2SLGBTQIA+ Support Groups
Please find a list of 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly support groups below.
Support for Youth
Open Closet (OC)
Open Closet is an award-winning drop-in social support group for youth between 14 and 18 years of age who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, queer and questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity (2SLGBTQIA+).
The group started in early 2002 and has since welcomed more than 1,000 youth. OC is open to youth from Perth, Huron, Lambton, Elgin, Middlesex (including London) and Oxford. The group includes discussions and activities related to a variety of themes, including: coming out to parents and friends, queer identities, 2SLGBTQIA+ history, survival strategies, accessing community, safer sex and healthy relationships.
Open Closet runs every Friday night from 7-9 p.m., except for some holiday and/or unanticipated emergency closures https://www.hivaidsconnection.ca/opencloset
Try-U (The Rainbow Youth Umbrella)
TRY-U is a social group for children from 6 years old to 14 years old who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. This includes children who are questioning. The group meets the first Thursday of each month at Innovation Works 200 King Street, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Doors are only open from 6:00 - 6:15 pm. Email: TRYULondon@gmail.com for more information.
Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line
The Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line is a toll-free service provided by youth for youth. Call 1-800-268-9666.
Support Groups for Adults
Forest City Queerios
Forest City Queerios is a social group for queer folks in London, Ontario. It is described as a super inclusive group and a safe space! Their aim is to create a group that will help build the queer community in London by bringing people together for some awesome social events. If you are questioning and looking for a safe place to do so, please feel welcome in our group. They have recently moved from the meetup platform to Facebook. For more information: FCQueerios@gmail.com
Pride at Work Canada LGBTQ Women’s Breakfasts
An informal, networking breakfast which occurs during the 3rd week of October, February and June. Meet and network with other professional 2SLGBTQIA+ women, within the London and area community. Breakfast provided. Register at: http://prideatwork.ca. For more information email: nbrew@deloitte.ca or visit: www.prideatwork.ca
Supports for Parents or Caregivers
pflag London
pflag London offers several monthly support groups open to all, providing peer support with trained facilitators. They run recreation programs and the Queer Food Bank (QFB) to address community needs. They also organize the annual International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia event and actively participate in various 2SLGBTQIA+ initiatives across London, Ontario. Their mission is to foster a supportive and inclusive community while advocating for equity, awareness, and meaningful change. For more information: londonon@pflagcanada.ca