Gilbert Centre Queer and Trans Youth Program

Join us for Colour & Collage today at the Clearview Youth Centre from 1-4 pm! Pick from one of our colouring sheets or add to one that has already been started. When you’re finished, add it to our poster board. Check our social media later in July for the reveal! 🌈 Clearview Youth Centre *OFFICIAL ACCOUNT*

Are you a youth entering grade 9-12? Join us at BWG Public Library for drop-in hangouts on July 13 from 3:30-5:30 pm! Meet new people, share your interests, and chat with peers in the 2S-LGBTQIA+ community🌈 This drop-in is free and there is no registration required! 425 Holland St W, Bradford.

Bradford WG Public Library

July Belong Groups will be on July 15 and July 29 from 7:00-8:30 pm at St. Margaret Anglican Church, 161 Hanmer St W, Barrie. There will be a support group for youth and a support group for caregivers - two drop-in groups on the same night! Groups are free, no registration required. Hope to see you there! 🌈

✨ Updated! ✨ Pride month may be over but the Gilbert Centre’s Q***r and Trans Youth Program is still bringing good vibes! Here’s where 2SLGBTQIA+ youth can find us this month.

✨ All of our programs are free, so drop in when you’re available - no registration required! ✨

Innisfil Teen Nights @ Library Lakeshore: Come to Calm + Creative for teens in grades 7-12! We’ll bring the drawing and colouring supplies, you bring the creativity. July 3 from 5:00-7:30 pm. Innisfil ideaLAB & Library - Lakeshore Branch, 967 Innisfil Beach Rd, Innisfil.

Clearview Youth Centre: Drop-in hangouts for youth in grades 7-12! July 9 from 1-4 pm. 269 Regina St, Stayner.

Collingwood Pride: Look for the Gilbert Centre at the Vendors Market during Collingwood Pride! Questions specifically for the Q***r and Trans Youth Program? Find us on July 11 between 11 am-2 pm. Simcoe Street, Collingwood.

BWG Public Library: Drop-in hangouts for youth entering grades 9-12! Meet new people, share your interests, and chat with peers in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. July 13 from 3:30-5:30 pm on the second floor. 425 Holland St W, Bradford.

Belong Group: A support group for youth aged 12-20 and a support group for caregivers. Two drop-in groups on the same night! July 15 and July 29 from 7:00-8:30 pm. St Margaret Anglican Church, 161 Hanmer St W, Barrie.

Orillia Youth Centre: Drop-in hangouts for youth aged 11-17! July 28 from 4:00-5:30 pm. 9 Front St S, Orillia.

YouthCALL Social: Games! Art! Good vibes! Drop-in hangouts for youth aged 14-17. July 30 from 4-6 pm. 20 Anne St S, Barrie. Enter through the side doors facing Kawartha Dairy.

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

Pride month may be over but the Gilbert Centre's Q***r and Trans Youth Program is still bringing good vibes! Here's where 2SLGBTQIA+ youth can find us this month.

✨ All of our programs are free, so drop in when you're available - no registration required! ✨

Innisfil Teen Nights @ Library Lakeshore: Come to Calm + Creative for teens in grades 7-12! We'll bring the drawing and colouring supplies, you bring the creativity. July 3 from 5:00-7:30 pm. Innisfil ideaLAB & Library - Lakeshore Branch, 967 Innisfil Beach Rd, Innisfil.

Clearview Youth Centre: Drop-in hangouts for youth in grades 7-12! July 9 from 1-4 pm. 269 Regina St, Stayner.

Collingwood Pride: Look for the Gilbert Centre at the Vendors Market during Collingwood Pride! Questions specifically for the Q***r and Trans Youth Program? Find us on July 11 between 11 am-2 pm. Simcoe Street, Collingwood.

BWG Public Library: Drop-in hangouts for youth entering grades 9-12! Meet new people, share your interests, and chat with peers in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. July 13 from 3:30-5:30 pm on the second floor. 425 Holland St W, Bradford.

Belong Group: A support group for youth aged 12-20 and a support group for caregivers. Two drop-in groups on the same night! July 15 from 7:00-8:30 pm. Contact us for the address - email [email protected] or call/text 705-627-9721.

Orillia Youth Centre: Drop-in hangouts for youth aged 11-17! July 28 from 4:00-5:30 pm. 9 Front St S, Orillia.

YouthCALL Social: Games! Art! Good vibes! Drop-in hangouts for youth aged 14-17. July 30 from 4-6 pm. 20 Anne St S, Barrie. Enter through the side doors facing Kawartha Dairy.

🌈 Don't forget! We offer a selection of free gender-affirming gear on request, including safety and care instructions. Contact us for more information! Email [email protected] or call/text 705-627-9721.

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

Hang out with us and next week 🌈 Games! Art! Good vibes! This is a free drop-in social for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 14-17 on June 11 from 4-6 pm at 20 Anne St S, Barrie. Enter through the side doors facing Kawartha Dairy. If you’d like to request free gender-affirming gear, please let us know ahead of time by emailing [email protected] or call/text 705-627-9721!

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ It’s here! We’ll be at these Pride Month events!

✨ 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. 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.

✨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 Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia last year.