Resources

Local support

AIDS Committee of North Bay & Area (ACNBA): Assistance and support for all persons infected or affected by HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C.
- Private ACNBA Facebook Group: New Horizons 2SLGBTQ+ Seniors Program North Bay (aims to support an empower those who identify as older adults [55+] within the 2SLGBTQ+ community)
Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre of Nipissing: Programming (through counselling, groups, workshops and a 24/hr crisis line) to meet unique needs and support healing of survivors of sexual violence throughout the Nipissing district.
Canadian Mental Health Association, North Bay and District: Mental health support, addiction treatment and services, housing, employment and family programs.
Canadore College On-Campus Health Centre: Services including, but not limited to, first aid, illness, injury and sport injuries, immunizations, sexual health supports and smoking cessation.
Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing: Adult counselling support.
The Drop Parry Sound: The Drop is an inclusive, welcoming, free, safe space for youth ages 12-20 years old in Parry Sound.
Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca: Child counselling support.
Nipissing University Health Services: Services including, but not limited to, emergency care, annual physicals, sexual health supports, immunizations, influenza vaccines, referrals and counselling.
North Bay & District Multicultural Centre: A safe and positive lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (“LGBTQ”) space in North Bay.
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit: Programs and services include sexual health and vaccination clinics, public health inspections, low cost dental clinic, public health promotion and much more.
North Bay Regional Health Centre: Services include Sexual Assault Treatment Centre and Crisis Intervention Program. (1-800-352-1141)
North Bay Supports Orlando (CTRL Productions)
OUTLoud North Bay: OUTLoud North Bay is committed to the mental health and well being of the 2SLGBTQA+ youth and allies of North Bay and surrounding communities through workshops, professional services, collaborations and a safe space.
TG Innerselves (Sudbury): A safe environment to explore gender identity, ask questions, and access services such as peer support, assistance finding professional services and support groups.

Youth

44 Self-Esteem Resources for Nonbinary Adolescents and Teens: Articles, podcasts, activities and resources that affirm and support gender exploration and identity towards mental health and well-being (Online Counselling Programs).
Bending the Mold: An Action Kit for Transgender Students: Whether you're transgender or gender non-conforming, questioning, or an ally, this kit is designed to help you make your school a safer place. (Lambda Legal and National Youth Advocacy Coalition)
Challenge Homophobia & Transphobia: A Campus Guide (developed by the Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario and the Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line)
MyGSA.ca: Equity and Inclusion Education Resource Kit for Ontario High Schools (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere [EGALE])
The Drop Parry Sound: The Drop is an inclusive, welcoming, free, safe space for youth ages 12-20 years old in Parry Sound.
Dealing with Being Different: A Resource Guide for GLBTQQ Black Youth (developed by the Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention)
GLSEN: An organization that encourages students to act when they really want to change something.
It Gets Better Project: Worldwide movement to communicate to LGBTQ+ youth that it gets better, and to create and inspire changes needed to make it better for them.
Kids Help Phone: A supportive 24/7 phone line for youth, 1-800-668-6868
Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line : A toll-free, confidential, non-judgmental peer-support phone line for LGBTQ young people 26 and under living in Ontario.
OUTLoud North Bay: OUTLoud North Bay is committed to the mental health and well being of the 2SLGBTQA+ youth and allies of North Bay and surrounding communities through workshops, professional services, collaborations and a safe space.
PFLAG Canada: Provides 24/7 support, information and resources to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning people, as well as to their families and friends.
Q Chat Space: Online – live and chat space for discussion groups for 2SLGBTQ+ teens ages 13 to 19.
Students and Gender Identity: A Toolkit for Schools (University of Southern California).
Supporting Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTT2QQIA Youth in the Ontario Child Welfare System (developed by the Native Youth Sexual Health Network and the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres).
"Taking Up Space: A Trans and Two Spirit Talking Circle" from True Self Debwewendizwin: A talking circle every Monday at 2 p.m. for persons age 16 and up dedicated to support trans, nonbinary, and two-spirit members of our community and give them a safe space to share and connect with each other.
Trans Care Youth: Let’s Talk Trans: A resource for trans and questioning youth.
Trans Lifeline: Peer-to peer network for trans people of all ages. A 24/7 hotline staffed by transgendered people for transgendered people information, to provide support and resources for a transgendered person in need (1-877-330-6366).
The Trevor Project: A leading American organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people under 25.
West Nipissing Community Health Centre - Youth Positive Space: The Youth Positive Space Program welcomes all youth between the ages of 12 and 18. The space allows youth to express their authentic self and explore their identity without fear by interacting with peers and mentors.

