Programs & Groups
Youth Beyond Barriers (YBB)
The Youth Beyond Barriers Program provides support and resources to queer and trans youth in Peel. The YBB Program provides a support and social group, one-to-one support and a confidential telephone line, email and “Facebook” contact for youth, caregivers and professionals, offering information, support and relevant resources.
The youth group offers support and social opportunity as well as resources and mental health referral/information. The group aims to promote healthy living, healthy sexuality and queer & trans positive lifestyles & identities, through group and social activities, and community education and advocacy, where appropriate.
Additionally, the YBB program offers one-to-one support, consultation and referrals, including connection to the Gay-Straight Alliances in the Peel District School Board schools, to Peel PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), and referral to queer positive counselling services.
The Youth Beyond Barriers Program also provides educational workshops and organizes community events to raise awareness regarding queer and trans issues and other forms of oppression.
Inclusionary Criteria:
- Living in the Region Of Peel
- Youth 12-19 (up to their 19th birthday)
- Queer and/or Trans Identified youth
- Youth in need of support
- YBB also provides services to: parents/caregivers, allies and professionals
