Clarington is committed to fostering a safer, more inclusive and welcoming environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ staff members and residents. No matter what your gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation is, you should feel supported and welcomed in Clarington. We will continue to demonstrate our allyship and the need to advance the rights and equality for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Clarington.

Resources

• Pflag Durham Region
• Pride Durham
• Durham Alliance Outreach
• Government of Canada’s supports for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals
• Resources from Egale, a leading organization for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and issues
• AIDS Committee of Durham Region
• Canadian Mental Health Association Durham

Crisis and support hotline

• Peer Support Helpline - YouthLine - The helpline is staffed by peer support volunteers, who are all 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16 to 29, living across Ontario.