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Hours of Operation
Support Phone Line: 519-836-4550
Mondays 3:30 - 6:00 pm
Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Fridays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm OUTline will be operating on reduced hours during the months of May - August 2012.
For immediate assistance call:
The Distress Line: 519-821-3760
LGBT Youth Line: 1-800-268-9688
University of Guelph Resources
Here you'll find detailed information about University of Guelph organizations that support lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer, two-spirit, ally people.
- Guelph Queer Equality
- CampOUT
- The Wellness Centre
- SpeakOUT
- Guelph Resource Centre for Gender Empowerment and Diversity
- Student Support Network
Guelph Queer Equality |
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University of Guelph Campus
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Guelph Queer Equality provides a safe space and supportive environment for all people in the trans, bisexual, lesbian, and gay community. People of all races, religions, sexual orientations, genders, ages, and abilities are welcome. Guelph Queer Equality events are not restricted to the University Community, they are open to people from the Guelph Community in general.
Programming and Services
- Lending Library (books and magazines)
- Social events on Tuesday nights (check Facebook page for times and topics)
- Advocacy and awareness campaigns
- Pamphlets and information
Location: University Centre, 2nd Floor (around the corner from the CSA Office)
Acessibility: Take the south University Centre elevator to floor 2. Turn Left.
Hours: Please e-mail or call for current hours.
Contact: Phone: (519) 824-4120 ext. 56702 | Email: gqe@uoguelph.ca
CampOUT |
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University of Guelph Campus
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CampOut is a student-driven support/social group that provides a safe space for students who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Transsexual, Queer, Not-Straight; those who chose not to identify with a lable; and/or those who are questioning their sexual orientation. The group meets on a weekly basis and we encourage those who attend to participate as little or as much as they like.
Programming and Services
- Weekly facilitated discussions
- Confidential services
- Referrals to other organizations
Location: Undisclosed location on the University of Guelph Campus. E-mail campout@uoguelph.ca to find out more.
Acessibility: The location of the event changes. Please e-mail CampOUT for more information.
Hours: Varies. Please e-mail.
Contact: Email: campout@uoguelph.ca
The Wellness Centre |
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University of Guelph Campus
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The Wellness Centre is an educational resource centre on a wide range of topics including physical and mental health, body image, addictions, sexuality, human rights and self-care. The Centre takes pride in being very inclusive with its information, and has many resources on all topics with specific interest to the LGBTIQQ2 community. The Wellness Centre is a department within Student Health Services.
Programming and Services
- Free condom and lube distribution
- Resources Materials (pamphlets, brochures)
- Workshops
- Support Materials for Residence Assitants
- Awareness Campaigns
- Special Events
Location: On the 2nd floor of the JT Powell Building, above Student Health Services. The JT Powell Building is located in west campus, beside the athletics building.
Acessibility: Please ask Student Health Services for the key code for the elevator.
Hours: The Wellness Centre is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
Contact: Phone: 519.824.4120 ext.53327 | Email: wellness@uoguelph.ca
SpeakOUT |
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University of Guelph Campus
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Speak OUT is a program run out of the Wellness Centre dealing with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered issues.
This program brings together LGBTQ students and allies in educating and confronting homophobia on campus through awareness programming to
help make our campus a positive space. Speak OUT involves student facilitators leading workshops to encourage participants to think critically about
homophobia and heterosexism.
The Speak OUT workshop helps to challenge negative assumptions about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered individuals
and covers strategies to prevent homophobic harassment.
Programming and Services
- Advocacy and awareness activities
- Workshops
- Administers the University of Guelph Positive Space Campaign
- Updates the Guelph Queer Resource Guide
Location: On the 2nd floor of the JT Powell Building, above Student Health Services. The JT Powell Building is located in west campus, beside the athletics building.
Acessibility: Please ask Student Health Services for the key code for the elevator.
Hours: The Wellness Centre is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
Contact: Phone: 519.824.4120 ext.53327 | Email: wellness@uoguelph.ca
Guelph Resource Centre for Gender Empowerment and Diversity |
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University of Guelph Campus
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We are a student funded, collectively run resource centre for people of all or no genders. We advocate anti-oppression issues within a feminist framework, recognizing that issues of gendered oppression consist of struggles against all systems of domination. We offer a relaxing, comfortable space where you can use our microwave and/or chat with our friendly volunteers and staff. We provide resources and support for students, staff, faculty and community members, who can use our extensive library, computers and other accessible technologies, buy traditional and alternative menstrual products, attend our workshops and other public events, or become a trained volunteer or collective member. If you are in crisis, you can also access peer support, referrals and a private room.
Programming and Services
- Advocacy and awareness activities
- Workshops
- Informational Resources (pamphelts, brochures)
- Lending Library (books, audio/visual, magazine)
- Products for sale
Location: 1st floor of the University Centre.Enter the University from the South entrance (door to the buses). Turn left at the Bank machines and hair salon. Walk all the way to the end of the hall. It's on the left before the exit doors.
Acessibility: Barrier free.
Hours: Please call or email for current office hours.
Contact: Phone: 519.824.4120 ext.58559 | Email: grcged@gmail.com
Student Support Network |
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University of Guelph Campus
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A peer-to-peer support network operated by students for students.
Programming and Services
- Confidential, non-judgmental listening & support
- Information, pamphlets, and/or referrals
- An opportunity to chat one-on-one with peers who care
- Trained student volunteers who staff the service
Location: Raithby House.
Directions: The house across from the cannon in Branion Plaza.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 12 noon - 10 pm. Fall & Winter semesters only.
Contact: Phone: 519.824.4120 ext.55002
Acessibility:The first floor of Raithby House is accessible.
