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LGBT Counselling

Sherbourne Health Centre is committed to providing specialized mental health counselling services and groups that empower LGBT people - youth, adults, couples, families, and parents – to live healthier, happier lives. Our mission is to reduce barriers to health. Therefore, we provide a range of services – free of charge – to those who have trouble accessing quality care due to poverty, homophobia, racism, and social isolation.

Our counsellors are experienced and have an in depth understanding of the issues and life difficulties often faced by LGBT people. Many of our counsellors identify as LGBT and all are LGBT positive.

If you’re dealing with issues such as coming out, homophobia, gender identity, relationship difficulties, transitioning, anxiety, and depression we can help – through single session consultation or longer-term treatment.

A Safe Environment

Our goal is to offer you high quality, confidential services in a non-judgmental and welcoming environment. Counsellors are respectful and sensitive to your issues. Your privacy is always protected because we take strict measures to safeguard your health information.

Services offered:

Issues we can help you with:

■           Support for people who are coming out, questioning gender identity, transitioning, or living in stressful situations

■           Childhood and adult experience of abuse/violence

■           Anxiety, depression, sadness, anger

■           Relationship difficulties, family and couples counselling

■           Outreach services for older LGBT people

■           Substance use and addictions

■           LGBT youth counselling and programs

■           LGBT support groups and workshops

■           Links to LGBT community and clinical resources

■           Advocacy services

Fees

Services are free of charge for individuals who for financial reasons cannot afford to obtain mental health counselling services elsewhere. Groups and workshops are free, unless otherwise stated.

Crisis

Sherbourne Health Centre is not equipped as a crisis response unit. If you are in crisis, you can call one of the following 24-hour crisis lines:

■           Gerstein Centre: 416-929-5200

■           Distress Centre:  416-408-4357

Related Topics

■           Frequently Asked Questions – LGBT Primary Health Care

■           How to make an appointment

■           Clinic Hours

■           LGBT Primary Health Care

■           LGBT Health Promotion

■           Health Care for the Trans Community