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lgbtq2S+ Health
Select any of the links listed below for information and local resources. Although we have taken care selecting this list, we cannot accept any responsibility for the content published by the authors. Please consult websites for up to date information.

Crisis Lines
Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa 24/7 Crisis Line: 613-260-2360
Kids Help Phone 24/7: 1-800-668-6868
Distress Centre of Ottawa 24/7: 613-238-3311
 
Queerios Youth Drop-In (Ages 12-18 years)
Social group for LGBTQ+ youth. Meet new people in a safe space focused on inclusion, belonging, and respect. Access resources and gain support from staff.
Thursdays 6:00 – 9:00 pm; 170 Castlefrank Rd. Kanata (Lion Dick Brule Community Centre)
Ph: 613-591-3686

LGBT Youthline
Confidential, non-judgemental & informed LGBTTQQ2SI peer support. Phone, text, and online chat.
Ph: 1-800-268-9688
Text: 647-694-4275
 
Saefty Ottawa
Support and education for trans youth in Ottawa.
 
Kind
Peer-led support, education, advocacy & referral services for the GLBTTQ community.
Ph: 613-563-4818
 
PFLAG Canada – Parents and Friends of LGBTQ+ People
General concerns with issues of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Support, education, and resources to anyone with questions or concerns.
Ph: 1-888-530-6777
 
Trans Lifeline
Peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers.
Ph: 1-877-330-6366

2SLGBTQI+ Around the Rainbow 
Located at Family Service Ottawa, 613-725-3601
Individual counselling 18+
Youth group, Transcend,  for 11-17 year olds; parent support groups etc.

Centretown Community Resource Centre: LGBTQ+ & Trans Health Program
613-233-4443   Free bilingual counselling/support for GLBTTQ youth (12-25)

Some Therapists Who Specialise in LGBTQ2S+, Sexuality, Gender & Relationship Diversity

Nathan Strayed, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Victoria, BC, V9A | Psychology Today; Licensed in BC and Ontario Ages 11 and up, families; +1-604-330-0117

Melissa Flatla | Psychotherapist & Counsellor | Greater Ottawa Area Ages 9 and up; 613-250-8731

Dr. Tamara Kornacki, C.Psych – Delta Psychology;  613-563-9816

Centre for Interpersonal Relationships;   613-686-6645

Websites to help you find other local mental health professionals (search by area of specialization):  
https://ottawa-psychologists.org/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/on/ottawa
Ottawa's Choice For Counselling & Psychotherapy | Capital Choice
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