Ottawa-Area Resources - General
PTS Ottawa peer-support groups (various, including but not limited to: QPOC-IT, gender quest, and bi-amore)
Ottawa Carleton District School Board - Inclusive Safe and Caring Schools initiative (contact person is Matt Gagner, the new Instructional Coach) which plays a very significant part in running the annual Rainbow Youth Forum.
Capital Pride - The mission of the Capital Pride Festival is to perpetuate the spirit of pride in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, two-spirited and questioning (GLBTTQ) community in Canada's National Capital Region of Ottawa–Gatineau.
University of Ottawa Pride Centre Fierte (francais) - The Pride Centre is a Student Service that strives to promote a culture of affirmation through sex-positivity, and celebrate diversity of gender, sex, and sexuality both on and off campus.
Carleton University Gender & Sexuality Resource Centre - The Gender and Sexuality Resource Centre (GSRC) aims to be a safer space for all Carleton students, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. The centre is based on a framework of education, advocacy, and support.
Planned Parenthood Ottawa (in general, and Insite Theatre in specific) - part of the Rainbow SPN, consistently making their sexual-health and reproductive-options programming more rainbow-aware (less hetero- and cis-centric...). They helped to organize last year's No More Appologies Ottawa day-long queer trans and cis women's conference.
Ottawa Freedom Centre - The Ottawa Freedom Centre (OFC) is designed to assist individuals to “turn their life around” through increased access to support in the greater Ottawa / Gatineau area directly and through partnerships with other existing services connect those individuals to support throughout Canada. Includes services specifically for LGBTQ populations.
Children's Aid Society of Ottawa - Actively reaching out to queer and trans would-be adoptive parents.
Ottawa Carleton District School Board - Inclusive Safe and Caring Schools initiative (contact person is Matt Gagner, the new Instructional Coach) which plays a very significant part in running the annual Rainbow Youth Forum.
Capital Pride - The mission of the Capital Pride Festival is to perpetuate the spirit of pride in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, two-spirited and questioning (GLBTTQ) community in Canada's National Capital Region of Ottawa–Gatineau.
University of Ottawa Pride Centre Fierte (francais) - The Pride Centre is a Student Service that strives to promote a culture of affirmation through sex-positivity, and celebrate diversity of gender, sex, and sexuality both on and off campus.
Carleton University Gender & Sexuality Resource Centre - The Gender and Sexuality Resource Centre (GSRC) aims to be a safer space for all Carleton students, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. The centre is based on a framework of education, advocacy, and support.
Planned Parenthood Ottawa (in general, and Insite Theatre in specific) - part of the Rainbow SPN, consistently making their sexual-health and reproductive-options programming more rainbow-aware (less hetero- and cis-centric...). They helped to organize last year's No More Appologies Ottawa day-long queer trans and cis women's conference.
Ottawa Freedom Centre - The Ottawa Freedom Centre (OFC) is designed to assist individuals to “turn their life around” through increased access to support in the greater Ottawa / Gatineau area directly and through partnerships with other existing services connect those individuals to support throughout Canada. Includes services specifically for LGBTQ populations.
Children's Aid Society of Ottawa - Actively reaching out to queer and trans would-be adoptive parents.
Crisis / Emergency
Cornerstone Women's Shelter - for emergency shelter, call: 613-237-4669
Distress Centre Ottawa and Region (serves all of Champlaine region)
24/7 Youth Crisis Line
Distress Centre Ottawa and Region (serves all of Champlaine region)
24/7 Youth Crisis Line
Ottawa Area Trans*-Specific Resources
Hormone Replacement Therapy Assessment (Centretown CHC)
Around the Rainbow (Family Services Ottawa)
Offers counseling to 18+ clients
Offers free community development, education and workshops on LGBTTQ+ individuals and families (training will be adjusted to fit the needs of your organization, social service agency, or school).
