Lesbian Gay Bi Trans YouthLine

Service: Text and Chat YouthLine

Record #: CWD1668
Last Modified: 28 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 02 Aug 2023

Contacts

Office Phone 416-962-2232, 1-888-687-9688 
Support Text Help Line: 647-694-4275
E-Mail info@youthline.ca
Website https://www.youthline.ca
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lgbtyouthline 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lgbtyouthline 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lgbt-youthline 
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LGBTYouthLine 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lgbtyouthline
Primary Contact Manager, Peer Support; Phone: 416-962-2232 ext 201
Primary Executive Executive Director; Phone: 416-962-2232 ext 224

Addresses

Address & Map Toronto, ON
Mailing Address PO Box 73118 
Wood St 
Toronto, ON M4Y 2W5
Physical Access Not Applicable

Description

Description (Service)

Peer support by chat and text Mon-Fri, Sun 4 pm-9:30 pm EST, visit YouthLine website for information; not a crisis service

Anonymous, confidential peer support by email, text and chat, on issues of concern to 2SLGBTQ+ youth such as anti-oppression, anti-racism, sex and consent, STIs, HIV, self-care, mental health


YouthOrganize (YO), organize@youthline.ca
Youth led initiative hosts 2SLGBTQ+ programs, develops leadership skills and builds community capacity for youth in Peel Region and Halton Region

  • art workshops and drop-in events
  • visit YouthLine social media (Instagram; Facebook) for updates
  • locations vary

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Hours

Text and chat support Mon-Fri, Sun 4 pm-9:30 pm EST
Eligibility Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirited, intersex, queer and questioning youth 29 years and under; volunteer peer supporters 16-29 years with diverse 2SLGBTQ+ identities and lived experiences 
 
Residency Requirements: HelpLine: Ontario; YouthOrganize: Peel and Halton regions
Application
For support, text 647-694-4275, email askus@youthline.ca, or access chat at www.youthline.ca

For information on YouthOrganize, email organize@youthline.ca
Languages English
Fees None

Subjects

Service Categories Arts and Crafts Instruction ~ LGBTQ2+ Youth ; Leadership Development ~ LGBTQ2+ Youth ; LGBTQ2+ Youth ; Peer Mental Health Support Services ~ LGBTQ2+ Youth ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ LGBTQ2+ Youth ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ LGBTQ2+ Youth ; Talklines/Warmlines ~ LGBTQ2+ Youth ; Youth Issues Information Services ~ LGBTQ2+ Youth