CTYS | Youth Gender Action Project (Y-GAP)

Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line
(416) 962-9688 GTA
Toll Free 1-800-268-9688, and TTY available.

The 519 Church Street Community Centre Trans Programmes
519 Church Street. W
(416) 392-6878 x104

Toronto Rape Crisis Center/Multicultural Women Against Rape
(416) 597-8808
y Español (416) 597-1171 x228.

Free 24-hour hotline provides confidential crisis counseling, information and referrals.

Counselling

Central Toronto Youth Services: Pride & Prejudice Program (ages 25 and under)
65 Wellesley St. East, Suite 300. W
Intake worker: (416) 924-2100 x 245.
www.ctys.org

Individual and group counselling and programs for queer and trans youth. P&P has no catchment area (you can access services even if you live outside of Toronto). A good deal of experience with trans youth. Has a theatrical program called GenderPlay and occasionally runs other trans youth specific programs, like the TRANSformations group. Services are free.

Sherbourne Health Center
333 Sherbourne St. W
(416) 324-4180.
www.sherbourne.on.ca

Has trans-knowledgeable counsellors. Currently a lengthy waiting list (over 1 year) and only accepts clients from the City of Toronto. Also offers (3 times a year) an 8 week programme called “Gender Journeys”- a group for people in the earlier stages of identifying as trans that provides reliable information, friendly conversations with other trans people and access to trans communities. Services are free with a health card.

2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations
43 Elm St, 2nd floor.
(416) 944-9300.
www.2spirits.com

Community support

Trans Fusion Crew (TFC)
A program run by Supporting Our Youth (SOY), youth 29 and under
333 Sherbourne St. W
www.soytoronto.org

Meets every other Thursday from 6:30-9pm. Come to share a yummy meal, access resources, to socialize and have fun together. Also has an e-mail list for group members and folks who can't come to their physical meetings for whatever reason. For more info, contact Yasmeen at (416) 324-5078 or tfc@sherbourne.on.ca. Trans youth are welcome at all the SOY groups.

Trans Youth Toronto

The 519 Church Street Community Centre
519 Church Street, Toronto.
http://www.the519.org

A relaxed drop-in for trans youth (26 and under). Every Wednesday from 5-9pm, co-facilitated by Rebecca and Jordan. tytrocks@gmail.com. The 519 also has a number of other trans specific programs, like Meal Trans, a Monday night (6:30-10pm) drop-in meal and social for trans people, particularly low income and street-involved trans people.

2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations
43 Elm St, 2nd floor.
(416) 944-9300.
www.2spirits.com

The Triangle Program

Located in Toronto, this is a high school program for LGBT youth. Has had several trans students successfully go through the program.

Medical

Hassle Free
66 Gerrard St. East, 2nd floor W
Women (416-922-0566) and men’s clinics (416-922-0603)
www.hasslefreeclinic.org

Offers free STI and anonymous HIV testing, and sexual health counselling. TG and TS folks welcome at both the women and men’s clinic. No one refused services without a health card.

Has some trans-knowledgeable physicians and nurses. Currently a moderate waiting list (less than 3 months); accepts patients from out of town. good contact: Sue Hrilanovic (nurse): 416 867-7460 x 8345 (let’s call and check with her!)

Sherbourne Health Centre
333 Sherbourne Street W
(416) 324-4180.
www.sherbourne.on.ca

Has trans-knowledgeable physicians and nurses. Currently a lengthy waiting list (over 1 year) for the LGBT practice, although their general practice is currently accepting new clients. Only accepts patients from the City of Toronto.

A medical drop-in for street-involved/homeless youth under 25. No health card/documents needed.