Local resources
Gender affirming gear
GenderGear
Carefully curated clothing and gear for trans, non-binary, and genderqueer folks. Trans owned and operated in Ontario, Canada.
urBasics
A Canadian store specializing in gender affirming gear. Located in Toronto, urBasics ships across Canada and was created by a trans woman and her mom.
Halton resources
Art as Therapy
Diverse psychotherapy office located in downtown Milton that specializes in a variety of arts therapy while operating from an inclusive and anti-oppresive practice lens.
Bliss Milton Counselling + Psychotherapy
A diverse and inclusive counselling and psychotherapy practice with an office located in downtown Milton.
Danielle's Place
Eating disorder prevention programming and supports via ROCK.
Distress Centre Halton
24/7 Distress phone line available in Halton Region.
Food for Life
Addressing food insecurity in Halton Region. Variety of food programs available.
Halton Black Voices
Community organization building safer spaces and resources for all Black people in Halton Region.
Halton Community Legal Services
Community legal clinic that support Halton residents. Supports available for name and id changes.
Halton Women's Place
Providing the Halton Region with emergency shelter services for women and their families. Promoting healthy relationships, safer communities.
Queer@Rock
Provides prevention-based programming and supports for 2SLGBTQIA+ children, youth, and families.
Stride
Supports youth (16+) and adults struggling with mental health or addictions as they seek meaningful employment.
The Women's Centre of Halton
Supports, programs, and events for women experiencing crisis or distress.
Thrive Counselling
Comprehensive counselling agency serving the Halton Region.
2SLGBTQIA+ Support & Information
Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity
National organization that’s mission is to empower gender and sexually diverse communities through education, research, and advocacy.
EGALE
National organization that strives to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada.
Families in Transition: A Resource Guide for Parents of Trans Youth
Resource guide written and published by CTYS (Central Toronto Youth Services).
LGBT Youthline
Offers confidential peer support via text and chat Sunday- Friday 4pm - 9:30pm ET.
Sherbourne’s guidelines for gender-affirming primary care with trans and non-binary patients - 4th Edition
Authored by Dr. Amy Bourns, a family physician on Sherbourne’s LGBT2SQ Health Team.
Rainbow Health Ontario Service Provider Directory
Directory of health and social service providers who have expressed a commitment to providing competent and welcoming care to 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Ontario.
Trans Lifeline
Trans peer support hotline.
Affirming Communities of Faith
Grace United Church
Affirming United Church in Burlington.
Port Nelson United
Affirming United Church in Burlington.
Salaam Canada
National volunteer-run organization dedicated to creating and cultivating safe and supportive spaces for LGBTQ Muslims
St. Paul's United
Affirming United Church in Oakville.