Resources
Please reach out to the following relevant organizations who may be
able to provide support.
QSA Peer Support Email (Non-Crisis):
qsapstoronto@gmail.com
Crisis Support Resources
- Assaulted Women's Helpline - https://www.awhl.org/
- LGBT Youthline - https://www.youthline.ca/
- Trans Lifeline - http://translifeline.org/
- Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres - https://sexualassaultsupport.ca/
- Ontario Victim Support Line - https://www.ontario.ca/page/victim-services-ontario
- Ontario Distress Centres - https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/crisis-resources
- Sexual Assault 24-hr Crisis Lines across Ontario - https://www.sexualassaultsupport.ca/
- Distress Lines, Mobile Response Teams & Crisis Centres - https://www.dcontario.org/
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 9-8-8
- Kids Help Phone - 1-800-668-6868
Mental Health Resources
- Gay Men's Sexual Health Alliance - https://gmsh.ca/resources/
- Rainbow 2SLGBTQ+ Services - https://www.camh.ca/en/patients-and-families/programs-and-services/rainbow-services-2slgbtq
Gender ID Resources
- How do I change my name and/or sex marker on my Canadian Passport or SIN card? - https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/trans-health-knowledge-base/how-do-i-change-my-name-and-or-sex-marker-on-my-canadian-passport-or-sin-card/
- How do I change my name or sex designation on my OHIP card? - https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/trans-health-knowledge-base/how-do-i-change-my-name-or-sex-designation-on-my-ohip-card/
- How do I legally change my name on a birth certificate in Ontario? - https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/trans-health-knowledge-base/how-do-i-legally-change-my-name-on-a-birth-certificate-in-ontario/
- How do I legally change my name or sex designation on my Ontario Driver's License or Ontario Photo Card? - https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/trans-health-knowledge-base/how-do-i-legally-change-my-name-or-sex-designation-on-my-ontario-drivers-license-or-ontario-photo-card/
- What do I need to know before I get started with changing my name and/or sex marker on ID in Ontario? - https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/trans-health-knowledge-base/what-do-i-need-to-know-before-i-get-started-with-changing-my-name-and-or-sex-marker-on-id-in-ontario/
- Trans Health Card - https://www.actoronto.org/health-information/hiv/transhc/
Gender Affirming Resources - Transition Health
- Ontario Health - Gender Confirming Surgery - https://www.ontario.ca/page/gender-confirming-surgery
- Gender-Affirming Care for Gender-Diverse People - https://hqontario.ca/Evidence-to-Improve-Care/Quality-Standards/View-all-Quality-Standards/Gender-Affirming-Care-for-Gender-Diverse-People/The-Quality-Standard-In-Brief
- Gender Affirming Surgeries Preparation Guide - https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/resource-library/gender-affirming-surgeries-preparation-guide/
- Gender Affirming Surgery Summary Sheets: Full Series - https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/resource-library/gender-affirming-surgery-series/
- Social Transition Tools for Transfeminine Folks - https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/resource-library/social-transition-tools-for-transfeminine-folks/
- Social Transition Tools for Transmasculine Folks - https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/resource-library/social-transition-tools-for-transmasculine-folks/
- FAQ: Transition-Related Hormone Therapy - https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/resource-library/faq-transition-related-hormone-therapy/
- Transition-Related Surgery: Frequently Asked Questions - https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/resource-library/transition-related-surgery-frequently-asked-questions/
- Sherbourne Health's Guidelines for gender-affirming primary care with trans and non-binary patients - https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/resource-library/sherbourne-healths-guidelines-for-gender-affirming-primary-care-with-trans-and-non-binary-patients/
- Health in Focus: Transition-Related Surgery (TRS) Post-Surgical Care - https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/resource-library/health-in-focus-transition-related-surgery-trs-post-surgical-care/
International Student/Worker Resources
- ASAAP Settlement Services - https://www.asaap.ca/settlementservices
- As an international student, what health care do I have access to? - https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/trans-health-knowledge-base/as-an-international-student-what-health-care-do-i-have-access-to/
- As an international visitor with a work visa, what health care do I have access to? - https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/trans-health-knowledge-base/as-an-international-visitor-with-a-work-visa-what-health-care-do-i-have-access-to/
Additional Resources
- Sherbourne Health - https://sherbourne.on.ca/
- Toronto Bi+ Network - https://www.torontobinet.org/resources
- Central Toronto Youth Services - http://www.ctys.org/
- Rainbow Health Ontario - https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/
- The 519 - https://www.the519.org/resources/
- Asaap Toronto - https://www.asaap.ca/