What is the Rainbow youth centre?
The Rainbow Youth Centre is a space for 2SLGBTQIPA+ and questioning children and youth and allies to come together for recreation, support and arts-based programs. We officially opened the Centre on August 22nd, 2016 as a safer hang-out space and started regular programming in September 2016.
In the past we primarily focused on supporting youth 30 and under. We’ve since opened a second space for people over 19 called the Adult Programs + Services Centre . In the Rainbow Youth Centre, we’re offering programs and services for youth under 19, including families, those who are questioning their identity, and people who are looking to learn more.
We also encourage Child & Youth Care Counsellors, teachers, community organizations and more to directly connect youth with our services. We welcome adults and friends of 2SLGBTQIPA+ and questioning youth to come along for support and we often host private tours for new youth to get comfortable in the space before meeting the other youth who come to our space.
What the centre offers:
A space to play games, work on homework, connect with other youth
Wi-Fi, computer, and printer access
Rainbow Library and other take-home resources
Video games and board games
Free food and snacks
Free art supplies
Access to the community closet and other supports
Check out our monthly schedules for drop-in times and the youth program schedule.