We know things might feel tough right now, but we want you to remember that you're not alone. There’s a whole community ready to stand with you, and countless resources are available to help you navigate these challenges. 

Whether it's finding a safe space, accessing mental health care, or connecting with others who understand, you're surrounded by people who care and want to see you thrive. Stay strong- there’s help out there, and brighter days ahead. 

In order to support our community better, we’ve put together this huge resource list of LGBTQIA+ support organizations! All of these people are out there working tirelessly to support you. 

Have another resource you want us to add to this list? Email it to us at origamicustoms@gmail.com and we’ll add it!

LGBTQIA+ Rights in Canada

2SLGBTQIA+ Gender-Affirming Health Support Programs for Canada

Nationwide 2SLGBTQIA+ Health Programs

Origami Customs
A community program of over 50 NGOs to help get free gender-affirming gaffs and binders to transgender and gender-diverse people facing access barriers.

TransCare+
TransCare+ provides a range of online services, programs, and training aimed at improving the health and wellness of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, including care navigation, peer support, educational workshops, and mutual aid support.

Point of Pride Free Chest Binder Program
Offers free chest binders to any trans individual who needs one but cannot afford or safely access one.

Point of Pride Free Femme Shapewear Program
Offers free gaffs to any trans individual who needs one but cannot afford or safely access one.

Project Youth AFFIRM
A structured counselling intervention aimed at reducing depression and enhancing coping skills and sexual self-efficacy for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and adults.

Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights
Advocacy and resources for sexual health, pregnancy options, abortion, and safer sex as well as referrals to sexual health providers.

Alberta- 2SLGBTQIA+ Health Programs

SafeLink Alberta
Advocates for minority populations in Calgary and southern Alberta by offering low-barrier, non-judgmental programs aimed at reducing harm related to sexual activity and substance use, including drop-in services, outreach, and education.

Alberta Health Services LGBTQ2S+
Resources, referral, and care options for gender-affirming care

British Columbia- 2SLGBTQIA+ Health Programs

Trans Care BC
Trans Care BC provides equitable and accessible care, surgical planning, and community support for trans individuals across the province.

Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter
A 10-bed residential facility in Victoria offering emergency housing for homeless youth (ages 13-18) of all genders who lack safe housing options.

Vi Binders
VI Binders is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization in Nanoose Bay that primarily supports trans-masc and non-binary individuals living on Vancouver Island, helping them access affordable and safe gender-affirming products.

Manitoba- 2SLGBTQIA+ Health Programs

MoreBinders
Free gender-affirming binders, created by a community that supports and celebrates trans youth.

Trans Health Klinic – Klinic Community Health
The Trans Health Klinic provides care for Trans individuals aged 16 and older seeking transitioning services (including hormone therapy and surgery) in Manitoba.

New Brunswick- 2SLGBTQIA+ Health Programs

AIDS New Brunswick
AIDS New Brunswick focuses on education, support, and prevention of STBBIs (sexually transmitted and bloodborne infections), along with harm reduction programs that promote safer sex and drug use.

NB Transgender Health Network
The NB Transgender Health Network consists of health professionals trained in trans health, facilitating access to care and providing educational resources for primary care providers while advocating for improved services and maintaining a bilingual service provider directory.

Reproductive Justice New Brunswick
An advocacy group working to ensure New Brunswick is a province where individuals have the right to decide if, when, and how to parent, while also supporting trans and gender-diverse individuals with the necessary social, medical, and systemic support.

Newfoundland & Labrador- 2SLGBTQIA+ Health Programs

Planned Parenthood – NL Sexual Health Centre
A non-profit that advocates for positive sexual health and 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion through community partnerships, education, information, and services in a respectful environment that upholds individual choice.

Nova Scotia- 2SLGBTQIA+ Health Programs

prideHealth
prideHealth aims to enhance access to safe, coordinated, and culturally appropriate health services for two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual individuals within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Transgender/Gender-Affirming Health – Halifax Sexual Health Centre
The Halifax Sexual Health Centre works to optimize sexual health for all community members by offering high-quality services and supporting individuals in their transition, including assisting with MSI approval and surgical arrangements.

Ontario- 2SLGBTQIA+ Health Programs

Planned Parenthood Toronto
A gender-affirming care advocacy and support program that offers HRT, surgery referrals, and mental health support.

