Module 6: 2SLGBTQIA+ and Transgender Inclusion
Resources and Further Learning
Below is a list of relevant educational and support resources.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Ryerson students can reach out to the Centre for Counselling and Student Development for assistance.
- The Trevor Project
- A mental health tip sheet for dealing with anxiety and depression
- Community Resource List – TORONTO AREA REFERRAL SERVICES
- Canadian Mental Health Association – Metro Branch
- 416-535-8501
- Information about individual psychiatrists, listed by specialty area (affective disorders, schizophrenia), location and languages spoken.
- 519 Church Street Community Centre
- 416-392-6874
- Offers trauma-informed counselling services that prioritize the experiences and support needs of LGBTQ2S+ people. Does provide free in-house counselling (up to six sessions). Some services offered through this organization require a fee, but all are sliding scale.
- Two-Spirited People of the First Nations
- 416-944-9300
- Counselling, information, and support for Aboriginal gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people in Toronto
- CAMH – Trauma: Where to go when you’re looking for help
- Canadian Mental Health Association – Metro Branch
- Mental Health Services – Canada
Articles/Readings
- Gender-fluid dressing could lead to renaissance in fashion, says advocate | CBC Radio
- Project Include – Case study – Nonbinary people
Arts and Media
- All about pronouns with Ash Hardell (Youtube)
- Biological Sex is not always binary by Ash Hardell (Youtube)
- What its like to be non-binary by CBC News: The National (Youtube)
- Science of being Transgender by ASAPScience (Youtube)
- Angelica Ross explains the history of the word “Transgender” (Youtube)
- Jacob Tobia explains the History of the Word “Genderqueer” (Youtube)
- The Marie Kondo of Gender: Jacob Tobia (Youtube)
Additional Resources
- The 519
- Sexual Health and Gender Resources – Consent Comes First; Office of Sexual Violence Support and Education – Ryerson University
- Know Your Rights Guide – Pride at Work Canada
- Being Harassed At Work? Information for Workers | Ministry of Labour