Health Resources
Looking for further information or resources? Here are a few items collected on topics that may be helpful for our communities and service users.
Health Canada
Health Canada website with information on Canada’s health system and government priorities
Community Social Planning Council of Toronto
Social policy and planning issues of concern to local communities in Toronto
Campaign 2000 End Child Poverty in Canada
An annual report card on child poverty in Canada with many useful facts and statistics
Centre for Addictions and Mental Health
Wide range of information on substance use and mental health issues
Gerstein Crisis Centre
Crisis services include 24/7 telephone support, in-person mobile crisis team, community support referrals, substance use crisis management, follow-up and access to short-term crisis beds. In crisis? Call (416) 929-5200.
METRAC
Resources on the issue of violence against women and children
Woodgreen Walk-In-Counselling
Single-session counselling to address a wide range of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, anger management and difficulties with work, school or relationships.
2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations
Support and counselling for 2-spirited people living and affected by HIV/AIDS
Africans in Partnership Against AIDS (APAA)
Support, outreach and education services for African peoples living with or affected by HIV/AIDS in Toronto
AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT)
Information and support services for people with HIV/AIDS
Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention (ASAAP)
Provides HIV/AIDS, sexual health and support services for South Asian communities in Toronto
Sexual Health Infoline Ontario
Anonymous Infoline that offers counselling and information on AIDS and sexual health concerns
Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS)
Provides safer sex education and services to the East and Southeast Asian communities and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS and members of the LGBTQ communities
Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention
Support and outreach services for Black peoples and LGBT who are living with HIV
Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE)
Canada’s source for accessible, evidence-based information about HIV and hepatitis C prevention, testing, care, treatment and support
Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network
Promotes the human rights of people living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS through research and analysis, advocacy and litigation, public education and community mobilization
HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic of Ontario
Provides free legal services and public legal education activities for people living with HIV/AIDS in Ontario
Maggies: Toronto Sex Workers Action Project
Counseling, advocacy, and resources for sex workers
The Ontario HIV Treatment Network
A not-for-profit agency funded by the AIDS Bureau of the Ontario. Optimizes the quality of life of people living with HIV in Ontario
People with AIDS Foundation (PWA)
Information and practical support services for people with HIV/AIDS
The Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples
HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention program for Spanish speaking peoples
Women’s Health in Women’s Hands (WHIWH)
Community Health Centre that provides primary healthcare and programs to Black women and women of colour
Canadian Cancer Society
Information and support services for people living with cancer
Central Toronto Youth Services Pride and Prejudice Program
Support, resources and counselling for youth
David Kelley Lesbian and Gay Community Counselling Program
Short-term counselling for individuals, couples, and families
The 519 Community Centre
Community services and programs
Hassle Free Clinic
Sexual health medical and counselling services
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Support, education and resources for family members
Planned Parenthood of Toronto
Sexual and reproductive health services for youth and women
Toronto Bisexual Network
Peer support and social opportunities for bisexual people
Wellspring
Support groups for lesbians and gay men affected by cancer
Canadian Breast Cancer Network
Lesbian and gay cancer information and resources
Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE)
Information, support and resources
Shout Out Health
General health and wellness information
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
Education, advocacy and research
The Canadian Queer Medical Students Association
The Canadian Queer Medical Students Association is a network of 2SLGBTQIA+ and ally medical students dedicated to queer health education and advocacy, as well as building a loving and supportive community across the country.
Senior Pride Network Toronto
The Senior Pride Network Toronto is a volunteer-run association of intergenerational individuals, organizations and community groups that share an interest and commitment to expanding programs and services for older 2-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer and intersex people in the City of Toronto.
LGBT Resource Center
Health information from the Lesbian Health Research Center at the University of California, San Francisco
The Expand Project
The Expand Project is an initiative to start a dialog within queer and trans communities about smoking.
Safer Sex for Bisexuals and Their Partners
A brochure created by Fenway Community Health in Boston
Trans-Health.com
An online magazine of health and fitness for trans people
LGBTQ – Youth
Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youthline
A toll-free, Ontario-wide, peer-support phone line for 2SLGBTQ youth
Supporting Our Youth
Community development program of Sherbourne Health designed to support the health and wellbeing of queer and trans spectrum youth around the city
Breast Cancer and Breast Health – Bisexual and Lesbian women
Wellspring support group for lesbian and bisexual women
Offers psychological, emotional, social, spiritual and informational support to individuals living with cancer
Canadian Breast Cancer Network
A survivor-directed, national network of organizations and individuals that addresses concerns of breast cancer survivors and patients through information sharing, education and advocacy
Imaginis – The Breast Health Resource
A resource for information on women’s health and wellness
Ontario Breast Screening Program
Province-wide program that provides breast cancer screening for women at risk for breast cancer
Breast Cancer Now (UK)
Information and resources on breast cancer care
Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto
Offers inclusive program of support, education and social interaction for individuals and family members affected by cancer
Wellspring
Community-based support centre for cancer patients
The Landlord and Tenant Board – Renting in Ontario
The Landlord and Tenant Board provides information to landlords and tenants about their rights and responsibilities and helps resolve disputes between landlords and tenants.
City of Toronto – List of Homelessness Resources
This list includes shelters for 24-hour respite cites, shelters, housing help, drop0ins, and warming centres.
If you need access to a shelter, please call 211.
The Centre for Social Justice
An advocacy organization that seeks to strengthen the struggle for social justice