Asian Community AIDS Services
A non-profit organization in Toronto that offers safer sex education, support services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, and assistance for the LGBTQ+ communities in East and Southeast Asia.

Sherbourne Health
Sherbourne Health provides a wide range of primary healthcare programs and services to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, aiming to offer dignified, non-judgmental care to improve overall well-being and address specific health issues.

Rainbow Health Ontario
Rainbow Health Ontario works to improve healthcare access and quality for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community by creating opportunities for more inclusive care within the healthcare system.

PARN (Peterborough AIDS Resource Network)
Offering support and health promotion for individuals living with HIV and those affected by it. They provide education for people at risk of HIV and raise awareness about HIV-related issues within the broader community.

Quebec- 2SLGBTQIA+ Health Programs

AIDS Community Care Montreal
Support Services programs are designed with the active participation and feedback of individuals living with HIV or hepatitis C. These programs promote self-determination and skill-building, empowering members to find new and meaningful ways to engage with the broader Montreal community.

Centre de Solidarité Lesbienne
A community organization focused on promoting the health and well-being of women and non-binary individuals within sexual diversity.

The McGill University Sexual Identity Centre (MUSIC)
Offers specialized mental health care for individuals and families addressing sexual orientation and gender identity issues, while also engaging in research, education, outreach, and advocacy.

Meraki Health Centre
Provides a range of services for transgender individuals, including hormone therapy initiation and follow-up, as well as counseling.

RÉZO
A community-driven organization in Montreal that supports gay and bisexual men, both cis and trans, with a focus on promoting overall health and preventing HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections.

 

2SLGBTQIA+ Advocacy and Support Organizations in Canada

National 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations

JusticeTrans
Offers essential legal resources to support Two-Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse (2S/TNBGD) communities in Canada, providing access to new research and information.

PFlag
Pflag Canada supports 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and their loved ones by connecting them with resources and offering peer support, education, and advocacy.

Eagle
A range of initiatives focused on centering 2SLGBTQI+ experiences, including community-based research, educational resources, awareness tools, and legal advocacy.

The Welcome Friend Association
An organization committed to promoting understanding and acceptance of gender and sexual diversity. They offer youth camps and programs to support 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and their families.

Salaam Canada
A volunteer-operated national organization focused on providing a supportive space for individuals who identify as both Muslim and queer or trans.

The Centre for Newcomers
Provides services and support to LGBTQIA+ immigrants and newcomers to Canada.

The Centre for Sexuality
Provides a range of LGBTQ+ services and supports, including programs for sexual health education and counselors specializing in sexuality and sexual health.

Canada’s 
2SLGBTQI+ Chamber 
of Commerce
Helping Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ business community to grow through advocacy, education, capacity building, and connections.

Alberta- 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations

Calgary Outlink
A community-driven, non-profit organization committed to offering support, education, outreach, and referrals to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and its allies.

The Calgary Queer Arts Society
A non-profit organization that focuses on creating and promoting narratives that reflect the experiences of the LGBTQ2IA+ community.

Camp fYrefly
An educational and empowering retreat for queer and trans youth aged 14 to 24, offering a space for campers to explore their identities, strengthen resilience, and boost self-esteem.

The Edmonton 2 Spirit Society
An organization dedicated to supporting 2-Spirit individuals to revive and strengthen the traditional roles and responsibilities of Two-Spirit people in Indigenous communities.

The End of the Rainbow Foundation
A program that aims to enhance the socio-economic well-being of individuals with diverse sexual orientations through innovative education, support programs, and research.

Fellowship of Alberta Bears
A non-profit society for gay, queer, and bisexual men, offering a gathering space for those who enjoy the camaraderie of the gay bear community.

Skipping Stone Foundation
The Skipping Stone Foundation provides resources, support, and referrals to the trans and gender creative community.

Trans Equality Society of Alberta (TESA)
TESA focuses on advocacy and education in government, outreach, and community development, serving as a voice and witness to issues affecting trans Albertans.

British Columbia- 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations

Catherine White Holman Wellness Society
The Catherine White Holman Wellness Society offers low-barrier wellness and legal services to Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender non-conforming individuals.

Dancing To Eagle Spirit Society
Dancing To Eagle Spirit Society is dedicated to healing and empowering both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Two-Spirit individuals, providing emotional support and spiritual care using traditional Native American methods.

