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- Description
- Drop-in centre, counselling services and support for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, including case management, newcomer support, and access to community resources, books, and workshops; not a crisis line
Drop-in centre
Includes 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- meals available with snacks throughout opening hours
- light groceries, TTC fare
- personal hygiene kits
- harm reduction including safer sex kits, hormone injection kits, safer self-harm kits, safer substance use kits, naloxone
- seasonal clothing, laundry facilities
- employment assistance including resume and job search coaching, and referrals
- access to computer lab with free Wi-Fi, printer, fax, phone
- book library
Counselling Centre
Includes immediate crisis response and short term counselling, suicide prevention, intervention and follow-up care- individual, group and family counselling
- addiction and mental health supports
- medical, dental and legal aid referrals
- safety planning, de-escalation
- resources, information and 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
- not a crisis service
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN) - Eligibility
- 2
SLGBTQIA+ youth and young adults 16-29 years, particularly those who are unhoused, vulnerably housed, or at risk of homelessness - Application Process
- Call, email, or visit website for details
- Office
- 416-359-0237
- Website
- Visit Website
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 489 Queen St E
Lower level (LL01)
Toronto, ON, M5A 1V1
Canada - Languages
- English, Other languages may be available, contact for information
- Contact
- Jessica Lee, Director, Strategic Initiatives
Email: [email protected] - Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- Contact for information
- 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
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- Findhelp Information Services
- Last Updated On
- January 17, 2025
- Address
- 489 Queen St E, Lower level (LL01)
Toronto, ON, M5A 1V1
Cross street: River St and Queen St E
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon11:30 am to 6:30 pmTue11:00 am to 6:30 pmWed11:00 am to 6:30 pmThu11:00 am to 6:30 pmFri11:00 am to 6:30 pm
Weekday Drop-in Mon 11:30 am-6:30 pm, Tue-Fri 11 am-6:30 pm; contact for schedule information on individual or group sessions, and services in-person, virtually, or by phone, or visit website for online drop-in calendar - Service Area(s)
- Greater Toronto Area
