LGBTQ+ Resources


Help Lines

Trans Lifeline | 1-877-330-6366 | Website

  • A Canadian help hotline intended for trans youth.

Kids Help Phone | 1-800-668-6868 | Website

  • 24/7, text, call, or live chat. Available for people aged 20 and under.

LGBT Youth Line | 647-694-4275 | Website

  • Youth help line specifically catered to LGBTQ+ youth. Available from 4:00pm-9:30pm EST for call, text, and live chat.


Counselling Services

CAMH Rainbow Services | 416-535-8501 | Website

  • Offers counselling for LGBTQ+ individuals struggling with alcohol or substance abuse. They offer a variety of services such as individual counselling and group therapy.

The 519 | Website

  • Toronto based resources for the LGBTQ+ community.


TMU Based Resources

Resources for Black, Indigenous, and First Nations Students | Website

  • List of both internal and external resources for equity and inclusion committees, human rights services, and resources for first-generation students, Indigenous students, or Black-identifying students.

Centre for Student Development and Counselling | 416-979-5195 | Website

  • Counselling service specifically for Toronto Metropolitan University students. To book an appointment email cdsc@ryerson.ca or call 416-979-5195. TMU also offers 24/7 mobile counselling though keep.meSAFE (available for free through the App Store). keep.meSAFE is also accessible through calling 1-844-451-9700.

Sexual Health and Gender Resources | Website

  • Includes a list of general resources, as well as health clinics that specialize in sexual health.

LGBTQ+ Studies Library Research Guide | Website

  • Includes web resources as well as databases of queer authors.