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A curated therapy resources directory of crisis lines, free or low-cost counselling, and peer support for trans+ and queer adults and older teens in British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. Canada-based support listings are included in a spirit of helpfulness, not endorsement. We hope you find something here that meets you where you are.
British Columbia
BC resources for crisis intervention, low-cost counselling, and gender-affirming healthcare.
Crisis Lines
Battered Women's Support Services - Crisis Lines
Description: Crisis support, safety planning, and referrals for women, including transgender women and gender-marginalized individuals, who have experienced abuse.
People served: Women, including transgender women and gender-marginalized individuals
Address: PO Box 21503, 1424 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 5G2
Phone: 604-687-1867 or 1-855-687-1868
Email: intake@bwss.org
Website: https://www.bwss.org/support/crisis-support/
Black Youth Helpline - British Columbia
Description: Phone support offering culturally informed crisis intervention, referrals, and guidance for Black youth and families.
People served: Black youth, families, and communities
Phone: 416-285-9944 or 1-833-294-8650
Email: info@blackyouth.ca
Website: https://blackyouth.ca
Child and Adolescent Response Team
Description: Urgent assessment and crisis intervention for school-aged children and youth experiencing acute psychiatric or emotional crises in Vancouver.
People served: School-aged children and youth in acute crisis
Address: 401-1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V1
Phone: 604-874-2300
Website: https://www.vch.ca/en/location-service/child-adolescent-response-team-cart-west-broadway
Chimo Crisis Services
Description: Phone support for people experiencing emotional distress or crisis in Richmond, South Delta, Ladner, and Tsawwassen.
People served: Residents of Richmond, South Delta, Ladner, and Tsawwassen
Phone: 604-279-7070
Crisis Centre BC
Description: 24/7 phone support and online chat for people experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress across BC.
Phone: 1-800-784-2433 (suicide line), 310-6789 (mental health support, no area code needed), or 604-872-3311 (Vancouver Coastal)
Website: https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/get-support/crisis-lines/
Fraser Health Crisis Line
Description: Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support and community resource information for people of all ages in the Fraser Health region.
Phone: 604-951-8855 or 1-877-820-7444
Website: https://www.options.bc.ca/program/fraser-health-crisis-line
Interior Crisis Line Network
Description: 24/7 crisis support across BC's Interior region through a network of local crisis lines including Cranbrook, Kelowna, Vernon, Trail, and Williams Lake.
Phone: 1-888-853-2273
Kids Help Phone - British Columbia
Description: Free, confidential 24/7 phone, text, and chat support for children and youth across Canada.
People served: Children and youth
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: 686868
Website: https://kidshelpphone.ca
KUU-US Crisis Response Services
Description: 24/7 culturally safe crisis support for Indigenous people across BC, with dedicated lines for adults, elders, and youth.
People served: Indigenous people across BC
Phone: 1-800-588-8717 (toll-free), 250-723-4050 (adults/elders), or 250-723-2040 (child/youth)
Website: https://www.kuu-uscrisisline.com
Prince George 24-Hour Crisis Line, Youth Support Line, Youth Online Chat
Description: 24/7 crisis and youth support for Northern BC, from the Alberta border to Haida Gwaii and from Quesnel to the Yukon border.
People served: Residents of Northern BC
Phone: 250-563-1214 or 1-888-562-1214
Website: https://www.northernyouthonline.ca
QChat
Description: Peer support by phone, text, and chat for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in BC, available most evenings.
People served: 2SLGBTQ+ youth in BC
Phone: 1-855-956-1777
Text: 250-800-9036
Email: letschat@qchat.ca
Website: https://www.qchat.ca
Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre - Crisis Lines
Description: 24/7 crisis support, accompaniment, and counselling for survivors of sexualized violence ages 14 and up.
People served: Women, Two-Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender diverse people ages 14 and up who are survivors of sexualized violence
Phone: 604-255-6344 or 1-877-392-7583
Website: https://www.salalsvsc.ca
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multilingual Help Lines
Description: Phone support in Cantonese and Mandarin for individuals and families in crisis in BC.
People served: Mandarin- and Cantonese-speaking individuals and families in BC
Phone: 604-270-8233 (Cantonese) or 604-270-8222 (Mandarin)
Email: info@success.bc.ca
Website: https://successbc.ca
Vancouver Island Crisis Line and Chat
Description: 24/7 phone crisis support and evening text support for Vancouver Island, the Georgia Strait islands, and coastal mainland communities.
People served: Residents of Vancouver Island and surrounding regions
Phone: 1-888-494-3888
Text: 250-800-3806
Website: https://www.vicrisis.ca
Gender-affirming Care & Support
2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Wellness Night of Langley
Description: Confidential 2SLGBTQIA+ primary medical care for youth ages 12 to 24, held on the third Wednesday of each month in Langley.
People served: 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 12 to 24
Address: Langley Youth Hub, 6275 203 Street, Langley, BC V5A 5E6
Phone: 604-546-1130
Alphabet Soup of Whistler
Description: A monthly drop-in for LGBTQ+ individuals, friends, family, and allies to connect and build community in Whistler.
People served: LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages, and their friends, family, and allies
Address: Whistler Public Library, Whistler, BC V8E 0X2
Website: https://mywcss.org/mental-and-emotional-health/alphabet-soup/
Email: lisa@mywcss.org
ASK Wellness Society 2SLGBTQ+ Support Program of Kamloops
Description: Individual and group support for 2SLGBTQ+ community members in Kamloops, including emotional support, resource connections, and health navigation.
People served: 2SLGBTQ+ people ages 19 and over in Kamloops
Address: Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC V2C 0C8
Phone: 250-377-5609
Email: p.hiebert@askwellness.ca
Website: https://askwellness.ca/
BC Trans Feminine Post-bottom Surgery Support Group
Description: Peer support for trans women and non-binary people who have had or are currently waiting to have bottom surgery (vulvoplasty or vaginoplasty).
People served: You must be living in BC and fit the identity and lived experience criteria above.
Email: BCpostopfemmesupport@proton.me
Be Yourself of North Vancouver
Description: A free weekly drop-in group for queer and trans youth ages 16 to 24, facilitated by a master's level counsellor.
People served: Queer, transgender, two-spirited, and questioning youth ages 16 to 24
Address: Be Yourself, 203-1111 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2H4
Phone: 604-828-8177
Email: proud2be@familyservices.bc.ca
Website: https://www.familyservices.bc.ca/find-support/lgbtq2s-support/
Cariboo Gender Support Network of 100 Mile House
Description: Parent and peer support for families with gender diverse children in BC's Interior Cariboo region, available by appointment Monday to Friday.
People served: Parents and caregivers of gender diverse children in the Interior Cariboo
Address: Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre, 486 Birch Ave #1, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0
Phone: 250-395-5155
Email: Cariboo.gender@gmail.com
Chronically Queer of Burnaby
Description: A peer-facilitated support group for 2SLGBTQIA+ people living with chronic health conditions or disabilities, meeting twice monthly online.
