LGBTQ+ Students
Toronto Film School Is Committed to Welcoming and Including All Members of the LGBTQ+ Community
And to Creating a Positive Community That Is Free of Discrimination and Harassment Based on Gender and Sexual Identity.
L
Lesbian
G
Gay
B
Bisexual
T
Transgender & Transsexual
Q
Queer & Questioning
+
All Other Identities
Need Resources?
If you are a member of the LGBTQ community, or an ally, and need access to resources in Toronto or at TFS, you can check out many of them here. You can also speak with a member of your campus’s student services team for advice or support any time.
Inclusive Washrooms
Resources
TFS is committed to providing spaces that are affirming and safe. Currently, the LGBTQ+ safe space is digital, details for which you can find here.
Please also refer to the LGBTQ+ Safe Space & Ally Toolkit.
Coming Out (Human Rights Campaign): A database of resources for LGBTQ members who are coming out of the closet and might have questions or need support.
Hassle Free Clinic
provides free medical and counselling services in many areas of sexual health. Located in downtown Toronto.
Sherbourne Health Centre
Sherbourne Health Centre offers a wide range of primary healthcare programs and services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirited, intersex, queer or questioning individuals. Their goal is to provide dignified, non-judgmental services to help clients feel better, cope better with day-to-day challenges and address specific LGBTQ health issues.
Sexual Health Clinics
Database of additional sexual health clinics throughout the city of Toronto.
UHN
The University Health Network (UHN) publishes an LGBTQ Community Services and Resources Directory.
519 Church Street Community Centre
Offers a wide spectrum of internationally renowned Programs and Services designed to meet the needs of the LGBTQ community in Toronto.
Access Alliance
Offers programs and services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer newcomers to Canada.
AIDS Committee of Toronto
Information about HIV, AIDS, and Safe Sex information for LGBTQ in Toronto.
The Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives
The largest independent LGBTQ+ archives in the world. With a focus on Canadian content, the CLGA acquires, preserves and provides public access to information and archival materials in any medium.
Glad Day Bookshop
A bookshop geared specifically towards the LGBTQ community specializing in LGBTQ literature.
Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans Youthline
A toll-free Ontario-wide peer-support phone line for LGBTQ young people aged 26 and under.
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Toronto
A national organization that helps all Canadians with issues of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
Mental Health Support
For mental health support at TFS, please visit the Student Services Counseling and Mental Health section of MyTFS.