LGBTIQ Organizations and Services in Guelph/Wellington (and surrounding area)
Community Centres/ Resources
Health-Related Organizations
Support Services and/or Social Groups
Other Services
Sports and Recreation
Community Centres/Resources
Out on the Shelf Queer Library and Resource Centre
Out on the Shelf is a library and resource centre for the LGBTTTSIQQ communities and allies. The centre is staffed regularly so that the
community can come and access books, find out about the diverse range
of events, resources and
services and share a queer friendly space. We also
provide meeting space for new groups and initiatives. For more information about what features
Out On The Shelf is located at:
141 Woolwich Street, Unit 106
Guelph, Ontario N1H 8M5
(519) 515-0691
(Matrix building-facing Eramosa, to the left of the main entrance)
Website: www.outontheshelf.ca
OOTS Facebook Group - Join Today!
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Health Resources
Rainbow Health Ontario
Rainbow Health Ontario (RHO) is a province-wide program that works to improve the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in Ontario through education, research, outreach and public policy advocacy.
We are based at Sherbourne Health Centre in downtown Toronto. Sherbourne has been providing comprehensive primary health programs and services to the LGBT communities since 2003 and frequently provides consultation and expertise on LGBT health issues.
For a list of projects/programs they are currently working on.
To search their resource database
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Support Services and/or Social Groups
OUTline
OUTline is a resource and support service that specializes in questions and issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identity. OUTline pays particular attention to the needs of individuals who have not or are just beginning to come-out, as well as to the individuals in their lives (friends & families) who are supporting them.
Confidential Phoneline: 519.836.4550
Hours of Operation: Monday (3:30pm-6:00pm), Wednesday (6pm-9pm), Friday (1:30pm-3:30pm)
Email: outline@uoguelph.ca Website: www.uoguelph.ca/~outline
Online service: Ask Outline
LGBT YouthLine: 1.800.268.9688
Pride Patrol
Pride Patrol is an organization for queer youth in the Guelph area to get access to resources, get educated meet people, fund raise, and just have fun! We will be operating out of Guelph's own queer library (www.outontheshelf.ca) and welcome all kids between the ages of 13 and 19 (approximate, exceptions can be made). Remember, all the cool kids are queer!*
*LGBTTTSIQQ =Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transexual, Two-Spirited, Intersex, Queer and Questioning...................(what a mouthful!)
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the paTio group
A confidential, non-judgmental group for trans, genderqueer or questioning people and SOFFAs (Significant Others, Friends, Family and Allies) to meet and share resources, stories, experiences and support. Meetings every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7:30-9:30pm at the AIDS Committee of Guelph and Wellington County. 409 Woolwich St
ACCKWA's GLBTQ Youth Group
Provides a safe and supportive atmosphere for youth ages 16-24 who are gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning to discuss issues that are relevant to them while respecting confidentiality.
If you would like to learn more about the GLBTQ Youth Group or any of ACCKWA'a other programs, please contact: education@acckwa.com or check out:
ACCKWA's Youth Services Page
Guelph Queer Equality (GQE)
Guelph Queer Equality provides a safe space and supportive environment for all people in the trans, bisexual, lesbian, and gay community. People of all races, religions, sexual orientations, genders, ages, and abilities are welcome. Guelph Queer Equality events are not restricted to the University Community, they are open to people from the Guelph Community in general.
Tuesday Night Socials:
Almost every Tuesday you can come hang out with GQE as we tackle a
variety of different topics in different formats ranging from movies to
workshops and discussions.
There will also be nights to socialize and do something fun, like
crafts, games and swimming! Tuesday Night Socials are only run during
the fall and winter semesters.
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Phone: (519) 824-4120 ext. 56702
Email: gqe@uoguelph.ca
Location: Room 243 2nd floor of the University Centre, University of Guelph. Check out the facebook page or call to verify room location
GBTQ Men's Drop-In at OOTS
GBTQ Men's Drop-In at OOTS is a drop-in for gay, bisexual, trans, and queer men 19+.
OOTS is open on the LAST Monday of every month at Out on the Shelf for GBTQ men to drop in, chat, learn something, and meet new people.
For information about meetings and other information, check out the GBTQ Men's Drop-In page.
Rainbow Chorus of Waterloo Wellington
The Rainbow Chorus is a charitable, non-profit organization of amateur non-auditioned choral singers. We join together in song and celebrate the diversity of our community.
Our members (gay, lesbian, bi, trans and straight) come from small towns throughout South Western Ontario.
The Rainbow Chorus depends on financial support from its members, sponsors and communities.
For more information, visit www.rainbowchorus.ca
OK2BME - Waterloo Region
OK2BME is a set of support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) kids and teens in Waterloo Region.
These support services include:
- LGBTQ-positive individual and family counselling;
- social and recreational groups;
- public education;
- consultation and collaboration;
- and, help establishing Gay-Straight Alliances and other similar initiatives in local schools.
All of the services are free and confidential.
For information about the program and LGBTQ people please feel free to browse through our
website or contact us at 519-884-0000 ext.212 or
ok2bme@kwcounselling.com
PFLAG Canada
Every day, PFLAG Canada volunteers are contacted by frightened adolescents and by angry, fearful or ashamed parents. PFLAG Canada supports, educates and provides resources to anyone with questions or concerns. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
www.pflagcanada.ca has excellent resources for everyone!