People served: 2SLGBTQIA+ people with chronic health conditions and/or disabilities
Address: Creating Accessible Neighbourhoods (CAN), Burnaby, BC
Phone: 604-437-7331
Email: info@canbc.org
Website: https://www.canbc.org/queer/chronically-queer/
Chronically Queer of Vancouver
Description: A peer-facilitated support group for 2SLGBTQIA+ people living with chronic health conditions or disabilities, meeting twice monthly online.
People served: 2SLGBTQIA+ people with chronic health conditions and/or disabilities
Address: Creating Accessible Neighbourhoods (CAN), Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-437-7331
Email: info@canbc.org
Website: https://www.canbc.org/queer/chronically-queer/
Cowichan Valley Visibility Project for Trans, Gender Diverse and Two-Spirit Youth
Description: A drop-in group for LGBTQ2S+ youth ages 13 to 17 in the Cowichan Valley to connect, explore identity, and get support.
People served: LGBTQ2S+ youth ages 13 to 17
Address: Cowichan Valley Youth Services, 554 Trunk Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 3Y1
Phone: 250-748-0232
Email: office@cvyouth.ca
Website: https://cvyouth.ca/youth-pride/
Creative Diversity Friends Club
Description: Tutoring in creative arts and life skills in a home-based setting, with a focus on diversity, for kids ages 5 and up, teens, and adults.
People served: Kids ages 5 and up, teens, and adults of all ages
Address: North Surrey, BC V3V 4K3
Email: Info@creativediversityfriends.ca
Website: https://www.creativediversityfriends.ca
Emotional Connectedness and Happiness for Transgender Youth and Adults of Nanaimo
Description: A facilitated weekly group for trans people ages 17 and up focused on mental wellness, resilience, and open expression.
People served: Trans people ages 17 and over in and around Nanaimo
Phone: 250-752-9293
Email: cpstasiuk@gmail.com
Etcetera Youth Group of Kelowna
Description: A weekly drop-in for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 11 to 18 in Kelowna to connect, explore identity, and access mental and physical health resources.
People served: 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 11 to 18
Phone: 250-763-0456
Email: info@thebridgeservices.ca
Website: https://www.thebridgeservices.ca/youth-services/etcetera
Fraser Valley Youth Society of Abbotsford
Description: Weekly drop-ins for 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied youth ages 13 to 25 in Abbotsford, held in-person and virtually.
People served: 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied youth ages 13 to 25
Address: Foundry Abbotsford, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4Y2
Phone: 604-200-3203
Email: info.fvys@gmail.com
Website: https://www.fvys.ca
Fraser Valley Youth Society of Chilliwack
Description: Weekly drop-ins for 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied youth ages 13 to 25 in Chilliwack, held in-person and virtually.
People served: 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied youth ages 13 to 25
Address: Sto:lo Service Agency, 7201 Vedder Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5
Phone: 604-200-3203
Email: info.fvys@gmail.com
Website: https://www.fvys.ca
Fraser Valley Youth Society of Mission
Description: Weekly drop-ins for 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied youth ages 13 to 25 in Mission, held in-person and virtually.
People served: 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied youth ages 13 to 25
Address: Mission Activity Centre, Mission, BC V2V 2K4
Phone: 604-200-3203
Email: info@fvys.ca
Website: https://www.fvys.ca
Free2BU of Newton or Whalley, Surrey
Description: A weekly virtual drop-in for youth ages 13 to 18 of all identities and orientations, including questioning youth, in Surrey.
People served: Youth ages 13 to 18 of all identities and orientations
Address: City Centre Youth Hub or Newton Youth Resource Centre, Surrey, BC
Phone: 236-333-5143
Email: kmccluskey@pcrs.ca
Friends of Dorothy of Langley
Description: A weekly 2SLGBTQIA+ drop-in program for youth ages 12 to 24 in Langley to connect, get support, and collaborate on events and projects.
People served: 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 12 to 24
Address: Langley Youth Resource Centre, 6275 203rd Street, Langley, BC V3A 5E6
Phone: 604-546-1130
Email: tmeuser@encompass-supports.com
Website: https://www.langleyyouthhub.com
Gen-Out (Ridge Meadows)
Description: A free, confidential, voluntary support group for youth ages 13 to 18 exploring gender and sexuality in Maple Ridge.
People served: Youth ages 13 to 18 exploring gender and sexuality, and their allies
Address: Maple Ridge, BC
Phone: 604-708-2648
Email: genoutrm@plea.bc.ca
Website: https://www.plea.ca
Gen-Out (Tri Cities)
Description: A free, confidential, voluntary support group for youth ages 13 to 18 exploring gender and sexuality in Port Coquitlam.
People served: Youth ages 13 to 18 exploring gender and sexuality, and their allies
Address: Port Coquitlam, BC
Phone: 604-708-2632
Email: genouttc@plea.bc.ca
Website: https://www.plea.ca
Gender Creative Kids Vancouver
Description: A monthly virtual group for kids ages 4 to 10 celebrating all gender identities and expressions through stories, joy, and play.
People served: Gender creative kids ages 4 to 10 in Vancouver
Email: gendercreativekidsvan@gmail.com
Gender Diverse Network of Sechelt
Description: A monthly drop-in and community space for trans, non-binary, genderqueer, and questioning people of all ages in the Sechelt area.
Address: Sechelt Youth Centre, 5538 Shorncliffe Avenue, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0
Phone: 604-865-0812
Email: sforster@sccss.ca
Website: https://www.sccss.ca/
Gender Journeys of Nanaimo
Description: A community-based support group for trans and gender diverse people in Nanaimo, covering medical transition, community connection, and peer support.
People served: Trans and gender diverse people of all ages
Address: Nanaimo Family Life Association, 1070 Townsite Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1M6
Phone: 250-754-3331 ext 710
Email: gender_journeys@nflabc.org
Website: https://nflabc.org/programs/gender-journeys/
Gender Journeys: Queerencia of Port Alberni
Description: A processing group and peer support program for trans and non-binary youth ages 13 and over, and their parents and guardians, in Port Alberni.
People served: Trans and non-binary youth ages 13 and over, and their families
Address: ADAPS Youth and Family Services, 4260 10th Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4X3
Phone: 250-724-6166
Email: carrie@adaps.org
Website: https://www.adaps.org
Gender Outlaws of Nelson and Cranbrook
Description: Peer support and education for trans, non-binary, Two-Spirit, intersex, and questioning people in the East and West Kootenays, with in-person and online options.
People served: Trans, non-binary, Two-Spirit, intersex, and questioning people in the Kootenays
Address: Nelson and Cranbrook, BC V1L 4H1
Phone: 250-505-5506
Email: ankorstransconnect@gmail.com
Website: https://ankorstransconnect.com/
Gender Self-Determination ID Clinics of Vancouver and Victoria
Description: Free support for trans, non-binary, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse people in Greater Vancouver and Victoria with legal name and gender marker changes.
