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Advancing 2SLGBTQ+ health equity in Ontario through provider training, resources and advocacy.

Faire progresser l'équité en matière de santé 2SLGBTQ+ en Ontario grâce à la formation des prestataires, aux ressources et aux efforts de plaidoyer. Rainbow Health Ontario works to ensure 2SLGBTQ+ communities receive equitable, affirming health care across Ontario. We train health care and service providers in clinically and culturally competent care, develop evidence-based resources, advocate for inclusive policy change, and host Canada’s largest 2SLGBTQ+ health conference. Santé arc-en-ciel Ontario œuvre afin de permettre aux communautés 2SLGBTQ+ de recevoir des soins de santé équitables et respectueux dans l'ensemble de l'Ontario. Nous aidons les prestataires de soins de santé à développer leurs compétences cliniques et culturelles, élaborons des ressources fondées sur des données probantes et plaidons en faveur de changements de politique inclusifs. Host of the 2SLBGTQ Health in Focus Podcast | L'animateur de balado 2SLGBTQ Health in Focus
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10/27/2026

Yesterday was Inters*x Awareness Day, and we're taking this opportunity to highlight our new educational resource. Part of our Health in Focus series, this resource was created
to highlight the healthcare needs of inters*x people.

Download the resource: https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/resource-library/health-in-focus-inters*x-health/

10/26/2026

October 26 is Inters*x Awareness Day. Inters*x is a term that describes a person born with s*x characteristics (such as reproductive systems, chromosomes or hormones) that don't fit binary notions of male or female bodies. Inters*x refers to bodily diversity, not gender identity.

Inters*x Canadians face undue harm in healthcare settings, including the ongoing practice of non-consensual medical intervention on infants and children to "normalize" their s*x characteristics according to a male/female binary. Such interventions are considered harmful when they serve no medically necessary purpose.

To learn more, visit *xCanada or check out 's "Inters*x Rights In Canada – Literature Review" at: https://egale.ca/awareness/inters*x-literature-review/

10/22/2026

Join us for Removing the Barriers: Making Your Organization 2SLGBTQ+ Friendly. This course will help you create inclusive, affirming services for your 2SLGBTQ+ clients. You'll examine policies, forms, signage, and workplace culture using an intersectional framework—leaving the training with an audit of your current practices, inclusive language guidelines, and an action plan for ongoing equity improvements.

🗓️ December 3, 2026
🕐 1–3 p.m.
👉 $20

For details and to register, visit: https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/events/removing-the-barriers-making-your-organization-2slgbtq-friendly/

10/21/2026

October 21 is International Pronouns Day. Take a moment to scroll through this information from Trans Care BC on gender inclusive language with new clients. Avoiding gendered language can be a simple yet meaningful way to avoid harm and create clinical environments that are affirming and safer for trans, Two Spirit and non-binary clients.

Read the full resource:https://www.transcarebc.ca/sites/default/files/2024-03/Gender_Inclusive_Language_General.pdf

10/15/2026

A recent analysis from Statistics Canada shared that, in 2025, LGB+ (12%) and gender diverse (15%) people were over three times as likely to have experienced violent victimization (i.e., physical or s*xual assault) in the previous 12 months compared with their heteros*xual (3.6%) and cisgender (4.1%) counterparts.

This is from their 2025 analysis on violent victimization and unwanted s*xual behaviours experienced by 2SLGBTQ+ people in Canada. It is the first release of its kind that includes a detailed disaggregation of the gender diverse population and will help fill important data gaps.

Read more: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/261006/dq261006c-eng.htm

10/13/2026

October 11 was National Coming Out Day, so we thought we’d take a moment to define “coming out.” This term refers to the ongoing, lifelong process of recognizing, accepting, and potentially sharing your s*xual orientation, gender identity or expression with others.

The Trevor Project notes that if you’re thinking about coming out, it can be important to consider the range of reactions people may have. It offers the following questions to consider:

➡️ What are some of the supportive responses I may hear?
➡️ What are some of the negative responses I may hear?
➡️ What do I expect their reactions to be, based on what I know about the person I’m sharing with?
➡️ How do I want them to react?

Read more: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/the-coming-out-handbook/

10/08/2026

October 8 is International Le***an Day! Today, and every day, we recognize the diversity, history and contributions of le****ns from around the world.

For more on le***an health, check our brochure: https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/resource-library/about-le***an-health/

09/30/2026

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is a day to honour the victims and survivors of residential schools, along with the families and communities impacted. It is also a day to reflect on our shared history and what reconciliation requires of each of us.

We invite you to read Calls to Action 18 to 24, which focus specifically on Indigenous health and access to health care, and consider how they apply to your work.

Read more: https://nctr.ca/about/truth-and-reconciliation-commission-of-canada-calls-to-action/

09/28/2026

Join us for Trans 101: Adults & Older Adults on Nov. 26 from 1-4 p.m.

This introductory training is for health and social service providers with little or no experience working with trans and gender-diverse adults. You'll learn basic concepts and common misconceptions, how to support clients who are beginning to explore their gender identity, and more.

For details and to register, visit: https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/events/trans-101-adults-older-adults/

09/23/2026

This Bis*xual Visibility Day, let's talk about the impacts of bis*xual erasure.

When people question or dismiss bis*xuality as a valid identity, it has real effects on health. Research shows bis*xual individuals face significantly higher rates of poor physical and mental health than heteros*xual people, and often higher than gay and le***an people as well. A key factor is the chronic stress caused by stigma and discrimination.

To counter this, we need to increase bis*xual visibility, include bi communities in 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy, and develop health interventions that address their specific needs.

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333 Sherbourne Street
Toronto, ON
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Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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