Parents

Family Acceptance Project: On this resource, family members will find numerous research materials and initiatives that work to prevent psychological problems for 2SLGBTQ+ youth.
Families in Transition: A Resource Guide for Families of Transgender Youth, 2^nd Ed. (Central Toronto Youth Services).
Kids In The House: Experts offering information about how to have conversations with your children about sex, body image, safety, sexuality and sexual orientation.
PFLAG Canada: Provides 24/7 support, information and resources to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning people, as well as to their families and friends.
Rainbow Health Ontario: Created resource 'Respect and Self-Esteem: Talking About Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity With Our Kids'.
Strong Family Alliance: Gives support for parents and children in the 2SLGBTQ+ community and provides accurate information and ways to keep their children safe and healthy.

Educators

30+ Examples of Heterosexual Privilege in the US (Its Pronounced Metrosexual)
Around the Rainbow: Toolkit for GLBTTQ Parents/Guardians (Creating GLBTTQ-friendly learning spaces for our children ages 0-6
Challenge Homophobia & Transphobia: A Campus Guide (Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario and the Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line)
Championing LGBT issues in K-12 Education (Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network [GLSEN])
Coming Out As A Supporter: A Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Americans (Human Rights Campaign)
Draw the Line – Against Transphobic Violence: A Guide for Educators Working with Youth to Support Bystander Intervention in Transphobic and Sexual Violence & additional campaign resources (Egale)
Every Class in Every School: Final Report on the First National Climate Survey on Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia in Canadian Schools (EGALE)
GLSEN: An organization that encourages students to act when they really want to change something.
Top Five Ways to Promote Ally Behavior in Students (Human Rights Campaign)
Questions & Answers: Gender Identity in Schools (Canadian Aids Treatment Information Exchange [CATIE)
Questions & Answers: Sexual Orientation in Schools (CATIE)
Respect and Self-Esteem: Talking About Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity With Our Kids (Rainbow Health Ontario)
Safe@School 'Homophobia': Provides reference materials, lesson plans, tool kits and resources towards challenging homophobia in schools, creating inclusive classrooms, creating inclusive schools and spaces for LGBTQIA2S+ and their children.
Schools in Transition: A Guide for Supporting Transgender in K-12 Schools (Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Gender Spectrum and American Civil Liberties Union).
Sex & U: Provides information about healthy sexuality for teens, adults, parents, teachers, and health professionals. Topics include: coming out to friends, helping a friend who is gay, sexual diversity, and more.
STOMP OUT Bullying: An organization that defends the ideals of an equal and friendly college environment.
Students and Gender Identity: A Toolkit for Schools (University of Southern California)
The Every Teacher Project: On LGBTQ-Inclusive Education in Canada's K-12 Schools (EGALE)
ThinkB4USpeak Educator's Guide For Discussing and Addressing Anti-Gay Language Among Teens (GLSEN)
The Trevor Project: A leading American organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people under 25.
Welcoming Schools
When Someone Comes Out
When Someone Comes Out To You: Do and Don't (Its Pronounced Metrosexual)

Learners

Kids Explain Pronouns (SOY H.E.A.T.)
"Last Chance" (also see trailer): Feature documentary tells the story of five asylum seekers who flee their native countries to escape homophobic violence. (National Film Board)
Positive Spaces Initiative Training Course - sign up for free account (Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants [OCASI])
Maps of Sexual Orientation Laws in the World (International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association)
Sex & U: Provides information about healthy sexuality for teens, adults, parents, teachers, and health professionals. Topics include coming out to friends, helping a friend who is gay, sexual diversity, and more.
The 519's Glossary of Terms: Facilitating shared understandings around equity, diversity, inclusion and awareness (The 519).
The Genderbread Person (It's Pronounced Metrosexual)
What Are Pronouns? (Minus18)
When Someone Comes Out To You: Do and Don't (It's Pronounced Metrosexual)
Why Pronouns Matter for Trans People (BuzzFeed Presents)

Advocacy, research, and public policy

Canadian Human Rights Act: As of 1996, specifically includes sexual orientation as one of the prohibited grounds of discrimination.
Egale Canada Human Rights Trust: Canada's only national charity promoting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans (LGBT) human rights through research, education and community engagement.
Facilitators and barriers to health care for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people (Ontario HIV Treatment Network)
It's Pronounced Metrosexual: Online resource where advocates of social justice can find helpful articles, fun graphics, and other resources designed to be shared in an effort to advance social equity. (Check out their Edugraphics and Printables!).
Ontario Human Rights Commission: Identifies the responsibility to accommodate gender identity and gender expression and sexual orientation.
Rainbow Health Ontario: Provides improvement of access to services and promotion of the health of Ontario's LGBT communities through education, research and public policy.

Legal aid

Legal Aid Ontario

HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario

Human Rights Legal Support Centre