Lesbian Gay Bi Trans YouthLine
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: MET3641 | Last Full Update: 08 Sep 2020 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | COVID-19 - Peer support helpline providing remote access only by chat, text and email, Sun-Fri 4 pm-9:30 pm EST * telephone service not available due to office closure * visit YouthLine website for details |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 416-962-2232 |
| Toll Free Phone | Youth Line 1-800-268-9688 ; Administration 1-888-687-9688 |
| TTY Phone | 416-962-9688 ; Outside 416 area 1-800-268-9688 |
| Crisis Phone | 416-962-9688 ; Outside 416 area 1-800-268-9688 ; Text Messaging 647-694-4275 |
| Fax | 416-962-7967 |
| info@youthline.ca | |
| Website | www.youthline.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/lgbtyouthline Instagram: www.instagram.com/lgbtyouthline Tumblr: lgbtyouthline.tumblr.com Twitter: twitter.com/LGBTYouthLine YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lgbtyouthline |
| Primary Contact | Minna Frederick, Programs Manager; Phone: 416-962-2232 ext 228 |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Confidential, non-judgemental peer support on a variety of issues, including anti-oppression, anti-racism, sex and consent, STIs, HIV, self-care, mental health Registered Charity |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Berkha Gupta, Executive Director; Phone: 416-962-2232 ext 224 |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Community Service Partnerships (CSP) |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 - Peer support helpline providing remote access only by chat, text and email -- Mon-Fri, Sun 4 pm-9:30 pm EST * telephone service not available due to office closure * visit YouthLine website for details Peer support by telephone, email, text and instant messaging (chat) * information and referral * anonymous and confidential * Youth Line Blog * referral database of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans) youth services |
| Hours | COVID19 - Peer support helpline providing remote access only by chat, text and email -- Mon-Fri, Sun 4 pm-9:30 pm EST |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Boundaries | Ontario |
| Eligibility | Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirited, intersex, queer and questioning youth 29 years and under * volunteer peer supporters -- individuals 16-29 years with diverse 2SLGBTQ+ identities and lived experiences |
| Application | Call, email, text or visit website for instant messaging (chat) |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 73118 Wood St Toronto, ON M4Y 2W5 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Community Programs ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | LGBTQ ; LGBTQ Supports |
| Service Categories | LGBTQ Helplines ; Peer Support Services ~ LGBTQ Youth ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ LGBTQ Youth ; Talklines/Warmlines ~ LGBTQ Youth ; Youth Issues Information Services ~ LGBTQ Youth |
