Lesbian and Gay Counselling

Telephone for peer support, information, counseling, support groups, cultural, social and recreational programs. Free and confidential.

519 Church Street Community Centre

Office phone:                (416) 392-6874
Fax:                              416-392-0519
E-mail:                          info@the519.org
Website:                       www.the519.org
Address:                       519 Church St, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 2C9
Location:                      Toronto Central (Church St-Wellesley St E)
Area served:                 Bloor St-Gerrard St; Parliament St-Bay St
Hours:                          Mon-Fri 9 am-10 pm, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-5
Language of service:     English, French, Spanish
Eligibility:                      Gay, lesbian, bi, transsexual and transgendered; Other community members
Physical access:            Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille elevator, lowered buttons * street parking
Service description:       Lesbians, gays and bisexuals -- wide variety of groups * Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE) * Bisexual Women of Toronto * Toronto Bisexual Network * Queer Moms Family Lunch (lesbian, bi, trans) * queer parenting programs (Dykes Planning Tykes and Daddies and Papas 2B) * Welcoming all Youth into the Village (WAYV) * Older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual Program (OLGBT) * Avanti -- Italian group * Gays, Lesbians of African Descent (GLAD) * Salaam -- queer Muslim community * Hola! -- Latino/Latina group * directory of information for lesbian and gay community * offers a range of support groups for newcomers, including a queer refugee support group

Lesbian and Gay Bashing Report Line 416-392-6877 ext 337 --for victims or witnesses of homophobic assaults

Legal assistance -- informal legal information provided by lawyer volunteers Thursday evenings * also weekly wills/powers of attorney clinic for persons living with HIV or AIDS (see separate entry Legal Aid Ontario Student Legal Aid Society Community and Legal Aid Services Programme -- CLASP)

Transsexual and Transgendered -- Female to Male Support Group * Transition Support * Meal Trans 416-392-6874 ext 104 -- drop-in Monday 6-10 pm primarily for low income and street active transsexual and transgendered people, including meal * Trans Youth Toronto -- Wednesday 5-9 pm * for trans youth under 26 years * AIDS prevention outreach

Cultural, social and recreation programs for all ages * community counselling for persons in distress * income tax clinic * When Baby Comes Home -- for new mothers and infants * Family Resource Centre -- parent/caregiver and child program * parenting workshops * clothing exchange * summer day camp for children 6-12 years * Growing Up Healthy Downtown (see separate entry) -- for children birth-6 years * social clubs for persons with developmental disabilities Tuesday and Friday evenings * numerous support and 12 step groups * Cawthra Square Cafe -- operated by Trinity Square Enterprises (see separate entry)

Drop-in for homeless and hostel residents Sunday 10-3 -- free hot meal (1-2:30), clothing, Health Bus (11:30-1:30) * hours extended November-April -- Sundays and all statutory holidays, 8-5:30, including morning coffee and pastries, noon lunch

Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line

Office phone:                (416) 962-2232
Crisis phone:                 (416) 962-9688 ;1-800-268-9688 outside 416 area;1-800-268- YOUTH outside 416 area
Tool-free phone:           1-888-687-9688 (Administration) outside 416 area;1-888-OUR-YOUTH (Administration) outside 416 area
TTY phone:                  (416) 962-9688 ;1-800-268-9688 outside 416 area
Fax:                              (416) 962-7967
E-mail:                          info@youthline.ca
Website:                       www.youthline.ca
Address:                       Box 62, Stn F, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 2L4
Contacts:                      Karl Nielsen, Service Coordinator
Hours:                          Sun-Fri 4- 9:30 pm
Area served:                 Ontario
Language of service:     English
Eligibility:                      Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, transsexual, two-spirited and questioning youth 26 years and under
Fees:                            Free
Service description:       Telephone and online peer support, information and referral * anonymous and confidential

Sherbourne Health Centre

Office phone:                (416) 324-4180
Fax:                              (416) 324-4181
E-mail:                          info@sherbourne.on.ca
Website:                       www.sherbourne.on.ca
Address:                       333 Sherbourne St, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 2S5
Location:                      Toronto East (Sherbourne St-Carlton St)
Hours:                          Administrative office -- Mon-Fri 9-5 * primary health care services -- Mon-Tue, Fri 9-5; Wed-Thu 9-8 * counselling services -- Mon-Fri 9-5 * naturopathic clinic -- Tue 9:30 am-2 pm, Wed 2-7 pm * chiropractic clinic -- Mon, Wed 8:20 am-2 pm; Tue, Thu 2-8 pm; Fri 1-6 pm; Sat 9 am-1 pm
Area Served:                Bloor St-Lake Shore Blvd E, Yonge St-Don River
Language of service:     English, Filipino, Punjabi, Tamil
How to apply:               Self referral or referral by agencies * appointment required for all primary health care services
Physical access:            Wheelchair accessible -- call for details * once renovations are completed (2005), building will be fully accessible
Service description:       Community health centre * primary health care services for persons who do not have a family doctor * primary health care and counselling services for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transsexuals and transgendered people * mental health counselling for persons who have experienced trauma * naturopathic clinic for persons with HIV/AIDS * chiropractic clinic for community members with low incomes