by harm reduction staff. Paramedics are also onsite to provide immediate intervention in the event of an overdose.

Individuals can come to our CTS for more than just supervised consumption. We also offer naloxone training, basic wound care and referrals to social programming and treatment. We can provide T packs for testosterone injection upon request.

Supports provided to University of Ontario Institute of Technology active students.

Supporting Our Youth (SOY), a program of Sherbourne Health, is a set of health promotion services and programming centered on supporting the health and wellbeing goals established by LGBT2SQ youth and young adults, many of whom are homeless, racialized and newcomers to Canada.

We support your goals, strengths, resourcefulness and success through a range of programs. We have a range of drop-in and community groups and events, including Black Queer Youth, Trans Fusion Crew, Express for Newcomers, and Intersections, which includes programming focused around art and health. We occasionally also have openings in our Internal Housing program, if you are in need of housing.

As part of our Goal Planning Service, we provide one-on-one support. Guided by your goals, we work with you to restore, maintain and improve your overall health and wellbeing.

We have five Youth Resource Workers/YRWs in our Goal Planning Service/GPS, each with a different focus:

YRW – Black Queer Youth
YRW – Newcomer & Refugee Youth
YRW – Trans & Non-Binary Youth
YRW – Internal Housing Program
YRW – Youth In Transition (youth who are or were involved in the Child Welfare System)

We also have Mentorship programming. SOY Connect matches a LGBTQ+ mentee with an adult mentor in the community. For more info you can contact Courtney Niven cniven@sherbourne.on.ca

THIS SERVICE IS NON-QUEER, TRANS & LGBTQ SPECIFIC

Teen Health Source is a sexual health information service run for and by youth. You can phone/text/email/chat online with volunteers about things like birth control, STIs, pregnancy, coming out, sexual pleasure, healthy relationships, puberty, and more. Information is provided in a non-judgmental, sex-positive, pro-choice, and inclusive manner.

Are you a teen in Toronto between the ages of 13 to 19? Want to chat with a volunteer about a question or concern you have about your sexual health? Need more info you couldn’t find on our website? We have trained teen volunteers waiting to speak with you live 5 days a week! Most services are anonymous and all are confidential.

THIS RESOURCE IS NOT 2SLGBTQ SPECIFIC

Telecare Peterborough is a free, anonymous and strictly confidential 24-hour call line for people in need of a friendly person who will listen. Our phones are answered by volunteers who are good listeners, enjoy talking to people and are trained to handle crisis situations. Telecare volunteers and callers represent a broad cross section of our community.

TG Innerselves offers group support for trans and non-binary people and family members. We run weekly trans social support groups. Both groups are currently online contact us on Facebook if you would like to join. We offer education services including workshops, presentations, and staff training to organizations, schools, and businesses that are looking to create safer and affirming spaces for trans and non-binary people. Our catchment area expands from Muskoka to James Bay, and from the Quebec border to White River.