find help, education & resources.

find help, education & resources.

2SLGBTQIA+ care & resources to help you navigate your personal journey.

pflag Peel Region is here for you.

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Get Immediate Help

Emergency Help Services available to Peel Residents.

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If you are in crisis or are in need of urgent help, call 911 immediately, or call:

Talk Suicide: 1.833.456.4566 toll-free, anytime,
or text 45645 between 4 p.m. and midnight ET.

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (help line)

Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366

LGBT Youthline: 416-962-2232

Note: pflag Peel does not own or operate these emergency services. This list is offered as a service and we cannot guarantee service availability or outcomes.

Join A Peer Support Group

pflag Peel Region’s popular free peer-to-peer support groups.

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Every month we host welcoming peer-to-peer support groups serving 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, caregivers, families and loved ones.

Whether you’re navigating the coming-out journey or seeking help in supporting a family member, our free support groups offer a safe space of support, community and understanding.

Find Resources

use our resource finder: fast, friendly, easy to use

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Looking for local 2SLGBTQIA caregivers or resources? Seeking help or information?

We manage a rich database of trusted community services, support programs, and media for anyone seeking help or information.

Book a Training Workshop

Our ‘Rainbow Basics’ educational workshops.

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Our Rainbow Basics workshops for groups and organizations are designed to spark 2SLGBTQIA+ understanding, and help participants explore how to support others with respect, empathy and care.

In these one-hour virtual or in-person workshops, your group will explore:
✅ Essential terminology: understand the words that matter;
✅ The coming-out experience: why it’s different for everyone;
✅ How to be a great ally: practical steps to show up and support.

Rainbow Basics helps answer questions, break down barriers, and create space for learning in an interactive, judgment-free environment.

Read Books

Our recommended 2SLGBTQIA+ reading.

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pflag Peel has curated an extensive listing of recommended books to address the many complex questions and needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, their families and allies across Peel Region.

Find Answers

Review our Frequently Asked Questions.

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Understanding identity, support, and advocacy can be hard—but you are not alone.

Whether you’re part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, a caring parent, or a supportive ally, our FAQs are here to guide you. You’ll find clear answers to common questions, helpful information about the services we offer, and resources designed to support you and your loved ones.

We also address the deeper, sometimes difficult questions that come with showing up for someone you care about — all in one accessible place.

pflag Peel Region’s Resource Finder tool:


Looking for local support services? Want to learn more about any 2SLGBTQIA+ topics?

Our directory of over 170 trusted community programs, support resources, books and other media covers a full range of 2SLGBTQIA+ needs and subjects.

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Looking for great reading? pflag peel can help you find 2SLGBTQIA+ books, e-books and audiobooks!

check out pflag Canada’s comprehensive 2SLGBTQIA+ book list available on Libby!

Register your current library cards with Libby now to instantly borrow available ebooks!

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Need help finding 2SLGBTQIA+ resources and information?

You’ll find answers to common questions about:

at our Frequently Asked Questions page!

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