COVID-19 2SLGBTQ+ Community Resources
This is a list of online resources from organizations supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community, mostly in the Toronto area. Many of these resources are related to the COVID-19 coronavirus and where to get help and information. It will be updated as more information is made available.
Toronto Public Library has additional COVID-19 resources, including those for families and people with disabilities.
- COVID-19 Resource List
- Helping Your Child Cope with COVID-19
- Deaf & Disability Community Resources
- COVID-19 Library FAQ
Download COVID-19 2SLGBTQ+ Community Resources (PDF, updated June 2021).
On this page
- General COVID-19 Resources
- Community Programs & Events
- Families, Children & Youth
- Trans Resources
- Indigenous & Two-Spirited
- Financial Resources
- Mental Health & Harm Reduction
General COVID-19 Resources
Egale Canada
Second National Report on the Impact of COVID-19 on the LGBTQI2S Community
Resources, information and support from a leading Canadian 2SLGBTQ+ agency during the COVID-19 crisis.
Government of Ontario
Ontario Vaccine Booking Portal
Book your COVID-19 vaccine online.
Pride Toronto
Resource lists for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, their friends and families, including financial resources, social support, mental health resources, and more.
The 519
Resources organized by subject, including financial information, community resources and social support, mental health resources and more.
Community Programs & Events
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
Buddies in Bad Times Live Events
Online events running throughout May and June in celebration of Pride. Includes programs for children and families.
Glad Day Book Shop
Ongoing online programs, events and activities hosted via ZOOM. Please see the GDTV calendar for dates, times and more information.
Flamingo Market
A virtual marketplace for 2SLGBTQ+ business owners and makers running from June 1-30.
LavenderTO
Ongoing live and online programs, events and activities for 2SLGBTQ+ women, trans and nonbinary folks, including ZOOM parties and an online book club.
Pride Toronto
Pride Toronto is taking its Pride Month events live and online throughout the month of June, including hosting a Virtual Pride Parade.
Families, Children & Youth
Government of Ontario
Ministry of Children and Youth LGBTQ+ Resources
Links to government information, resources and support for families and caregivers of 2SLGBTQ+ children and youth.
Lumenus Community Services
An accredited 2SLGBTQ+ youth-focused agency providing access to resources, information and services relating to mental health and wellness.
Egale Canada
Links to resources, information, support and advocacy for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, their families and caregivers.
LGBT Youthline
A crisis hotline for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in need of information or support.
Sherbourne Health Centre
A part of Sherbourne Family Health, the LGBTQ+ Parenting Network supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning and two-spirited parenting through research, training, resources and community development.
Skylark Youth
Links to resources, information and community supports for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, their families and caregivers.
YMCA Sprott House
Providing Shelter for LGBTQ Youth in Toronto
A dedicated shelter for 2SLGBTQ+ youth located near Bloor St. and Spadina Ave.
Trans Resources
ARCH Guelph
Transgender Care During COVID-19
Information, resources and education for transgender individuals, their families and networks during the COVID-19 crisis.
Rainbow Health Ontario
Includes health resources and FAQs for transgender individuals and their families.
Sherbourne Health
Health and support services for transgender and nonbinary clients.
Trans Lifeline
Information, support and resources for transgender individuals, their families and networks in Canada and the US. Includes a Peer Support Hotline for those in crisis or looking for information.
Indigenous and Two-Spirited
Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy
Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy
Information, resources and support for First Nations individuals living with HIV/AIDS. During the COVID-19 crisis, distribution of harm reduction supplies and remote support is offered.
Two-Spirited People of the First Nations
Links to information, resources and support for Two-Spirited individuals, their families and networks.
Financial Resources
Prosper Canada
Essential resources and information for those in need of financial guidance, counselling and support, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. The Financial Relief Navigator is an online tool that enables users to browse available benefits from the government, major banks, credit unions, utilities and telephone/internet providers.
The 519
A community-led free tax clinic for low-income individuals in need of help completing their income tax.
Mental Health & Harm Reduction
CAMH
Resources and information for people experiencing mental health challenges and in search of support, especially during the COVID-19 crisis.
Toronto PFLAG
Crisis hotline for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in need of information or support. Also provides resources for youth.
Addiction Centre
The LGBTQ2S+ Community And Addiction
Free online information about the different aspects of drug and alcohol addiction for the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Last Updated June 1, 2021.