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Crisis Directory Hate Helpline Support Services Open Closet (A Program of Regional HIV/AIDS Connection) Open Closet (OC) is an award-winning program of Regional HIV/AIDS Connection that was started in 2002. Open Closet is a drop-in, social support group for youth between 14 & 18 years of age who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans*, two- spirit, queer & questioning, from the counties of Perth, Huron, Lambton, Elgin, Middlesex & Oxford. Open Closet offers a safe space for youth to discuss relevant issues (such as: coming out to parents & friends, queer identities, LGBTT2Q+ history, safer sex, & healthy relationships) & access referrals to community services/resources. In additio , OC provides an opportunity for youth to build supportive social networks in a respectful, fun, & accepting environment. Held on Friday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00pm. Contact the Hate Helpline 9am-5pm Monday to Friday to report the incident and/or access support, information and referrals. After hours you can leave a message and an operator will follow up with you. Hate and Bias activity may include: assault; hate propaganda; verbal slurs and threats; offensive graffiti; obscene and threatening phone calls; vandalism of religious or minority Canada's only toll-free, 24-hour, bilingual and anonymous phone counselling, web counselling and referral service for children and youth. The service is completely anonymous and confidential - they don't trace calls, they don't have call display. You don't even have to tell them your name if you don't want to. Ready to talk? Call today. 1.800.668.6868 • KidsHelpPhone.ca property. 519.951.1584 Kids Help Phone MORE INFO: HIVAID- SConnection.ca | 519.434.1601 PFLAG Canada - London Chapter

London Mental Health Crisis Service When you or someone you know needs help or if you are unable to cope, are depressed or are facing a mental health crisis, London Mental Health Crisis Service can offer support. They offer services on an appointment basis. 862 Richmond Street. 519.433.2023 (Crisis Line) London.CMHA.ca Reach Out Reach Out is a bilingual 24/7 information, support and crisis service for people with mental health or addiction concerns living in Elgin, Oxford, Middlesex or London. It is a free public service, run by trusted local organizations, that quickly connects you with the help that you need. Reach Out is available by phone or by webchat. 1.866.933.2023 www.ReachOut247.ca TRY-U (The Rainbow Youth Umbrella) TRY-U is a s cial group for children from 6 years old to 14 years old who identify as LGBTQ+, this includes children who are questioning. The group m ets the first Thursday of each month at Innovation Works; 200 King Street, fr m 6:00 - PFLAG London is a chapter of the national charity organization PFLAG Canada. PFLAG London helps all persons within our reach who are struggling with issues of their sexual orientation, gender identity & gender expression. We also support, educate & provide resources to parents, families, friends, & colleagues with questions or concerns regarding these issues. PFLAG London offers monthly peer support me tings at the Middlesex London Health Unit (50 King Street) the third Monday of every month from 7:00 - 9:00pm. MORE INFO: PFLAGLondon.ca | 1.888.530.6777 x300 (Toll Free) | London Chapter Director & Facilitator: Lori Ward - 519.686.7691 8:00pm. Doors are only o en from 6:00 - 6:15pm. MORE INFO: TRYULondon@gmail.com YOU Belong Support Group

Lesbian, Gay, Bi Trans Youth Line

A toll-free service provided by youth for youth. They're there to offer support, information & referrals specific to your concerns. No question is too silly, no problem too serious. They are sex positive & non-judgemental and there to help youth who are 26 and under and live

anywhere in Ontario. 1.800.268.9688 (call) 647.694.4275 (text) www.YouthLine.ca

Life Navigator www.lifenavigator.ca A social-support group, run by Youth Opportunities Unlimited, for youth 16-24 years old who identify within the LGBTQQ2SA+ spectrum, as well as their allies. Group meets Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:30pm at The Cornerstone Building, 332 Richmond Street. MORE INFO: YOU.ca | 226.777.0116 | 332 Richmond Street, The Cornerstone Building, London

PFLAG London Mission:PFLAG London helps all persons within our reach who are struggling with issues of their sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. We also support, educate and provide resources to parents, families, friends, and colleagues with questions or concerns regarding these issues. Telephone support and information to anyone with questions or concerns about sexual orientation and/or gender identity/gender expression issues * gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans-identified, parents, youth, teachers, friends, employers and health care workers Peer Support Meetings - Third Mon of each month, 7pm-9pm (Middlesex London Health Unit, 50 King St, London)

A Taste For Life Make a reservation for April 25th, 2018 at a participating restaurant.

Ietje is in the Neighbourhood . . .

Ietje Kerkhoff Sales Representative Cell: 226.268.0501

To advertise here, please contact Barb@VillagerPublications.com 25% of the evening’s sales will go directly to supporting the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection www.atasteforlife.org/ londonstratfordexeter.html

Issue 2 • Spring 2019 Page 12 for more information, visit: pridelondon.ca/prideafterfive PRIDE Villager thursday, april 19, 2018 5:30pm - 7:30pm free event • all are welcome The Rosewood Room, JACK RICHARDSON MUSIC HALL OF FAME, 182 Dundas St. Watch the Sold signs go up !! Bus: 519.672.9880 Fax: 519.672.5145 ietje@rogers.com 240 Waterloo Street Unit# 103, London, ON, N6B 2N4

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