LGBTQ2+

Lakelands Public Health provides free Sexual Health Services in Peterborough, the City of Kawartha Lakes, County of Haliburton and Northumberland County. Access free condoms, low-cost birth control and STI testing and assessments, and vaccinations through our Sexual Health Services program.

Appointments are required, as walk-ins are not currently available.

For LGBTQ2+ Students – Help to navigate your way at school.

FourInfo – Access a directory of community programs and services in Central East Ontario.

Kids’ Help Phone – Support line for youth.

LGBT Youthline – Confidential, non-judgemental support for LGBTQ2+ youth under 26 in Ontario.

Mpox - is a virus caused by the Monkeypox virus (MPXV), typically transmitted from animals to humans, that causes a disease with symptoms similar to, but less severe than, smallpox.

PFLAG Canada – Organization offers peer-to-peer support to help all Canadians dealing with issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. A listing of local PFLAG Chapters is also available.

Rainbow Health Ontario – A listing of LGBTQ2+ friendly health and social service providers in Ontario.

Rainbow Youth – PARN – Program works to make LGBTQ2+ youth feel safe, included, and empowered in Haliburton, Northumberland, Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough.

• Article: On Identifying as LGBTQ2+
• Article: Being a Supportive Ally to the LGTBQ2+ Community