Trans Resources List
In-Person Support for Families in Toronto
P & P Program – Central Toronto Youth Services
Parent/caregiver counselling and education for parents of trans youth, and family counselling services for trans youth and their families.
Families in TRANSition – Central Toronto Youth Services
10-week group for parents of trans youth (13–21) focused on: strengthening parent-child relationships, promoting youth mental health & resilience, and learning about social & physical transition options.
Gender Independent Groups – Toronto District School Board
Peer and social support groups (serving K-grade 9) provide opportunities for families and children to meet in a safe and inclusive space. A program of the TDSB’s Gender Based Violence Prevention Office. 416-898-0895.
Out & Proud Program – Children’s Aid Society of Toronto
Inclusive and positive services for LGBTQ children and youth served by CAS of Toronto, as well as LGBTQ families and care providers. 416-924-4640.
PFLAG (Toronto chapter)
416-406-6378 (support); 416-406-1727 (general inquiries). Phone and group-based support for parents, family, and friends of LGBTQ youth.
Transceptance – Central Toronto Youth Services
Drop-in, parent-run, peer-support group for parents of trans children; every third Thursday monthly. [email protected]
Trans Partner Network – Sherbourne Health Centre
8-week social education series, and individual support for partners of trans people. 416-324-4180.
Online Resources for Families
Family Acceptance Project
Resources in multiple languages to support LGBTQ youth and their families.
Gender Creative Kids
Resources for gender creative kids and their families, schools, and communities.
Gender Spectrum
Information to create gender-sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.
Rainbow Health Ontario
Information about LGBTQ health and links to LGBTQ-friendly physical and mental health services in Ontario.
RR Consulting Resource Lists
Toronto-based resources for trans people and their families.
Transgender Health Information Program
BC-wide hub providing information about gender-affirming care and supports.
TransParent Canada
National parent-to-parent support network.
Literature for Families
Families in TRANSition Guide
LGBTQ Resources List
- Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
- Delisle Youth Services: STARS
- Egale Youth OUTreach
- Toronto District School Board: Gender Based Violence Prevention Program
- Griffin Centre: ReachOut Program
- LGBT YouthLine
- Queer Asian Youth
- Supporting Our Youth
- 519 Church Street Community Centre