Over-the-phone support
Gerstein Crisis Centre (24/7): 416-929-5200
Toronto Distress Centre (24/7): 416-408-4357
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre (24/7): 416-597-8808
Trans Life Line: 1-877-330-6366 | www.translifeline.org
Kids Help Phone: (24/7) 1-800-668-6868
Free walk-in counselling and support services
Family Service Toronto Open Door Walk-in Counselling
- 355 Church Street
- www.familyservicetoronto.org
- 416-595-9230
- Wednesdays 3 pm
WoodGreen Community Walk-in Counselling
- 815 Danforth Avenue, Suite 100
- www.woodgreen.org
- 416-572-3575
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4 pm
AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) Drop-in Counselling
Note: this service is for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS as well as gay/bi/queer men and men who have sex with men; this is a trans inclusive agenc
David Kelley LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS Counselling Services – free and sliding scale ($5-120)
Note: Medium-term individual and couples counselling for LGBTT2SIQQA+ people; unlimited free counselling for those affected, living with or concerned by HIV/AIDS. Clients are seen for an initial needs interview 2-4 weeks after intake.
- 202-128A Sterling Rd
- www.familyservicetoronto.org
- 416-595-9618
Woodgreen Counselling Services – free
- 815 Danforth Avenue / 650 Queen Street East
- www.woodgreen.org
- 416-572-3575
Family Services York Region LGBTQ2S Counselling – sliding scale
- Various Locations
- www.fsyr.ca
- 1-888-967-5542
- 543 Yonge Street, 4th floor
- www.actoronto.org/counselling
- 416-340-2437
- View schedule on the website
2 Spirit People of the First Nations – free counselling and referral services
Note: this service is for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people who self-identify as 2-spirited and/or LGBTQ
- 145 Front Street East
- www.2spirits.com
- 416-944-9300 ext. 224
- Free or low-cost ongoing counselling services
Brief Psychotherapy Centre for Women (BPCW) at Women’s College Hospital – free
- 76 Grenville Street, 7th floor
- www.womenscollegehospital.ca
- 416-323-6011
Parkdale Community Health Centre, Individual & Group Counselling through Women’s Connection
Note: this is a free service for women who live within the catchment area (Lakeshore/Bloor; Parkside/Dovercourt)
- 28 Roncesvalles Ave, Suite 301
- pqwchc.org
- 416-537-8222
Riverdale Immigrant Women’s Centre (RIWC) Women’s Counselling Program – free
Note: Counselling and settlement support for all women of any age, religion, sexual orientation, or ability.
- 1326 Gerrard St. East
- www.riwc.ca
- 416-465-6021 ext. 3091
- Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) – free
Note: this service is for people living with HIV, concerned about their risk of HIV, or for a friend or family member of someone living with HIV.
- Various locations
- www.actoronto.org/programs-services/counselling
- 416-340-8484 ext. 289
Toronto Institute of Relational Psychotherapy – $25-$80/session
- Multiple locations
- http://www.tirp-lowcost-therapy.ca/student-therapists
- Student Therapists ($25): Kirsten Johnson, Sara Peters, Nomi Rotbard, Beau Molnar, Rachel Tredon Sliding Scale
- Therapists ($40-$80): Sonny Berenson, Alexia Dyer,Jacub Fernandes, Vanessa Giordiano, Shauna Lancit, Kato Perdue, Heather White, Jayne Brown, Amelia Sloan
LGBTQ+ Settlement and Trauma Counselling
Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture
- LGBTQ Settlement/Trauma Counsellor
- www.ccvt.org
- 416-363-1066
Free peer support group
Mood Disorders Assoc. of Ontario – LGBTQ2S Peer Support Drop-in Group
Specifically for folks for identify as having a mood disorder | No participant limit
- 36 Eglinton Ave, Suite 602
- 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7-9 PM
- 416-486-8046
Sheena’s Place – Eating disorders and body image supports
- 87 Spadina Road
- sheenasplace.org
- 416-927-8900
OHIP-covered psychiatry and mental health services
Most hospitals in the Greater Toronto Area offer some free OHIP-covered mental health services through their psychiatry departments. Ask a family doctor for information, eligibility requirements, and referrals.
Community Health Centres (CHCs)
Some Community Health Centres (CHCs) in the Greater Toronto Area provide free counselling services to individuals who live within their service area (i.e. catchment). Use the link below to find your local CHC: https://goo.gl/5mNnKP
Fee-for-service agencies with LGBTQ2S-positive counsellors/services
Centre for Interpersonal Relationships (CFIR) – psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors
- 790 Bay St., Suite 520
- www.cfir.ca
- 855-779-2347
Step Stone Psychology – psychologists, psychological associates, counsellors
- 1033 Bay Street, Suite 221
- www.stepstonepsychology.com
- 855-779-2347
Umbrella Mental Health Network – psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers
- 691 Bloor St. West, Suite 202
- www.umhn.ca
- 647-687-6543
Village Healing Centre – psychologists, clinical social workers, psychotherapists, wellness services
- 240 Roncesvalles Ave.
- www.villagehealing.ca/counselling-therapy.html
Registered Private Practitioners (LGBTQ-positive)
For a comprehensive list of LGBTQ-positive private practitioners in Toronto, please use the following link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jJsio9WGGDLJXWk7FSYCXH-eiXRlu1Gg/view