Pinecrest-Queensway CHC
Dr. M. Lawson at CHEO (gender independent children; trans teens)
PTS - Gender Quest
Breaking Binders - Trans men and masculine-of-center non-binary folks discussing masculinities in a social setting
Gender Mosaic - A safe environment for Trans and Cross-Gender people to socialize
Dr Nili Kaplan-Myrth - GP / Family Doctor with numerous trans and queer clients
Dr. Barwin, Dr. Doeke; Two physicians who offer hormone starts to trans clients
Ottawa Trans Forum (yahoo group)
Ottawa FtM (yahoo group)
Minwaashin Lodge - Two Spirit Services for Indigenous People. Contact Sheila Lapratt at [email protected]
Two Spirited Social Circle - Social gathering for Indigenous people of all genders who ID as two spirited (you may bring a partner or friend if you wish). Hosted by Minwaashin Lodge, held at PTS. Contact Elena Abel at [email protected]
Dr Blair Voyvodic - Living Well Counselling in Kilaloe
GP/Family Doctor with numerous LGB clients who is actively growing his trans client base
Self Referrals - Covered by OHIP
(613) 757-0847
Around the Rainbow (Family Services Ottawa)
Offers counseling to 18+ clients
Offers free community development, education and workshops on LGBTTQ+ individuals and families (training will be adjusted to fit the needs of your organization, social service agency, or school).
Pinecrest-Queensway CHC
Dr. M. Lawson at CHEO (gender independent children; trans teens)
PTS - Gender Quest
Breaking Binders - Trans men and masculine-of-center non-binary folks discussing masculinities in a social setting
Gender Mosaic - A safe environment for Trans and Cross-Gender people to socialize
Dr Nili Kaplan-Myrth - GP / Family Doctor with numerous trans and queer clients
Dr. Barwin, Dr. Doeke; Two physicians who offer hormone starts to trans clients
Ottawa Trans Forum (yahoo group)
Ottawa FtM (yahoo group)
Minwaashin Lodge - Two Spirit Services for Indigenous People. Contact Sheila Lapratt at [email protected]
Two Spirited Social Circle - Social gathering for Indigenous people of all genders who ID as two spirited (you may bring a partner or friend if you wish). Hosted by Minwaashin Lodge, held at PTS. Contact Elena Abel at [email protected]
Dr Blair Voyvodic - Living Well Counselling in Kilaloe
GP/Family Doctor with numerous LGB clients who is actively growing his trans client base
Self Referrals - Covered by OHIP
(613) 757-0847
Ottawa Area Youth-Specific Resources
YSB - Spectrum: A weekly, Tuesday evening program for LGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa. We provide workshops, discussion groups, and art collaborations, as well as counselling services, peer mentoring, and primary care resources.
YSB - Rainbow Youth Advisory: The Rainbow Youth Advisory works with community partners to raise awareness of the issues and needs of Ottawa’s gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, two-spirit, trans, questioning or queer (GLBTTQ) youth.
YSB - Housing and Shelter YSB offers emergency shelters (currently gender-binary, but you go where you ID) for youth seeking temporary housing. They also offer the Transitional Housing Program and the Long-Term Housing Program.
PTY (PTS youth discussion group)
Rainbow Youth Forum - Annual day of workshops for rainbow youth, sponsored by the Ottawa Carleton District School Board and supported by the Ottawa Rainbow Services Network
YOUCAN - self-advocacy conflict-resolution, and empowerment agency for at-risk youth (not lgbt-specific, but friendly and open. Part of the Rainbow SPN)
PPO - Insite Theatre - A public education theatre program created by, for and about youth. Every year, a group of senior levels students from schools all over the city face the challenge of creating, directing and acting in their own show about sexual and reproductive health, and presenting it to their peers. They are always looking for new performers.
CHEO - YouthNet (aussi en francais) - Youth Net/Réseau Ado offers alternative support services for youth. We are a by youth, for youth organization that strives to promote a balanced mental health while decreasing the stigma surrounding mental illness and its treatment options.
Dr. M. Lawson at CHEO (gender independent children; trans teens)
Project Acorn - Project Acorn is a radical community-building space for youth aged 16-24 from LGBTQ+ identities, families, and communities. The program is a mixture of workshops, speakers, typical camp activities, and magic that come together to create the most mind-opening and mind-blowing program possible.
Jer's Vision - Canada's Youth Diversity Initiative - Based in Ottawa, Jer's Vision works to eliminate bullying, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of discrimination in schools and youth communities. Their organization looks at diversity inclusively, looking at all forms of discrimination (homophobia, sexism, racism...) in parallel, and through their intersections (ex. how sexism and racism affects a woman of color).
Ernie Gibbs (GLBT Youth Conselor at Centretown CHC)
GLBTTQ Youth Program (Centretown CHC) - Our team works with partners like the Ottawa Carleton District School Board and Ottawa Positive Space to impove services and increase awareness of youth GLBTTQ issues. Workshops and training available upon request. For more information, call: 613-233-4443 x 2171
Rainbow Write (through Jer's Vision and Planned Parenthood Ottawa) - Creative writing workshops for rainbow youth
24/7 Youth Crisis Line
Jeunesse Idem est la seule ressource d’information et de support pour les jeunes allosexuelLEs* de 14 à 25 ans dans tout l’Outaouais québécois.
Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre
Pembroke
Mental health counseling for youth and families
Contact: Monique Yashinskie
(613) 635-4715 ext 4
Romans LGBT pour ados : Listes créées par les bibliothécaires de services aux ados à la bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa.
YSB - Rainbow Youth Advisory: The Rainbow Youth Advisory works with community partners to raise awareness of the issues and needs of Ottawa’s gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, two-spirit, trans, questioning or queer (GLBTTQ) youth.
YSB - Housing and Shelter YSB offers emergency shelters (currently gender-binary, but you go where you ID) for youth seeking temporary housing. They also offer the Transitional Housing Program and the Long-Term Housing Program.
PTY (PTS youth discussion group)
Rainbow Youth Forum - Annual day of workshops for rainbow youth, sponsored by the Ottawa Carleton District School Board and supported by the Ottawa Rainbow Services Network
YOUCAN - self-advocacy conflict-resolution, and empowerment agency for at-risk youth (not lgbt-specific, but friendly and open. Part of the Rainbow SPN)
PPO - Insite Theatre - A public education theatre program created by, for and about youth. Every year, a group of senior levels students from schools all over the city face the challenge of creating, directing and acting in their own show about sexual and reproductive health, and presenting it to their peers. They are always looking for new performers.
CHEO - YouthNet (aussi en francais) - Youth Net/Réseau Ado offers alternative support services for youth. We are a by youth, for youth organization that strives to promote a balanced mental health while decreasing the stigma surrounding mental illness and its treatment options.
Dr. M. Lawson at CHEO (gender independent children; trans teens)
Project Acorn - Project Acorn is a radical community-building space for youth aged 16-24 from LGBTQ+ identities, families, and communities. The program is a mixture of workshops, speakers, typical camp activities, and magic that come together to create the most mind-opening and mind-blowing program possible.
Jer's Vision - Canada's Youth Diversity Initiative - Based in Ottawa, Jer's Vision works to eliminate bullying, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of discrimination in schools and youth communities. Their organization looks at diversity inclusively, looking at all forms of discrimination (homophobia, sexism, racism...) in parallel, and through their intersections (ex. how sexism and racism affects a woman of color).
Ernie Gibbs (GLBT Youth Conselor at Centretown CHC)
GLBTTQ Youth Program (Centretown CHC) - Our team works with partners like the Ottawa Carleton District School Board and Ottawa Positive Space to impove services and increase awareness of youth GLBTTQ issues. Workshops and training available upon request. For more information, call: 613-233-4443 x 2171
Rainbow Write (through Jer's Vision and Planned Parenthood Ottawa) - Creative writing workshops for rainbow youth
24/7 Youth Crisis Line
Jeunesse Idem est la seule ressource d’information et de support pour les jeunes allosexuelLEs* de 14 à 25 ans dans tout l’Outaouais québécois.
Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre
Pembroke
Mental health counseling for youth and families
Contact: Monique Yashinskie
(613) 635-4715 ext 4
Romans LGBT pour ados : Listes créées par les bibliothécaires de services aux ados à la bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa.
Ottawa Area Children and FamilY Resources
Camp Ten Oaks - Camp Ten Oaks is a one-week, sleep-away camp for children and youth ages 8-17. Our camp community is for the children of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, queer) and/or non-traditional families, youth who are themselves LGBTQ, and their allies.
Dr. M. Lawson at CHEO (gender independent children; trans teens)
Around the Rainbow (Family Services Ottawa) – is a social/support network for lgbtq families, parents, and kids: They offer adult counseling, education and training around topics that effect rainbow children and youth, and sponsor social events for rainbow families.
Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre
Pembroke
Mental health counseling for youth and families
Contact: Monique Yashinskie
(613) 635-4715 ext 4
Dr. M. Lawson at CHEO (gender independent children; trans teens)
Around the Rainbow (Family Services Ottawa) – is a social/support network for lgbtq families, parents, and kids: They offer adult counseling, education and training around topics that effect rainbow children and youth, and sponsor social events for rainbow families.
Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre
Pembroke
Mental health counseling for youth and families
Contact: Monique Yashinskie
(613) 635-4715 ext 4
Ottawa Area Resources for Indigenous and Racialized People
QPOC-IT (PTS discussion group for racialized queer and trans people)
Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy - Contact Sharp Dopler at: [email protected]
Minwaashin Lodge - Two Spirit Services for Indigenous People. Contact Sheila Lapratt at [email protected]
Kwe Out - Two Spirit Women's discussion group (through Minwaashin Lodge). Contact Elena Abel at [email protected]
Two Spirited Social Circle - Social gathering for Indigenous people of all genders who ID as two spirited (you may bring a partner or friend if you wish). Hosted by Minwaashin Lodge, held at PTS. Contact Elena Abel at [email protected]
Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy - Contact Sharp Dopler at: [email protected]
Minwaashin Lodge - Two Spirit Services for Indigenous People. Contact Sheila Lapratt at [email protected]
Kwe Out - Two Spirit Women's discussion group (through Minwaashin Lodge). Contact Elena Abel at [email protected]
Two Spirited Social Circle - Social gathering for Indigenous people of all genders who ID as two spirited (you may bring a partner or friend if you wish). Hosted by Minwaashin Lodge, held at PTS. Contact Elena Abel at [email protected]
Ottawa Area REsources for Imigrants and newcomers
OCASI Positive Spaces Initiative (PSI) was developed by OCASI to share resources and increase organizational capacity across the sector to more effectively serve LGBTQ newcomers.
YSB - Ethnocultural Youth Advisory
Not LGBT-specific, and aimed at youth, this advisory works with organizations offering services to youth and community leaders to identify and meet the needs of immigrant youth and their families.
YSB - Ethnocultural Community Program
Not LGBT-specific, the Ethno-cultural Community Program reaches out to immigrant and ethno-cultural youth and their families to identify the needs of immigrant communities in Ottawa.
YSB - Ethnocultural Youth Advisory
Not LGBT-specific, and aimed at youth, this advisory works with organizations offering services to youth and community leaders to identify and meet the needs of immigrant youth and their families.
YSB - Ethnocultural Community Program
Not LGBT-specific, the Ethno-cultural Community Program reaches out to immigrant and ethno-cultural youth and their families to identify the needs of immigrant communities in Ottawa.
Ottawa Area Seniors Resources
Ottawa Senior Pride Network - The Ottawa Senior Pride Network (OSPN) was formed in 2008 and is made up of professional service providers, representatives of LGBT community groups, and LGBT community members who are 50+ years of age.
Rainbow Coffee Group - A social activity for adults 55+ in the LGBT community. Meets on the first Wednesday of every months.
10:00—11:30 am
For more information, call: 613-233-4443 x 2194
Rainbow Coffee Group - A social activity for adults 55+ in the LGBT community. Meets on the first Wednesday of every months.
10:00—11:30 am
For more information, call: 613-233-4443 x 2194
Ottawa Area Legal Resources
Galldin-Robertson - Human rights, civil litigation, family law, and employment and labour law. Services are not free, but are meant to be accessible to individuals of varying income levels.
Burke-Roberston LLP - A full service, LGBTQ-friendly law firm serving Ottawa and Eastern Ontario who work with their clients to ensure your legal matters are dealt with in a cost-efficient, practical manner. Family law, real estate, wills & estates, personal injury, business law, and labour & employment.
Burke-Roberston LLP - A full service, LGBTQ-friendly law firm serving Ottawa and Eastern Ontario who work with their clients to ensure your legal matters are dealt with in a cost-efficient, practical manner. Family law, real estate, wills & estates, personal injury, business law, and labour & employment.
Rural LGBT Resources
Renfrew, Leeds-Grenville, Lanark, Prescott-Russel, and Stormont-Dundas & Glenngary
Renfrew County (Pembroke, Arnprior, Petawawa, Renfrew, Barry's Bay, etc)
Women's Sexual Assault Centre
Has some LBT (less G) resources available, involved in organizing Come As You Are rainbow youth day with YouthLine, as well as the Rural Rainbow training and community events.
Contact Joanne at: 613 735 5551.
Algonquin Pride (Pembroke Campus)
GLBT Student Association
A safe space for LGBTQ persons and allies to socialize, share ideas and plan events.
Contact: Emily [email protected]
Pheonix Center for Children and Families
Mental Health counseling for children and youth. Not LGBT-specific, but welcoming.
Contact Greg Lubimiv at: 613-735-2374 ext 231
Pembroke Regional Hospital - Community Mental Health Program
Mental Health support for those age 16 and over
Not LGBT-specific but has been suggested as a place to look for support with handling issues around sexual and/or gender identity.
705 Mackay Street
Pembroke, Ontario
Contact: [email protected] (general inquiries)
PFLAG Pembroke
PFLAG PEMBROKE is here to help with coming out to your Parents and Friends who needs to have more understanding of your sexual orientation and as we educate towards the community.