People served: Trans, non-binary, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse people ages 18 and over
Address: PACE Society, Vancouver and Victoria, BC V6B 1G8
Email: gsdp@pace-society.org
Website: https://www.pace-society.org/
Gender Spectacular Caregivers Support Group of Victoria
Description: A monthly peer support group for parents, caregivers, and close family members of trans, gender non-conforming, and Two-Spirit children and youth in Victoria.
People served: Parents, caregivers, and adult family members of trans, gender non-conforming, and Two-Spirit children, youth, and young adults
Address: Victoria, BC
Email: support@genderspectacular.com
Website: https://genderspectacular.com/
Generation Q Youth Program of Nanaimo
Description: A weekly drop-in for LGBTQ2IA+ youth ages 13 to 18 in Nanaimo offering activities, discussion, and a supportive, inclusive environment.
People served: LGBTQ2IA+ youth ages 13 to 18
Address: Boys and Girls Club of Central Vancouver Island, #20 5th Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1M7
Email: generationq@bgccvi.com
Website: https://www.bgccvi.com/generation-q/
GLITTER Youth Drop-In of Richmond
Description: A weekly drop-in for LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies ages 13 to 18 in Richmond offering games, crafts, and discussions around gender, identity, and acceptance.
People served: LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies ages 13 to 18
Address: South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Rd, Richmond, BC V7A 1G6
Phone: 604-238-8071
Email: JDeGraauw@richmond.ca
I Belong — Free Peer Support for LGBTQ Immigrants, Refugees, and Newcomers of Burnaby
Description: Free peer support, counselling, and social programming for LGBTQ2IA+ immigrants and refugees in the Burnaby area.
People served: LGBTQ2IA+ immigrants, refugees, and newcomers
Address: MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants, 5575 Boundary Road, Burnaby, BC V5R 2P9
Phone: 604-762-1566
Email: ibelong@mosaicbc.org
Website: https://www.mosaicbc.org
Indigequeer and Two-Spirit Healing Circle
Description: A biweekly group for Indigenous youth ages 13 to 24 who are Two-Spirit, Indigequeer, trans, or non-binary to build community and connect with cultural practices.
People served: Indigenous Two-Spirit, Indigequeer, trans, or non-binary youth ages 13 to 24
Address: Broadway Youth Resource Centre, 2455 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 0E5
Phone: 778-877-0993
Email: lmckinnon@pcrs.ca
Website: https://pcrs.ca/our-services/byrc-resource-room/
LGBTQ Youth Support Group of Vanderhoof
Description: A monthly group for youth ages 12 to 25 going through gender transition in and around Vanderhoof.
People served: Youth ages 12 to 25
Phone: 250-925-4691
Email: accessiblecounsellingservices@gmail.com
LGBTQ+ Caregiver Peer Group of Vernon
Description: A free monthly peer group for parents and caregivers of LGBTQ+ children, meeting on the second Wednesday of each month in Vernon.
People served: Parents and caregivers of LGBTQ+ children
Address: Vernon, BC V1T 1S1
Phone: 250-545-3390
Email: register@vernonfrc.ca
Website: https://vernonfrc.ca/blog/2021/lgbtq-programming-at-the-family-resource-centre
LGBTQ+ Youth Peer Group of Vernon
Description: A free monthly peer group for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 18, meeting on the third Tuesday of each month in Vernon.
People served: LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 18
Address: Vernon, BC V1T 1S1
Phone: 250-545-3390
Email: info@vernonfrc.ca
Website: https://vernonfrc.ca/blog/2021/lgbtq-programming-at-the-family-resource-centre
Lower Masculinizing Surgery Support Group of BC
Description: Peer support for people in BC interested in or navigating lower masculinizing surgery.
People served: People in BC considering or recovering from lower masculinizing surgery
Phone: 778-839-2705 or 778-233-4071
Email: GenderAffirmingSurgerySG@gmail.com
Mycelium of BC
Description: Social events, leadership training, and mental health programming for queer and trans youth ages 16 to 29 across BC, with a focus on HIV and Hep C.
People served: Queer and trans youth ages 16 to 29 in BC
Phone: 604-688-1441
Email: emily@youthco.org
Website: https://www.youthco.org/mycelium
Nch'u7mut Peer Group of Squamish
Description: A virtual planning group for LGBTQ2SIA+ community members ages 13 and up in Squamish Nation to organize seasonal gatherings and foster connection.
People served: LGBTQ2SIA+ community members ages 13 and over
Address: Squamish Nation, Squamish, BC
Phone: 604-351-5776
Email: angela_merasty@squamish.net
Okanagan Gender Identity Group (OGIG)
Description: A weekly peer support network on Discord and in person for trans, non-binary, gender-nonconforming, and questioning people ages 16 and over in Kelowna.
People served: Trans, non-binary, gender-nonconforming, and questioning people ages 16 and over
Email: gendergroupkelowna@gmail.com
PAINT Youth Group of Richmond
Description: A weekly drop-in social group and safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies ages 13 to 19 in Richmond.
People served: LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies ages 13 to 19
Address: Cambie Community Centre, 12800 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC V6V 0A9
Phone: 604-238-8379
Email: orajan@richmond.ca
Parenting Gender Diverse Youth of BC
Description: Monthly online topic-focused discussions for parents and caregivers of gender diverse children and youth across BC, with a focus on Northern BC.
People served: Parents and caregivers of gender diverse children and youth across BC
Phone: 250-562-6639 ext 132
Email: nsawin@intersect.bc.ca
Parents of Trans Kids of Vancouver
Description: A monthly peer support group for parents and caregivers of trans and non-binary people, meeting online on the last Wednesday of each month.
People served: Parents and caregivers of trans and non-binary people ages 18 and over
Email: parents.of.trans@qmunity.ca
Website: https://www.qmunity.ca/service-page/parents-of-trans-kids-1
Parents/Guardians (of Trans* Youth) Discussion Group (Burnaby, Tri-Cities, Maple Ridge)
Description: A weekly discussion and support group for parents and caregivers of trans youth ages 13 to 25 in Burnaby, Tri-Cities, and Maple Ridge.
People served: Parents and caregivers of trans youth ages 13 to 25
Phone: 604-996-8169
Email: transsupport@plea.bc.ca
Website: https://www.plea.ca
PBW Youth Group of Southern Gulf Islands
Description: A youth group for non-binary, trans, and gender diverse youth ages 12 to 19 and their allies in the Southern Gulf Islands, with workshops, counselling support, and social events.
People served: Gender diverse youth ages 12 to 19 and their allies
Address: Southern Gulf Islands, BC V8K 2T5
Phone: 250-537-7665
Email: laraujo@ssics.ca
Website: https://saltspringcommunityservices.ca/
Peace Area Trans Two-Spirit Supports (PATTS) of Fort Saint John
Description: A monthly peer support group for trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary people in Fort Saint John and the Peace area.
People served: Trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary people in the Peace area
Address: Fort Saint John, BC V1J 7G4
Email: peaceareatrans@gmail.com
Peers Victoria
Description: Harm reduction, outreach, and support services for sex workers in Victoria and on Vancouver Island.
