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LGBT Youth Programs and Services

 

Primary Care

If you are a youth who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirited, intersex, queer, or questioning and require health services for LGBT related issues, we can help. Sherbourne Health Centre’s LGBT primary healthcare team promotes health and wellness by addressing the specialized health issues of those who identify as LGBT in an open, safe, and welcoming environment.

 

Counselling

If you are a young adult going through a difficult time, you can get support and connect with other LGBT youth at Sherbourne Health Centre. Many of our counsellors identify as LGBT and all are LGBT positive and can help you work through challenging life issues to find practical solutions in an open, supportive environment.

 

Supporting Our Youth Program

If you’re interested in connecting with other LGBT youth and participating in youth programs, the Supporting Our Youth (SOY) program may be of interest. SOY - a health program of Sherbourne Health Centre – develops programs and activities for LGBT youth aimed at building an inclusive, welcoming community. SOY programs and activities include the following:

 
 

■           Arts, social, cultural and recreational activities

■           Mentoring

■           Supportive housing programs

■           Skill building and employment support

■           Programs for specific populations – including newcomer/immigrant youth, black queer youth, youth of colour, bisexual youth, homeless and street-involved youth and trans youth

 

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Fees

Counselling services and youth programs are free for individuals who for financial reasons cannot afford to obtain these 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

 

For confidential, free non-judgmental peer support, contact:

 

■           LGBT Youthline: 1-800-268-9688 (Toll free) or (416) 962–9688 (Toronto)

 Open Sunday to Friday:  4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

 

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