Contact Doug at: 613-585-7566
Counselwise (Arnprior)
Suggested for those looking for an lgbt-friendly counselor/therapist.
NOTE: Not a free service
Dr Blair Voyvodic - Living Well Counselling in Kilaloe
GP/Family Doctor with numerous LGB clients who is actively growing his trans client base
Self Referrals - Covered by OHIP
(613) 757-0847
Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre
Pembroke
Mental health counseling for youth and families
Contact: Monique Yashinskie
(613) 635-4715 ext 4
Leeds Grenville (Prescott, Kemptville, Brockville, Gananoque, etc)
PFLAG Kemptville
Contact: Bre and Katie at: [email protected] OR [email protected]
Connect Youth Inc
Services for at-risk youth, with the goal of suicide prevention. Includes LGBTQ-specific youth counseling services.
136 Henry St. W, Prescott
Behind the Food For All Food Bank
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Contact: [email protected]
PFLAG Brockville
Contact: [email protected]
Fight Homophobia and Transphobia in Brockville
Pride in the Thousand Islands (Gananoque)
HARS Kingston
Catchment area includes all of Leeds-Grenville
John MacTavish, Executive Director
[email protected]
Lanark Country (Perth, Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, etc)
LGBT Lanark County
PFLAG Stittsville
PFLAG Stittsville meetings are held the last Tuesday of every month at St Andrew's Church at 2 Mulkins Street (corner of Main St) at 7pm. For more information contact Jennifer at 613-859-0100.
PFLAG Carelton Place and Lanark County
Carleton Place PFLAG meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7pm at the Zion-Memorial Church 37 Franklin St. For more information, contact Jim at [email protected]
Gay Men's Social Network of Lanark County
Monthly get togethers to meet and make new friends. Open to gay men of all ages, single or partnered. Restaurant dinners, potlucks, theatre, pub crawls, LGBT dances and social events. For more information contact Jim at [email protected]
Open Doors for Children and Youth
Mental health counseling for children, youth and their families
Not LGBTQ-specific, but they have had training in past from YSB and CCHC (maybe 9 years ago) around LGBT inclusive services for adolescents. Offices in Perth, Smiths Falls, and Carleton Place
Rainbow Alliance of Youth and Allies
A new county-wide youth organization has been formed. More information to come. Meetings are the last Tuesday of the month at the Smiths Falls Youth Centre. For more information, contact Adam at [email protected]
YAK (in Perth)
A Point of Contact for Rainbow Youth
Smiths Falls & District Centre for Youth
We offer a drop in service for all youth ages 10-18. We offer supportive counselling if needed along with many pro-social activities and many opportunities for youth to be involved in.
Smiths Falls & District Centre for Youth
41 Main Street West
Smiths Falls, ON
Contact: Adam Gariepy (Program Coordinator) at: [email protected]
Prescott-Russel (Cornwall, Hawkesbury, St Isidore, Vankleek Hill, etc)
PFLAG Rockland, and Hawkesbury
Provides support, training and resources, 24 hours, seven days a week, to anyone who has questions or concerns about sexual orientation and gender identity.
NOTE: This group does not meet on a regular basis.
Serves all of Prescott and Russell United Counties
3523 Besner Rd
St Isidore, ON K0C 2B0
Contact Denise Latulippe at [email protected]
Valoris Centre for Children and Adults of Prescott-Russell (aussi disponible en francais)
Four Centres - Casselman, Clarence-Rockland, Hawkesbury, and Plantagenet
Not LGBT-specific, but offer counselling/mental health services for youth and families and that would be able to offer support
Contact: Pierre Towner (rsw intake) for LGBT-specific support at: 613-673-5148 ext 2224
Stormont-Dundas and Glenngary (Alexandria, Winchester, Cornwall, etc)
Seaway Valley CHC
353 Pitt Street
Cornwall, ON
For GLBTTQ services and community development, contact Chris Clapp at: 930-4892 ext. 153
LGBT
Rainbow community social support group
People of all ages from the GLBTQ community, along with their friends and family, are invited to attend. The focus is upon social interaction, support and the opportunity to dialogue about issues specific to the GLBTQ community
Meets on the first Thursday of every month
5pm - 7pm
Seaway Valley CHC (353 Pit St, Cornwall)
Charlene Roy (Cornwall)
MSW/Therapist
Primarily deals with sexual trauma
Open to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans* clients.
