Where to find help

LGBT Youth Line: 1-800-268-9688 or (416)962-9688; Youthline.ca

Kids Help: 1-800-668-6868; Kidshelpphone.ca

AIDS Committee of Durham Region: (905)576-1445; Aidsdurham.com

Ajax Youth Centre: (905)428-1212; Theyouthcentre.ca

Prism: (416)281-7301 ext 4497

Supporting Our Youth: (416)324-5077; Soytoronto.org

Central Toronto Youth Services: (416)924-2100 ext 245;
Ctys.org/programs/prideprejudice.htm

Distress Line: (416)408-HELP (4357); Torontodistresscentre.com

Krishna Rau

Krishna Rau is a Toronto-based freelance writer with extensive experience covering queer issues.

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