We have gathered these on-campus and community resources to support students within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, as well as those seeking to learn, support, and stand in solidarity.
Mohawk College is committed to fostering spaces where Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual students are affirmed in their identities, cultures, and lived experiences. We recognize that identity is shaped by many intersections, including race, culture, faith, disability, and community, and we honour these complexities in how we support our students.
On-Campus Resources
2SLGBTQIA+ Social Drop-ins
A relaxed, welcoming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ students to connect, access peer support, explore helpful resources, and take part in identity-affirming, low-pressure activities.
Every Wednesday, 2:00-3:00 pm
Location: Social Inc Lounge, F114.
Email: Socialinc [at] mohawkcollege.ca (Socialinc[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
The Health & Wellness Centre (C109)
Services are offered in-person and online.
Email: hwc [at] mohawkcollege.ca (hwc[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca) or call 905-575-2211
Instagram: @mohawkhwc
Facebook: Wellness at Mohawk
Student Rights and Responsibilities Office (SRRO)
SRRO supports students with navigating and understanding school policies, including the Student Human Rights Policy and offers confidential guidance for survivors of sexualized and gender-based violence.
Email: SRRO [at] mohawkcollege.ca (SRRO[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
To File a Complaint or Report an Incident: Public Incident Reporting Form
Phone: 905-575-1212 ext. 2181
Off-Campus Resources
YWCA Hamilton, 2SLGBTQIA+ Safe Spaces
The 2SLGBTQIA+ Newcomer Community Support program is a unique program in Hamilton that creates community spaces and connections for 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers to connect with their peers and community in a safer, supportive environment.
Services are available online, in person, and over the phone.
Website: YWCA Hamilton Safe Spaces
Tel: 289-439-6154
Email: newcomer [at] speqtrum.ca (newcomer[at]speqtrum[dot]ca)
Speqtrum - YWCA Hamilton
Speqtrum is a youth-founded and youth-focused skill-sharing and community-building program for Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ people in Hamilton, ON.
Website: speqtrum.ca/programming
Email: info [at] speqtrum.ca (info[at]speqtrum[dot]ca)
Stardust Collective (Hamilton)
A community centre created by and for queer, neurodivergent people living in and around Hamilton, Ontario. Affordable, affirming mental health supports plus community drop-ins and social programming.
Website: stardustco-op.ca
instagram.com/stardusttherapeuticcollective
Trans Masc Circle - Stardust Collective
A free social and support space geared towards people on the trans masculine spectrum.
Website: instagram.com/stardusttherapeuticcollective
Between Friends, Black Queer Youth Circle (Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion, HCCI)
Drop-in community circle for Black queer youth
Website: hcci.ca
Email: info [at] hcci.ca (info[at]hcci[dot]ca)
Tel: 905-297-4694
Queer Coffee Hamilton
Monthly social mixer for the 2SLGBTQ+ community connection in Hamilton.
Contact: @queercoffeehamilton on Instagram
Facebook: QueerCoffeeHamilton
Queer Halal Time (Hamilton)
Grassroots community initiative serving queer and trans Muslims in Hamilton.
Email: queerhalaltime [at] gmail.com (queerhalaltime[at]gmail[dot]com)
Website: instagram.com/queer_halal_time
Sounds Gay! Hamilton
Music and open-mic-style events for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Hamilton.
Contact: instagram.com/soundsgay.hamont
The EXPAND Project
The EXPAND Project offers free nicotine replacement therapy and culturally relevant quit supports for 2S, Indigiqueer, queer, and trans young adults (ages 18–29)
Website: ExpandProject.ca
Email: expandproject [at] cancer.ca (expandproject[at]cancer[dot]ca)
All Out Collective
Inclusive, affirming, safer spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ children and youth through programming, community building, education and the arts.
Website: alloutcollective.ca/
PFLAG Hamilton
Peer Support, education and advocacy to support 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and their loved ones.
Website: instagram.com/pflaghamilton
Facebook.com/pflaghamilton
Email: hamiltonwentworth [at] pflagcanada.ca (hamiltonwentworth[at]pflagcanada[dot]ca)
SAGE: Support Around Gender Experience
Peer support group for youth who identify as trans, nonbinary, genderfluid, or who are questioning their gender identity and want to connect with community.
Website: reachouthamilton.ca/programs/
Black Queer Youth Collective
Provides opportunities and support to Black LGBTQ+ youth.
Website: blackqueeryouthcollective.org
Email: info [at] blackqueeryouthcollective.org (info[at]blackqueeryouthcollective[dot]org)
Online and phone supports
Trans Lifeline
A trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers.
Available: Mon-Fri 1-9pm
Website: translifeline.org
Hotline: 1-877-330-6366
The Trevor Project
24/7 crisis counselling and support for LGBTQ youth via phone, text, and online chat.
Website: thetrevorproject.org
Call 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678-678
LGBT Youth Line
Offers confidential, non-judgemental and informed 2S-LGBTQ+ peer support. Available Sunday-Friday 4:00 pm-9:30pm
Text: 647-694-4275
LGBT Youth Line Website
Career Resources
Queer Connect Social Co-Work
Meet other 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and entrepreneurs in Hamilton to network, discuss ideas and receive feedback.
Website: Ontario Queer Chamber of Commerce
Pride at Work Canada
A national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion in Canadian workplaces while also creating opportunities for 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and allies to connect. Pride at Work also hosts a job board highlighting inclusive employers and career opportunities for job seekers.
Website: prideatwork.ca
LGBT Job Board
Connects LGBTQ+ job seekers with employers committed to inclusive, supportive, and fulfilling workplace experiences, offering career opportunities across a wide range of industries.
Website: jobboard.lgbt/
Start Proud
Canada's largest 2SLGBTQIA+ professional development network focused on creating opportunities for students and professionals to start and nurture their careers.
Website: Startproud.org
Your Journey: A Career Guide for Trans and Nonbinary Students
A career planning guide designed to support trans and nonbinary students and recent grads in exploring career pathways, job searching, and workplace readiness. The guide offers practical tools, including resume guidance, job application strategies, information on workplace rights, and guidance on navigating identity and disclosure at work.
Website: utoronto.ca/your-journey-guide
Coming Out at Work | Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Coming out at work can seem like a challenge, but it may also relieve the daily stress of hiding who you are. This resource offers things to consider if you are considering coming out at work. If you’re considering coming out to your colleagues as LGBTQ+, here are some points to consider and tips for how to come out in a way that feels right for you.
Website: hrc.org/coming-out-at-work
Financial Empowerment
The Bill 7 Award
The Bill 7 Award Trust provides post-secondary education scholarships to two-spirited, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and Queer (2SLGBTQI+) students with demonstrated financial need who are pursuing a first degree or diploma at any Ontario post-secondary institution.
Website: bill7award.ca/
WorthIt | Human Rights Campaign
WorthIt is a digital wellness platform that inspires and motivates LGBTQ+ folks to improve their financial health and well-being. LGBTQ+ people have traditionally been left out of the financial health conversation, and many folks in the community face unique financial challenges as a result.
Website: hrc.org/resources/worthit
Learning Resources
Egale
Egale is Canada’s leading organization for 2SLGBTQI people and issues. We improve and save lives through research, education, awareness, and by advocating for human rights and equality in Canada and around the world.
Website: egale.ca/resources
The 519
The 519 Education and Training team provides insights, tools, and understanding to create environments that are 2SLGBTQ+ inclusive, respectful and welcoming.
Website: the519.org/resources
Email: amcghee [at] the519.org (amcghee[at]the519[dot]org)
