Pride & Prejudice, Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS)

Families in TRANSition (FIT) is a 10-week closed group for parents / caregivers of 2-Spirit, trans, non-binary, gender-questioning youth (ages 13-24) who have recently learned of their child’s gender identity. This group typically runs 4 times a year, for 10 weeks. Please contact Jordan.Zaitzow@ctys.org for more information about registration and dates.

For now, this service continues to operate virtually. Parents from anywhere in the GTA, throughout Ontario, or across so-called Canada are welcome to join.

There is also a FIT youth group that is open to youth ages 13-24 who are Two Spirit, nonbinary, trans, or exploring gender in any way. The youth group focuses on gender exploration, identity, and activism, through an arts-based lens. Contact Lev Goldberg at Lev.Goldberg@ctys.org for more details!

Queering Community is a space for queer, trans, and gender diverse youth between the ages of 16-22 to engage in games, mindfulness, and arts-based activities that explore gender, mental health, relationships, and build a sense of community. The group will be in-person at CTYS offices (65 Wellesley Street East, Suite 300) from 4:30-6:30 PM on Tuesday from November 5 to December 3. Please email daniel.robinson@ctys.org for details.

Individual and Family Counselling is for 2SLGBTQ+ youth (age 12 to 24) and their families. Contact CTYS Community Intake to discuss more at community.intake@ctys.org and/or 416-924-2100 ext. 245.

Other Access Info:

Group will be continuing over zoom, into the foreseeable future. We see access as dynamic and evolving, and try to be responsive to the present needs of any group of participants. Upon intake to the group, there are opportunities to discuss what accessibility in group looks like for you. Accommodations and critical group redesign can be determined based on the needs of participants.