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Lesbian Gay Bi Trans YouthLine

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Record #: MET3641 Last Full Update: 08 Sep 2020
Names
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)
Notes
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
Toronto, ON
 
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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
E-Mail info@youthline.ca
Website www.youthline.ca
Social Media Facebook Instagram Tumblr Twitter YouTube
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)

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