Accepting new clients! | No Waitlists | 289-278-8778 | Email | Book a Call

Client Portal

COMMUNITY REFERRALS

Disclaimer

These community referrals are listed for informational purposes only. We do not receive compensation from these organizations and encourage clients to reach out to determine if a service is the right fit for them.

Talk Suicide Canada

https://talksuicide.ca/

Friends of Ruby

Mental health, housing, and support for LGBTQ+ youth – https://www.friendsofruby.ca


Rainbow Ontario 

https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/

Sherbourne Health – Gender Programs and HRT access 
 https://sherbourne.on.ca
PFLAG Canada – Parent & family support
YMCA Sprout House – Emergency shelter and drop-in centre for youth
BlackCAP – Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention  https://www.blackcap.ca
 
Halco (HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario) – https://www.halco.org
The 519 – LGBTQ2S+ community centre (Toronto) – https://www.the519.org
 
HQ Toronto – Queer health and wellness centre 
 
Glad Day Bookshop – community hub with queer programming

2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations

 http://www.2spirits.org

Community Referrals & Resources

Disclaimer:
These community referrals are listed for informational purposes only. We do not receive compensation from these organizations and encourage clients to reach out to determine if a service is the right fit for them.

1. Crisis & Immediate Support

  • Suicide prevention hotlines (e.g., Trans Lifeline, Talk Suicide Canada)
  • Local crisis lines
  • 24/7 text/chatsupport services

2. Mental Health & Counselling

  • 2SLGBTQ+ affirming therapists or clinics
  • Sliding scale or free therapy options
  • Culturally competent and BIPOC-led mental health resources
  • Peer support groups (e.g., for queer youth, trans adults, etc.)

3. Gender-Affirming Healthcare

  • Clinics that offer HRT, surgery referrals, hormone bridging
  • Primary care providers experienced with trans health
  • Voice therapy resources
  • Legal name/gender marker change support services

4. Youth & Family Services

  • LGBTQ2S+ youth drop-in centres or programs
  • Parent/caregiver support groups
  • School advocacy or GSAs
  • Foster/placement services for queer youth (if applicable)

5. Housing & Shelter Support

  • 2SLGBTQ+ affirming shelters or transitional housing
  • Youth-focused housing programs
  • Eviction prevention or housing crisis services

6. Legal & Advocacy Services

  • Name and gender change clinics
  • Human rights and discrimination resources
  • 2SLGBTQ+ legal advocacy organizations (e.g., Egale Canada, HALCO)

7. Employment & Financial Support

  • 2SLGBTQ+ friendly employment services or mentorship
  • Emergency financial aid, rent support, food banks
  • Identity-based career networks (e.g., Pride at Work)

8. Sexual Health & Harm Reduction

  • 2SLGBTQ+ inclusive sexual health clinics (PrEP, STI testing, etc.)
  • HIV/AIDS resources (e.g., ACT Toronto, HQ Toronto)
  • Harm reduction supplies and education
  • Drug use safety info for queer communities

9. Community & Peer Connections

  • Queer-led community centers
  • Social groups or programs (e.g., for QTIBIPOC, elders, newcomers)
  • Arts and creative spaces for queer and trans folks

10. Spirituality & Healing

  • 2SLGBTQ+-affirming spiritual or faith-based communities
  • Indigenous Two-Spirit ceremonies or teachings
  • Alternative healing (reiki, somatics, etc.)

Community Referrals & Resources

Disclaimer:
These community referrals are listed for informational purposes only. We do not receive compensation from these organizations and encourage clients to reach out to determine if a service is the right fit for them.

01 Crisis & Immediate Support

1. Crisis & Immediate Support

  • Suicide prevention hotlines (e.g., Trans Lifeline, Talk Suicide Canada)
  • Local crisis lines
  • 24/7 text/chatsupport services

2. Mental Health & Counselling

  • 2SLGBTQ+ affirming therapists or clinics
  • Sliding scale or free therapy options
  • Culturally competent and BIPOC-led mental health resources
  • Peer support groups (e.g., for queer youth, trans adults, etc.)

3. Gender-Affirming Healthcare

  • Clinics that offer HRT, surgery referrals, hormone bridging
  • Primary care providers experienced with trans health
  • Voice therapy resources
  • Legal name/gender marker change support services

4. Youth & Family Services

  • LGBTQ2S+ youth drop-in centres or programs
  • Parent/caregiver support groups
  • School advocacy or GSAs
  • Foster/placement services for queer youth (if applicable)

5. Housing & Shelter Support

  • 2SLGBTQ+ affirming shelters or transitional housing
  • Youth-focused housing programs
  • Eviction prevention or housing crisis services

6. Legal & Advocacy Services

  • Name and gender change clinics
  • Human rights and discrimination resources
  • 2SLGBTQ+ legal advocacy organizations (e.g., Egale Canada, HALCO)

7. Employment & Financial Support

  • 2SLGBTQ+ friendly employment services or mentorship
  • Emergency financial aid, rent support, food banks
  • Identity-based career networks (e.g., Pride at Work)

8. Sexual Health & Harm Reduction

  • 2SLGBTQ+ inclusive sexual health clinics (PrEP, STI testing, etc.)
  • HIV/AIDS resources (e.g., ACT Toronto, HQ Toronto)
  • Harm reduction supplies and education
  • Drug use safety info for queer communities

9. Community & Peer Connections

  • Queer-led community centers
  • Social groups or programs (e.g., for QTIBIPOC, elders, newcomers)
  • Arts and creative spaces for queer and trans folks

10. Spirituality & Healing

  • 2SLGBTQ+-affirming spiritual or faith-based communities
  • Indigenous Two-Spirit ceremonies or teachings
  • Alternative healing (reiki, somatics, etc.)
Company
About
Follow Us

Copyright @ Rainbow Counselling 2025. All Rights Reserved.