Rainbow West - Yorktown Family Services
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General Information

Contact us about this program

Food and tokens provided

Fees:

Free

Service Delivery Format:
  • In Person:
    • Drop-in
Eligibility:

Ages: 12 to 29 years of age

Referral:

No referral required

Next Session Dates:

Ongoing

Service Duration:
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays Starting January 15, 2026
Languages offered:

English

Hours:
  • 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Location:

West Toronto Youth Wellness Hub Ontario site
Jane Street Hub at 1541 Jane Street, North York ON M9N 2R3

West Toronto Youth Wellness Hub Ontario satelite site

2010 Eglinton Ave West, 2nd floor, Toronto ON M6E 2K3

Contact:

Ren Dowuona (They/Them)
Ren@yorktownfamilyservices.com

Chantal Sénéchal at 416-854-3725

Rainbow West

Program Description:

The Rainbow West Program is a 2SLGBTQ+ youth program, for ages 12-29 offered in West Toronto. Through this program youth have an opportunity to access mental health supports, dedicated to responding to their unique needs while accessing an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment for youth who identify as queer/trans.  Youth can engage in drop-in programming, one to one mental health services, youth-led initiatives, and help inform program activities.

Program Objectives:

  1. Introduce 2SLGBTQ+ youth programming in West Toronto
  2. Increase access to appropriate and relevant mental health services for youth who identify as 2SLGBTQ+
  3. Provide suitable interventions to address social emotional challenges
  4. Support service coordination needs in areas of academics, employment, housing, substance use/mental health, sexual health, social connections, and other life domain areas.

Rainbow West Summer 2025 Schedule:

An inclusive, safe and welcoming drop-in program for youth who identify as Queer/trans.

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 -6:30 pm, , starting on January 15th, 2026.

Join us as we talk about topics that are focused on 2SLGBTQ+ youth wellness and mental health. Lunch and TTC token will be provided.

For more information or to register, please contact Ren Dowuona at Ren@yorktownfamilyservices.com, or by phone at 416-854-3725.

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