NOTE: Services will likely be impacted in response to COVID-19. Please contact any service prior to visiting in person.
Friends of Ruby
Counselling and Support Services
Counselling and Support Services
Description
COVID-19 - Telephone and email inquiries, and telephone crisis counselling available * drop-in open for essential services only, with physical distancing and safety measures in place * call or email for details
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Drop-in centre, counselling services and support for LGBTIQ2S youth
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
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Drop-in centre, counselling services and support for LGBTIQ2S youth
- intake, assessment and individualized support plan
- information and referral to emergency shelter, housing options
- assistance in applying for government health (OHIP) and social assistance programs (OW, ODSP)
- assistance in obtaining identification and/or legal support in amending sex markers on official documentation
- employment assistance including resume and job search coaching, and referrals
- food, TTC fare and other basic necessities
- meals available with snacks throughout opening hours
- suicide prevention, intervention and follow-up care
- individual mental health counselling
- group counselling
- family counselling
- addiction and mental health supports
- medical, dental and legal aid referrals
- exploration of education opportunities, including high school, postsecondary and trades programs
- gender affirmation, community acceptance support and counselling, including transition planning and trans literacy seminars
- group discussion and learning activities
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
Eligibility
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer, questioning and Two-Spirit (LGBTIQ2S) youth 16-29 years who are homeless, vulnerably housed, or at risk of homelessness
Age Requirements: Ages: 16 year(s) - 29 year(s);
Residency Requirements: City of Toronto
Age Requirements: Ages: 16 year(s) - 29 year(s);
Residency Requirements: City of Toronto
Application Process
Call, email or drop in * visit website for details
Office
416-359-0237
Website
Email
Mailing Address
489 Queen St E
Lower level
Toronto, ON, M5A 1V1
Canada
Lower level
Toronto, ON, M5A 1V1
Canada
Languages
English, Spanish - Counselling
Contact
Lucy Gallo, Program Manager
Email: lgallo@friendsofruby.ca
Email: lgallo@friendsofruby.ca
Fees
None
Accessibility
Street parking ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance - interior doors require assistance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door
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Last Updated On
November 24, 2020
Address
489 Queen St E, Lower level
Toronto, ON, M5A 1V1
Friends of Ruby Site Location: Friends of Ruby
Cross street: River St and Queen St E
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Toronto, ON, M5A 1V1
Friends of Ruby Site Location: Friends of Ruby
Cross street: River St and Queen St E
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Hours of Operation
Tue
10 am - 7:30 pm
Wed
10 am - 7:30 pm
Thu
10 am - 7:30 pm
Fri
10 am - 5:30 pm
Mon
10 am - 7:30 pm
COVID19 -- Remote response to telephone and email inquiries Mon-Thu 10 am-7:30 pm, Fri 10 am-5:30 * drop-in open for essential services Tue-Fri 1:30 pm-4:30 pm (physical distancing and safety measures in place) * call for information---------- Drop-in centre, counselling and case management -- Mon-Thu 10 am-7:30 pm; Fri 10 am-5:30 pm * BIPOC only drop-in -- Tue 2:30 pm-7:30 pm for Black and Indigenous youth, and Persons of Colour * visit website for monthly calendar
- Continental breakfast -- Mon, Wed-Fri 10 am-11:30 am
- Lunch -- Mon, Wed-Fri 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
- Lunch -- Tue 2:30 pm-3:30 pm
- Dinner -- Mon-Thu 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
