Gilbert Centre

Join us on May 1st from 10-1pm for a zoom workshop on how to best support the LGBTQ+ youth in your biological, and chosen families. Email Ali Tuckey, Family and Youth Programs Coordinator at [email protected] to register!

Your feedback and suggestions are important to us and we commit to taking them seriously and making changes and adaptations that will help our programs service you better. We recognize that across Ontario we have members of our groups and programs that have different experiences and journeys and we want to create a safe and inclusive environment for all who participate in the New Horizons for 2S-LGBTQ+ Older Adults Program. Consider participating in our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LHYX7QG

Fierté Simcoe Pride published an article spotlighting wonderful people in honour of #TDOV

Today is Trans Day of Visibility! Check out the Speaker Series happening tonight and put on by our friends at Fierté Simcoe Pride

The Harm Reduction Worker, as a part of the Harm Reduction Team at the Gilbert Centre, will provide harm reduction support, information and referrals for people engaged in substance use and their supports. Read more: https://gilbertcentre.ca/who-we-are/join-us/ Email cover letter and resume to Colin Green, Program Director at [email protected] no later than 1:00 pm on Friday April 2, 2021.

Hi folks! We are extending registration for the Trans Pen Pal Project to tonight! (November 23rd!) Please read below to register. We know that this year has be...en challenging and isolating for many of our community members. It's important to us that our community has a chance to stay connected and build new relationships, even during these strange times. And what better way to get to know one another than through a fun mail exchange? FSP is hosting a Simcoe County Trans Pen Pal Project! If you need support requiring materials (stamps, envelopes, pens, paper) to participate, no worries! Thanks to our wonderful volunteers, we've had some donated and can make it work! Check out the link to register for more information including guidelines, safety procautions and how we're going to make this happen: https://forms.gle/YVQ7QbtX9qcXkFhbA Registration to participate closes November 23rd, 2020 If you have any questions or concerns, please connect with us at [email protected]!

Thank you to Gravenhurst Against Poverty and Orillia Grandmothers who donated 50 scarves to be shared in our communities! HIV/AIDS Awareness week is Nov 24 to Dec 1. Stay tune for on line events happen during the week.

Last chance to sign up for Gilbert Centre and PFLAG’s upcoming Parenting workshop for Supporting Non Binary Youth on November 14th. Please email [email protected] to register.

Less than 1 hour of your time can help reduce 2S-LGBTQ+ isolation in Simcoe Muskoka. Participants who complete the focus group and survey will be given a $20 gift card as a thank you for their participation. https://gilbertcentre.ca/gilbert-centre-needs-help/

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.

55+ 2S-LGBTQ+ in Simcoe Muskoka wanted for a brief focus group. Join a 30-45 minute meeting to help reduce social isolation and increase social support for 55+ 2S-LGBTQ https://gilbertcentre.ca/gilbert-centre-needs-help/

Older & Bolder North! Join the first social gathering of 2S-LGBTQ+ in Simcoe County & Muskoka Region, North Bay, and Greater Sudbury! Wednesday Nov 25th from 7:30-8:30! Email [email protected] for details!

Until further notice, due to COVID-19, the Gilbert Centre will be closed and people are not able to access services on site. Harm reduction supplies will be distributed in the community through our street outreach. To reach our Harm Reduction team, call or text Sarah (705) 816-3493, or Sue (249) 535-0570.

Join us on World AIDS Day, December 1st at 12pm

Research Study with Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour Trans Youth! https://tinyurl.com/yyfpxeqv

We are hosting a parenting workshop for parents of non binary youth in partnership with pflag canada - Barrie-Simcoe County (ON). Please register by emailing [email protected] or send a text to 705 715 2198. We cant wait to see everyone there

2S-LGBTQ+ people were integral to war efforts, and we thank them for their service in whatever capacity that may have been. You are seen, and you are valued. If you are a 2S-LGBTQ+ veteran, the following resources may be of help:... https://vetscanada.org/english/get-help https://www.facebook.com/Rainbow-Veterans-of-Canada-V%C3%A9t%C3%A9rans-Arc-En-Ciel-du-Canada-111823050616660 See more

In honour of National Coming Out Day this week, we’re going to share personal coming out stories! Join us tonight at 7:30, ready to share and listen. Please email [email protected] for the Zoom link!

If you are 55+ and a part of the 2S-LGBTQ+ Communities, consider joining our Facebook group to be kept up to date on all of our programming and to connect with community!

Safer Spaces has launched their new Self-Guided Training Platform, entirely online! Access Safer Spaces training from anywhere!

Reduce isolation and increase social support in the 55+ 2S-LGBTQ+ community of Simcoe Muskoka. Register now to take part in an upcoming focus group https://gilbertcentre.ca/gilbert-centre-needs-help/

Happy National Seniors Day!

See you tomorrow

We’re looking for 2S-LGBTQ+ folks who are 55+ and live in Simcoe/Muskoka to let us know how to best serve YOU! Please take a few minutes to fill out this community needs assessment: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C78CVJ3 Your input will help us to build programming that suits your needs. Questions and concerns can be sent to [email protected].... Please note - some of you may have filled out one on paper, but this one has a lot of revisions and we would appreciate it if you could please fill out the online version.

Canadian Virtual Hospice is seeking stories from the 2S-LGBTQ+ communities on advanced illness, end of life, and grief, in order to address gaps in resources and services. If you have a story to share, consider reaching out to them.

2 Spirits in Motion are running a great mental health support initiative for Two-Spirit people who need mental health support.

Check out this amazing and FREE event for National Seniors Day, happening on October 1st! We hope you can join us for a wonderful day