It's the last month of summer - here's where you can find the Gilbert Centre's Queer and Trans Youth Program!
✨ All of our programs are free, so drop in when you're available - no registration required! ✨
2SLGBTQIA+ Drop-In at Clearview Youth Centre: Drop-in hangouts for youth in grades 7-12! August 6 from 1:00-3:00 pm. 269 Regina St, Stayner.
Innisfil Teen Nights @ YMCA: Join us for Crazy Eights Countdown! Whether you're a card game expert or have never heard of Crazy Eights before, it'll be a fun evening of friendly competition for youth entering grades 7-12! August 12, 5:00-7:30 pm. 7315 Yonge St, Innisfil.
Innisfil Teen Nights @ Morgan Russell Memorial Arena & Community Centre (MRMACC): Join us for Jenga! Ramp up the difficulty or play a slow and chill game - the youth who are there will decide! For youth entering grades 7-12. August 17, 5:00-7:30 pm. 1354 Killarney Beach Rd, Innisfil.
Orillia Youth Centre: Drop-in hangouts for youth aged 11-17! August 25 from 4:00-5:30 pm. 9 Front St S, Orillia.
Belong Groups: A support group for youth and a support group for caregivers. Two drop-in groups on the same night! August 26 from 7:00-8:30 pm. St. Margaret Anglican Church, 161 Hanmer St W, Barrie.
YouthCALL Social: Games! Art! Good vibes! Drop-in hangouts for youth aged 14-17. August 27 from 4:00-6:00 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.
2SLGBTQIA+ Drop-In at Clearview Youth Centre: Drop-in hangouts for youth in grades 7-12! August 6 from 1:00-3:00 pm. 269 Regina St, Stayner.
Innisfil Teen Nights @ YMCA: Join us for Crazy Eights Countdown! Whether you're a card game expert or have never heard of Crazy Eights before, it'll be a fun evening of friendly competition for youth entering grades 7-12! August 12, 5:00-7:30 pm. 7315 Yonge St, Innisfil.
Innisfil Teen Nights @ Morgan Russell Memorial Arena & Community Centre (MRMACC): Join us for Jenga! Ramp up the difficulty or play a slow and chill game - the youth who are there will decide! For youth entering grades 7-12. August 17, 5:00-7:30 pm. 1354 Killarney Beach Rd, Innisfil.
Orillia Youth Centre: Drop-in hangouts for youth aged 11-17! August 25 from 4:00-5:30 pm. 9 Front St S, Orillia.
Belong Groups: A support group for youth and a support group for caregivers. Two drop-in groups on the same night! August 26 from 7:00-8:30 pm. St. Margaret Anglican Church, 161 Hanmer St W, Barrie.
YouthCALL Social: Games! Art! Good vibes! Drop-in hangouts for youth aged 14-17. August 27 from 4:00-6:00 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