Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services

Site: Barrie Office

Service: GenQ

Record #: BAR1866
Last Modified: 08 Jul 2025
Last Full Update: 11 Mar 2024

Contacts

Office Phone 705-722-6778
E-Mail info@gilbertcentre.ca
Website gilbertcentre.ca/
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GilbertCentre/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilbert_centre/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gilbert-centre
Primary Contact Ellis Greenberg, Queer and Trans Program Manager; Phone: Cell 249-535-0585; Email: ellisg@gilbertcentre.ca
Alternate Contact Dale Boyle, Executive Director; Phone: 705-722-6778 ext 105; Email: DaleB@GilbertCentre.ca

Addresses

Address & Map
Barrie by the Bay
80 Bradford St, Unit 525
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 6S7
Intersection Bradford St and Simcoe St
Mailing Address Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services 
PO Box 744 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 4Y5
Physical Access Partially Accessible - Wheelchair ramps and some automatic doors. Currently no accessible washroom access.

Description

Description (Service)

In-person drop-in social group for 2S-LGBTQ+ young adults ages 18-29

  • GenQ group provides opportunities for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex, transgender, questioning, non-binary, gender non-conforming and queer+ young adults to get together in a relaxed social space and to access resources and supports
  • crafts and other activities planned

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Hours GC Queer & Trans Youth Programs will be closed from Mon Jun 30 to Mon Aug 4th, 2025. This means there will be no Discord Server Hours, Rainbow groups, GenQ groups or GCTO groups during this time.

Drop-in hours: first and third Thu of the month from 3pm-6pm, 80 Bradford St Suite 525, Barrie
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility Age Requirements: 18-29 yrs
Application Drop-in or contact Ellis by email ellisg@gilbertcentre.ca  
or phone 249-535-0585
Languages English
Fees None

Subjects

Service Categories LGBTQ2+ Support Groups ~ LGBTQ2+ Individuals ; LGBTQ2+ Support Groups ~ Young Adults