NOTE: Not a free service
PFLAG Cornwall
Provides support, training and resources, 24 hours, seven days a week, to anyone who has questions or concerns about sexual orientation and gender identity.
NOTE: This group does not meet on a regular basis.
Serves all of Prescott and Russell United Counties
3523 Besner Rd
St Isidore, ON K0C 2B0
Contact Denise Latulippe at [email protected]
Women's Sexual Assault Centre
Has some LBT (less G) resources available, involved in organizing Come As You Are rainbow youth day with YouthLine, as well as the Rural Rainbow training and community events.
Contact Joanne at: 613 735 5551.
Algonquin Pride (Pembroke Campus)
GLBT Student Association
A safe space for LGBTQ persons and allies to socialize, share ideas and plan events.
Contact: Emily [email protected]
Pheonix Center for Children and Families
Mental Health counseling for children and youth. Not LGBT-specific, but welcoming.
Contact Greg Lubimiv at: 613-735-2374 ext 231
Pembroke Regional Hospital - Community Mental Health Program
Mental Health support for those age 16 and over
Not LGBT-specific but has been suggested as a place to look for support with handling issues around sexual and/or gender identity.
705 Mackay Street
Pembroke, Ontario
Contact: [email protected] (general inquiries)
PFLAG Pembroke
PFLAG PEMBROKE is here to help with coming out to your Parents and Friends who needs to have more understanding of your sexual orientation and as we educate towards the community.
Contact Doug at: 613-585-7566
Counselwise (Arnprior)
Suggested for those looking for an lgbt-friendly counselor/therapist.
NOTE: Not a free service
Dr Blair Voyvodic - Living Well Counselling in Kilaloe
GP/Family Doctor with numerous LGB clients who is actively growing his trans client base
Self Referrals - Covered by OHIP
(613) 757-0847
Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre
Pembroke
Mental health counseling for youth and families
Contact: Monique Yashinskie
(613) 635-4715 ext 4
Leeds Grenville (Prescott, Kemptville, Brockville, Gananoque, etc)
PFLAG Kemptville
Contact: Bre and Katie at: [email protected] OR [email protected]
Connect Youth Inc
Services for at-risk youth, with the goal of suicide prevention. Includes LGBTQ-specific youth counseling services.
136 Henry St. W, Prescott
Behind the Food For All Food Bank
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Contact: [email protected]
PFLAG Brockville
Contact: [email protected]
Fight Homophobia and Transphobia in Brockville
Pride in the Thousand Islands (Gananoque)
HARS Kingston
Catchment area includes all of Leeds-Grenville
John MacTavish, Executive Director
[email protected]
Lanark Country (Perth, Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, etc)
LGBT Lanark County
PFLAG Stittsville
PFLAG Stittsville meetings are held the last Tuesday of every month at St Andrew's Church at 2 Mulkins Street (corner of Main St) at 7pm. For more information contact Jennifer at 613-859-0100.
PFLAG Carelton Place and Lanark County
Carleton Place PFLAG meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7pm at the Zion-Memorial Church 37 Franklin St. For more information, contact Jim at [email protected]
Gay Men's Social Network of Lanark County
Monthly get togethers to meet and make new friends. Open to gay men of all ages, single or partnered. Restaurant dinners, potlucks, theatre, pub crawls, LGBT dances and social events. For more information contact Jim at [email protected]
Open Doors for Children and Youth
Mental health counseling for children, youth and their families
Not LGBTQ-specific, but they have had training in past from YSB and CCHC (maybe 9 years ago) around LGBT inclusive services for adolescents. Offices in Perth, Smiths Falls, and Carleton Place
Rainbow Alliance of Youth and Allies
A new county-wide youth organization has been formed. More information to come. Meetings are the last Tuesday of the month at the Smiths Falls Youth Centre. For more information, contact Adam at [email protected]
YAK (in Perth)
A Point of Contact for Rainbow Youth
Smiths Falls & District Centre for Youth
We offer a drop in service for all youth ages 10-18. We offer supportive counselling if needed along with many pro-social activities and many opportunities for youth to be involved in.
Smiths Falls & District Centre for Youth
41 Main Street West
Smiths Falls, ON
Contact: Adam Gariepy (Program Coordinator) at: [email protected]
Prescott-Russel (Cornwall, Hawkesbury, St Isidore, Vankleek Hill, etc)
PFLAG Rockland, and Hawkesbury
Provides support, training and resources, 24 hours, seven days a week, to anyone who has questions or concerns about sexual orientation and gender identity.
NOTE: This group does not meet on a regular basis.