People served: Current and former sex workers
Address: Peers Victoria Resources Society, 1-744 Fairview Road, Victoria, BC V9A 5T9
Phone: 250-388-5325 ext 2
Email: admin@peers.bc.ca
Website: https://www.safersexwork.ca
PFLAG Canada Nanaimo
Description: Monthly peer support for families, friends, and allies of LGBTQ+ people in Nanaimo, meeting the third Sunday of each month.
People served: Families, friends, and allies of LGBTQ+ people
Address: Nanaimo Family Life Association, 1070 Townsite Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1M6
Phone: 1-888-530-6777 ext 566
Email: nanaimobc@pflagcanada.ca
PFLAG Surrey
Description: Twice-monthly peer support for parents, allies, friends, families, and caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth in Surrey.
People served: Parents, families, friends, and allies of LGBTQ+ youth
Address: Sunnyside United Church, 15639 24th Ave, Surrey, BC V4A 2J6
Phone: 1-888-530-6777
Email: surreybc@pflagcanada.ca
Website: https://www.pflagsurrey.ca
PFLAG Vancouver
Description: Monthly peer support for family and friends of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans people, meeting the third Wednesday of each month.
People served: Family members and friends of LGBTQ+ people
Phone: 604-626-5667
Email: info@pflagvancouver.com
Website: https://www.pflagvancouver.com
PFLAG Victoria
Description: A PFLAG chapter in Victoria offering peer support for families, friends, and allies of LGBTQ+ people.
People served: Families, friends, and allies of LGBTQ+ people
Address: St. John the Divine Anglican Church, 1611 Quadra St, Victoria, BC V8W 2L5
Email: victoriabc@pflagcanada.ca
Website: https://pflagcanada.ca/
Pride UBC QTBIMPOC discussion group
Description: A discussion and social space for LGBTQIA+ Black, Indigenous, Mixed Race, and People of Colour students and community members at UBC.
People served: LGBTQIA+ Black, Indigenous, Mixed Race, and People of Colour
Address: 6133 University Blvd., Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Email: prideubc@gmail.com
Website: https://www.prideubc.com/discussion-groups
Pride UBC Trans and Gender Identities (TaGI) Discussion Group
Description: A weekly discussion group exclusively for trans and gender non-conforming people at UBC, meeting Tuesdays at 4 pm.
People served: Trans and gender non-conforming people
Address: UBC Nest, Room 2103, 6133 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Email: prideubc@gmail.com
Website: https://www.prideubc.com/discussion-groups
PROUD2BE Parents of Gender Diverse Children & Youth Support Group
Description: A free weekly virtual drop-in for North Shore and Metro Vancouver parents of gender diverse children and youth, co-facilitated by experienced counsellors.
People served: Parents and caregivers of gender diverse children and youth
Address: Family Services of the North Shore, North Vancouver, BC
Phone: 236-982-9870
Email: laforest@familyservices.bc.ca
Website: https://www.familyservices.bc.ca
Qmunity Youth Drop-In (GAB) of Vancouver
Description: Weekly virtual and in-person drop-ins for 2SLGBTQ+ youth ages 14 to 25 in Vancouver, with youth workers and volunteers available for support.
People served: 2SLGBTQ+ youth ages 14 to 25
Address: Qmunity, 1170 Bute Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1Z6
Phone: 604-684-5307
Email: youth@qmunity.ca
Website: https://www.qmunity.ca/youth
QT2IPOC Dinners of Victoria
Description: Free monthly community dinners for queer, trans, and/or Two-Spirit Indigenous people, Black people, and people of colour ages 16 and over across BC.
People served: Queer, trans, and Two-Spirit Indigenous, Black, and people of colour ages 16 and over
Address: 901 Kings Road, Victoria, BC V8T 1W5
Email: qt2ipoc.foodsharing@gmail.com
Queer Love: Non-Monogamy Peers – Support Group
Description: A monthly peer support and community space for LGBTQ2S+ people interested in or practicing ethical non-monogamy or polyamory.
People served: LGBTQ2S+ people ages 18 and over in BC
Email: nonmonogamygroup@qmunity.ca
Website: https://www.qmunity.ca/service-page/queer-love-x-non-monogamy-support-group
Queerabilities of Victoria
Description: A weekly online check-in for LGBTQ2S+ people who live with mental or physical disability or chronic illness, regardless of formal or self-diagnosis.
People served: LGBTQ2S+ people with mental or physical disability or chronic illness
Address: Victoria, BC V8W 1M8
Phone: 250-812-2670
Email: marshall.kilduff@avi.org
Quesnel Pride Society
Description: Peer support and community programming for people on the LGBTQ2S+ spectrum ages 13 and over in Quesnel.
People served: LGBTQ2S+ people ages 13 and over
Address: Quesnel, BC V2J 3J3
Phone: 604-290-6869
Email: contact@quesnelpride.ca
Website: https://www.quesnelpride.ca
Rainbow Connections of Fort Nelson
Description: A weekly group for LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 13 to 18 and peer-led support for parents and caregivers in Fort Nelson.
People served: LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 13 to 18, and parents and caregivers
Address: Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0
Phone: 250-321-0253 (youth group) or 250-321-0252 (parent support)
Email: rainbowconnections11@gmail.com
Rainbow Group of Victoria
Description: A weekly online peer support group for LGBTQ2S+ people with substance use concerns, facilitated by LGBTQ2S+ members.
People served: LGBTQ2S+ people with substance use concerns
Address: 8-415 Dunedin St, Victoria, BC V8T 5G8
Phone: 250-380-0595
Email: bronwyn@umbrellasociety.ca
Website: https://www.umbrellasociety.ca
Rainbow Refugee Claim Support of Vancouver
Description: Monthly orientation and guidance sessions for people fleeing persecution based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV+ status.
People served: LGBTQ+ and HIV+ refugees and refugee claimants
Phone: 604-339-2719
Email: inland@rainbowrefugee.ca
Website: https://www.rainbowrefugee.com
Rainbow Refugee: Social drop-ins and Community Activities of Vancouver
Description: Monthly social events, workshops, and community activities for LGBTQIA+ newcomers who were displaced due to their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
People served: LGBTQIA+ immigrants and refugees forcibly displaced due to SOGIESC
Phone: 604-773-0590
Email: ceb@rainbowrefugee.ca
Website: https://www.rainbowrefugee.ca/
Safe and Sound Protocol for Trans Persons of BC
Description: A group-based program using the Safe and Sound Protocol app to help trans people in BC reduce anxiety and build stress tolerance.
People served: Trans people in BC
Phone: 250-752-9293
Email: cpstasiuk@gmail.com
SAFER Saanich
Description: A six-week program for parents and caregivers of trans and non-binary youth, with a parallel group for youth, offered multiple times per year in Saanich.
People served: Parents and caregivers of trans and non-binary youth, and the youth themselves
Address: Saanich Neighbourhood Place, 3100 Tillicum Road, Saanich, BC V9A 6T2
Phone: 250-360-1148
Email: jacquelin@snplace.org
Website: https://www.snplace.org/parent-education-and-support.html
Saige Community Food Bank of Vancouver
Description: A no-barrier biweekly food bank and bimonthly community kitchen in Vancouver.
