The Adult Core team provides counselling and support to adults 25 years and older who are concerned with their substance use. Counselling services and group support is also available to significant others and family members affected by the behavior of a loved one. Our committed team of counsellors provide access to clinical support services with minimal wait times.

Youths aged 24 and under (and those who support them) who are affected by substance or alcohol use can access our programs or parole:

Days Ahead

• Full assessment of a youth’s drug and/or alcohol use and its impact on relationships, education/ employment, legal, leisure, physical and emotional health
• Counselling for the youth and his/her family
• Services available for young people affected by someone else’s substance use
• Additional referrals as required to meet client needs
• Community support and education

Know the D.E.A.L (Drugs, Education, Alcohol and the Law)

• An Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills project funded by the United Way
• For youth identified by school personnel and/or caregivers
• Individual assessment prior to the start of group; and exit interview upon completion
• A 4-session workshop informs and teaches skills that improve positive, healthy decision-making related to substance use
• Parent support is provided throughout the program with referrals for further supports available

Transitional Aged Youth Outreach Program (TAY)

• Active outreach support to assist young adults, with or without mental health concerns, in overcoming homelessness, unemployment, and limited education to address their substance use
• Flexible schedules to accommodate clients
• Programs are also available for parents and caregivers

Triage Program

Consultations are available for concerned individuals to problem-solve specific situations. Anyone may call for this service.

The AIDS Network offers a variety of clinical services out of our office space at 140 King St E suite 101 (lower level).

Sexual Health/HIV Testing at TAN – The last Wednesday of every month from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. In partnership with Hamilton Public Health Services.

The Men4Men Clinic – Sexual health clinic for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. The second Tuesday of every month from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.

Harm Reduction Clinic – Dr. O’Shea – Tuesdays, 1-4pm (No appointment needed, however times may vary. We advise patients to call our office ahead of time at 905-528-0854 to confirm Dr. O’Shea’s availability)

Shelter Health Network Clinic

The Shelter Health Network has a weekly clinic at The AIDS Network on Thursday afternoons. To confirm clinic times, visit the Shelter Health Network Website

The Harm Reduction Outreach program reaches out to people who use drugs to increase knowledge and awareness of harm reduction practices and to increase access to community services.

The Harm Reduction Outreach program provides supportive counselling services, direct outreach to people using drugs (practical support, referrals etc), participates in community-based initiatives, leads training for local service providers, promotes harm reduction, and works to address stigma and building capacity to address societal and systemic issues for people who use drugs. The Harm Reduction Outreach program also has designated peer opportunities.

Men4Men aims to enhance the lives of gay, bisexual, queer and other men who have sex with men by reinforcing self-esteem and personal empowerment through sexual health education and resources. Beginning in 2010, we have provided a number of services in Hamilton, Halton, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk. Through the delivery of tailored and targeted health promotion, we hope to engage the community in person and online in spaces that hold meaning for us as a community. We continue to expand throughout our region. Volunteers are always welcome.

Our needle and syringe program provides free information and materials necessary to practice safer drug use and safer sex. We can also provide you with referrals to other sources within the community regarding social services, drug and alcohol treatment centers, social workers, housing and welfare, etc. In addition, we can teach people who use drugs about the health risks associated with drug use and how to reduce the risk of HIV and other blood-borne infections.

People do not need to be clients of the AIDS Network to access this service. New works are available and used works are accepted for safe disposal.

The Queer and Trans Youth Collaborative (QTYC) is a working group comprised of many organizations in Hamilton that serve youth and want to ensure that their workplaces are safe and affirming for young 2SLGBTQ+ people. As a group, we come together to share information, discuss ongoing concerns, and work together to build solutions to the gaps in service that 2SLGBTQ+ youth face.

The Rainbow Youth Collaborative acts as a youth advisory committee to the QTYC. We are made up of LGBTQ2S+ youth who want to be involved in policy and community-level projects. As a group, we connect with the service providers in Hamilton, and are available to provide them feedback on their policies and services.

The RYC also takes on its own community side-projects, decided and driven by the youth at the table and assisted by the Project Coordinator.

Van Service Update: Due to COVID 19 and the temporary closure of our office, we are adding daytime shifts on The Van. The Van will continue to operate from 7 pm-11 pm every night, and additionally, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11 am-3 pm, Thursdays from 11:30 am-3 pm.

