2S-LGBTQ+ Resources
If you are in need of support, are confronting a crisis, or find yourself in an emergency situation, the following resources are available in Simcoe County and its surrounding areas.
The Gilbert Centre is a community-based, not-for-profit, charitable organization that has been providing programs and services in Simcoe Muskoka for over 25 years. We are proud to celebrate the lives of people living with and affected by HIV and the individuals and families from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) communities. The Gilbert Centre, named after a founder Ed Gilbert, not only reflects the change in HIV, but also embraces the expansion of programming to serve lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender individuals and families.
The Gilbert Centre provides social and support services to empower, promite health, and celebrate the lives of people living with and affected by HIV and other sexually trasmitted infections (STI) and the individuals and families from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) communities of Simcoe Muskoka.
A Resource Guide for Families of Transgender YouthCentral Toronto Youth Services published this second edition guide to offer more tools, resources and information for families to have the strongest possible relationship with their trans youth. In a world where there is still significant discrimination against trans people, providing a safe, loving, supportive home and a strong family bond is crucial. Our hope is that this guide will help families achieve this goal.
Substance use disorders have a greater effect on LGBTQ+ people than on the heterosexual population. The LGBTQ+ community must overcome several obstacles, including being denied substance abuse treatment because of their sexual identity. However, through the proper understanding and accommodation of LGBTQ+ care principles, substance abuse treatment can be successful.
Child and Youth Mental Health Resources in Simcoe County
Are you in need of mental health services?
Have you, or someone you know, been thinking you need support for your mental health? Are your needs not urgent yet, but you would like someone to talk to?
Take a look at the Non-Urgent Resource section below to see some of the community mental health services that you can try. You can also talk to your family doctor.
For help finding the place that might be right for you, call 211.
What you can expect:
- to have an intake done, this may differ depending on the service
- access to mental health support through local mental health clinics
Non-Urgent Resources
- Individual and Family Therapy
- Group Programs (anxiety)
- Parenting Strategies
- Behavioural Supports (SNAP)
- School-Based Services
- Residential Treatment
- In-home Service
- Case Management (Youth 16-24)
- First Episode Psychosis Services
- Indigenous Focus
- Youth & Family Case Management
- Individual Therapy/Counselling
- Youth & Family Residential Programs
- Long-Term Support for Special Needs
- Access to the Ontario Autism Program
- Francophone Services
- Mental Health Assessment/Counselling
- Anxiety and Mood Programs
Are you in need of urgent support?
Are you, or someone you know, in a non-life threatening situation and:
- showing extreme emotional disturbance or behavioural distress
- thinking or talking about harm to self or others
- disoriented/out of touch with reality
- not able to function properly
- agitated and unable to be calmed
What you can expect:
- a phone response within approximately one hour of call during regular business hours, or the next business day during after hours
- a risk assessment and making a risk safety plan, if required
- support during hospital discharge to the community team
Crisis Services 24/7/365
- Simcoe County: 1-888-893-8333
- Muskoka: 1-844-287-9072
- Bradford: 1-888-310-COPE (2679)
Are you in need of emergency services?
Are you, or someone you know, in a life-threatening situation and:
– Currently threatening harm to self or others
– Severely disoriented/out of touch with reality
– Not able to create a plan for safety
– Have a severe inability to function
– Distraught and out of control
If this is an emergency please go to your nearest hospital or CALL 9-1-1
Getting started with New Path’s free mental health counselling services
Our appointment booking system has changed.
Access free counselling support by clicking on the link below. Appointments are available in-person, by phone or online and can be made up to two weeks ahead of time and on the same day.
If you need additional support or have questions, please call or email us: 705-725-7656 / info@newpath.ca