LGBTQ2S+ Resources
Getting ongoing support as an individual in the LGBTQ2S community can be difficult. This page provides information on support groups, committees, drop in centers, websites, etc. specifically catering to the community.
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In addition, there is information below on how to access hormone replacement therapy. We have come to realize that this is a vastly misunderstood process, and our mission is to help make this information readily available.
General Support
| Name & Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Hamilton Pride | Pride Association in Hamilton |
| Brantford Pride | Pride Association in Brantford |
| PFLAG | Support for Families |
| Hamilton Transgender Community | Peer Support – Email agetty@compassch.org |
| LGBT Youth Line | 1-800-268-9688 Phone Support |
| Mohawk Pride | Pride Association at Mohawk College |
| McMaster Pride Community Centre | Peer Support |
| AIDS Network | Resources & Programs |
| Egale | Legal Support |
| The519 | Events, Support, Education |
| CAMH | Resources, Programs |
| LGBTQ Parenting Network | Resources for Parents |
| Hamilton Community Legal Clinic | Legal Support, Name Change, etc. |
| OK2BME | Support, Resources, Events |
| Trans Pulse | Research & Events Listing |
| Queer Events | Events Listing |
| Spectrum Hamilton | Support for Youth and Families; Variety of Programming |
| Rainbow Health Ontario | Resources, Research, Groups, etc. |
| Kyle’s Place | Trans/Enby/2S Resources |
| Queer Justice Project | Legal & Trans ID Clinic |
| Compass Community Health | Support Groups, Gender Affirming Care |
| Let’s Queer Things Up! | Blog Post; Support Info |
| Ask a Gender Therapist | YouTube Channel; Information & Tips |
| Hamilton Transgender Community | Peer Support, Information, Events |
| Free Mom Hugs S. Ont | Support Group |
| Positive Spaces | Resources & Training |
| LGBTQ Advisory Committee | Hamilton Advisory Committee |
| Quest Community Healthcare | LGBTQ+ Healthcare |
| Queer Women Game | Peer group for queer women gamers |
| TransLifeline | Information & Resources |
| Binbrook Pride | Community Support |
| Hamilton LGBTQ+ | Committee |
| Valued Connections Healthcare | Case Management |
| Breast Cancer Screening | Breast cancer screening for transgender people |
| Breast Cancer Information | Mammograms, Risks, What to do |
| Breast Health | Risks, what to look for and more |
| Breast Cancer screening | Recommendations |
| Birth control and Breast Cancer risks | Affects of birth control |
| Sexual Assault Centre – Niagara | Sexual assault support |
| Food For Queers | prepared meals, groceries |
| Steel City Softball Association | Inclusive softball association – Hamilton |
Youth Support
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| AFFIRM | CBT Groups |
| De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Center | Individual and peer support |
| Friends of Ruby | Youth organization |
| Positive Space Network | Trans Health Care |
| Routes Youth Center | Positive space group |
| speqtrum Hamilton | Variety of programming |
| Project Interact/ACT | Email – SParker@ywcahamilton.org |
| Transcend | Support groups for individuals and families – dbyers@hamilton.hwdsb.on.ca |
| Youth Wellness Centre | Mental Health Support |
| LGBT Youth line | Phone and chat line support |
| Trans Lifeline | Phone and chat line support |
| Thrive Child & Youth Trauma Services | Therapy, family support |
| Gender Creative Kids | Resources & Information |
| QTDC Hamilton | Community Development Group |
| LGBTQ+ Hamilton | Facebook Group |
| Gay Hamilton Community Network | Facebook Group |
| Hamilton LGBTQ2S+ Chat | Facebook Group |
| Adam & Steve Events | Facebook Group |
| Queer Outta Hamilton | Facebook Group |
| Pride Haldimand/Norfolk | Pride Facebook Group |
| Transcend HWDSB | Support Group |
| Youth Resources | Programs, Health and Therapy, Call and support services, Trans resources, Drop-in community Services |
| St. Josephs Health Care | Youth Wellness Centre |
| Urban Core | Youth Positive space, Programs |
| YWCA | Weekly Peer check-ins, online support, events |
| Oxford County Pride | Events |
Healthcare Services
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Hamilton Family Health Team | HRT, Surgery Referrals |
| Shelter Health Network | HRT, Surgery Referrals |
| Sherbourne Health | Trans Clinic, Resources |
| Rainbow Health Ontario | Service Provider Directory |
| London Intercommunity Health Center | Trans Friendly Services |
| Stonechurch Family Health Center | Trans Friendly Services |
| Church Wellesley Health Center | HRT, Surgery Referrals |
| Church Wellesley Counselling and Psychotherapy | Secondary Assessments for Transition Related Surgeries (TRS) |
| Hamilton Trans Health Coalition | HRT, Surgery Referrals |
| Delreen Hiscock | LBGTQ+ Couples’ Therapy |
| Connect-Clinic | Trans Clinic |
| Quest | Trans Clinic |
| Trans Fellas | Trans Support & Surgery Guide |
| Trans Fellas | Transitioning Journey |
| Goldencare Pharmacy | Medication, Injections on site, Delivery |
| Physiotherapy – Fonthill | Physiotherapy, Massage |
| Emerge Physio | Physiotherapy, pelvic, orthopedic (Ancaster) |
| Movement Works | Physiotherapy, pelvic, orthopedic (Burlington) |
You are not alone!
For more resources in other areas, click here for a comprehensive list of youth LGBT resources from the Children’s Aid Society.