The Van is a confidential service provided in partnership with Hamilton Public Health Services that travels anywhere in Hamilton and is available at a requested meeting spot. A mobile van will deliver new needles and harm reduction supplies and receive for safe disposal any used harm reduction supplies upon request.

The ROCK Hubs operate from two locations in Burlington, and aim to remove barriers for clients by creating a centre where families can gain access to multiple supports and services in one place. They are home to EarlyON, Our Community Cares (OCC), and other community partners. Programs for youth at our Hubs are for ages 5 to 17 and their families, and encourage learning, physical activity, and social and life skills. There is also food support available, including food boxes and the infant food bank.

EarlyON provides a welcoming and inclusive space for all children ages birth to six years and their families to participate in programs on-site, virtually, and outdoors. These free high-quality programs encourage children’s social, emotional and developmental milestones and opportunities for growth. Parenting services also provide parenting supports that will guide a fulsome understanding of infant and child’s developmental and mental health needs.

Peer support is emotional and practical support between parents and caregivers who share a common experience. At ROCK, we believe this adds value to our programs and services because our peer support workers have similar lived experience and specialized training. ROCK has peer support workers in many different programs, including EarlyON and ROCK Hubs. If interested, talk to staff about connecting to a peer support worker.

The Positive Space Network builds community and creates safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ youth ages 6-24 in Halton Region by creating youth-focused programming, providing mental health support and cultivating community partnerships. We are actively working towards a future in which diverse 2SLGBTQ+ youth, individuals and families live in a welcoming and supportive world.

1. Roots Community Services and ROCK are collaborating to support Black, African, and Caribbean children, youth, and their families who are seeking services at ROCK. This service provides a safe, culturally-relevant intervention to young people who are facing systemic barriers impacting their mental health, education, or family relationships. Book an appointment here.
2. The Positive Space Network (PSN) offers programs for QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour). Check here for upcoming offerings.

Virtual walk-in clinics are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. You can call our Live Answer number at 289-266-0036. The need for later appointments can be accommodated.

This clinic provides quick access to a single-session therapeutic conversation that focuses on immediate issues happening now, in your moment of need. For many, a single session is all that’s needed, but you can call more than once, the decision is yours.

Our walk-in services are completely free, and an OHIP card is not required for your session.

Autism and Behaviourial services at ROCK are delivered by therapists with experience providing Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) services to children and youth with autism in the Halton region. Intervention focuses on teaching social skills, functional life skills, and social communication.

Our clinical services are accessed through the Access and System Navigation (ASN) team at (289) 266-0036. Some of the common issues families seek out clinical services for include: feeling low or depressed, anxiety, conflict with siblings, peers, or parents, or behavioural issues. The following are possible service options (virtual or in-person):

Therapy (may be brief, i.e. 3 or 4 sessions up to a maximum of 12 sessions)
Clinical Groups (e.g. anxiety, trauma, ADHD)
Family/Caregiver Coaching and Group Intervention
Psychology Services
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Services
Intensive Treatment Services
Live-in Services

Danielle’s Place offers a range of groups for female-identifying and non-binary youth ages 8-16. These groups support individuals who have been identified as being at risk of an eating disorder diagnosis and may be struggling with low self-esteem, body image concerns, dieting behaviors, over exercise, negative self-talk, etc. See below for workshops you can self-register for. To access additional programming, call (289) 266-0036.

ROCK works in collaboration with other agencies, and across sectors, to support children, youth, and families impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), either suspected or diagnosed. There are various supports, services, and initiatives. Call (289) 266-0036 for more information or check out our self-paced learning modules here.

The goal of Halton Families for Families is to connect, support and engage with Halton families who are impacted by a child/youth’s mental health struggles. The initiative is uniquely led by families, which ensures their voices are valued, heard and woven into the fabric of all activities and events, to improve the quality of life for families. We offer a wide range of workshops, wellness sessions and socials for caregivers and families impacted by their child’s mental health.

ROCK is excited to offer psychoeducational webinars and workshops throughout the year. Check the calendar for upcoming events.

Halton Coordinated Service Planning (CSP) is part of the Ontario Complex Special Needs Strategy, intended to support families who are involved with multiple services. Coordinated Service Planners provide children and youth with multiple and/or complex special needs and their families with a high level of seamless and family-centred care. The Coordinated Service Planner is directly responsible for planning and coordinating child services, in collaboration with the family and other services and supports. ROCK is the Lead Coordination Agency, and referrals for this program are made through Access and System Navigation (ASN). Click here for more information on referrals to CSP.

