Program Types: Community Wellness, Drop-in, Health Services,

Health Justice Hub Program

About Us

The 519 Health Justice Hub is a one-stop program for 2SLGBTQ+ communities and neighbours looking for booking one-time legal supports, low-barrier access to health services navigation, and social justice educational opportunities.

Wednesdays, 3 to 5pm at The 519 [519 Church St.]

Services Available:

HEALTH SYSTEM NAVIGATION: 3 to 5:30pm

  • Talk to our coordinator about:
    • Referrals to primary care 
      • NOTE: we don’t provide direct referrals for family doctors. We provide information and referrals to accessing primary care.
    • Resources and education for finding gender affirming care
    • Accessing STI testing and medication referrals

Local Organization Services and Referrals: 3 to 5pm

Toronto Public Library – Support getting a card and accessing Wi-Fi

Lumenus – counselling and primary care for 2SLGBTQ+ youth aged 16-25

Psymood – low cost therapy referrals 

Polycultural – counselling for refugee claimants 

Legal Supports and Workshops: 3 to 5:30pm

  • The 519 Legal Clinic intakes
  • Learn about The 519 Access to Justice programs
  • Special workshops
  • Meet with other community organizations
  • Monthly supports:
    • 1st Wednesday: Information and intake for Trans ID Clinic
    • 2nd Wednesday: Legal settlement support for newcomers
    • 3rd Wednesday: Wills and estates legal advice
    • 4th Wednesday: Advice about tenants’ rights and organizing

Special Events:

Workshop Wednesdays

Inviting 2SLGBTQ+ folks and our neighbours! Learn and connect with folks over free monthly workshops.

Wednesdays, 6 to 7:30pm at The 519 [519 Church St.]

Presto tickets and snacks provided

Registration optional but appreciated. Visit the519.org/hjprog

Organized by The 519 Health Justice Hub.

Questions? Email Barb: BDosSantos@The519.org

IN MAY: Housing Rights and Tenant Organizing with Aliah El-Houni and Sima Atri from The Community Justice Collective

May 1: Understanding tenant agreements and rights 101

May 8: How to handle discrimination and reprisal for organizing

May 15: Tactics for tenants: How to get your landlord to answer requests

May 22: Navigating evictions and renovictions

May 29: Understanding housing rights and tenant organizing + Q&A

Who Is the Health Justice HUB For:

The Health Justice Hub prioritizes underserved 2SLGBTQ+ communities, members of the neighbourhood, and those who do not have a family doctor.

No one will be turned away, but we will prioritize the following communities:

  • 1st Wednesday: 2 Spirit, trans, and non-binary communities
  • 2nd Wednesday: LGBTQ+ refugees and newcomers
  • 3rd Wednesday: 2SLGBTQ+ older adults
  • 4th Wednesday: 2SLGBTQ+ folks experiencing homelessness or who are underhoused

More Information:

Drop in or make an appointment.

For bookings call (416) 392-6874 ext. 4031; text 416-995-6241 or email Barb (she/her): BDosSantos@The519.org