Friends of Ruby - Counselling and Support Services

Drop-in centre, counselling services and support for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, including case management, newcomer support, and access to community resources, books, and workshops; not a crisis line

Drop-in centre
Includes intake, assessment and individualized support plan; information and referral to emergency shelter, housing options; assistance in applying for government health (OHIP) and social assistance programs (OW, ODSP); assistance in obtaining identification and/or legal support in amending sex markers on official documentation

• meals available with snacks throughout opening hours
• light groceries, TTC fare
• personal hygiene kits
• harm reduction including safer sex kits, hormone injection kits, safer self-harm kits, safer substance use kits, naloxone
• seasonal clothing, laundry facilities
• employment assistance including resume and job search coaching, and referrals
• access to computer lab with free Wi-Fi, printer, fax, phone
• book library

Counselling Centre
Includes immediate crisis response and short term counselling, suicide prevention, intervention and follow-up care

• individual, group and family counselling
• addiction and mental health supports
• medical, dental and legal aid referrals
• safety planning, de-escalation
• resources, information and referrals
• exploration of education opportunities, including high school, postsecondary and trades programs
• gender affirmation, community acceptance support and counselling, including transition planning and trans literacy seminars
• group discussion and learning activities
• not a crisis service

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Call, email, or visit website for details

2SLGBTQIA+ youth and young adults 16-29 years, particularly those who are unhoused, vulnerably housed, or at risk of homelessness

Other languages may be available, contact for information

Street parking ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance - interior doors require assistance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door

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