Support / Social / Networking Groups

AIDS Commitee of Windsor / AIDS Support Chatham-Kent (ACW/ASCK) is a registered charity that provides support, education and outreach services for people at risk of or living with HIV or AIDS in the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent areas. Programs include African, Caribbean, and Black Community Outreach; Women and HIV; Gay MSM Sexual Health; Young & Proud and Open House groups for LGBTQ youth ages 14-29; Speakers Program; Client Support Services; and Harm Reduction.
511 Pelissier Street, Windsor, ON N9A 4L2
519-973-0222

Among Friends is a weekly program for LGBTQ Refugee Claimants. Among Friends is a great way to meet friends, build community networks, and access information to help you with your settlement in Canada. Among Friends includes weekly presentations and information sessions on different topics such as immigration / refugee law, employment / finding a job, and accessing medical / healthcare. Among Friends is hosted by the 519 Church Street Community Centre in Toronto.
519 Church Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9
416-392-6874

Express at Supporting Our Youth provides a safe and supportive space where newcomers to Canada and/or immigrant queer youth find a place to gather, share ideas, questions, and have fun! EXPRESS targets and provides support for youth between 16 and 29 who are immigrants, newcomers to Canada, refugees, refugee claimants, and non-status queer and trans youth. Most of the participants are young people coming from countries and/or cultures where it's not safe, legal or easy to be queer or trans.

Latino Group HOLA is a non-profit community-based organization in Toronto that serves the Spanish-speaking LGBTTIQQ2SA community. Services include support network, friendships, guidance on immigration issues, workshops, celebrations, and cultural events. Regular meetings are first and third Thursday of every month at the 519 Church Street Community Centre. 
519 Church Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9
416-392-6874

www.the519.org/programs/latino-group-hola 

AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) provides programs and services that empower men, women, and young people living with HIV to achieve self-determination, informed decision-making, independence, and overall well-being. We also work with our communities to develop information about HIV, provide outreach and education and create opportunities for community members to increase their skills. 
543 Yonge Street 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5
416-340-2437

www.actoronto.org 

Salaam is an organization dedicated to Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual/transgender, intersex, questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity, and their families and friends. Salaam offers a support group for queer-identified Muslims and their allies in the GTA, and el-Tawhid Juma Circle Mosques. el-Tawhid Juma Circle Mosques are gender-equal, queer-friendly, and religiously non-discriminatory - in other words, all are welcome.
519 Church Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9