Hamilton 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Resources
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If you are a 12-18yo who identifies as Two Spirit or LGBTQIA+ and lives in Hamilton, you may be interested in a group called AFFIRM.
AFFIRM is a skills group for LGBTQ+ identifying or questioning youth. Youth will learn to develop different ways of thinking and behaving that affirm their identities, while integrating healthy ways of coping with internal/external stressors. Separate groups for middle school and high school participants.
Learn more about this group by calling the HFHT Groups Line at 905-667-4852 or visiting their website.
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youthline is a Queer, Trans, Two-Spirit youth-led organization that affirms and supports the experiences of youth (29 and under) across Ontario.
youthline is a peer support line via text, chat, and email by trained 2SLGBTQIA+ volunteers, Sunday to Friday from 4:30-9:30pm EST.
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Email: transyouthgrouphamilton@gmail.com
Call: 905-522-1155, ext. 31725
4th Wednesday of the month 6:30 to 8:30 pm NGen, 24 Main Street West, Hamilton
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St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
905-522-1155 ext. 31725, 905-527-8291, 905-972-8338, ywcintake@stjoes.ca
38 James St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 4W6, Canada
38 James St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 4W6, Canada
Offers care for mental health and addiction issues to young people in a safe environment. Clinical mental health care is offered in an early intervention stream, a transition support stream, and from a mobile team. Drop-in counselling is also available. The Centre has staff who are from the LGBTQA+ community and offers psychiatrists with expertise in working with trans youth.
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Speqtrum Hamilton
75 MacNab St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 3C1, Canada
A weekly check-in program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Hamilton. Speqtrum staff check in with participants once a week to chat, listen, provide support, and offer resources in the community. Check ins are offered by email, text, or messages on Facebook or Instagram.
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YWCA Hamilton provides meaningful, accessible services to create opportunities, amplify voices, and co-create gender inclusive and equitable communities.
YWCA Hamilton envisions an equitable world where women (cis and trans), girls, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people have the rights and resources to shape their own lives and lead their communities.
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YWCA Hamilton
905-522-9922 ext. 135
460 Concession St, Hamilton, ON L9A 1C3, Canada
40 Eastwood St, Hamilton, ON L8H 6R7, Canada
110 Anson Ave, Hamilton, ON L8T 2X6, Canada
1175 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8M 1P3, Canada
Offers free programs for girls, non-binary, and gender-fluid youth, offered both in-person and virtually. Programs are designed to build leadership, self-confidence, resiliency, positive relationships, and teamwork. Includes exercises that promote physical activity, nutrition and healthy eating, personal health and well-being.