This group will explore the area of body image – something many of us struggle with. We will examine how body image can impact our quality of life, as well as develop strategies for self-compassion to challenge these impacts. These strategies can help us work through our own body image issues using accessible tactics that integrate self-compassion practices into our daily lives.

For more information regarding this program, or to register please contact: @savisofhalton.org

This is a 6-weeks based program for male identified survivors.

You will be provided with a safe space to develop an understanding of your needs and ways to communicate them.

New series coming soon.

These are the resources available through SAVIS to support youth.

SAVIS Youth Website

Gender Journeys in Peel Group

Youth Gender Journeys (YGJ) Peel is a 12-session group for trans and gender-diverse youth, who are exploring their identity and expression. Facilitated by a trans-identified YBB Counsellor, the YGJ group includes topics such as self-identity, coming out, navigating discrimination, transitioning and more.

Groups run several times per year. Visit our Groups page to learn more about how to join!

The YBB Program provides confidential services for youth ages 12-17 who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. The program offers in-person and/or virtual individual counselling, weekly youth groups, and community capacity building around 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion..

Goals of the Program:

• That all youth, regardless of sexual orientation and/or gender identity be afforded equal access to service provision, including the freedom from harassment and discrimination due to sexual orientation and/or gender identity
• That all youth reach an optimum level of comfort in regard to their identity, enabling them to achieve their full potential


• To build capacity among service providers in Peel to work positively and in a celebratory way with this community, through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive framework.

The 6-session group is for parents/caregivers of children and youth who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. The group provides parents and caregivers with the opportunity to develop an understanding of their child/youth’s sexual orientation and gender identity and learn ways to communicate effectively with and support their child/youth. Participants will have a safe and confidential space to discuss their own needs as parents/caregivers and learn resources in the Peel community for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and their families.

The Mobile Health Clinic provides a unique one-stop experience where a person can receive support for substance use, mental health and physical health, and have discussions regarding housing needs all in the same space.

Queer Minds is a virtual space for individuals that identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, two-spirit, trans, asexual, questioning, etc. aged 16+. Queer Minds is a group for individuals to connect with community to gain knowledge and support on various 2SLGBTQIA+ topics/issues. Group is hosted via Microsoft Teams and will meet virtually every Wednesday at 5:30 pm.

Our services include:

• support and social drop-ins
  
• One-to-one support and referral sessions
  
• Confidential phone, email and Facebook contact
  
• Primary health care that strives to be inclusive to trans and gender diverse people
  
• Advocacy around trans and gender diverse issues
  
• Referral to trans and gender diverse positive services including counselling
  
• Consultations with service provider allies and families of trans and gender diverse folks
  
• Collaboration with community organizations on joint initiatives including education and trainings

The 24-hour Crisis Support Line Program provides immediate support to survivors in the community experiencing any form of violence. As a client-centered program, clients define and identify their needs and what types of supports they want to access. Support can take many forms, including immediate crisis support and intervention, risk assessment and safety planning, emotional support, referrals to other services, information-sharing, problem-solving and intake into the Shelter Program.

If you are currently in crisis, please call 1-855-676-8515. If this is an emergency, please call 911

The Community Support and Outreach Program provides confidential and non-judgmental supports to survivors of violence and abuse living in the community. As a client-centred program, clients define and identify their needs and what types of services they want to access. Support can take many forms, including safety planning, emotional support, referrals to other services, information-sharing and problem-solving. Support can also take the form of addressing issues or challenges they may be experiencing, such as housing support, legal support, immigration support, shelter support and more. Support can be provided in-person or remotely, such as by telephone, email, video or other platforms. For a detailed list of additional supports provided through the Community Support and Outreach Program see SD 600.0 Transitional Planning.

The following persons are eligible to receive supports through the Community Support and Outreach Program:

All women and two-spirit, genderqueer, trans and non-binary people who are 16 years of age and older, with or without dependents, and who are currently experiencing, have experienced or are at risk of experiencing any form of violence;
Services can be provided to people regardless of their geographical location.

All women and two-spirit, genderqueer, trans and non-binary people who are 16 years of age and older, with or without dependents, and who are currently experiencing, have experienced or are at risk of experiencing any form of violence;
Services can be provided to people regardless of their geographical location.

