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Lesbian Gay Bi Trans YouthLine

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Record #: MET3641 Last Full Update: 05 May 2021
Names
Alternate Name 2SLGBTQ Youth Peer Support HelpLine ; Bi Youth Line ; CBX2 ; 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)
Location & Accessibility
Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
Toronto, ON
Canada
 
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Mailing Address PO Box 73118, Wood St 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M4Y 2W5
Physical Access Not Applicable
Description and Services
Description (Service) COVID19  Peer support helpline available by phone Mon-Fri, Sun 6 pm-9 pm EST, and chat and text Mon-Fri, Sun 4 pm-9:30 pm EST, visit YouthLine website for details; not a crisis service

Anonymous, confidential peer support by telephone, 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
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Hours COVID19 Phone support: Mon-Fri, Sun 6 pm-9 pm EST ; Text and chat support: 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 16-29 years with diverse 2SLGBTQ+ identities and lived experiences

Residency Requirements: Ontario
Application For support, call 1-800-268-9688, text 647-694-4275, email askus@youthline.ca, or access chat at www.youthline.ca
Languages English
Fees None
Service Categories LGBTQ2+ Helplines ; Peer Support Services ~ LGBTQ2+ Youth ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ LGBTQ2+ Youth ; Talklines/Warmlines ~ LGBTQ2+ Youth ; Youth Issues Information Services ~ LGBTQ2+ Youth
Contact Information
Office Phone 416-962-2232 ; 1-888-687-9688; Helpline: 416-962-9688; Helpline: 647-694-4275
Toll Free Phone Helpline: 1-800-268-9688
TTY Phone 416-962-9688 ; Outside 416 area 1-800-268-9688
Fax 416-962-7967
E-Mail info@youthline.ca
Website www.youthline.ca
Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube
Primary Contact Minna Frederick, Manager, Peer Support; Phone: 416-962-2232 ext 201
Other Details
Funding Regional / Municipal - Community Service Partnerships (CSP)

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