Groups

Connect 2 Chill

Connect 2 Chill (C2C) is a resource building space for youth of all genders, ages 14-18 (youth must be age 17 at the time of intake) who may have: worries; anxieties; struggles with mood; challenges with relationships; or need support with building wellness. The C2C group aims to foster connections and community among youth and…

RITES for African-Canadian Youth

RITES for Black and African-Canadian Youth The R.I.T.E.S. program at Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) is a culturally specific, identity development initiative that supports the empowerment of Black and African-Canadian youth between the ages of 13 and 17. R.I.T.E.S. employs an integrated, full spectrum model of support and care so participants have access to range…

Yo! Yoga

Group is currently unavailable Free! Trauma Sensitive Yoga for Queer & Trans youth, 16 – 24 years old. Overview no experience necessary youth need to have individual counselling/support in place to participate (not necessarily from CTYS) Where CTYS, 65 Wellesley Street East, Suite 300 Contact For more information or to schedule intake please contact: Huda Hussain -…

Transceptance

Overview TRANSceptance is an ongoing peer-support group for parents and caregivers of transgender and non-binary youth and young adults. TRANSceptance provides support and education while reducing isolation and stress.Parents share information, strategies, and resources to help navigate their journey. Some parents are further along while others are just beginning; all parents and caregivers of trans/non-binary…

Families in TRANSition (FIT) – 2022

Families in TRANSition (FIT) is a 10-week closed group for parents / caregivers of 2-Spirit, trans, non-binary, gender-questioning youth (ages 13-24) who have recently learned of their child’s gender identity. Overview This group typically runs 4 times a year, for 10 weeks. Please contact [email protected] for more information about registration and dates. For now, this…

Boyoboy

For guys 16-24 who identify as two-spirit, intersex, trans, non-binary, gay, bi, queer Overview Through discussions of health, arts & culture, and current events, Boyoboy explores the intersections and issues of GBTQ2S youth identity and experiences. Always entertaining and educational, each workshop focuses on a specific topic or theme. This is a Virtual workshop series.…