At LGBT YouthLine, we’re committed to ensuring that our services meet the evolving needs of 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ontario. That’s why we’re embarking on an important journey to shape our future through a strategic plan, and we need your input!    By completing our 10-15 minute survey, you’ll have a direct impact on the future […] Source ..read more

Our HelpLine will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday March 27th for a programming commitment, but we’ll be back to our regular hours on Thursday March 28th at 4:00pm EST.   If you need support on tomorrow, you can check out our Resources Database for ways to connect with organizations, supports, and programs near you.   You […] Source ..read more

Our current website requires enhancement and modernization. The primary concerns lie in the website’s outdated framework and libraries, which compromise security, performance, and compatibility. Additionally, the navigation and structure issues hinder user experience and content accessibility.   In light of these challenges, we are soliciting proposals for a comprehensive website redevelopment aimed at modernizing our […] Source ..read more

Apply to be part of the YouthLine team as our Advocacy Specialist!   About the role: This is a one-year contract for an exciting, new position for LGBT YouthLine, dedicated exclusively to advocacy work around issues affecting 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ontario. A key component of this role will be collaborating on the development of an advocacy strategy for the organization, building on previous initiatives such as our #DoBetter campaign. Initial work will include priority-setting, stakeholder engagement, and supporting the management team with a multi-year strategy as we build out our advocacy pr ..read more

Our HelpLine will be closed on December 13th for our bi-annual volunteer social! We’re super excited to host a social gathering for our volunteers, who work hard to keep our lines running year-round.   This means that HelpLine will be offline on Wednesday, but we’ll be back on Thursday, December 14th at 4:00pm EST!   If you need support on Wednesday, you can check out our Resources Database for ways to connect with organizations, supports, and programs near you.   You can also check out these alternate hotlines if you need someone to talk to:  KidsHelpPhone: 1 – 800 ..read more

We’re thrilled to share with you that our annual report has been released, showcasing the incredible impact your support has made possible. Read the full report here. The post Read Our Latest Annual Report! appeared first on LGBT YouthLine ..read more

LGBT YouthLine, It Gets Better and The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) are joining forces to amplify youth voices and combat the rise of anti-trans and anti-2SLGBTQ+ hate making its way across Canada. The #YouthVoicesWillPrevail campaign aims to amplify youth voices being drowned out amidst a rising tide of anti-trans and anti-2SLGBTQI hate making its way across Canada.   Read the full statement here. The post Youth Voices Will Prevail: A Statement by YouthLine, It Gets Better and CCGSD appeared first on LGBT YouthLine ..read more

  Due to unforeseen circumstances, the helpline will be closed today.   Our HelpLine will reopen to its regular hours tomorrow (Friday, September 22). Our hours are 4:00pm – 9:30pm EST, Sunday to Friday.   If you require urgent support, you can try contacting KidsHelpPhone or Trans Lifeline or YouthSpace. The post HelpLine CLOSED TODAY Sep 21 appeared first on LGBT YouthLine ..read more

Our team recently learned about Minister Lecce’s comments suggesting that school boards should disclose the gender identities of trans and non-binary students to their families. We are disturbed by the policy and legislation implications that these comments have regarding the safety of 2SGLTBQ+ youth at schools.   You can view our letter here.   Here is a CBC article detailing two youth’s responses to Minister Lecce’s comments. The post Open Letter to the Minister of Education appeared first on LGBT YouthLine ..read more

We are hosting an evening of community as we reflect on the past year at YouthLine and plan for the next.   Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to join! Fill out your information at this Zoom registration form to register as an attendee.   Voting Membership   At the AGM we will also vote on new directors for our Board, as well as other motions. Voting is restricted to Members, and membership is valid for only this year’s AGM.   It’s free for youth 29 and under! Want to participate? For full information on memberships and to apply, visit our Membership page.   If ..read more