2SLGBTQIA+ Resources

PFlag Halton
Provides peer support, education, and advocacy for a Canada that affirms, respects, and values all sexualities, genders, and gender expressions.

AFFIRM CMHA Halton
8 week virtual group that integrates identity affirmation with CBT.

Rock (Reach Out Centre for Kids) Halton
Queer@ROCK provides prevention-based programming and supports for 2SLGBTQIA+ children, youth, and families.

The Positive Space Network
HIV/AIDS prevention, education and support.

Canadian Mental Health Association Halton Region
Call-In/Walk-in Counselling (same day services), CTB for anxiety and depression, Structured Psychotherapy Program, Case Management Services, DBT Skills Groups and Workshops, Concurrent Disorders Community Programs, Justice Services, Peer Support groups.

Distress Centre Halton
Provide telephone emotional support to individuals in distress and telephone check-ins.

Rock (Reach Out for Kids)
Child and Youth mental health services (birth – 17). Crises Supports, Family Support, Care Coordination Service Planning, Therapy, Intensive Services, Peer Support, Family services, Autism services, EarlyON, FASD services. |

Thrive Counselling
Comprehensive low-cost/no cost counselling services.

Bounce Back Program
A guided mental health program to help individuals 15+ manage low mood, anxiety, depression, stress and worry. Delivered by phone and online.

ADAPT
Out-patient, community-based addictions assessment and treatment services. Youth, adult and family services, therapy, gambling addictions, withdrawal management and groups.

Halton/Mississauga Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM Clinic)
Outpatient addiction medicine clinic that provides expert assessment, brief counseling, and medication-assisted treatment for a variety of substance use disorders including opioids, alcohol, stimulants, cannabis, smoking cessation, and benzodiazepine tapering guidance.

A.A
Alcoholics Anonymous

N.A
Narcotics Anonymous

Gender Gear
Trans owned and operated co-op providing access to affordable gender affirming gear

Gender Joy Gear Program
Free gender gear for youth 18-29 (or over 13 with parental consent)

Halton Community Legal Clinic
Access to free legal services for low income individuals

Halton Community Legal Services ID clinic
Legal assistance with name and gender marker changes for members of the Trans, Non-binary, & Queer community.

Trans ID Clinic 519
Free legal assistance with name and gender marker changes for gender diverse folks. The clinic operates in person and virtually.

***Clients who are un-housed or seeking shelter support can call 3-1-1 to access shelter space. Clients are triaged and directed to the appropriate shelter space based on their individual needs.

Salvation Army Lighthouse Shelter
Mens shelter, Oakville

Women and Family Shelter Halton
Single women and family shelter, Burlington

Halton Women’s Place
Shelter for women and families experiencing domestic violence, North and South Halton locations.

Bridging the Gap
Provides case management and transitional housing support to youth aged 12-24.

Shifra Homes
Provides housing and support to un-housed pregnant individuals.

Directory of Food Banks and Programs in Halton Region

Food For Life
905-635-1106
Distributes food to local community food banks and programs.

Egale
National organization that strives to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada.

Rainbow Health Ontario Service Directory
Directory of health and social service providers who have expressed a commitment to providing competent and welcoming care to 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Ontario.

Families in Transition
Resource Guide written by Central Toronto youth Services

Supporting Your Gender Diverse Child
Egale Resource Book for Parents and Guardians

Affirming Adults: A Guide to Supporting Gender Diverse Children and Youth
Egale Resource Book

Families in Transition

Families in Transition Program website