Connecting Simcoe County’s 2SLGBTQ+ residents and resources – offers an event calendar, resource directory, social networking, news, information, discussion and more.

Connecting York Region’s 2SLGBTQ+ residents and resources – offers an event calendar, resource directory, social networking, news, information, discussion and more.

THIS IS A GENDERED SPACE
Clinic services at Gay Zone are provided by Ottawa Public Health.

All services provided at Gay Zone and other Sexual Health Clinic locations are free and confidential.
•Information on sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
•STI testing and treatments
•Confidential or anonymous HIV testing
•Vaccination (click here to find out if you are eligible for publicly-funded vaccines)
•Counselling and partner notification
•Free condoms (you can also order them online!)

** IF YOU DON’T HAVE AN ONTARIO HEALTH CARD: please call us at 613.234.4641 before coming to the clinic

This space is for those underneath the trans umbrella – transfeminine, transmasculine, genderqueer, nonbinary, agender, bigender, two-spirit, gender fluid, gender flux, gender questioning – anyone who is not cisgender.

Please note: this is not a space to discuss issues around mental health or trauma. If you are experiencing these challenges, we certainly encourage you to connect with one of our social workers who can individually work with you to address these challenges.

The Gender Care IPC team aims to create a safe, confidential, inclusive, and affirming space for trans, gender expansive, gender non-conforming, non-binary and questioning youth and adults in the Durham Region.

The Team includes a Nurse Practitioner and Systems Navigator who provide gender transition related care and services within a holistic framework for a time-limited length of service.

Specific services include social, legal and medical transition support, hormone related therapy, surgery referral support, advocacy, and health system navigation. We also offer support, education, and resources for families and caregivers of our clients.

We tailor our services to the needs and transition goals of our clients. Clients may retain their primary care providers while seeking gender transition related care from the team and upon completion of goals will be transferred back to their providers. Medical issues not related to gender transition will be directed back to primary care providers.

If you are interested in our services or would like to refer someone, please complete a Referral Form located on our website.

DCHC also offers two peer support programs for folks thinking about gender:
Gender Journeys (ages 10-14, and 15+): https://www.careachc.ca/Global-Assets/Programs/Gender-Journeys
Gender Affirming Chats: https://www.careachc.ca/Global-Assets/Programs/Gender-Affirming-Chats

A free 8 week virtual group for youth 12 to 15 exploring their gender identity and gender expression. Learn about and discuss topics such as: self-care, self-advocacy, media, dysphoria, body image, coming out, gender affirming care and intersectionality.

The Gender Journeys group is ideal for those in the early stages of gender transition ages 17+. In this group, you will learn about and discuss gender, transition, and well-being. It is also a place to meet others who are going through similar experiences. You do not have to be on hormones to take part; it is open for those who are on hormones, pre-hormones, or don’t want them at all.

We have groups starting several times during the year. Each group meets once a week for a total of 8 weeks. The groups are currently offered virtually using Zoom.

The GVWG is a grassroots community of trans and gender non-conforming individuals. We create an environment where we can strengthen our capacities as individuals and as a group through skill development and networking. We take on community-based projects to improve the lives of trans people in the Waterloo Region.
Our main project is The GAP (Gender Affirming Project) which involves monthly events where folks can try on sample chest binders to make informed sizing decisions before ordering garments of their own. These events also offer attendees the opportunity to connect with GVWG members, ask questions, and get info about other services in our community.

GenderQuest is a support and social group for trans, non-binary, gender diverse and two-spirit adults. This is a diverse, peer-led social group for those at any stage of transition: come share, learn, and socialize in a safer space. All trans, two-spirit, and gender-diverse people are welcome to attend. Join Taryn and others who are on their gender quest!

The Gilbert Centre provides social and support services to empower, promote health, and celebrate the lives of people living with and affected by HIV and other sexually transmitted or blood borne infections (STBBIs) and the individuals and families from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) communities of Simcoe Muskoka.

QT Youth Connection is a drop-in and social space for Queer, Trans, Intersex, Questioning, and Non-Binary youth. A discord server has been created as an e-drop in social space for youth to connect with each other while social distancing. Please contact Ellis at EllisG@GilbertCentre.ca for a server link.