Individuals, couples and families can access counselling services.

Counselling is accessed through:

• Virtual Walk-In – This service is available virtually every Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and every Saturday (excluding holiday weekends), from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. No appointments needed. First come first served basis.
  
• Appointment – Call our Intake Department to book an appointment or to meet with a counsellor.

If you are currently in crisis, please call 1-855-676-8515. If this is an emergency, please call 911

We are offering a VIRTUAL modified version of our Families & Schools Together Program.

This modified version “Families Connected Program” is designed to build parent-child relationships, improve family communication and social supports through a variety of activities and resources.

Families will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful activities and discussions that are culturally relevant and age-appropriate. Through “Parent Time” parents will have an opportunity to chat on specific issues and topics, share tips and challenges, and receive resources. Weekly topics include communication, conflict resolution and bullying, celebrating our differences, self and family care, and parenting.

A variety of services are available for you if you are seeking employment opportunities. Program staff will work with you to identify your strengths and assist you in setting employment goals. Programs are available for individuals from 15 to above, seeking employment. Eligibility requirements vary by program.

Adults with developmental disabilities that have been assessed can access our services. Our skilled staff will work with you and community partners to help you set and achieve your personal goals.

We aim to provide best-in-class senior care programs. Indus is helping seniors to stay in their home longer than ever, and alleviating pressure on the hospital and long-term care centres. Health Services is also highly regarded for providing respite and support to caregivers.

Through these programs, we provide client-centred care to frail and/or cognitively impaired individuals in a safe and encouraging environment.

Our services promote healthy aging, encourage an active lifestyle, and ensure that the privacy and dignity of all our participants remain intact. Indus offers culturally and linguistically appropriate services to the entire community and has a special expertise in South Asian Cultures.

Our Family Services program provides crisis intervention, counselling, mediation, case conferencing and day-to-day support to youth and adults to decrease the risk of violence, abuse, exploitation, homelessness, mental health crisis, and hospitalization. Our staff members are trained in Risk Assessment and Holistic Crisis Intervention and Planning. They can also provide you with a wide range of referrals to other community services and long term support. “I came to Indus looking for help with my Family Court matter. I felt lost, alone and was severely depressed. My counsellor helped me get Legal Aid, connected me to housing support, and made me understand that the violence wasn’t my fault. She extended the opportunity to go to a group session. I learned I am not alone.” K

Visit the Indus website to learning more about Senior’s Community Campus of Care.

The 2SLGBTQ+ programming includes community interventions focused on supporting cis and trans queer men, women and gender non-conforming folks as well as those who identify as Same Gender Loving. Our systems level collaborative work includes our leadership role at the 2SLGBTQ+ collaborative of Peel region, capacity building of service providers and facilitation of the virtual platform; Rainbow Salad (www.rainbowsalad.ca)

Supportive counselling is available for people who use drugs, taking a person-centred approach to help clients meet their personal goals and access services. The aim of harm reduction is to reduce the harms related to substance use, while acknowledging that abstinence from substances is not always a feasible goal.

Focusing on reducing harms to individuals,family and community, Moyo started its injection drug use outreach program in 1998.Our harm reduction program services include:

• Harm reduction supply distribution/delivery,
  
• Overdose prevention/Naloxone training/distribution,
  
• Safer sex supply distribution,
  
• Information/education on safer substance use and safer sex,
  
• Street and prescription drug information,
  
• Harm reduction counselling
  
• Peer education and outreach
  
• Referrals to other health and social services

We chair the Peel Harm Reduction Committee, and are the lead agency for both the Peel Integrated Drug Strategy and Peel Peer Collaborative. We also provide workshops and training’s on various harm reduction topics for both service providers and service users.

Many trans and nonbinary individuals have trouble finding inclusive services and communities in Peel, and must venture out to Toronto to access these services. Gender Journeys aims to bring an inclusive community home for trans and nonbinary people living in Peel. This free workshop series gives trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse folks an opportunity to learn and grow together as a community.

Connect with community. Find your voice. Own your power. Get involved in this leadership program for Young Black Women in Peel Region as part of the YBW Project Advisory Panel or by participating in our regular workshop series that covers relevant topics like self-care, mental health, and relationships in a peer-led safer space.

