London-Middlesex Health Unit: LGBT2Q+ Resources
The LGBT2Q+ Network of London and Area is a public directory of organizations and service providers who have committed to specific Community Standards of Practice related to serving LGBT2Q+ communities. The Network’s Advisory Team coordinates the directory, using the Community Standards of Practice as a tool to identify and improve access to inclusive resources and services for LGBT2Q+ communities.
School Mental Health Ontario
Students deserve a say in their mental health learning and support. That’s why we’re here.
https://smho-smso.ca/students/
LBGT2Q+ Support Groups: support groups
This is a list of LGBT2Q+ friendly support groups in the London Area
Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line:
1-800-268-9688 OR www.youthline.ca
A free peer support phone line for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, queer and questioning youth. They are available to offer support, information and referrals. The phone line is confidential, free and non-judgmental. Sunday to Friday, 4:00 to 9:30 p.m. The website also provide online peer support through the online forum and e-mail response.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two Spirited, Queer (LGBTQ+) - South West South West Help Line
Various organizations provide health and health-related information in a LGBTQ+ positive environment. They may house a list of health care resources of particular interest to the LGBTQ+ community, provide social and emotional support, or advocate supporting the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of LGBTQ+ individuals.
The LGBT2Q+ Network of London and Area is a public directory of organizations and service providers who have committed to specific Community Standards of Practice related to serving LGBT2Q+ communities. To learn more about the Community Standards of Practice or to view the full directory of service providers, visit the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s LGBT2Q+ Resources page
Kids Help Phone
1-800-268-6868 www.kidshelpphone.ca
Canada’s only toll-free, national, bilingual, phone and web counseling, referral and information service for children and youth. They provide immediate anonymous and confidential support, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Trans Lifeline Peer Support:
1877-330-6366 www.translifeline.org
Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of our community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. Our vision is to fight the epidemic of trans suicide and improve overall life-outcomes of trans people by facilitating justice-oriented, collective community aid.
Egale Canada
This is a national lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans (LGBT) human rights organization, advancing equality, diversity, education and justice. Their National Climate Survey on Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia in Canadian Schools has led to the publication of the “Every Class in Every School” report. Their findings have revealed shockingly high levels of bullying, violence, and harassment directed towards LGBTQ individuals, and have informed recommendations to create a brighter future.
GLSEN
Our mission is to create safe and affirming schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Rainbow Health Ontario
Rainbow Health Ontario (RHO) is a province-wide program that works to improve the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people in Ontario through education, research, outreach and public policy advocacy.
Open Closet Youth Group
www.hivaidsconnection.ca/open-closet
A group for youth who identify as either gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (LGBT), or who may be questioning their sexual orientation.
London Inter Community Health Centre
www.lihc.on.ca 519-660-0874
Atlohsa Native Family Healing Services Inc.
www.atlosha.com 519-438-0068 (or toll free 24h crisis line 1-800-605-7477)