Trans Resources
Helpful resources for Trans individuals
Families & Loved Ones
The HKPR District Health Unit offers LGBTQ2+ inclusive programs that support sexual health. This includes free sexual health services such as STI testing, condom access, and birth control in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton County. They also provide resources like the LGBTQ Youthline and PFLAG Canada for mental health support and community connections.
pflag Canada is Family for All. They bring together 2SLGBTQ+ people, family, friends and allies to create an inclusive future. pflag Canada is a national charitable organization that was founded by parents who needed help learning how to accept and support their 2SLGBTQ+ children. They are dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for 2SLGBTQ+ people and those who love them. Together, they are creating a just, caring and accepting world for everyone.
An Indigenous-run community centre that has regular Indigenous community programming, and family supports from early infancy to elder connections. The Building Gender-Diverse Communities program runs regular drop-ins, one on one support, cultural programming, and other events for Two Spirit, Indigiqueer, and LGBTQIA+ Indigenous folks and their families. Contact cgdc@nogofc.ca
This virtual bi-monthly group is a safe space for family and loved ones of individuals who are trans/non-binary/gender questioning. Topics will vary from understanding hormone therapy and its changes, navigating the coming out process, exploring feelings and reactions to our loved one’s gender journey and how to fully support them through their exploration. We will learn and connect through each other’s experiences in a non-judgmental and confidential setting. To register, email transpeeroutreach@cmhahkpr.ca or call 705-748-6711
2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations is an organization dedicated to supporting 2-Spirit people in Ontario. Their mission focuses on improving the health and well-being of individuals affected by HIV, hepatitis C, and the impacts of colonial violence. The organization provides advocacy, services, and educational resources, aiming to create a strong, healthy, and self-determined 2-Spirit community.
Youth
24/7/365 hotline Canada-wide for people in emotional distress, crisis, or are considering suicide. Dialling 988 will connect you with the closest available hotline.
The HKPR District Health Unit offers LGBTQ2+ inclusive programs that support sexual health. This includes free sexual health services such as STI testing, condom access, and birth control in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton County. They also provide resources like the LGBTQ Youthline and PFLAG Canada for mental health support and community connections.
Offers counselling, medical treatment, hormone therapy initiation and monitoring, surgical referrals, etc. Referral forms can be found on their website (can self-refer).
Weekly drop-in for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth (grades 7-12) on Thursdays in Lindsay. Email warehouse@bgckawarthas.com or call 705-324-4493 ex. 233 Club membership required, but sliding scale and affordable options may be available. Centers safety, belonging, acceptance, leadership, and advocacy for youth and Community
TC+ hosts multiple country-wide virtual programs as well as a moderated Discord channel to connect with trans folks. The Rural Queers Connect group runs every third Tuesday of the month and focuses on living in small towns as queer folks. Healing Masculinity is a peer-led group for trans masc folks to discuss and rethink masculinity Register via their website
Trans Peer Outreach offers in-person and virtual one on one and group supports for trans, non-binary, two spirit, and questioning folks and their loved ones. One on one meetings with a peer outreach worker to discuss transition, gender identity, medical and social transition options, and related challenges Semi-monthly drop-in informative and social groups Online social drop-in groups for trans folks and their loved ones To register, email transpeeroutreach@cmhahkpr.ca or call 705-748-6711
2SLGBTQIA+ drop-in support group for queer youth (aged 13-23). Also hosts the QueeRAdicals, a youth ambassador program that undertakes community outreach and other community partnerships in Peterborough and surroundings Workshops for queer youth and adult allies Weekly drop-in for queer youth Leadership/volunteer opportunities with QueeRAdicals for 2SLGBTQIA youth To register or for more information, email Achint at achint@parn.ca
Nonjudgemental support for people aged 16+ who have experienced past or recent sexual assault or sexual violence. Trans inclusive and knowledgeable. 24/7 Crisis line via 1-866-298-7778 or 705-741-0260 Group and Individual services for survivors, with referral services for partners/ loved ones. Information about ongoing groups and drop-ins are available via their website
24/7/365 text-based crisis hotline for underrepresented populations including 2SLGBTQIA+ folks. US-based, but accepts texts worldwide. For people 18 and older. Also offers an extensive list of crisis resources in the US and Canada for a wide range of identities and populations. Values consent in contacting emergency services Text THRIVE to 1-313-662-8209
24/7 crisis line and peer supports for queer youth (13-24) worldwide. Connect via phone (1-866-488-7386), text (text START to 678-678), or online chat via their website TrevorSpace, an online social space for queer youth is available via their website. Connect with other 2SLGBTQIA+ young people! Many resources on coming out, gender exploration, safer sex, safety planning and living as a queer person on their website
Text and Online Chat for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth (16-29) to speak with peers about issues like coming out, mental health and coping strategies, safer sex information, and identity exploration. Open Sunday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Text: 647-694-4275 Online chat is also available via their website
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline run by and for trans and gender nonconforming people. Phones are open from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday (1-877-330-6366) Operates on “Safer Hotlines” principles, and will not involve emergency services without consent. Offers micro-grants for gender-affirming care. See their website for details. Has an extensive online resource library, with topics ranging from post-facial surgery care tips to navigating post-secondary institutions as a trans person.
