Positive Space Coalition of Peel
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Pride Committee of Peel
Pride Committee of Peel organized the first annual pride day in Peel on July 17,2004. The day was an amazing success with well over 200 people in attendance. There were booths from community groups and agencies, games, raffles and a great sense of fun. We are eagerly looking forward to next year’s picnic. We will be putting updates on the Community Page and watching their website. The Peel Pride Committee holds an annual picnic in Peel. Everyone is welcome.
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Life as a Parent
Parenting can offer a variety of new challenges.
• It is important to create a home that is loving and accepting of your child, including his or her sexual orientation.
• Children learn what they live, so if we say hurtful things about homosexual and bisexual people, it may also hurt children if they happen to be gay.
• Resources that support and positively encourage the understanding of sexual identity are available for parents.
• Most of the materials you may have read for parents have been written under the assumption that all people are heterosexual.
If you are a parent who is gay or lesbian or if you have a child who is, it is essential to have resources available that reflect your life and experiences. A lack of these resources can lead to
feelings of inadequacy.
• This site offers you some resources that are non-judgemental, inclusive and supportive.
Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Support and Resources
Youth Beyond barriers 1-800-762-8377 ext 460 youth@aysp.ca
Discussion, support, coming out group • 416-925-9872 (XTRA) Ext. 2142 905-791-7800 Ext. 7417
Positive Space in Peel Community Collective • 905-791-7800 Ext. 7414
Central Toronto Youth Services
Counseling and referral regarding sexual orientation • 416-924-2100
Lesbian, Gay, Bi Youth Line (Peer Support)
4:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Mon - Fri. • 1-800-268-9688
Toronto Area Gays and Lesbians (TAGL) (Peel Counseling)
Crisis and information phone line 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Mon - Sat. • 416-964-6600
Parents Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) • 905-602-4082
Services
Youth Beyond Barriers Program
Drop in groups for queer and trans youth age 12-17 years of age.
Youth interested in attending these groups should contact the program prior to attending group.
The groups take place in central Brampton and in central Mississauga from 6.30pm to 8pm.
We are currently seeking new group members.
Youth, parents, and friends of queer & trans youth can access this program via
www.aysp.ca or www.postivespacepeel.org or call 1.800.762.8377. ext.460 or at
