June is Pride Month! Come and celebrate with us!
See the event posters Below!
Lake Country Pride: Meet at the Orillia Public Library courtyard and march to the Couchiching Beach Pavillion! Finish with vendors, community booths, and live performances. Need a break? Visit us on the second floor of the Orillia Public Library for some colouring and drawing! June 13 starting at 1 pm. Orillia Public Library, 36 Mississaga St W, Orillia.
New Path's Fourth Annual Pride BBQ: All are welcome at this family-friendly event! Hot dogs, burgers, craft stations, informational booths, swag handouts, yard games, raffle prizes, and more! All food and activities are by donation and proceeds go toward the Gilbert Centre. June 20 from 12-4 pm. Dorian Parker Centre - Sunnidale Park, 227 Sunnidale Rd, Barrie.
QT Open Mic: Hosted by Keilan with Love, featuring a performance by Jamie Rose X! All acts welcome - not just music. Free admission. June 27 from 2-5 pm. Gilbert Centre, 80 Bradford St, Barrie. Enter through Door #7 or contact us for an accessible entrance.
Belong Groups: A support group for youth aged 12-20 and a support group for caregivers. Two drop-in groups on the same night! Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 pm. St Margaret Anglican Church, 161 Hanmer St W, Barrie.
YouthCALL Social: Games! Art! Good vibes! Drop-in for hangouts for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 14-17. June 11 from 4-6 pm. 20 Anne St S, Barrie. Enter through the side doors facing Kawartha Dairy.
Clearview Youth Centre: Join us at Clearview Youth Centre's 2SLGBTQIA+ Night for youth grades 7-12! June 25 from 3-6 pm. 269 Regina St, Stayner.
You're not alone - here's where to get help now.
24/7 Support:
Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 988
Kids Help Phone
Call 1-800-668-6868, text CONNECT to 686868 or chat online. https://kidshelpphone.ca
Hope for Wellness Helpline - for Indigenous people across Canada
Call 1-855-242-3310 or chat online
Other Helplines (not available 24/7):
Trans Lifeline
Call 1-877-330-6366
Monday-Friday from 1-9 pm
They do not put people on hold, so if you don't get through, hang up and try again.
LGBT Youthline
Text 647-694-4275 or chat online
Sunday-Friday from 4:00-9:30 pm
Other Resources - see Instagram for up-to-date information:
CFS Counselling + Wellbeing YouthCALL @youthcallhub
Barrie Native Friendship Centre @barrienativefriendshipcentre
North Simcoe Youth Wellness Hub @nsywhub
Clearview Youth Centre @clearviewyc
Orillia Youth Centre @orilliayouthcentre
Wasaga Beach Youth Centre @wbyouthcentre
Collingwood Youth Centre @collingwoodyouthcentre
Fierte Simcoe Pride @fiertesimcoepride