Fraser Valley Youth Society
A non-profit organization offering weekly drop-in groups for 2SLGBTQAI+ and allied youth/young adults ages 13-25 in Abbotsford, Mission, and Chilliwack.

Out In Schools
Out In Schools is BC’s award-winning 2SLGBTQIA+ education program that uses film and group discussions to create safer, more inclusive communities for youth.

Out On Screen
Out On Screen is a film festival with year-round programming and engagement with youth across BC, contributing to the arts and cultural ecosystem.

QMUNITY
QMUNITY is a non-profit in Vancouver, BC that strives to enhance the lives of queer, trans, and Two-Spirit individuals, providing a safe space for LGBTQ2SAI+ people and their allies.

UBC CampOUT
UBC CampOUT! is a summer leadership and learning camp for queer, trans, Two-Spirit, questioning, and allied youth from across BC and the Yukon, focused on decolonizing, anti-racist, and disability justice education.

PRISM
Vancouver Coastal Health provides educational resources, information, and referral services for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, Two-Spirit, queer communities.

Manitoba- 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations

Manitoba LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Aims to strengthen the economy of Manitoba by supporting and being supported by diverse communities.

Rainbow Harmony Project
A choir made up of LGBTQ+ community members and allies, committed to fostering relationships and celebrating their identities and experiences through song.

Rainbow Resource Centre
Offers counselling, education, and programming to the 2SLGBTQ+ community, their families, friends, and employers.

Reaching Out Winnipeg
Helps LGBT refugees and asylum seekers resettle in Winnipeg and beyond.

Sexuality Education Resource Centre MB
Offers affirming and supportive programming for Two-Spirit, Transgender, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, and Questioning (2STLGBQ+) individuals, families, and friends in Brandon and Western Manitoba.

Two-Spirited People of Manitoba Inc.
A community-based organization focused on improving the lives of Indigenous LGBTQ/Two-Spirit individuals. They offer workshops, advocate, and organize community events.

Rainbow Resource Center
Provides counseling, education, and programming to support the 2SLGBTQ+ community, in Winnipeg, serving individuals of all ages.

New Brunswick- 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations

Acadie Love
Le Rendez-vous de la fierté Acadie Love is a French organization that celebrates diversity through cultural activities with an educational focus.

Chroma NB
A community organization advocating for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in the Saint John region, addressing issues like human rights, employment equality, and health in collaboration with local partners.

Fredericton Gender Minorities
A group dedicated to creating safe spaces for trans and gender-non-conforming people to discuss relevant issues and form supportive connections with those sharing similar experiences.

Imprint Youth Association
A Fredericton-based non-profit supporting LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults, offering educational sessions for allies, youth drop-ins, and an annual pride prom.

Monarch Café
A community center, nightclub, and café in Fredericton, offering all-ages drop-in spaces during the day and licensed events in the evening, including drag shows, dances, and sex-ed classes for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.

QT Fatties in NB
QT Fatties in NB is a grassroots collective for 2SLGBTQ+ fat individuals in New Brunswick, offering gender-affirming garments, community meetups, art markets, movie nights, and more.

Sexual Violence New Brunswick
Sexual Violence New Brunswick (SVNB) provides information, support, and counseling for individuals affected by sexual violence, including sexual assault, harassment, child sexual abuse, incest, and dating violence.

UBU Atlantic – Transgender Action Community
UBU supports the Atlantic Canadian transgender community and their close friends and family members throughout the transition process, offering affirmation and guidance for a positive transition at home, school, and work.

Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance
The Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance (W2SA) represents the well-being and interests of Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ individuals across Wabanaki Territory, promoting peace and friendship through the framework of the Peace and Friendship Treaty.

Newfoundland & Labrador- 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations

End Sexual Violence Newfoundland & Labrador
A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals of all genders affected by sexual violence. They also run a 24-hour crisis and information line.

Safe Alliance
Safe Alliance offers support and resources related to two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning issues while working to raise awareness in Labrador about homophobia, transphobia, and heterosexism.

Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance
The Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance (W2SA) is a collective of volunteers, researchers, youth, Elders, and Allies who represent the well-being of Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ individuals across Wabanaki Territory.

Northwest Territories- 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations

Northern Mosaic Network
An outreach organization dedicated to supporting queer youth and their allies in the Northwest Territories. Our goal is to create a safer, more inclusive, and informed environment for all 2SLGBTQIPA+ youth, their families, and allies in the region.

