Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

Empowered Parenting: Gender Identity

Trans Lifeline

(877) 330 – 6366

Offers direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis. Made by trans people for trans people.

LGBT youthline

Call 1 – 800 – 268 – 9688 from 6-9pm or text 647 – 694 – 4275

Confidential, non-judgmental informed support for youth in the LGBT+ community offered Sunday-Friday.

Rainbow Health Ontario

A program offered by Sherbourne Health, Rainbow Health Ontario (RHO) offers training and education across the province to create opportunities for the healthcare system to better serve the LGBTQ2S community.

RHO Resource Library

GLAAD Media Institute

“Re-writing the script for LGBT acceptance.” General information on the LGBTQ2S community as well as advocacy.

The 519

“The 519 is committed to the health, happiness and full participation of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities. A City of Toronto agency with an innovative model of Service, Space and Leadership, we strive to make a real difference in people’s lives, while working to advance equity, justice and community strength.”

Rainbow Connections

“Rainbow Connections is a transformative program that fosters a sense of belonging, radical acceptance, and inclusion for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Southwestern Ontario.”

Coming Around: Parenting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Kids

By Anne Dohrenwend

The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary Children

By Stephanie Brill and Rachel Pepper

Gender Born, Gender Made: Raising Healthy Gender-Nonconforming Children

By Diane Ehrensaft

Raising My Rainbow: Adventures in Raising a Fabulous, Gender Creative Son

By Lori Duron