Serves all of Prescott and Russell United Counties
3523 Besner Rd
St Isidore, ON K0C 2B0
Contact Denise Latulippe at [email protected]
Valoris Centre for Children and Adults of Prescott-Russell (aussi disponible en francais)
Four Centres - Casselman, Clarence-Rockland, Hawkesbury, and Plantagenet
Not LGBT-specific, but offer counselling/mental health services for youth and families and that would be able to offer support
Contact: Pierre Towner (rsw intake) for LGBT-specific support at: 613-673-5148 ext 2224
Stormont-Dundas and Glenngary (Alexandria, Winchester, Cornwall, etc)
Seaway Valley CHC
353 Pitt Street
Cornwall, ON
For GLBTTQ services and community development, contact Chris Clapp at: 930-4892 ext. 153
LGBT
Rainbow community social support group
People of all ages from the GLBTQ community, along with their friends and family, are invited to attend. The focus is upon social interaction, support and the opportunity to dialogue about issues specific to the GLBTQ community
Meets on the first Thursday of every month
5pm - 7pm
Seaway Valley CHC (353 Pit St, Cornwall)
Charlene Roy (Cornwall)
MSW/Therapist
Primarily deals with sexual trauma
Open to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans* clients.
NOTE: Not a free service
PFLAG Cornwall
Provides support, training and resources, 24 hours, seven days a week, to anyone who has questions or concerns about sexual orientation and gender identity.
NOTE: This group does not meet on a regular basis.
Serves all of Prescott and Russell United Counties
3523 Besner Rd
St Isidore, ON K0C 2B0
Contact Denise Latulippe at [email protected]
Ottawa Area medical resources
AIDS Committee of Ottawa (ACO)
The Snowy Owl AIDS Foundation - The goal of the Snowy Owl AIDS Foundation is to establish, build and maintain a financial resource available to organizations dedicated to HIV/AIDS education, prevention, direct or support services, primary care and/or the expansion, enhancement of existing HIV/AIDS services.
Bruce House - Founded in 1988, Bruce House is a community-based organization providing housing, compassionate care and support in Ottawa for people living with HIV and AIDS, based on the belief that everyone has the right to live and die with dignity.
Gay Zone Gai - A place where guys into guys can access sexual health testing and treatment as well as a wide array of health promotion activities and events, all in a congenial environment in a manner that is respectful, non-judgmental, and affirming.
Various Community Health Centres including Centretown, Somerset West, Sandy Hill, and
Pinecrest-Queensway
Ottawa Sexual Halth Centre
Dr. M. Lawson at CHEO (gender independent children; trans teens)
Dr Nili Kaplan-Myrth - GP / Family Doctor with numerous trans and queer clients
Dr. Barwin, Dr. Doeke; Two physicians who offer hormone starts to trans clients
Le BRAS (Gatineau - resources VIH/CIDA & VHC - Francophone)
The Snowy Owl AIDS Foundation - The goal of the Snowy Owl AIDS Foundation is to establish, build and maintain a financial resource available to organizations dedicated to HIV/AIDS education, prevention, direct or support services, primary care and/or the expansion, enhancement of existing HIV/AIDS services.
Bruce House - Founded in 1988, Bruce House is a community-based organization providing housing, compassionate care and support in Ottawa for people living with HIV and AIDS, based on the belief that everyone has the right to live and die with dignity.
Gay Zone Gai - A place where guys into guys can access sexual health testing and treatment as well as a wide array of health promotion activities and events, all in a congenial environment in a manner that is respectful, non-judgmental, and affirming.
Various Community Health Centres including Centretown, Somerset West, Sandy Hill, and
Pinecrest-Queensway
Ottawa Sexual Halth Centre
Dr. M. Lawson at CHEO (gender independent children; trans teens)
Dr Nili Kaplan-Myrth - GP / Family Doctor with numerous trans and queer clients
Dr. Barwin, Dr. Doeke; Two physicians who offer hormone starts to trans clients
Le BRAS (Gatineau - resources VIH/CIDA & VHC - Francophone)
online and phone-opperated LGBT resources
Youthline (by phone, text, oronline chat)
Ottawa Trans Forum (yahoo group)
Ottawa FtM (yahoo group)
Gai Écoute - Gai Écoute dispense gratuitement des services d’aide, d’écoute téléphonique et de renseignements à l’intention des personnes intéressées par les questions relatives à l’orientation sexuelle. Ces services sont offerts sous différentes formes, dont l’écoute téléphonique, le courrier électronique, le clavardage et l’aide à la navigation dans Internet. Les services offerts sont gratuits, anonymes et confidentiels, et sont accessibles sans frais de partout au Québec, sept jours sur sept.