Nova Scotia- 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations

Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project
Advocates for equity, justice, and human rights for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in Nova Scotia, working through community-building, networking, public outreach, education, and political action.

Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance
The Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance consists of volunteers, researchers, Elders, and Allies working to represent the well-being and interests of Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ individuals across Wabanaki Territory, based on the principles of the Peace and Friendship Treaty.

Youth Project
The Youth Project is a non-profit organization providing support and services to youth under 25, focusing on sexual orientation and gender identity issues. They offer programs such as support groups, counseling, referrals, and social activities.

Ontario- 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations

Friends of Ruby
Offers a welcoming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth (ages 16-29), providing free counseling, housing, and social services to support two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and gender-nonconforming youth.

Kind Space
Kind Space in Ottawa provides accessible resources, events, and educational programs to celebrate and support people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions on unceded Algonquin territory.

OK2BME
OK2BME offers free, confidential services for 2SLGBTQIA+ children, teens, and their families in Waterloo Region, providing counseling, youth groups, and educational services on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Out on the Shelf
Out on the Shelf is a non-profit organization in Guelph, ON, serving the LGBTQ2IA+ community through a queer library, resource center, and various monthly programs.

Rainbow Youth- PARN
An empowering space for LGBTQ+ youth in Peterborough, helping them feel included and equipping them to lead positive changes in their schools and communities.

SPECTRUM
An organization in the Waterloo Region that offers support to 2SLGBTQ+ individuals through peer support, community partnerships, education, training, and events.

Supporting Our Youth (SOY)
A community development program through Sherbourne Health that supports the health and well-being of queer and trans youth under 29, offering programs, events, and one-on-one support.

Transgender Niagara
A peer support group in St. Catharines that offers information, resources, and companionship to the Trans* community in the Niagara region.

Ten Oaks Project
A volunteer-driven organization connecting children and youth from 2SLGBTQ+ identities, families, and communities, providing opportunities for engagement and support.

Triangle Program
A high school for LGBTQ2+ youth, offering a smaller and safer environment to build community and provide an LGBTQ2+ and social justice-focused curriculum.

Queer Asian Youth
Provides support, education, and resilience-building for East and Southeast Asian LGBTQ+ youth (ages 16-29) in Toronto, focusing on social and health challenges.

Waterloo Region Rainbow Coalition
A volunteer-based organization focused on advocacy, education, and community-building for people of all ages in the region, promoting gender and sexual diversity.

ACCKWA Youth Program
Provides workshops, counseling, and outreach to empower youth in Waterloo Region to manage their sexual health and increase access to resources.

2 Spirits in Motion Society
Works to create a safe and supportive space for 2-Spirit people to express themselves and thrive through cultural and spiritual practices.

2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations
Offers prevention education and support for Indigenous Two-Spirit individuals living with or at risk for HIV in the Greater Toronto Area, grounded in holistic health philosophies.

2SLGBTQI+ Around the Rainbow
Offers education, counseling, and support to 2SLGBTQI+ families and individuals, striving to enhance inclusion in all environments.

The 519
A Toronto-based agency offering counseling services, queer parenting resources, coming out groups, and trans programming for the LGBTQ2S community, with some programs available in English, French, and Spanish.

Manitoulin Trans Support Group
Safe space and support for transgender and Two-Spirit youth and parents on Mnidoo Mnising (Manitoulin Island) and region.

Trans Bisexual Lesbian Gay Asexual at York
A safe space at York University campus for the queer, trans, and asexual community, offering gender-affirming products to students.

Prince Edward Island- 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations

P.E.E.R.S. Alliance
Offers safe space, monthly programs, and support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community, along with harm reduction supplies, education, and services through their Harm Reduction Team.

Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance
A group of volunteers, researchers, youth, elders, and allies dedicated to representing the emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical well-being of Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ individuals in Wabanaki Territory.

Quebec- 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations

The Center for Gender Advocacy
An independent, student-funded organization at Concordia University that fosters gender equality and empowerment through various programs, campaigns, resources, services, and advocacy.

Action Santé Travesti(e)s et Transsexuel(le)s du Québec (ASTT(e)Q)
An organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of trans individuals through peer support, advocacy, education, outreach, and community empowerment.

AlterHéros
A non-profit community organization based in Montreal that aims to support individuals in their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sexuality. While their services primarily focus on youth aged 14-30, they are available to everyone in the community.

