This is a list of LGBTQ+-friendly social service providers in Canada, categorized by region. These resources are intended to provide assistance across a range of areas including mental health, legal advocacy, housing, and more. Each entry is classified by its service area: CW-class (BC or AB), CC-class (SK, MB, ON excl. GTA), CE-class (QC, NB, NFLD, PEI, NS, etc.), or CN-class (YT, NWT, NU). We hope this list offers support to those navigating the unique challenges LGBTQ+ individuals face when seeking services in Canada.
Mental Health Resources
[CW-Mh01] QMUNITY (BC)
URL: https://qmunity.ca
Description: BC’s LGBTQ+ resource center offering mental health support, counseling, and community programs.
[CC-Mh01] Rainbow Resource Centre (MB)
URL: https://rainbowresourcecentre.org
Description: Manitoba’s primary LGBTQ+ center providing mental health counseling, peer support, and youth services.
[CE-Mh01] Centre for Gender Advocacy (QC)
URL: https://genderadvocacy.org
Description: A Montreal-based center offering gender-diverse individuals access to mental health resources and advocacy. | Un centre basé à Montréal offrant aux personnes de genre divers un accès à des ressources en santé mentale et du soutien en défense des droits.
[CN-Mh01] Yukon Support Line (YT)
URL: https://yukonsupport.ca
Description: LGBTQ+-inclusive helpline offering emotional support to residents of Yukon Territory.
Legal & Advocacy Services
[CW-LA01] The Pride Centre of Edmonton (AB)
URL: https://pridecentreofedmonton.ca
Description: LGBTQ+ community center offering legal support and advocacy services in Alberta.
[CC-LA01] OUTSaskatoon (SK)
URL: https://www.outsaskatoon.ca
Description: Legal aid, health services, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals in Saskatchewan.
[CE-LA01] ÉGIDES (QC)
URL: https://egides.org
Description: International LGBTQ+ rights group based in Quebec providing legal advocacy and human rights initiatives. | Groupe international de défense des droits LGBTQ+ basé au Québec, offrant des services juridiques et des initiatives en matière de droits humains.
[CN-LA01] NWT Human Rights Commission (NWT)
URL: https://nwthumanrights.ca
Description: Offers legal protection and advocacy services to marginalized groups, including LGBTQ+ individuals.
Housing Resources
[CW-HR01] Victoria Youth Empowerment Society (BC)
URL: https://www.vyes.ca
Description: Provides LGBTQ+-inclusive housing and homelessness prevention services for youth.
[CC-HR01] Rainbow Youth Centre (SK)
URL: https://rainbowyouth.com
Description: Offers housing support and transitional services for LGBTQ+ youth in Saskatchewan.
[CE-HR01] Stella’s Circle (NFLD)
URL: https://www.stellascircle.ca
Description: A Newfoundland-based housing service that provides support and shelter for LGBTQ+ individuals facing homelessness.
Employment Resources
[CW-ER01] MOSAIC (BC)
URL: https://www.mosaicbc.org
Description: LGBTQ+ employment and newcomer services including job training, mentorship, and career counseling.
[CC-ER01] Winnipeg Trans Resource Centre (MB)
URL: https://transwinnipeg.org
Description: Provides career services, resume building, and job placement specifically for the trans community in Manitoba.
Food Security Resources
[CW-FS01] Greater Vancouver Food Bank (BC)
URL: https://foodbank.bc.ca
Description: Provides food and essential supplies to the LGBTQ+ community in Vancouver and surrounding areas.
[CC-FS02] Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (SK)
URL: https://www.saskatoonfoodbank.org
Description: LGBTQ+-friendly food bank offering services to marginalized communities in Saskatchewan.
Addiction Services
[CE-AS01] Maison l’Arc-en-ciel (QC)
URL: https://maisonarcenciel.ca
Description: Services de rétablissement en toxicomanie adaptés aux personnes LGBTQ+ basés au Québec.
[CW-AS02] PLEA Community Services (BC)
URL: https://www.plea.ca
Description: Offers addiction recovery programs and harm reduction services for LGBTQ+ youth in BC.