Gilbert Centre Queer and Trans Youth Program

Gilbert Centre Queer and Trans Youth Program This is the official page for the Gilbert Centre's Q***r and Trans Youth Program! Serving youth aged 12-20 in Simcoe Muskoka.

✨Updated✨ June is Pride Month! Come and celebrate with us! 🥳🌈Lake Country Pride: Meet at the Orillia Public Library cour...
05/26/2026

✨Updated✨ June is Pride Month! Come and celebrate with us! 🥳🌈

Lake Country Pride: Meet at the Orillia Public Library courtyard and march to the Couchiching Beach Pavillion! Finish with vendors, community booths, and live performances. Need a break? Visit us on the second floor of the Orillia Public Library for some colouring and drawing before the march! June 13, march starting at 1 pm, colouring and drawing starting at 10 am. Orillia Public Library, 36 Mississaga St W, Orillia.

New Path’s Fourth Annual Pride BBQ: All are welcome at this family-friendly event! Hot dogs, burgers, craft stations, informational booths, swag handouts, yard games, raffle prizes, and more! All food and activities are by donation and proceeds go toward the Gilbert Centre. June 20 from 12-4 pm. Dorian Parker Centre - Sunnidale Park, 227 Sunnidale Rd, Barrie.

QT Open Mic: Hosted by Keilan with Love, featuring a performance by Jamie Rose X! All acts welcome - not just music. Free admission. June 27 from 2-5 pm. Gilbert Centre, 80 Bradford St, Barrie. Enter through Door 7 or contact us for an accessible entrance.

Belong Groups: A support group for youth aged 12-20 and a support group for caregivers. Two drop-in groups on the same night! Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 pm. St Margaret Anglican Church, 161 Hanmer St W, Barrie.

YouthCALL Social: Games! Art! Good vibes! Drop-in for hangouts for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 14-17. June 11 from 4-6 pm. 20 Anne St S, Barrie. Enter through the side doors facing Kawartha Dairy.

Clearview Youth Centre: Join us at Clearview Youth Centre’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Night for youth grades 7-12! June 25 from 3-6 pm. 269 Regina St, Stayner.

Thank you to our Q***r & Trans Youth Advisory Council 2025 for writing this powerful statement on the International Day ...
05/15/2026

Thank you to our Q***r & Trans Youth Advisory Council 2025 for writing this powerful statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia last year.

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! 🌈Ask us your questions about 2S-LGBTQIA+ topics at the Lampman Lane Community C...
05/14/2026

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! 🌈

Ask us your questions about 2S-LGBTQIA+ topics at the Lampman Lane Community Centre! Look for our table near the entrance. Ages 11-17. May 19 from 4-6 pm. 59 Lampman Lane, Barrie.

P.S. Contact us to request gender-affirming gear and arrange for pick-up at our table!

Belong Groups offer connection and support for 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth aged 12-20 and their caregivers. Two groups on the same...
05/08/2026

Belong Groups offer connection and support for 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth aged 12-20 and their caregivers. Two groups on the same night! Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 pm at St. Margaret Anglican Church, 161 Hanmer St W, Barrie. In partnership with and St. Margaret Anglican Church 🌈

Check out what we have planned for May!Belong Groups: A support group for youth aged 12-20 and a support group for careg...
05/07/2026

Check out what we have planned for May!

Belong Groups: A support group for youth aged 12-20 and a support group for caregivers. Two groups on the same night! Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 pm. St. Margaret Anglican Church, 161 Hanmer St W, Barrie.

Peggy Hill Team and Lampman Lane Community Centres: Look for our table at these youth centres for youth aged 11-17! We’re available for information and education about 2S-LGBTQIA+ topics. May 8 from 4:00-6:00 pm, Peggy Hill Team Community Centre, 171 Mapleton Ave, Barrie & May 19 from 4:00-6:00 pm, Lampman Lane Community Centre, 59 Lampman Lane, Barrie.

Orillia Youth Centre: Drawing, colouring, games, and good vibes for youth aged 11-17! May 26 from 4:00-5:30 pm. 9 Front St S, Orillia.

Don’t forget! We offer a selection of free gender-affirming gear on request, including safety and care instructions. Contact us for more information!


Hi! Nice to see you again! We have some news! The Gilbert Centre’s Q***r and Trans Youth Program is partnering with vari...
05/07/2026

Hi! Nice to see you again!

We have some news! The Gilbert Centre’s Q***r and Trans Youth Program is partnering with various organizations to offer social connection and peer support for 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth aged 12-20! We will bring activities, snacks, good vibes, and a selection of gender gear on request. We can also provide referrals to other supports and services and offer education on 2S-LGBTQIA+ topics.

Keep an eye on our website, Instagram, and Facebook for our monthly program calendar! We are currently popping up throughout Barrie and Orillia with additional locations in the works.

We hope to see you soon!

Sending you joy,
Your Q***r and Trans Youth Program Team 🌈

Dear Folx,We have an important update to share with you. We're temporarily pausing our regular youth programs at this ti...
10/21/2025

Dear Folx,

We have an important update to share with you. We're temporarily pausing our regular youth programs at this time while we work on making them even better and safer for everyone.

Initially, our programming was meant as a social space to connect with others. There has been a shift from it being a social connection to one of support, which is great, and we want to ensure your safety above all.

