Women’s College Hospital is holding the first annual Pride in Health Social Networking Event. This event is intended to create opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) staff and…Continue readingFirst Annual Pride in Health Social Networking Event taking place on May 17th
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Cyberbullying rates high for 2SLGBTQ+ community
A recent survey by online security experts vpnMentor indicates nearly three-quarters of 2SLGBTQ+ people have experienced cyberbullying. The survey of almost 700 two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and other…Continue readingCyberbullying rates high for 2SLGBTQ+ community
Research Snapshot: Gender and sexual identity have an impact on the life experiences of street-involved youth
Street-involved youth have high rates of mental health problems, substance use, and victimization. But those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, questioning, unsure or “other” may be at higher…Continue readingResearch Snapshot: Gender and sexual identity have an impact on the life experiences of street-involved youth
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OHRC hosts human rights and mental health consultations for LGBTQ communities
As part of their broader consultations on human rights and mental health, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC), in partnership with Rainbow Health Ontario, is hosting two consultations for lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/queer…Continue readingOHRC hosts human rights and mental health consultations for LGBTQ communities
Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police releases Best Practices in Policing and LGBTQ Communities
…bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities. The document, released on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, is a first for Canada and includes important information for police officers including the appropriate terminology…Continue readingOntario Association of Chiefs of Police releases Best Practices in Policing and LGBTQ Communities
PROVINCIAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS
…available) Ontario-wide peer-support for lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirited, queer and questioning young people. Assaulted Women’s Helpline: TOLL-FREE: 1-866-863-0511 TOLL FREE TTY: 1-866-863-7868 #SAFE (#7233) on your Bell, Rogers,…Continue readingPROVINCIAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS
New booklet for LGBTQ+ newcomers
The Among Friends Initiative has released a resource booklet for LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, intersex, two-spirited, allies and more) newcomer communities. Among Friends is a collaboration…Continue readingNew booklet for LGBTQ+ newcomers
CMHA celebrates Pride
CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations worldwide to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer identified (LGBTQ) individuals for Pride Month in June. While Pride festivals across the province recognize Ontario’s vibrant and creative…Continue readingCMHA celebrates Pride
How can I incorporate equity into my work?
To celebrate December 10th International Human Rights Day, CMHA Ontario has released a new Equity Action Framework. LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer) youth, women, older clients with mental health…Continue readingHow can I incorporate equity into my work?