Our communities face unique challenges in this difficult time, particularly our most marginalized. But we also have a long history of overcoming together.
Do your part to flatten the curve & protect others
- Letter in Support of the Church & Wellesley Village (PDF , May 2020)
- Festival Weekend update (PDF , March 2020)
Quick Links
Feeling Sick?
Wear a Mask
Selecting a mask (PDF )
Wearing it safely (PDF )
Hand Hygiene
Hand Hygiene
Wash your hands often with soap & water for 20+ seconds. Avoid touching your face. Disinfect items that are frequently touched.
Social Distancing
Social Distancing
Social distancing means keeping two meters apart from others. 2m apart. That’s over 6.5 feet. Apart.
Self Care
Self Care
Prioritize your routine and limit consumption of media. Focus on things you can control. Text and call friends and family. Eat well. Notice your feelings. Reach out to a professional for help.
Isolation can be scary if home isn’t a safe place for you. Crisis lines are open 24/7 during these times.
- LGBT2Q+ Youthline
- 1 (800) 268-9688
- (647) 694-4275
- Senior Safety Line
- 1 (866) 266-1011
- Toronto PFLAG Support Line
- For families of queer & trans youth 9AM-9PM
- (416) 406-6378
- [email protected]
- Assaulted Women’s Helpline
- 1 (888) 863-0511
- Toronto Distress Centre
- 408-HELP (4357)
- GTA (416) 408-4357
Harm Reduction
Harm Reduction and COVID-19 Don’t share gear. Prep your own drugs. Get extra harm reduction supplies. Disinfect drug wraps. Prepare for unplanned withdrawal. Respond to overdose with personal protective equipment. More tips for safer injection (PDF ).
- Harm Reduction Supplies & Locations
- 277 Victoria St (Yonge & Dundas) Mon-Sat 10AM-10PM – (416) 392-0520
- The Works at Toronto Public Health continues to offer harm reduction supplies and supervised injection services.
- Pieces to Pathways (P2P)
- Text/Call Pam (they/them) – (647) 209-2043
- A peer-led initiative offering Canada’s only substance use support program for LGBT2Q+ youth (ages 16-29). All staff are queer and/or trans-identified and have their own experiences of substance use and recovery.
- Cool Spaces for You
- Up-to-date map & opening hours for City of Toronto Emergency Cooling Centres. Centres open during Heat Warnings only. Most centres open 11am to 7pm, except Metro Hall, which opens 24 hours.
Resources for Transgender People
- Trans Lifeline
- 1 (877) 330-6366
- For trans and gender non-conforming people
- COVID-19 Guide for Transgender People
- National Center for Transgender Equality (USA)
- Trans Care During COVID-19
- ARCH Guelph – online support chat
- Info for postponed surgeries due to COVID-19
- National Center for Transgender Equality (USA)
Resources for People with HIV/AIDS
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) & HIV
- An overview
- Ontario HIV Treatment Network
- COVID-19 resources for people living with HIV
- AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT)
- COVID-19 Resources
- Toronto HIV/AIDS Network Special COVID-19 Updates
- THN Updates e-Newsletter
- Ontario AIDS Network
- Access to HIV Medication
- Gay Guys, Sex, PnP & COVID-19 (ACT)
- COVID-19 questions and answers
- Ontario AIDS Network Agencies & Service Availability
- Agency Closures
- Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network
- Flatten Inequality: Human Rights in the Age of COVID-19
- Toronto People With AIDS Foundation
- HIV & COVID-19: an FAQ
Food
- Daily Break Food Bank
- Check website for operating updates
- The 519 Community Centre
- Free Takeaway Meals given out at Fabarnak Cafe Mon-Fri 1&4PM; Sat-Sun 12:30PM
Housing
- Emergency Shelter Support
- Call Central Intake at 1 (877) 338-3398
- Federation of Metro Tenants Associations
- Resources for Renters during COVID-19
- Friends of Ruby
- A welcoming space for LGBTQI2S youth
Finance
- List of COVID-19 Financial Supports
- Government of Canada
- List of COVID-19 Financial Supports
- Government of Ontario