pflag Canada is Family for All. They bring together 2SLGBTQ+ people, family, friends and allies to create an inclusive future. pflag Canada is a national charitable organization that was founded by parents who needed help learning how to accept and support their 2SLGBTQ+ children. They are dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for 2SLGBTQ+ people and those who love them. Together, they are creating a just, caring and accepting world for everyone.
Adults
24/7/365 hotline Canada-wide for people in emotional distress, crisis, or are considering suicide. Dialling 988 will connect you with the closest available hotline.
The HKPR District Health Unit offers LGBTQ2+ inclusive programs that support sexual health. This includes free sexual health services such as STI testing, condom access, and birth control in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton County. They also provide resources like the LGBTQ Youthline and PFLAG Canada for mental health support and community connections.
Rainbow Health Ontario (RHO) is an online registry operated by the Sherbourne Health Centre in Toronto to help improve healthcare for 2SLGBTQIA+ people. They do not offer health care directly, but do have a huge resource library and a database of queer-friendly or gender-affirming services around Ontario. RHO publishes guidelines for healthcare practitioners regarding hormone therapies and other gender-affirming care. This can be useful for advocating with a healthcare provider for what you need. Ontario-wide database of services and healthcare practitioners, which can assist in finding services and care. RHO also has a lot of info sheets, guidebooks, and research that can help inform your own journey, or can be shared with others to help build awareness
Offers counselling, medical treatment, hormone therapy initiation and monitoring, surgical referrals, etc. Referral forms can be found on their website (can self-refer).
TC+ hosts multiple country-wide virtual programs as well as a moderated Discord channel to connect with trans folks. The Rural Queers Connect group runs every third Tuesday of the month and focuses on living in small towns as queer folks. Healing Masculinity is a peer-led group for trans masc folks to discuss and rethink masculinity Register via their website
Trans Peer Outreach offers in-person and virtual one on one and group supports for trans, non-binary, two spirit, and questioning folks and their loved ones. One on one meetings with a peer outreach worker to discuss transition, gender identity, medical and social transition options, and related challenges Semi-monthly drop-in informative and social groups Online social drop-in groups for trans folks and their loved ones To register, email transpeeroutreach@cmhahkpr.ca or call 705-748-6711
Nonjudgemental support for people aged 16+ who have experienced past or recent sexual assault or sexual violence. Trans inclusive and knowledgeable. 24/7 Crisis line via 1-866-298-7778 or 705-741-0260 Group and Individual services for survivors, with referral services for partners/ loved ones. Information about ongoing groups and drop-ins are available via their website
24/7/365 text-based crisis hotline for underrepresented populations including 2SLGBTQIA+ folks. US-based, but accepts texts worldwide. For people 18 and older. Also offers an extensive list of crisis resources in the US and Canada for a wide range of identities and populations. Values consent in contacting emergency services Text THRIVE to 1-313-662-8209
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline run by and for trans and gender nonconforming people. Phones are open from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday (1-877-330-6366) Operates on “Safer Hotlines” principles, and will not involve emergency services without consent. Offers micro-grants for gender-affirming care. See their website for details. Has an extensive online resource library, with topics ranging from post-facial surgery care tips to navigating post-secondary institutions as a trans person.
pflag Canada is Family for All. They bring together 2SLGBTQ+ people, family, friends and allies to create an inclusive future. pflag Canada is a national charitable organization that was founded by parents who needed help learning how to accept and support their 2SLGBTQ+ children. They are dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for 2SLGBTQ+ people and those who love them. Together, they are creating a just, caring and accepting world for everyone.
An Indigenous-run community centre that has regular Indigenous community programming, and family supports from early infancy to elder connections. The Building Gender-Diverse Communities program runs regular drop-ins, one on one support, cultural programming, and other events for Two Spirit, Indigiqueer, and LGBTQIA+ Indigenous folks and their families. Contact cgdc@nogofc.ca
2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations is an organization dedicated to supporting 2-Spirit people in Ontario. Their mission focuses on improving the health and well-being of individuals affected by HIV, hepatitis C, and the impacts of colonial violence. The organization provides advocacy, services, and educational resources, aiming to create a strong, healthy, and self-determined 2-Spirit community.
