Some helpful resources

The 519 –– Financial aid for gender affirming care, housing support for queer folk, PREP services, sexual health resources.

Rainbow Health Ontario –– Centre for addiction and mental health, victim support line, university health network, gender diversity and cancer support.

Qmunity –– Access to free binders, trans tape, packers, and tucking tape (delivery service included), free counselling services for trans youth.

The Queer Barber –– Free haircuts for trans people!

The Covenant House Toronto –– Youth shelter and rehousing program and more resources.

Toronto Shelter Network –– Resources for those struggling with homelessness.

Friends of Ruby –– A welcome space for queer youth facing homelessness.

Homeless Hub –– Canada-wide resource network for homelessness.

CAEH –– Healthcare and housing support.

Shelter Safe –– Support and shelter for women and children facing abuse.

Phone Numbers and Hotline

The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 (24/7)

YouthLine LGBTQ+ Support: 1-647-694-4275 (24/7)

Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 1-866-863-0511 or text #7233 (24/7 and multilingual)

Fem’aide Support Line: 1-877-336-2433 (24/7 and french only)

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text #686868 (24/7 and multilingual)

Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Crisis Line: 1-866-887-0015 or text #686868 (24/7)

Ontario Community and Social Services Helpline: 211 (24/7)

Seniors Safety Line: 1-866-299-1011 (24/7 and multilingual)

Talk4Healing Helpline for Indigenous Women: 1-855-554-4325 (24/7)

Victim Support Line: 1-888-579-2888 (24/7)