Rainbow Youth Program
The Rainbow Youth Program strives to make lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, 2-spirit, queer and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth feel safe, included, and empowered in Peterborough and the four counties. We give LGBTQ+ youth the space to be themselves and the tools to lead positive change in their schools, peer groups, and community. Weekly Drop In for LGBTQ+ youth on Thursdays at 3:30-5:30pm.
Workshops on LGBTQ+ inclusion for students, educators, and service providers.
Support for LGBTQ+ individuals, community groups, and GSAs.
Peterborough, ON K9H 1G5
Phone: 705-749-9110
Email: leah@parn.ca
Ages Served: up to 25
Fees: Free
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30am-5:00pm
Weekly Drop In for LGBTQ+ youth on Thursdays 3:30pm-5:30pm
Languages: English
Regions Served: Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Peterborough
Type of Service: Addictions/Harm Reduction, Drop-in/Support Group, Education/Workshops, Grassroots Community Group, Health Services, HIV/AIDS, Mental Health
Closed Identity-Specific Groups: Open to All Races, Open to All Genders and Sexualities
Access
Physically Accessible to Wheelchairs and Mobility Devices: Yes
Accessible Washrooms: Yes
Gender-neutral Washrooms: Yes
Scent-free / Low Scent: Scent-free
ASL: Available occasionally
Childcare: Childcare subsidies available
Food: Light snacks available
Transit Reimbursements: Both ways reimbursed
Alcohol: No
Other Access Info:
We meet in the Rainbow Room at PARN. The outside doors stay unlocked until 5pm and there is a doorbell for PARN at the side entrance.Our main entrance is at the side of the building (from the parking lot) and has stairs and an elevator inside. When you get to the second floor, please ring the doorbell so we can let you in.
You can also come in the front entrance, it says RBC and only has stairs. Please knock on our door so someone can let you in.