Record #: BAR0278
Last Modified: 09 Sep 2024
Last Full Update: 11 Mar 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Drop-in and social space for Two-Spirit Queer, Trans, Intersex, Questioning and Non-Binary youth ages 12-19 to connect with each other and build community.

In-person Group

  • get together in a relaxed social space and access resources and support on topics and issues that relate to sexual and romantic connections, and gender
  • past events have included social discussions, picnics, art workshops, cooking classes, field trips, movie nights, educational presentations and guest speakers
  • In-person groups take place in Barrie, Midland, and Stayner

Online Group

  • Discord server has been created as an e-drop-in social space facilitating youth in Simcoe and Muskoka to connect with each other
  • Contact Ellis for any inquiries, or for a link to the Discord server,ellisg@gilbertcentre.caor 249-535-0585

Service Details

Hours In-person Program:
  • Barrie: The 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 2 pm-6 pm
    • Location: The Gilbert Centre, 80 Bradford St. Unit 525, Barrie
  • Midland: The 1st Monday of the month, 4 pm-6 pm
    • Location: North Simcoe Youth Wellness Hub, 287 Bayshore Dr., Midland
  • Stayner: 4th Wednesday of the month, 3 pm-6 pm
    • Location: Clearview Youth Centre, 7458 ON-26, Stayner
    Online Programs:
    • QT Connection Discord Server: Open hours every Monday (except holidays), 2 pm-6 pm
    • Rainbow Group: Virtual drop-in group via Discord Server every Monday (except holidays), 4 pm-6 pm
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Non-binary, Gender-diverse, Queer, Intersex, Questioning+ youth, 12-19 yrs
Application Contact Ellis for any inquiries, or for a link to the Discord server, ellisg@gilbertcentre.ca or 249-535-0585
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
Barrie by the Bay
80 Bradford St, Unit 525
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 6S7
Intersection Bradford St and Simcoe St
Physical Access Partially Accessible - Wheelchair ramps and some automatic doors. Currently no accessible washroom access.

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-722-6778
E-Mail info@gilbertcentre.ca
Website gilbertcentre.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LGBTYouthConnectionSimcoeCounty/
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandygilbertcentre/
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/gilbertcentre
Primary Contact Ellis Greenberg, Queer and Trans Program Manager; Phone: Cell 249-535-0585; Email: ellisg@gilbertcentre.ca
Alternate Contact Dale Boyle, Executive Director; Phone: 705-722-6778 ext 105; Email: DaleB@GilbertCentre.ca
Mailing Address Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services 
PO Box 744 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 4Y5

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