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By some estimates up to 250,000 caregivers across Canada, care for or are themselves members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Members of this community may be at higher risk for certain health conditions and face unique barriers to care. Caregiving within 2SLGBTQIA+ communities can mean facing prejudice or stigma, or experiencing difficulties navigating the health care system.
Community caregiving relationships may include:
If you or the person you provide care for identifies as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, the following resources may be helpful.
Across Boundaries – Equitable and holistic mental health and addictions services for racialized communities—including those who are 2SLGBTQIA+ and QTIPOC.
BIPOC Women’s Care – Care resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ women and gender diverse BIPOC.
Family Services Ottawa – Resource kit for parents, educators and service providers working with 2SLGBTQIA+ parents and children.
Alliance for Healthier Communities (Rainbow Communities) – Provides resources specific to 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and individuals.
Capital Rainbow Refuge – Support for 2SLGBTQIA+ refugees.
2SLGBTQIA+ resources that may be useful for caregivers:
Kind Space Ottawa – Care programs and services for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members.
Pflag Canada – Resources 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and their support circle.
Rainbow Caregivers Network – Peer support for 2SLGBTQIA+ caregivers.
Out With Cancer – Monthly web chat for 2SLGBTQIA+ young adults with cancer and their caregivers.
The 519 – Counselling and services for 2SLGBTQ+IA communities
The 519 offers LGBTQ2S Family Events and oversees the Will Munro Fund for Queer and Trans People Living with Cancer.
Leading & Learning with Pride – A city of Toronto toolkit for supporting 2SLGBTQI+ seniors.
The Rekai Centres – Long term care for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members.
Senior Pride Network – Programs and services for older 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors in Toronto.
Sherbourne Health Centre – Primary health care, counselling, outreach, health promotion, and education for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
SPRINT Senior Care – Peer support for LGBT caregivers.
Kipling Acres – Long-Term Care Homes and Services for 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
Réseau ACCESS Network – Support groups for people 55+ living with HIV/AIDS, Hep C, and related health issues.
VHA Home HealthCare – Watch: Out of Home: LGBTQI2S older adults and home care.
Sage Advocacy & Resources for LGBT Elders – 10 Tips for Finding 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming services.
Queering Cancer – Online information, resources and support groups for cancer patients and caregivers.
BC Cancer Care Healthcare resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ affected by cancer.
CATIE – HIV and Hepatitis C information.
Canadian Cancer Society – Cancer screening for LGBTQ communities.
Cancer Survivor Network – Resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ persons living with cancer.
Gay Men’s Sexual Health Alliance – Support for gay and bi men, including HIV prevention and sexual health.
HepCInfo – Hepatitis C prevention and treatment for immigrants and newcomers.
Queering Cancer – Online information, resources and support groups for cancer patients and caregivers.
BC Cancer Care – Healthcare resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ affected by cancer.
Employment and Social Development Canada – Social isolation of seniors—Supplement to the social isolation and social innovation toolkit: A Focus on LGBTQ seniors in Canada.
Global Health Integrative Science (GHIS) – Reports, interviews, and resources to support 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion.
The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services of Ontario – Resource guide for supporting the needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ children and youth.
Sinai Health Systems – Community resources for LGBTQ+ Older Adults.
Rainbow Health Ontario – Healthcare services for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities offers training for healthcare providers to offer culturally competent care to 2SLGBTQ service users.
Canadian Professional Association for Transgender Health – Healthcare support for trans and gender diverse people.
Association of Ontario Midwives – Midwifery care for 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) – Best practice guideline (BPG) Promoting 2SLGBTQI+ health equity.
Qmunity – Free counseling, information, and referrals for 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
Canadian Virtual Hospice – Online resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ persons requiring end of life or palliative care.
Canadian Mental Health Association – Mental health resources for 2SLGBTQ+ people.
OK2BME – Support services for 2SLGBTQIA+ kids and teens in the Waterloo region.
TransFamily Kingston – Peer support for transgender people, family members, friends, and allies in the Kingston Ontario area.
Rainbow Railroad – Support for 2SLGTBQIA+ people facing persecution around the world.
Rainbow Refugee – Migration support for 2SLGBTQIA+ people fleeing persecution.
Transhealth.com – Resources for aging transgender community members.
Sage Advocacy & Resources for LGBT Elders – A resource on 10 Tips for Finding LGBTQ+-Affirming Services.
The Trevor Project – Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for 2SLGBTQIA+ people under 25.
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