Totally Outright is a free leadership program for young (18-29) cis & trans gay, bi & queer guys into guys. Participate in thought-provoking presentations and discussions with community leaders and experts in gay, bi & queer men’s health and community building. Network and connect with other guys while exploring topics including coming out, sex, drugs, relationships, the history of gay activism, and a whole lot more.

This is an 8 week-cycle program assessing the needs of newcomer communities including those living with HIV, those from the ACB community, those who identify at LGBTQ+, and who use substances. The project aims to increase the capacity of settlement services in the region to enhance newcomers’ sense of belonging.

With Peel being home to the largest numbers of immigrants, chief of which are African Caribbean or Black, this project is especially important to document their lives experiences and help mitigate risks they may encounter as settlers

This family-friendly monthly drop-in social program invites people living with and affected by HIV and Hep C to gather, share in learning experiences, have fun, and connect with new people. The drop-in takes place on the final Friday of each month from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm in Community Door Brampton.

All cis and trans women and feminine-identifying nonbinary folks are invited to this skill-sharing drop-in program each Monday from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at John Howard Society in Brampton. Topics include handicrafts, alternative therapies, microeconomics, and more.

Moyo welcomes our community to a variety of workshops, forums, and fundraisers throughout the year.

The 2SLGBTQ+ book club invites all readers to discuss 2SLGBTQ+ books in an inclusive space; 2SLGBTQ+ folks and allies are welcome.Join Moyo and Brampton Library at the library’s Chinguacousy branch on the final Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. To register, call the Brampton Library at (905) 793-4636, visit any Brampton Library branch, or visit the library website at https://www.bramptonlibrary.ca/index.php/join-in/book-clubs

The Resource Room, located within the shelter, is available for youth in our programs who require support and skills development. The Program offers group and individual programming that supports with housing searches and life skills development that is focused on all aspects of the youths needs to maintain housing, from budgeting to employment, including resume and cover letter writing.

What was once the “Family Reconciliation Program” has changed and expanded over this past year. While fine-tuning the scope of the program and making necessary adjustments based on both best practices, as well as input from our youth, it is now called the “Refresh Program” and is made up of 3 sub programs.

Refresh Your Network – Focuses on mediation and counselling services for youth who are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, and their identified family and natural support. The goal is to help youth and their ‘networks’ develop and maintain healthy, supportive relationships, and where possible, prevent youth from entering or remaining in the shelter system.

The REFRESH Zone – Born out of the COVID-19 pandemic, The REFRESH Zone is a virtual ‘safe-space’ group for youth to come together from throughout the region, and connect with their peers in a space that is designed for youth to speak their minds, help each other, and receive guidance from a qualified counsellor. Though developed to support through the pandemic, the need has always been there and we are happy to be supporting youth and providing this space.

Refresh Your Skills – Refresh Your Skills is a comprehensive cognitive-behavioural training intervention. This program provides psycho-educational learning where youth will examine how they think, develop more effective skills, and use these skills in their daily lives. This program is delivered through virtual group work, and cycles a few times throughout the year.

An outreach and after-care program designed to support youth who have lived at the shelter as well as at-risk youth living in the community. The program offers a range of flexible and accessible community-based support systems. These support services include connecting youth to resources such as food banks, registering for school, as well rehousing, and housing sustainability support. The primary focus of our housing program is to help our youth obtain appropriate housing, while transitioning from homelessness to independent housing. Advocacy is a significant component of the work we do to ensure all youth have access to safe housing and are knowledgeable of their rights and responsibilities. This includes having our staff liaise with the landlord and/or property management to maintain a positive relationship between them and the youth. The housing team also provides ongoing support for youth living independently in the community, ensuring that they are building on their life skills and remaining on-track with their personal goals.

Home for Good is a program that has been designed to eliminate homelessness and provide stability for the most vulnerable and high-risk youth populations in the Peel Region. The priority homeless populations include youth, individuals and families experiencing chronic and/or episodic homelessness, Indigenous individuals, and individuals who are homeless following transitions from institutions. These groups, along with people who have complex mental health and/or addiction concerns will be placed at the top of the priority list. The Home for Good program has been developed based on the principles of the Housing First model. Participants receive a long-term rent supplement amount and work with Landlord Engagement Specialists to secure appropriate self-contained units for those accepted into the program. Intensive case management, counselling, employment, financial literacy, concurrent disorders services, hoarding services and a variety of workshops are also a part of the program. This allows the participants to gain quick and easy access to much needed services, which promote the overall stability, health and wellness of the individuals.