Address: 2972 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5M 1V3
Email: ryan@saigecommunityfoodbank.com
Website: https://saigecommunityfoodbank.com
Sher Vancouver
Description: Peer support groups, crisis counselling, and community programming for LGBTQ+ South Asians and their friends, families, and allies.
People served: LGBTQ+ South Asians and their communities
Email: info@shervancouver.com
Website: https://www.shervancouver.com
South Island Gender Variant Drop-In of Victoria
Description: A monthly virtual drop-in covering different topics and activities for trans, non-binary, genderqueer, Two-Spirit, and gender variant people in Southern Vancouver Island.
People served: Trans, non-binary, genderqueer, Two-Spirit, and gender variant people in Southern Vancouver Island
Address: Victoria, BC V8W 1M8
Phone: 250-812-2670
Email: marshall.kilduff@avi.org
Terrace Pride Pals
Description: A 2SLGBTQ+ community group in Terrace creating inclusive events and safe spaces for individuals, families, friends, and allies.
People served: 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, families, friends, and allies in Terrace
Address: Terrace, BC
Email: terracepridepals@gmail.com
The Community and Queer Connex of Hope
Description: A weekly drop-in and ongoing support program for LGBTQ2S+ youth ages 12 to 26 and allies in Hope.
People served: LGBTQ2S+ youth ages 12 to 26 and allies
Address: Hope, BC V0X 1L0
Phone: 604-869-5111
Email: bonnie@hopetransition.org
Website: https://www.hopetransition.org
The Q+ Crew of Victoria
Description: A weekly online support group for queer BIPOC immigrant youth to build community and develop mental health practices in a culturally responsive space.
People served: Queer BIPOC immigrant and newcomer youth in Victoria
Address: Victoria, BC V8S 1Z4
Phone: 250-883-6947
Email: rmcgeough@icavictoria.org
Website: https://www.icavictoria.org
The Sounding Room of Squamish
Description: A monthly virtual drop-in with shared learning and support for trans, gender diverse, and Two-Spirit people and their communities in Squamish.
People served: Trans, gender diverse, and Two-Spirit people and their allies
Address: Squamish, BC V8B 0A7
Email: info@kristintrotter.com
Together Now of Surrey
Description: A weekly online peer support group for LGBTQ+ newcomers navigating re-integration in Canada.
People served: LGBTQ+ newcomers in Surrey
Address: City Centre Campus, 10070 King George Blvd, Unit 202, Surrey, BC V3T 2W4
Phone: 236-886-5919
Email: togethernow@dcrs.ca
Website: https://www.dcrs.ca
Trans + Loved Ones of Vancouver
Description: A monthly peer space for trans-identified people and their loved ones to share experiences and support each other through gender transition journeys.
People served: Trans-identified people ages 18 and over in BC, and their partners, parents, family, and close friends
Email: transgathering@qmunity.ca
Website: https://www.qmunity.ca/service-page/trans-loved-ones-1
Trans and Queer Postpartum Support Group
Description: A weekly peer support group for 2SLGBTQIA+ parents experiencing mental health challenges during pregnancy, postpartum, or adoption or surrogacy journeys.
People served: 2SLGBTQIA+ parents with a baby 18 months or younger
Address: Burnaby, BC
Phone: 604-255-7999
Email: emily@postpartum.org
Website: https://postpartum.org
TRANS Chilliwack (formerly Chilliwack Gender Support Network)
Description: Peer support, gender-affirming resources, and community programming for trans and gender diverse people of all ages in Chilliwack.
People served: Trans and gender diverse children, youth, adults, and families
Address: Chilliwack Youth Health Centre, 4-7201 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5
Email: chilliwackgsn@gmail.com
Website: https://chilliwackyhc.com/chilliwack-gender-support-network/
Trans Parents Discussion Group of Victoria
Description: A monthly peer discussion group for trans and gender non-conforming parents and their partners, held online and in person in Victoria.
People served: Trans and gender non-conforming people who are current, past, or future parents, and their partners
Address: Fernwood NRG, 1240 Gladstone Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 1G6
Phone: 250-360-1148
Email: gendercreativetransvictoria@gmail.com
Website: https://genderspectacular.com/
Trans qathet: Alliance for Gender Diversity and Support of Powell River
Description: Peer support and community connection for trans and gender diverse people in the qathet region, available by phone, virtually, and in person.
People served: Trans and gender diverse people in the qathet region
Address: Lift Community Services, #218 6975 Alberni Street, Powell River, BC V8A 2B8
Phone: 604-414-6187
Email: laurance@liftcommunityservices.org
Website: https://www.transqathet.ca
Trans Supper Club of Vancouver
Description: A virtual peer support group for past and current sex workers of all genders who identify as trans, Two-Spirit, non-binary, or gender diverse.
People served: Trans, Two-Spirit, non-binary, and gender diverse past and current sex workers
Address: PACE Society, 148 W. Hastings, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G8
Phone: 604-928-9529 or 604-838-5097
Email: info@pace-society.org
Website: https://www.pace-society.org/
Trans Youth & Adult Support of Vanderhoof and Quesnel
Description: Biweekly trans youth support in Vanderhoof and monthly trans adult and youth groups in Quesnel for people ages 12 and over.
People served: Trans people ages 12 and over in Vanderhoof and Quesnel
Phone: 250-925-4691
Email: accessiblecounsellingservices@gmail.com
Trans Youth Alliance of Burnaby, Tri-Cities and Maple Ridge
Description: Free weekly after-school trans support drop-in groups for gender diverse youth ages 13 to 25 in Burnaby, Tri-Cities, and Maple Ridge.
People served: Gender diverse youth ages 13 to 25
Email: transsupport@plea.bc.ca
Website: https://www.plea.ca
TransActions of Terrace
Description: A monthly group with video conference options for gender diverse and trans adults ages 19 and over in Terrace and surrounding areas.
People served: Gender diverse and trans adults ages 19 and over
Address: Terrace Health Unit, 3412 Kalum St., Terrace, BC V8G 4T2
Phone: 250-631-4202
Trans Care BC
Description: A provincial clinical program providing leadership for trans health services across BC and connecting trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary people to care province-wide.
Phone: 1-866-999-1514 or 604-675-3647
Website: https://www.transcarebc.ca/
TransFormations of Vancouver
Description: Trans-inclusive programming and a trans clothing resource for trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary sex workers through WISH Drop-In Centre.
People served: Trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary sex workers ages 19 and over
Address: WISH Drop-In Centre Society, 334 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C3
Phone: 604-669-9474
Email: info@wishdropincentre.org
Website: https://wish-vancouver.net/program/drop-in-centre/
Transgathering of Vancouver
Description: A bimonthly virtual drop-in for trans, gender variant, Two-Spirit, and gender exploring adults ages 18 and over anywhere in BC.
