Friends of Ruby
General Information
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Service Type
Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling
Program
Drop-in centre, counselling services and support for LGBTIQ2S youth, including case management, newcomer support, and access to community resources, books, and workshopsDrop-in centreIncludes intake, assessment and individualized support plan; information and referral to emergency shelter, housing options; assistance in applying for government health (OHIP) and social assistance programs (OW, ODSP); assistance in obtaining identification and/or legal support in amending sex markers on official documentation light groceries, TTC fare, harm reduction kits, personal hygiene kits meals available with snacks throughout opening hours employment assistance including resume and job search coaching, and referrals computer lab with WiFi access to printer, fax, phoneCounselling CentreIncludes immediate crisis response and counselling, suicide prevention, intervention and follow-up care individual, group and family counselling addiction and mental health supports medical, dental and legal aid referrals exploration of education opportunities, including high school, postsecondary and trades programs gender affirmation, community acceptance support and counselling, including transition planning and trans literacy seminars group discussion and learning activitiesMember agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)