To learn more about our various programs please contact us by phone at (905) 238-1383 or email at @ourplacepeel.org

Supporting clients and their families through a guided journey to recovery from substance use/abuse in a holistic and culturally appropriate manner.

Opioids addiction refers to a group of symptoms and behaviours that indicate a person is dependent upon these drugs.

Help address issues related to healthy interactions between families and communities through support, group programs, mentoring programs.

Services are available for Newcomers / Permanent Residents (PR), Citizens, Live-in Caregivers and Conventional/Refugee Claimants to Canada.

This program provides support to seniors in need of help. An individual care plan is designed to allow the seniors to remain independent and live at home.

The project is created to promote greater civic engagement and community development in Malton by empowering adult and youth leadership.

A group program that provides support to individuals and families.

The Four Corners Health Centre provides primary care to patients and is inclusve to all self-identified 2SLGBTQ+ idividuals and their services also include support for persons experiencing mental health challenges. The Four Corners Health Centre is located in Halton at Westwood Square: 7205 Goreway Drive, Mississauga, ON.

What we offer

• up­port for sur­vivors of all gen­ders who have expe­ri­enced sex­u­al vio­lence any time in their lives
  
• Sup­port for friends, fam­i­lies, neigh­bours, co-work­ers, and class­mates of sur­vivors, as well as pro­fes­sion­als who may be sup­port­ing sur­vivors and seek­ing information
  
• Non-judg­men­tal listening
  
• Help with explor­ing options
  
• Infor­ma­tion and resources
  
• Help to see that it was not the survivor’s fault
  
• Accom­pa­ni­ment to hos­pi­tal and police

24 hours a day! Call us at 905.525.4162.

The Diverse Com­mu­ni­ties Out­reach Pro­gram offers sup­port­ive pro­gram­ming for sur­vivors of sex­u­al vio­lence from Hamilton’s diverse racial and cul­tur­al com­mu­ni­ties, in par­tic­u­lar women who are Black, Indige­nous, Queer, Trans, Peo­ple of Colour.

The Pub­lic Edu­ca­tion Pro­gram offers excit­ing work­shops and events that cre­ate space for peo­ple to explore pre­ven­tion, edu­ca­tion for change, and tak­ing action to end sex­u­al violence.

Start­ing on March 8th 2021 our online chat is avail­able (hours are below!) by click­ing the pur­ple chat bub­ble at the bot­tom right side of this page, or by tex­ting (289) 207‑7790.

This is a free, anony­mous, and con­fi­den­tial chat for sur­vivors of sex­u­al vio­lence age 16 and over, who have expe­ri­enced sex­u­al vio­lence at any time in their lives. We also sup­port peo­ple who are sup­port­ing sur­vivors: friends, fam­i­ly, pro­fes­sion­als and oth­er allies.

Through the online chat you can expect to con­nect with a trained vol­un­teer who will lis­ten to you. They can offer insight into ques­tions about sex­u­al vio­lence, and help nav­i­gate what resources are avail­able in your area.

As a part of our online programming during COVID-19, we are running online Peer Support sessions for 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth in Hamilton each week. These are open hours when speqtrum staff are available online to chat with you!

If you’re new to speqtrum and looking for resources, or a way to connect with other 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth, this is a great time to message us. We are happy to chat, answer questions, discuss our programming, provide peer and emotional support, and connect you with resources in the community. (Note: we cannot offer counselling or crisis intervention).

Peer Support hours are also open to youth in our Check-In program. If you’re getting weekly Check-Ins, you can message us during Peer Support hours for extra chatting and support.

During COVID-19, we are running free online events to help our community stay connected! ​We host a variety of events, from craft nights to educational events! Do you have an event idea? Send us an email to let us know what it is.

If you are questioning your sexual orientation or gender, aren’t sure if you are considered a part of the 2S-LGBTQIA+ community, or don’t see your identity reflected in the acronym that we’re using, you are still 100% welcome at our events! We firmly believe in supporting ALL youth under the rainbow, and we don’t draw lines about whose identity counts, and whose does not.

However, some of our events are closed to certain communities within the 2S-LGBTQIA+ community (e.g. QTBIPOC youth, 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth who are new to Canada) to create safer spaces.

Event listings will include who events are open to, but if you’re not sure if an event is open to you, message us on social media or email us.