You can also find the PFLAG group closest to you by entering your postal code!
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Gay/Bi Men's Social Group (on Facebook) for Guelph, Kitchener, Cambridge, and Waterloo
A social group facebook page for gay and bi men in the area. A place to make plans to get out of the house and have some fun. Brunch, movies, hiking, pool, a great casual way for gay/bi men to get together for no good reason other than to get out of the house, meet some new peeps and hang out with old friends. Always looking for great ideas!
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Inclusive Counselling, Consulting & Training: Allisa Scott, H.B.A., M.A., M.S.W., R.S.W
My business offers individual, couple, group and family counselling, as well as consulting and customized training, specializing in diversity, gender and sexuality. We have shared offices in Cambridge, Kitchener and Guelph, but no permanent office. We serve Waterloo Region-Wellington areas in person, and can offer online services upon request. More details are on our website: www.inclusive-cct.ca. Contact us at inclusive.cct@gmail.com or phone 519-749-9505 for more details. We be found on Facebook at Inclusive Counselling, Consulting & Training, and on Twitter at: Inclusive_CCT.
The Waterloo Region Rainbow Coalition or WRRC (pronounced "work") is a volunteer-based community organization that is committed to building a unified voice for gender and sexual diversity for people of all ages in Waterloo Region. We promote sustainable opportunities for advocacy, awareness, education and community-building that are respectful of the diverse interests within the Rainbow community. We work together with local allies to foster a strong and inclusive community.
Visit our website at: www.yourwrrc.ca, email us at: yourwrrc@gmail.com, find us on facebook at: Waterloo Region's Rainbow Coalition, and find us at twitter at:http://www.twitter.com/yourwrrc
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Services
The Wellness Centre, University of Guelph
2nd Floor of the J.T. Powell
Building (above Student
Health Services)
(519) 824-4120 ext 53327
The Wellness Centre is a student run resource centre at the University of Guelph. The Centre offers information about issues which affect students lives. The centre is staffed by trained Peer Helpers and Volunteers who respond to questions and concerns of students who drop-in, email or call. There is also a Student Wellness Educator, Melanie Bowman, who is available for consultation by email: mbowman@uoguelph.ca or by phone 519-824-4120 ext. 56046.
The Wellness Centre provides services for University of Guelph students and the Guelph community. The centre provides resources and references, runs programs and workshops, and disperses a wide variety of information on a variety of health and wellness issues. There are ten groups located at the Wellness Centre that promote these different issues. The groups are as follows:
Awareness Balance Choice (ABC) – Alcohol and Other Drugs
Forward Minds – Mental Health
Natural Wellness – Holistic Approach to Wellness
Leave the Pack Behind (LTPB) – Smoking Cessation Initiative
Sexual Assault Free Environment (S.A.F.E.) – Sexual Assault
Acceptance Without Limits (AWL) – Body Image
Wellness Education Training Troupe (WETT) – Social Action Theatre
Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) – Nutrition and Physical Activity
NAKED – Sexuality Awareness (See Spotlight Below)
SpeakOUT! – LGBTQ and Anti-Oppression (See Spotlight Below)
NAKED - Sexuality Awareness
NAKED strives to promote a sex-positive environment within which sexuality can be experienced and explored. Through interactive workshops and events, we hope to generate an open and informed forum for discussion on a wide variety of sexuality related issues. We encourage the development of healthy sexuality and healthy relationships within a values framework which emphasizes diversity, inclusiveness and respect.
Focus Issues
Ø Personal Sexuality
Ø Sexual Health
Ø Sexual Communication
Ø Media Awareness and Myth Busting
NAKED primarily focuses on running workshops and
events on the University
of Guelph campus. During
awareness weeks, NAKED is dedicated to running informative programming both in
residence and in the community to promote sexual health and sexual
communication. Sex-Tac-Toe, Hot n’ Spicy, LGBTQ, and Sex Toy Workshops are also
available by request.
SpeakOUT
SpeakOUT! is dedicated to raising awareness of and initiating education about issues related to oppression, diversity and human rights. With a focus on LGBTQ issues, our goals include the elimination of all forms of oppression on campus, such as homophobia, transphobia, and heterosexism and a greater awareness and education of oppression related issues both locally and globally.
SpeakOUT! is a student run group out of The
Wellness Centre. SpeakOUT! provides resources and runs programs and workshops to
increase awareness and education on a variety of LGBTQ issues. During awareness
weeks, SpeakOUT! is dedicated to running informative programming both in
residence and in the community to promote education and awareness. Sex-Tac-Toe,
Hot n’ Spicy, LGBTQ, and Sex Toy Workshops are also available by request.
Sports and Recreation
Rainbow Women's Soccer League
A recreational soccer league for LGBT women and LGBT positive women in K/W and surrounding area. The league's goal is to provide a safe space for lesbian/bisexual/transgendered and gay positive/supportive women in KW and surrounding areas to learn and play the sport of soccer. Furthermore, it is to encourage physical outdoor activity and to provide an alternative to meeeting new friends.
For more information about registering. costs, and location, check out their website!
The 2011 season has now finished. Contact the website about the 2012 season and how you can take part.