Building Safer, Inclusive Social & Recreational Spaces for the 2SLGBTQ+ Community in York Region
If you are a person who identifies as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in York Region or are seeking support for a friend or family member as an ally, here is what you can access through our Rainbow Space program:
- Inclusive and safer spaces to gather together and build social networks
- Opportunities to organize and participate in recreational activities
- Information and resources about health and social services
- Harm reduction education, supplies and resources
- Sexual Health education, supplies and resources
- Lending library of queer literature and books
- Volunteering & leadership development opportunities
- Peer learning & wellness promotion groups
Rainbow Space programs are peer-led and peer-directed.
Within Rainbow Space programming, CAYRÂ runs a youth specific virtual drop in program on discord for Queer, Trans, Intersex, Questioning and Non-Binary youth who reside in York Region. Through the virtual program, youth also have access to monthly in person events and meet ups facilitated by CAYR staff, to provide youth a space to connect with each other and the community. In order to access the virtual youth program, send a message to our Youth Program Specialist at 647-381-9199.
2SLGBTQ+ community members including youth, older adults, and seniors can access both drop-in and facilitated groups through Rainbow Space.
All programs and services through Rainbow Space are free and confidential.
Connect with us at 647-381-9199 or 416-938-4458; [email protected]