People served: Trans, gender variant, Two-Spirit, and gender exploring adults ages 18 and over in BC
Email: transgathering@qmunity.ca
Website: https://www.qmunity.ca/service-page/transgathering
Transgathering: Medical of Vancouver
Description: A monthly peer space for gender diverse and exploring adults ages 18 and over in BC to discuss medical transition, including surgery, hormones, and alternatives.
People served: Trans, gender diverse, Two-Spirit, and gender exploring adults ages 18 and over in BC
Email: transgathering@qmunity.ca
Website: https://www.qmunity.ca/service-page/transgathering-medical-1
Transgender Adult Support Group with GenderOutlines of Prince George
Description: A monthly peer support meeting for transgender adults in Prince George, covering everyday life, hormones, mental health, and gender identity.
People served: Transgender adults in Prince George
Address: Prince George, BC V2M 1K8
Email: Genderoutlines@gmail.com
TransParent Okanagan of Kelowna
Description: A peer support network for parents of gender creative, transgender, and Two-Spirit kids in the Okanagan, meeting monthly during the school year.
People served: Parents of gender creative, transgender, and Two-Spirit children
Email: info@transparentokanagan.ca
Website: https://www.transparentokanagan.ca
Two Spirit Connection: Building Resilience Through Community of Vancouver
Description: Virtual and in-person connection and support for 2SLGBTQ+ Indigenous youth ages 11 to 30, including peer support, cultural programming, and access to resources.
People served: 2SLGBTQ+ Indigenous youth ages 11 to 30
Address: Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 E. Hastings, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S6
Phone: 604-379-5133
Email: 2spirit@unya.bc.ca
Website: https://unya.bc.ca/community-connection/2-spirit-collective
Two Spirit Sweat Lodge of Deep Cove, North Vancouver
Description: A biweekly sweat lodge on Tsleil-Waututh territory for Two-Spirit people.
People served: Two-Spirit people
Address: Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC
Email: dancingtoeaglespirit@gmail.com
Two-Spirit Mental and Support Program
Description: Education groups, cultural supports, and virtual talking circles for Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTIQ+ people ages 18 and over.
People served: Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTIQ+ people ages 18 and over
Email: admin@fourfeathers.net
Website: https://www.2spiritsbc.com
Under the Umbrella of Nelson
Description: A weekly drop-in for LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 12 to 24 at the Nelson Youth Centre.
People served: LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 12 to 24
Address: Nelson Youth Centre, Nelson, BC V1L 4H1
Phone: 250-505-5506
Email: ankorstransconnect@gmail.com
Website: https://ankorstransconnect.com/
Vernon Trans Peer Support
Description: Virtual one-on-one and group peer support for trans, gender diverse, and Two-Spirit people ages 16 and over, and their families and caregivers, in Vernon.
People served: Trans, gender diverse, and Two-Spirit people ages 16 and over, and their families
Address: Vernon, BC V1T 1W3
Phone: 250-542-3114
Email: trans.peer@cmhavernon.ca
Website: https://cmhavernon.ca/programs-services/trans-peer-support/
Weekly Drop-In for Trans, Non-binary, and Two Spirit Sex Workers of Esquimalt
Description: A weekly peer support and community drop-in with a shared meal for trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirit sex workers in Esquimalt.
People served: Trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirit sex workers, current or former
Address: Peers Victoria Resource Society, 1-744 Fairview, Esquimalt, BC V9A 5T9
Phone: 236-638-3340
Email: trans.support@peers.bc.ca
Website: https://www.safersexwork.ca
Whatever Youth Drop-in of West Vancouver
Description: A weekly drop-in for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies in grades 8 to 12 in West Vancouver, offering a supportive environment to hang out and be heard.
People served: 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies in grades 8 to 12
Address: Youth Hub at Park Royal Mall, 706 Main Street, West Vancouver, BC V7T 0A5
Phone: 604-329-1497
Email: lnakamura@westvancouver.ca
Website: https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/youth-centres/activities
Youth 4 A Change of Surrey
Description: A weekly advocacy and community group for LGBTQA2SI+ youth in Surrey focused on activism, education, and safe space facilitation.
People served: LGBTQA2SI+ youth in Surrey
Address: Youth 4 A Change, Newton Youth Hub, 13479 76 Ave, Surrey, BC
Phone: 604-356-0231
Email: surreyjen@yahoo.ca
Website: https://www.youth4achange.net
Low-cost Counselling
Battered Women's Support Services - Low-cost Counselling
Description: Low-cost counselling for women who have experienced intimate partner violence, childhood sexual abuse, or adult sexual assault.
People served: Women, including transgender women, who have experienced abuse or sexual violence
Phone: 604-687-1867
Website: https://www.bwss.org/support/programs/counselling/
BounceBack® Program from CMHA
Description: Free telephone coaching for people with mild to moderate depression or anxiety, available in English, Cantonese, French, and Punjabi. Referral required.
People served: Adults with mild to moderate depression or anxiety, referred by a family doctor
Phone: 1-866-639-0522
Email: bounceback@cmha.bc.ca
Website: https://bouncebackbc.ca
Catherine White Holman Wellness Centre
Description: Free wellness and legal services for Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender non-conforming people, including counselling, nursing-led primary care, and legal advice.
People served: Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender non-conforming people
Address: 202-1193 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5V 3C9
Phone: 604-442-4352
Email: contactus@cwhwc.com
Website: https://cwhwc.com
Counselling and Wellness Centre at MDABC
Description: Individual, group, couple, and family counselling by registered counsellors and practicum students, available virtually and in person.
Phone: 604-873-0103 ext 2
Email: info@mdabc.net
Website: https://lookoutsociety.ca/mdabc/counselling-and-wellness/
Counselling and Wellness Program at Qmunity
Description: Counselling and wellness programs for LGBTQ2IA+ individuals, including youth, adults, and older adults in Vancouver.
People served: LGBTQ2IA+ individuals, including youth, adults, and older adults
Address: 1170 Bute St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1Z6
Phone: 604-684-5307 ext 100
Email: reception@qmunity.ca
Website: https://www.qmunity.ca/counselling
Counselling at Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Description: Professional counselling and trauma services for individuals, families, children, and youth in Vancouver, Richmond, and New Westminster.
Phone: 604-731-4951
Email: contactus@fsgv.ca
Website: https://fsgv.ca/programs/counselling/
Crime Victims Assistance Program
Description: Funded counselling for victims of crime, their immediate family members, and witnesses of violent crime in BC.
People served: Victims of crime, immediate family members, and witnesses
Phone: 1-800-563-0808 (VictimLink BC) or 1-866-660-3888 (CVAP direct)
Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime/victim-of-crime/financial-assistance-benefits
Health Initiative for Men (HIM)
Description: Low-cost and reduced-rate counselling for GBQ men and gender diverse people in BC, offered through the HIM Helps program.
