Record #: BAR0278
Last Modified: 05 Sep 2025
Last Full Update: 04 Sep 2025

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 once a month at community partner spaces around Simcoe Muskoka Region in Midland, Stayner and Orillia and at the Gilbert Centre in Barrie

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
  • open every Tue 3:30 pm-6 pm, see website for details
  • Contact Vee or Kat for any inquiries, or for a link to the Discord server, veec@gilbertcentre.ca or katb@gilbertcentre.ca

Service Details

Hours In-person Programs:
  • See current month Family & Youth Program Schedule calendar on website for dates and times at various locations
  • Barrie Location: The Gilbert Centre, 80 Bradford St. Unit 525, Barrie
  • Midland Location: North Simcoe Youth Wellness Hub, 287 Bayshore Dr
  • Stayner Location: Clearview Youth Centre, 7458 ON-26
  • Orillia Location: Orillia Public Library, 36 Mississaga Street W
Online Programs:
  • QT Connection Discord Server: Open hours every Tuesday, 3:30 pm-6 pm
  • Drop-in text chat Tue 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
  • Rainbow Group: virtual drop-in group (video and voice chat) via Discord Server Tue 4:30 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 Drop-in for in-person groups

Contact Vee or Kat for any inquiries, or for a link to the Discord server,veec@gilbertcentre.ca orkatb@gilbertcentre.ca
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/gilbert_centre/
Primary Contact Caleb Acland, Operations Manager; Phone: (Cell) 705-715-2198; Email: caleba@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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