2SLGBTQ stands for two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer. It is also used as a shorthand for longer acronyms like LGBTQ2SIA, which includes people who identify as queer or questioning, two-spirit, intersex, and asexual or aromantic.
People in the 2SLGBTQ community can have more physical and mental health needs, in part because of the stress of living with discrimination. Below are crisis services, groups, and informational websites you may find helpful.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans Youth line – Youth Line offers confidential and non-judgemental peer support through our telephone, text and chat services. Get in touch with a peer support volunteer from Sunday to Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30 PM. 1-800-268-9688 Toll-free service provided for youth, by youth. http://www.youthline.ca/
Out Niagara – OUTniagara is a community organization that began in November 2004 with the purpose of uniting Niagara’s sexual and gender-diverse community. https://www.outniagara.org
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity – Questioning your sexual orientation or gender identity may be a confusing and difficult time. https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/health_wellness/sexualhealth/orientation.aspx
Positive Spaces – provides community links to find organizations across Ontario who provide resources, and referral links to doctors, medical clinics, counsellors and lawyers in the GTA http://www.positivespaces.ca
QUEST – Addressing the gap in health and social services that are tailored to the unique needs and barriers experienced by sexually and gender diverse populations has been the primary objective of Quest’s Rainbow Niagara Services. Quest has been addressing this health equity issue since our inception in 2010. https://questchc.ca/participate-at-quest/rainbowniagara/
Rainbow Niagara Queer Events – Rainbow Niagara provides services to individuals of sexually and gender diverse communities. Information, support, and resources are provided to individuals, families, and the community. This program was delivered by Niagara Pride support Services Inc., until 2011 when Quest CHC began to oversee the program. https://www.queerevents.ca/community-resources/community-resources/rainbow-niagara
LGBTQ Social Group Niagara – lgbtqsniagara@gmail.com