People served: Self-identified GBQ men and gender diverse people in BC
Address: 1033 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1M7
Phone: 604-488-1001
Email: counselling@checkhimout.ca
Website: https://checkhimout.ca/programs-and-services/mental-health/counselling/
Kelty's Key Online Therapy from VCH
Description: Free online cognitive-behavioural therapy for Vancouver Coastal Health residents ages 16 and over, with self-help courses available to anyone.
People served: Vancouver Coastal Health residents ages 16 and over; self-help courses open to all
Website: https://www.keltyskey.com
Residential Historical Abuse Program
Description: Free funded counselling for adults who were sexually abused as children or youth while in the care of the BC provincial government.
People served: Adults who experienced sexual abuse as children or youth while in provincial government care
Phone: 604-875-4255
Website: https://www.vch.ca/en/service/residential-historical-abuse-program-rhap
Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre - Low-cost Counselling
Description: Free individual counselling and support groups for survivors of sexualized violence ages 14 and up.
People served: Women, Two-Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender diverse people ages 14 and up who are survivors of sexualized violence
Phone: 604-255-6344 or 1-877-392-7583
Website: https://www.salalsvsc.ca
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Counselling and Crisis Support Services
Description: Low-cost counselling in Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and English for new immigrants, with art therapy also available.
People served: New immigrants of Chinese and other ethnic origins
Address: 28 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1R6
Phone: 604-684-1628
Email: info@success.bc.ca
Website: https://successbc.ca/counselling-crisis-support/
Vancouver Art Therapy Institute Student Clinic
Description: Low-cost art therapy by students supervised by BC-registered art therapists, available in person for a small materials fee or free virtually.
People served: Adults and youth who self-refer by email
Email: info@vati.bc.ca
Website: https://www.vati.bc.ca/clinic-supervision/
Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST)
Description: Trauma-informed counselling for refugees in one-on-one and group settings, available in more than a dozen languages.
People served: Refugees and newcomers who have experienced torture, political violence, or persecution
Phone: 604-255-1881
Website: https://www.vastbc.ca/
Vancouver Women's Health Collective
Description: A minimal-barrier drop-in Resource Centre for self-identified women and gender diverse people in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, offering counselling, advocacy, and wellness programming.
People served: Self-identified women and gender diverse people
Address: 29 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G4
Phone: 604-736-5262
Website: https://womenshealthcollective.ca
I Belong at MOSAIC
Description: Counselling, peer support, and social mentoring for LGBTQ2IA+ immigrants and refugees, plus settlement and translation services through MOSAIC.
People served: Immigrants and refugees who identify as LGBTQ2IA+
Address: 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver, BC V5R 2P9
Phone: 604-254-9626
Email: ibelong@mosaicbc.org
Website: https://www.mosaicbc.org
Ontario
Ontario resources for crisis intervention, low-cost counselling, and gender-affirming healthcare.
Crisis Lines
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Description: 24/7 phone and text support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress across Canada.
People served: Everyone
Phone: 9-8-8
Text: 9-8-8
Assaulted Women's Helpline
Description: 24/7 anonymous and confidential crisis counselling, safety planning, and referrals for women in Ontario experiencing any form of abuse.
People served: Women in Ontario
Phone: 416-863-0511 or 1-866-863-0511
Phone (TTY): 1-866-863-7868
Black Youth Helpline - Ontario
Description: Phone support offering culturally informed crisis intervention, referrals, and guidance for Black youth and families.
People served: Black youth, families, and communities
Phone: 416-285-9944 or 1-833-294-8650
Email: info@blackyouth.ca
Website: https://blackyouth.ca
Community Crisis Line Scarborough and Rouge Hospital
Description: 24/7 confidential crisis support for individuals in distress in the Scarborough area, from the lake to Steeles Avenue and from Port Union Road to Victoria Park.
People served: Residents within the Scarborough and Rouge Hospital service area
Phone: 416-495-2891
Distress Centre Halton
Description: Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support, crisis intervention, and community referrals for residents of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville.
People served: Residents of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville
Phone: 905-849-4541 (Oakville), 905-681-1488 (Burlington), or 905-877-1211 (Milton/Halton Hills)
Durham Crisis and Mental Health Line
Description: 24/7 telephone crisis support and referrals for individuals experiencing mental health or emotional crises in Durham Region.
People served: Everyone
Phone: 905-666-0483
Gerstein Centre
Description: 24/7 phone support and mobile crisis team for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises in Toronto.
People served: Everyone
Phone: 416-929-5200
Kids Help Phone - Ontario
Description: Free, confidential 24/7 phone, text, and chat support for children and youth across Canada.
People served: Children and youth
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
LGBT YouthLine
Description: Peer support by and for 2SLGBTQ+ people ages 29 and under across Ontario, available by text and chat Sunday to Friday, 4 pm to 9:30 pm EST.
People served: 2SLGBTQ+ individuals ages 29 and under across Ontario
Text: 647-694-4275
Website: https://www.youthline.ca
Multilingual Distress Line
Description: Emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu for residents of Peel Region.
People served: Residents of Peel Region
Phone: 905-459-7777
Naseeha
Description: Anonymous and confidential phone and text support for youth on mental health, family, addiction, and career concerns, with culturally sensitive care for Muslim youth.
People served: Youth, particularly Muslim youth
Phone: 1-866-627-3342
Text: 1-866-627-3342
National Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line
Description: 24/7 phone support for former Residential School students in crisis, provided by trained crisis counsellors, many of whom are Indigenous.
People served: Former Residential School students
Phone: 1-866-925-4419
Spectra Helpline
Description: 24/7 confidential emotional support, multilingual crisis services, and elder abuse prevention programming for residents of Brampton and Mississauga.
People served: Residents of Brampton and Mississauga
Phone: 416-920-0497 or 905-459-7777
Phone (TTY): 905-278-4890
Talk 4 Healing
Description: 24/7 confidential phone, text, and chat support for Indigenous women across Ontario, available in 14 languages.
People served: Indigenous women across Ontario
Phone: 1-855-554-4325
Text: 1-855-554-4325
Website: https://www.talk4healing.com
Toronto Distress Centres
Description: 24/7 confidential crisis and navigation support by phone for people in distress in Toronto.
People served: Everyone
Phone: 416-408-4357
Toronto Seniors Helpline/Woodgreen Crisis Outreach Services for Seniors
Description: Phone support and mobile crisis intervention for adults ages 65 and over in Toronto experiencing emotional distress or crisis, available weekdays and weekends.
People served: Adults ages 65 and over in Toronto
Phone: 416-217-2077
Trans Lifeline
Description: 24/7 peer support by trans+ people for trans+, nonbinary, and gender-questioning callers, available in English and Spanish.
People served: Trans+, nonbinary, gender-expansive, and gender-questioning older teens and adults
Phone: 1-877-330-6366 (Canada)
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/ Multicultural Women Against Rape
Description: 24/7 private and confidential crisis support for survivors of sexual violence, assault, incest, and abuse, and their loved ones.
Phone: 416-597-8088
Victim Services Toronto
Description: 24/7 on-scene crisis intervention for victims, survivors, families, and witnesses of crime and sudden tragedies in Toronto, with services in over 35 languages.
