Pride month may be over soon but the Gilbert Centre's Queer and Trans Youth Program is still bringing good vibes! Here's where 2SLGBTQIA+ youth can find us this month.
✨ All of our programs are free, so drop in when you're available - no registration required! ✨
Innisfil Teen Nights @ Library Lakeshore: Come to Calm + Creative for teens in grades 7-12! We'll bring the drawing and colouring supplies, you bring the creativity. July 3 from 5:00-7:30 pm. Innisfil ideaLAB & Library - Lakeshore Branch, 967 Innisfil Beach Rd, Innisfil.
Clearview Youth Centre: Drop-in hangouts for youth in grades 7-12! July 9 from 1-4 pm. 269 Regina St, Stayner.
Collingwood Pride: Look for the Gilbert Centre at the Vendors Market during Collingwood Pride! Questions specifically for the Queer and Trans Youth Program? Find us on July 11 between 11 am-2 pm. Simcoe Street, Collingwood.
BWG Public Library: Drop-in hangouts for youth entering grades 9-12! Meet new people, share your interests, and chat with peers in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. July 13 from 3:30-5:30 pm on the second floor. 425 Holland St W, Bradford.
Belong Group: A support group for youth aged 12-20 and a support group for caregivers. Two drop-in groups on the same night! July 15 from 7:00-8:30 pm. Contact us for the address - email [email protected] or call/text 705-627-9721.
Orillia Youth Centre: Drop-in hangouts for youth aged 11-17! July 28 from 4:00-5:30 pm. 9 Front St S, Orillia.
YouthCALL Social: Games! Art! Good vibes! Drop-in hangouts for youth aged 14-17. July 30 from 4-6 pm. 20 Anne St S, Barrie. Enter through the side doors facing Kawartha Dairy.
🌈 Don't forget! We offer a selection of free gender-affirming gear on request, including safety and care instructions. Contact us for more information! Email [email protected] or call/text 705-627-9721.
Innisfil Teen Nights @ Library Lakeshore: Come to Calm + Creative for teens in grades 7-12! We'll bring the drawing and colouring supplies, you bring the creativity. July 3 from 5:00-7:30 pm. Innisfil ideaLAB & Library - Lakeshore Branch, 967 Innisfil Beach Rd, Innisfil.
Clearview Youth Centre: Drop-in hangouts for youth in grades 7-12! July 9 from 1-4 pm. 269 Regina St, Stayner.
Collingwood Pride: Look for the Gilbert Centre at the Vendors Market during Collingwood Pride! Questions specifically for the Queer and Trans Youth Program? Find us on July 11 between 11 am-2 pm. Simcoe Street, Collingwood.
BWG Public Library: Drop-in hangouts for youth entering grades 9-12! Meet new people, share your interests, and chat with peers in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. July 13 from 3:30-5:30 pm on the second floor. 425 Holland St W, Bradford.
Belong Group: A support group for youth aged 12-20 and a support group for caregivers. Two drop-in groups on the same night! July 15 from 7:00-8:30 pm. Contact us for the address - email [email protected] or call/text 705-627-9721.
Orillia Youth Centre: Drop-in hangouts for youth aged 11-17! July 28 from 4:00-5:30 pm. 9 Front St S, Orillia.
YouthCALL Social: Games! Art! Good vibes! Drop-in hangouts for youth aged 14-17. July 30 from 4-6 pm. 20 Anne St S, Barrie. Enter through the side doors facing Kawartha Dairy.
🌈 Don't forget! We offer a selection of free gender-affirming gear on request, including safety and care instructions. Contact us for more information! Email [email protected] or call/text 705-627-9721.
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