LGBTQ Youthline is a free service provided for youth by youth, led by Queer, Trans, Two-Spirit youth that affirms and supports the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth (29 and under) across Ontario.
1-800-268-9688: toll free peer support phone line.
647-694-4275: text for peer support.
The MSU Pride Community Centre is a service of the McMaster Students Union. They provide a contact point for McMaster students that may identify as LGBTQ2SI+ but anyone may access their services. They provide one on one peer support, support groups, educational events, advocacy, and social events.
McMaster University Student Centre, Room 219/221, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton
Project Youth Affirm is a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy based LGBTQ+ youth and adults to learn stress coping skills, and meet other LGBTQ+ youth and adults in your area.
Through education, visibility, awareness, and supportive programming, the Positive Space Network envisions a future in which diverse LGBTQ+ youth, individuals, and families live in a welcoming and supportive community.
They work in the Halton Region (Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Acton, and Georgetown), and provide 2SLGBTQ+ youth and trans specific programming.
Compass Community Health is a community health centre located in the north end of Hamilton. They have an LGBTQ+ advocate who runs programming for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, and who can support people in navigating services in Hamilton and at Compass.
Kyle’s Place is a non-binary prioritized space that is committed to fostering community, solidarity, support, advocacy and access to resources, particularly for community members who are marginalized due to race, class, age, mental health, abilities.