Aide aux Trans du Québec
An organization dedicated to supporting trans, nonbinary, and questioning individuals. They provide a variety of psychosocial support services, including weekly support groups and a helpline.

Head & Hands
Provides a variety of free medical, social, and legal services to youth. Jeunesse 2000 is a drop-in center in Montreal that offers a non-judgmental and welcoming space for youth aged 12 to 25.

ASTT(e)Q
Offers free, confidential support to trans and gender-questioning individuals, along with their families and loved ones.

The LGBT+ Family Coalition
A community-based organization advocating for the social and legal recognition of families from diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

Divergenres
A non-profit organization focused on educating the public about gender diversity, offering support services for individuals questioning or transitioning, and creating safe, accessible spaces for trans, non-binary, queer, and gender non-conforming people.

Divers-Gens
A support network offering individual and group support, as well as educational, preventive, and activist activities, for 2SLGBPTQIA+ youth (ages 14-25) and their immediate families in the Haute-Yamaska and Brome-Missisquoi regions.

Helem Montreal
Works to combat homophobia within the Arabic-speaking community by increasing the visibility of LGBTQ individuals.

Interligne
A frontline organization that provides listening, intervention, and awareness services to support the well-being of individuals affected by sexual diversity and gender pluralism.

LGBTQ2+ CENTRE
A resource in Montreal’s West Island, offering a variety of programs tailored to different demographics within the LGBTQ2+ community.

Project 10
A gathering space and advocate for LGBTQ+ youth in Montreal, offering support and resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex, queer, trans, two-spirit, and questioning youth.

TransEstrie
An organization dedicated to supporting trans and non-binary communities in Estrie by creating tailored services and advocating for their needs within institutions, organizations, and establishments in the region.

Trans Outaouais
A non-profit organization promoting harmonious relationships within the LGBTQIA2S+ community, supporting inclusion and well-being for transgender individuals, and fostering dialogue and awareness.

Gender Creative Kids
Offers resources in Montreal to help support and affirm gender-creative children within their families, schools, and communities.

Action LGBTQ with Immigrants and Refugees
An independent, non-profit organization that provides services, information, programs, resources, protection, and advocacy for the legal, social, and economic rights of LGBTQ migrants and newcomers, with a focus on solidarity.

Union for Gender Empowerment (McGill)
Provides resources, educational programs, and a platform for advocacy at the University of McGill.

Queer McGill
A student-run service at McGill University created by queer students to support queer individuals, non-students in the Montreal area, and allies.

Queer Concordia
A student-run service at Concordia University, founded by queer students, aimed at supporting queer individuals, allies, and non-students in the Montreal area.

Trans Maurice
Workshops for Trans individuals and questioning people in Drummondville/ Trois-Rivières.

Jeunesse Lambda
A community organization in Montreal established by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and questioning youth aged 14 to 30.

L'Asterisk
L'astérisk is a non-commercial, bilingual safe(r) space situated in Montreal's Gay Village, dedicated to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 14 to 35.

Saskatchewan- 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations

Camp fYrefly SK
A retreat offering educational, social, artistic, and personal development opportunities for gender and sexually diverse youth (including Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) and allied youth, aged 14 to 24.

Gay & Lesbian Community of Regina
A nightclub and lounge is owned and operated by the non-profit Gay & Lesbian Community of Regina, serving as a hub for the local LGBTQ+ community.

TransSask Support Services
TransSask Support Services is a province-wide non-profit organization that offers support and serves as a resource network for trans, genderqueer, intersex, and gender non-conforming individuals, as well as their families, friends, and allies.

OUTSaskatoon
OUTSaskatoon provides a range of support services, youth housing, and education through a harm reduction, culturally aware, and community-centered approach, aimed at equity and inclusion.

UR Pride Centre
The UR Pride Centre for Sexuality and Gender Diversity, a non-profit at the University of Regina, offers services and programs for the broader Regina community, including youth groups, community events, and fundraisers for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.

Yukon- 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations

Queer Yukon Society
The Queer Yukon Society supports, advocates for, and organizes events for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies in Whitehorse, Yukon.

UBC CampOUT
UBC CampOUT! is a leadership and learning summer camp for queer, trans, Two-Spirit, questioning, and allied youth from BC and the Yukon, fostering learning about decolonizing, anti-racist, and disability justice approaches to education and leadership, guided by mentors and community.