LGBT YouthLine

Happy Easter to all who celebrate! Our HelpLine will remain open today and on Monday to provide support to all 2SLGBTQ+ youth across Ontario. [Image Description: Pink background with a pattern of turquoise Easter eggs. A turquoise coloured box is front and centre. Pink text in the box reads, "We're open on Good Friday and Easter Monday!" White text in the box reads, "Sunday-Friday Call us: 6 PM - 9 PM, at 1-800-268-9688 ... Text us: 4 PM - 9:30 PM, at 647-694-4275 Chat with us: 4 PM - 9:30 PM, at youthline.ca"] #2SLGBTQ #LGBTYouthLine #CanQueer #QueerOntario

Are you a 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ontario? Are you looking for a place to connect with other 2SLGBTQ+ youth who are interested in creating change in their communities? Join LGBT YouthLine on April 30th at 7pm EST to connect, share, discuss, & dream about what the 7 Recommendations in our #DoBetter report mean to us as 2SLGBTQ+ youth. *This gathering is ONLY open to 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ontario aged 29 & under* Register for the launch on our website: www.youthline.ca/dobetter ... #DoBetterOntario #DoBetter #WereHere #2SLGBTQ #Youth #Ontario #LGBTYouthLine

Visibility and representation can be deeply affirming for trans youth. Today is Trans Day of Visibility, dedicated to celebrating trans people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by trans people worldwide. Today, and everyday, we honour those who are loud and proud with their visibility, as well as those who are not publicly visible and choose not to be. At YouthLine, we are proud to affirm, support, and celebrate trans youth! ... To trans youth, we’re here for you. Lets talk! Our HelpLine is open Sunday-Friday: Call us: 6 PM - 9 PM, 1-800-268-9688 Text us: 4PM - 9:30PM, 647-694-4275 Chat with us: 4PM - 9:30PM, youthline.ca #TDoV #tdov2021 #tdov21 #canqueer #2slgbtq #transyouth

It's disheartening to think that after all these conversations about dreaming & different futures, we’re still stuck in a place of survival." YouthLine staff member Hayley Moody & CJRU 1280AM's Sam Dharmasena speak about our #DoBetter report here: www.cjru.ca//do-better-report-calls-for-systemic-change-fr

"Youth in most parts of Ontario are still facing homophobia, biphobia, transphobia daily. As an organization, we remain committed to reach youth across Ontario making sure they know they are not alone; to make sure they can reach out not just when they are struggling but also to just chat, and share stories, and joy with another queer, trans, Two-Spirit young person." A huge thank-you to Yohomo for this feature, and for donating $5 from every sale of the Stay Homo 2.0 shirt to us! Shop here: yohomo.ca/shop

Recommendation #4 to #DoBetter: Meaningful involvement of 2SLGBTQ+ youth (especially racialized & Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ youth) in decision-making at the local, regional & provincial levels. 2SLGBTQ+ youth do not want to be engaged in a tokenistic way. Decision-makers must work to develop trust & build relationships with 2SLGBTQ+ youth. Full report and all 7 recommendations at dobetter.youthline.ca... #DoBetterOntario #DoBetter #WereHere #2SLGBTQ #Youth #Ontario #LGBTYouthLine