Why are we doing this? We've noticed that many of you are dealing with really tough stuff right now, and we want to make sure we have the right mental health professionals available to support you properly. Your safety and well-being are our top priority, and we want to ensure our programs can meet your needs.

We understand that the previous paragraph is a paradox, we understand you are dealing with a lot and we're pausing programming. We were attempting to support the programs with fewer and fewer staff and resources. After assessing our programming, we cannot continue in this current iteration.

What's happening next? We'll keep you updated throughout November about our progress.

You're not alone - here's where to get help now.

⏰ 24/7 Support ⏰
9-8-8: Su***de Crisis Helpline Ligne d'aide en cas de crise de su***de
Call or text 988
https://988.ca/

Kids Help Phone
Call 1-800-668-6868, text CONNECT to 686868 or chat online
https://kidshelpphone.ca

Hope for Wellness Helpline - for Indigenous people across Canada
Call 1-855-242-3310 or chat online
https://www.hopeforwellness.ca

📞 Other Helplines (not available 24/7) 📞
Trans Lifeline
Call 1-877-330-6366
Monday-Friday from 1-9 pm
https://translifeline.org/hotline/
They do not put people on hold, so if you don't get through, hang up and try again.

LGBT YouthLine
Text 647-694-4275 or chat online
Sunday-Friday from 4:00-9:30 pm
https://www.youthline.ca/helpline/peer-support-helpline/

💞 Other Resources - see Facebook/Instagram for up-to-date information 💞
CFS Counselling + Wellbeing YouthCALL
Barrie Native FC
North Simcoe Youth Wellness Hub
Clearview Youth Centre
Orillia Youth Centre
Wasaga Beach Youth Centre
Collingwood Youth Centre
Fierté Simcoe Pride

We know this might be disappointing or scary, and those feelings are completely valid. Please know that we care about you deeply, and this pause is specifically because we want to do better for you.

📨 If you need to talk to someone about this change, you can connect with Caleb (any/all) via email at [email protected] or [email protected].

With care,
Your Gilbert Centre Q***r & Trans Youth Program Team

(Updated contact info!) 🌈 October 2S-LGBTQIA+ Programming 🌈 We are excited to share the programming that the Q***r & Tr...
10/07/2025

(Updated contact info!) 🌈 October 2S-LGBTQIA+ Programming 🌈

We are excited to share the programming that the Q***r & Trans (QT) Youth Program Team will be offering in October 2025 for 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults! To streamline communication, the QT Youth Program Team can now be contacted at [email protected] 🥳

👾 QT Discord Server Hours + Rainbow Group: Tuesdays, 3:30-6 pm 👾
Our Discord server is a moderated, invite-only virtual drop-in social space where 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-19 can connect with each other and build community. To join our server, email [email protected] and request an intake. The server is open on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 pm for text chats with Rainbow Group from 4:30-6 pm. This month, we have fresh activities for Rainbow Group, including Silly Strategy Shares and Sketch Heads!

🐸 GC Teen OUTreach: Midland October 1, 3:30-5:30 pm; Orillia Cancelled; Stayner October 22, 3-5 pm 🐸
GC Teen OUTreach is a monthly drop-in group for youth ages 12-19 who are looking for a supportive space to explore their identity and build community. Registration is not required and participants can drop in anytime. This month, we are making DIY Halloween cards! Folks can create their own cards from scratch or customize one of our printed designs. .opl

💫 GenQ: October 2, 3-6pm, Gilbert Centre 💫
This is a social drop-in space for 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth ages 18-29 that meets on the first Thursday of every month. Come and hang out in our cozy drop-in space! Participants are welcome to bring their own crafts and fidgets.

✨ For more information, email [email protected] or call/text 705-627-9721 ✨

🐸 October GC Teen OUTreach 🐸📢 GCTO Orillia is cancelled for October 9 📢GC Teen OUTreach is a monthly drop-in group for y...
10/07/2025

🐸 October GC Teen OUTreach 🐸

📢 GCTO Orillia is cancelled for October 9 📢

GC Teen OUTreach is a monthly drop-in group for youth ages 12-19 who are looking for a supportive space to explore their identity and build community. Registration is not required and participants can drop in any time. This month, we are making DIY Halloween cards! Folks can create their own cards from scratch or customize one of our printed designs.

✨ Midland: October 1, 3:30-5:30 pm and drop-in 1-2:30 pm at the North Simcoe Youth Wellness Hub, 287 Bayshore Dr, Midland

✨ Stayner: October 22, 3-5 pm at Stayner Arena & Community Centre in the boardroom (temporary location), 269 Regina St, Stayner

If you have any questions or want to get connected, email [email protected] or call/text 705-627-9721 🥳

💫 GenQ: October 2, 3-6 pm at the Gilbert Centre 💫This is a social drop-in space for 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth ages 18-29 that me...
09/29/2025

💫 GenQ: October 2, 3-6 pm at the Gilbert Centre 💫

This is a social drop-in space for 2S-LGBTQIA+ youth ages 18-29 that meets on the first Thursday of every month. Come and hang out in our cozy drop-in space! Participants are welcome to bring their own crafts and fidgets.

For more information, email [email protected] or call/text 705-627-9721 or 249-535-0585 🥳

Address

80 Bradford Street, Suite 555
Barrie, ON
L4N6S7

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+1 249-535-0585

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