Lesbian Gay Bi Trans YouthLine
Record #: MET3641 | Last Full Update: 08 Sep 2020 |
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Alternate Name | 2SLGBTQ Youth Peer Support HelpLine ; Bi Youth Line ; CBX; {"T":[[{"CR":[{"H":"V","T":"PL","D":"416-962-9688"}]}]],"A":[0,1,1,0,29,0]} ; COVID19 Mental Health Support Strategy ; CV19 ; Gay Youth Line ; Lesbian Gay Youth Line ; Trans Youth Line ; Youth Line |
Former Name | Lesbian Gay Bi Youth Line (2005) ; Lesbian Gay Bisexual Youth Line (2000) |
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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 |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
Address & Map | |
Mailing Address | PO Box 73118 Wood St Toronto, ON M4Y 2W5 |
Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Description and Services | |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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Primary Contact | Minna Frederick, Programs Manager; Phone: 416-962-2232 ext 228 |
Primary Executive | Berkha Gupta, Executive Director; Phone: 416-962-2232 ext 224 |
Other Details | |
Funding | Regional / Municipal - Community Service Partnerships (CSP) |