People served: Victims, survivors, families, and witnesses of crime and sudden tragedies in Toronto
Phone: 416-808-7066
Gender-affirming Care & Support
Planned Parenthood Toronto - Gender Affirming Care
Population(s) served: Everyone.
Support services: Planned Parenthood Toronto (PPT) is a fully gender-affirming space dedicated to supporting individuals in accessing the care they need. Their Gender Affirming Care services include assessments, diagnosis, and treatment for gender dysphoria, puberty blockers, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and referrals for OHIP-funded gender-affirming surgeries. They also provide mental health services, including counselling and a Trans and Non-Binary Support Group, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
Address: 36B Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
Website: https://ppt.on.ca/gender-affirming-care/
Phone: 416-961-0113
Clinic Fax: (416) 961-9856
General Fax: (416) 961-2512
Email: ppt@ppt.on.ca
Donate: https://ppt.on.ca/donate/
Foria Clinic
Population(s) served: trans and non-binary individuals across Canada
Support services: Foria Clinic provides virtual gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary individuals across Canada. Their services are designed to offer accessible, compassionate, and inclusive healthcare tailored to the unique needs of the trans and non-binary community. Their mission is to ensure equitable care and support for all Canadians, regardless of location.
Website: https://www.foriaclinic.com/
Phone: 647-494-4107
Fax: (437) 317-9843
Email: support@foriaclinic.com
Low-cost Counselling
2SLGBTQ+ (York Rainbow Support)
Description: Sliding-scale individual, couple, and family counselling for 2SLGBTQ+ people and their allies in York Region.
People served: 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, couples, families, and their allies in York Region
Phone: 1-888-967-5542
Website: https://www.fsyr.ca/services/counselling-2/2slgbtq-york-rainbow-support/
2SLGBTQIA+ Short-Term Counselling (16+) by Centretown Community Health Centre
Description: Free short-term individual counselling of up to 8 sessions for 2SLGBTQIA+ people ages 16 and over in the Greater Ottawa area.
People served: 2SLGBTQIA+ people ages 16 and over in the Greater Ottawa area with limited resources or without private insurance
Address: 420 Cooper Street, Ottawa, Ontario
Phone: 613-233-4443 ext 2109
Website: https://www.centretownchc.org/programs/2slgbtqia%2B-short-term-counselling-(16%2B)
Affordable Therapy Network
Description: A Canadian online directory connecting people with LGBTQ+ therapists and allies who offer sliding-scale and reduced-rate counselling.
People served: 2STGNBNC+ and LGBTQ+ people across Canada seeking lower-cost therapy
Website: https://affordabletherapynetwork.com/lgbtq-queer-therapists/
Counselling Connect 2SLGBTQIA+ (16+)
Description: Free same-day or next-day phone and video counselling for 2SLGBTQIA+ people ages 16 and over in Ottawa and the surrounding area.
People served: 2SLGBTQIA+ people ages 16 and over in Ottawa and the surrounding area
Website: https://walkincounselling.com/
David Kelley Services — LGBTQ+ Counselling Program
Description: Short-term individual, couple, and family counselling for LGBTQ+ people in Toronto, offered through Family Service Toronto.
People served: Individuals, couples, and families who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or queer
Phone: 416-595-9618
Email: sau@familyservicetoronto.org
Website: https://familyservicetoronto.org/our-services/programs-and-services/david-kelley-services/
London InterCommunity Health Centre (LIHC)
Description: Gender-affirming primary care, counselling by registered social workers, and LGBTQ2S+ system navigation for people experiencing barriers to health care in London, Ontario.
People served: 2SLGBTQ+ people and others experiencing barriers to care in London and the surrounding area
Address: 659 Dundas St, London, ON N5W 2Z1 (Dundas Site — Gender Care Program)
Phone: 519-660-0875
Email: mail@lihc.on.ca
Website: https://lihc.on.ca/programs-services/
OK2BME
Description: Confidential counselling in Waterloo Region for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their partners, and for families with 2SLGBTQIA+ children or youth under 18.
People served: 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and their partners, and families with 2SLGBTQIA+ children or youth under 18
Address: 480 Charles Street East, Kitchener, Ontario
Phone: 519-743-6333
Email: ok2bme@caminowellbeing.ca
Website: https://ok2bme.ca/services/counselling/
NorWest Community Health Centres
Description: Gender-affirming care, counselling, and 2SLGBTQIA+ primary health care for people in Northwestern Ontario, including in-person and virtual options.
People served: 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Thunder Bay, Longlac, Armstrong, and Kakabeka
Address: Thunder Bay, Ontario (multiple sites — contact for locations)
Phone: 807-626-8480
Website: https://norwestchc.org/programs-services/2slgbtqia/
Pride & Prejudice
Description: Individual and family counselling for 2SLGBTQ+ youth ages 12 to 24 and their families in Toronto.
People served: 2SLGBTQ+ youth ages 12 to 24 and their families in Toronto
Phone: 416-924-2100 ext 245
Email: community.intake@ctys.org
Website: https://ctys.org/services-programs/pride-prejudice/
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia resources for crisis intervention, low-cost counselling, and gender-affirming healthcare.
Crisis Lines
Kids Help Phone - Nova Scotia
Description: Free, confidential 24/7 phone, text, and chat support for children and youth across Canada.
People served: Children and youth
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line
Description: 24/7 phone support for people in Nova Scotia experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis.
People served: Everyone in Nova Scotia
Phone: 1-888-429-8167 or 902-429-8167 (Halifax area)
Suicide Crisis Line
Description: 24/7 phone and text support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress across Canada.
People served: Everyone
Phone: 9-8-8
Text: 9-8-8
Gender-affirming Care & Support
Halifax Sexual Health Centre
Description: Gender-affirming hormone therapy, surgical referrals, social work intake, and related care for people 18 and over in Nova Scotia.
People served: Trans and gender-diverse people 18 and over in Nova Scotia
Address: 7071 Bayers Road, Suite 302, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 2C2
Phone: 902-455-9656
Website: https://hshc.ca/transgender-health/
IWK Health
Description: Gender-affirming assessment, hormone therapy, and support for trans, non-binary, and gender-questioning youth in Nova Scotia.
People served: Trans, non-binary, and gender-questioning youth 19 and under in Nova Scotia
Phone: 902-464-4110 or 1-855-922-1122
Website: https://iwkhealth.ca/clinics-programs-services/gender-affirming-care
prideHealth
Description: Free navigation and system support for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Nova Scotia seeking gender-affirming care, reproductive care, mental health services, and community programs.
People served: 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Nova Scotia
Phone: 902-487-0470
Email: prideHealth@nshealth.ca
Website: https://www.nshealth.ca/pridehealth
Low-cost Counselling
Couch of H.O.P.E
Description: Free confidential mental health counselling for Nova Scotia residents, provided by trained counsellors in Dartmouth.
People served: Nova Scotia residents
Address: 6-192 Wyse Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Phone: 902-707-4414
Website: https://couchofhope.ca/
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