TOMQ : TORONTO

About Toronto Ontario

Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario, is the largest Canadian city and sits along Lake Ontario’s northwestern shore. It's a dynamic multi-cultural city with a lots of soaring skyscrapers, including the iconic free-standing CN Tower. Toronto is a great city for sex work as it attracts lots of tourist and has a vibrant gay village. You can easily get around Toronto on the underground subway called the TTC.

Interactive Map

This map listed all of the places you can stop by and receive support. Below the map, we have listed the resources as well. The map allows you to get directions, see hours of operation, and also get the most updated information like phone, website address and more!


Not all sex worker support organizations are located on the map as they don't have an acutal address for you to stop by.
Check out the listings below the map for a complete list.
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Sex Worker Support Organizations

Monkeypox Woundcare Kits at Maggie's Toronto

Monkeypox Woundcare Kits at Maggie's Toronto

Maggie's has partnered with www.igotmpox.com to help provide free Mpox Wound care Kits to those currently coping with an Mpox (Monkeypox) infection (see the attached promotional image). Proper wound care can help reduce how uncomfortable/painful/inconvenient the experience is, help pox heal faster, minimize pox scarring, help prevent secondary infections, and help reduce the chances of passing Mpox on.

To arrange delivery of an Mpox wound care kit, please email me at michael@maggiesto.org or reach out to 'I Got MPox' at igotmpox@gmail.com.

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OnlyMans: HQ Drop-ins

The OnlyMans: HQ Drop-in is an attempt to hold space for, build, and support Gay Bi Queer Trans guys and Gender Non-Conforming Non-Binary folks in sex work. These Drop-ins will take place once every three months allowing community to form connections in person, wellness check-in, access resources – STBBI rapid testing, mental health, harm reduction, etc. Hosted in the HQ community rooms. These will be hybrid events to include anyone quarantining, or physically unable to relocate. We will be providing transportation and a meal for attendees.

Upcoming Dates:

  • Monday, December 12, 2022
  • Monday, March 13, 2023

For more information:

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Maggie’s Sex Worker’s Action Project

Mission: Maggie’s is one of Canada's oldest by and for sex worker support organizations providing space for sex workers to connect, access harm reduction materials, street outreach and education for community organizations, political leaders and allies.

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For legal information and referrals:

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Bad Date Coalition

Mission: social action group based in Toronto, Ontario Canada dedicated to improving safety for people involved in sex work

For more information:

Website: https://www.baddatecoalition.ca/ 

Bad Date List: https://baddatelist.com/ 

To report a bad date:

For general information:

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Butterfly

Mission: Butterfly provides support to, and advocates for, the rights of Asian and migrant sex workers.

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Community Health Organizations

Note: Many community health organizations offer a variety of services such as group support programs, harm reduction supplies, counselling, and HIV testing.

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2 Spirit of the First Nations

For more information:

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The 519 Community Centre

Highlights: HIV Testing, Counselling, Legal Clinics and Resources

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ACT (formerly the AIDS Committee of Toronto)

Since 1983 ACT has developed programs and services that respond to the changing needs of the communities it serves.

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Prisoners’ HIV/AIDS Support Action Network (PASAN)

Clinics and Pharmacies

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Hassle Free Clinic

Highlight: HIV Testing, STI Testing and Treatment, PrEP referrals

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The Village Pharmacy - Yonge Street

Highlights: HIV Testing, PrEP referrals, Prescription deliveries

Harm Reduction Organizations

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Centre On Drug Policy Evaluation

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Fred Victor

Highlights: Consumption and Treatment Services

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Street Health

Highlights: Consumption and Treatment Services

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St Stephen’s Community House

Highlights: Harm reduction supplies, peer support, counselling

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The Works Needle Exchange Program

Highlights: HIV Testing, Consumption and Treatment Services, Drug Checking Service

Community Health Centres

Note: Community Health Centres offer a range of holistic health services.

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Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre

Highlights: HIV Testing, Consumption and Treatment Services

Contact Parkdale Site:

  • Phone: 416‑537‑2455

Contact Queen West Site:

  • Phone: 416‑703‑8480

 

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Regent Park Community Health Centre

South Riverdale Community Health Centre

South Riverdale Community Health Centre

Highlights: HIV Testing, Consumption and Treatment Services

Support Programs

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TPOC Trans People of Colour Project @ the 519 Community Centre

Highlights: An educational and social support group for TPOC.

Space Rentals

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DayUse

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Kink Den

Highlights: Hourly Space Rental 

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