Ottawa Trans Forum (yahoo group)
Ottawa FtM (yahoo group)
Gai Écoute - Gai Écoute dispense gratuitement des services d’aide, d’écoute téléphonique et de renseignements à l’intention des personnes intéressées par les questions relatives à l’orientation sexuelle. Ces services sont offerts sous différentes formes, dont l’écoute téléphonique, le courrier électronique, le clavardage et l’aide à la navigation dans Internet. Les services offerts sont gratuits, anonymes et confidentiels, et sont accessibles sans frais de partout au Québec, sept jours sur sept.
Ressources francophones de la région d'Ottawa
Valoris pour enfents et adultes de Prescott-Russel
Les services ne sont pas spécifiques aux besoins des personnes alosexuel ou transsexuel, mais les services de santé mentale et de conseils sont disponibles pour les jeunes et les familles avec ces besoins.
Quatre centres - Casselman, Clarence-Rockland, Hawkesbury, and Plantagenet
Pour les services spécifiques aux besoins des personnes alosexuel ou transsexuel, contacter Pierre Towner : 613-673-5148 ext 2224
Le BRAS (Gatineau - resources VIH/CIDA & VHC)
CHEO - Réseau Ado - Youth Net/Réseau Ado offre des services de soutien alternatifs pour les jeunes. Nous sommes un organisme créé par des jeunes et pour des jeunes s’efforçant de promouvoir une santé mentale équilibrée tout en diminuant le stigmate de la maladie mentale et de ses options de traitement.
Gai Écoute - Gai Écoute dispense gratuitement des services d’aide, d’écoute téléphonique et de renseignements à l’intention des personnes intéressées par les questions relatives à l’orientation sexuelle. Ces services sont offerts sous différentes formes, dont l’écoute téléphonique, le courrier électronique, le clavardage et l’aide à la navigation dans Internet. Les services offerts sont gratuits, anonymes et confidentiels, et sont accessibles sans frais de partout au Québec, sept jours sur sept.
Jeunesse Idem est la seule ressource d’information et de support pour les jeunes allosexuelLEs* de 14 à 25 ans dans tout l’Outaouais québécois.
Centre de la Fierté de l’Université d’Ottawa - Le Centre de la fierté de la Fédération étudiante de l’Université d’Ottawa est un service étudiant qui vise à faire la promotion, sensibilisation, et soutenir la diversité sexuelle, du genre, et du sexe.
Romans LGBT pour ados : Listes créées par les bibliothécaires de services aux ados à la bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa.
Les services ne sont pas spécifiques aux besoins des personnes alosexuel ou transsexuel, mais les services de santé mentale et de conseils sont disponibles pour les jeunes et les familles avec ces besoins.
Quatre centres - Casselman, Clarence-Rockland, Hawkesbury, and Plantagenet
Pour les services spécifiques aux besoins des personnes alosexuel ou transsexuel, contacter Pierre Towner : 613-673-5148 ext 2224
Le BRAS (Gatineau - resources VIH/CIDA & VHC)
CHEO - Réseau Ado - Youth Net/Réseau Ado offre des services de soutien alternatifs pour les jeunes. Nous sommes un organisme créé par des jeunes et pour des jeunes s’efforçant de promouvoir une santé mentale équilibrée tout en diminuant le stigmate de la maladie mentale et de ses options de traitement.
Gai Écoute - Gai Écoute dispense gratuitement des services d’aide, d’écoute téléphonique et de renseignements à l’intention des personnes intéressées par les questions relatives à l’orientation sexuelle. Ces services sont offerts sous différentes formes, dont l’écoute téléphonique, le courrier électronique, le clavardage et l’aide à la navigation dans Internet. Les services offerts sont gratuits, anonymes et confidentiels, et sont accessibles sans frais de partout au Québec, sept jours sur sept.
Jeunesse Idem est la seule ressource d’information et de support pour les jeunes allosexuelLEs* de 14 à 25 ans dans tout l’Outaouais québécois.
Centre de la Fierté de l’Université d’Ottawa - Le Centre de la fierté de la Fédération étudiante de l’Université d’Ottawa est un service étudiant qui vise à faire la promotion, sensibilisation, et soutenir la diversité sexuelle, du genre, et du sexe.
Romans LGBT pour ados : Listes créées par les bibliothécaires de services aux ados à la bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa.