Community Groups in Montreal

Group representing Afro/BIPOC/Caribbean queer community in Montréal through community events, advocacy, and visibility.

Autonomous non-profit organization by and for LGBTQIA+ migrants and refugees in Montréal, offering services, support groups, social activities, and advocacy for the legal, social, and economic rights of LGBTQ+ newcomers.

Non-profit supporting trans, non-binary, and questioning individuals across Quebec with resources, peer support, and community connection.

Quebec's only English-language community organization providing volunteer-driven support services and treatment information to people living with HIV/AIDS and/or hepatitis C.

Volunteer-run non-profit providing anonymous online support and information about sexual orientation, gender identity, and sexuality, plus the Neuro/Diversities program for neurodivergent LGBTQ+ youth aged 14-30.

Non-profit bringing together gay men aged 50 and over for social activities, peer support, and community connection in Montréal.

Archives organization devoted to the research, preservation, and promotion of documentation relating the history of LGBTQ+ organizations and individuals in Quebec.

Organization devoted to the research and preservation of archives written by members of lesbian communities in Quebec.

Community organization providing free, confidential support to trans and gender-questioning people and their loved ones, including health navigation, peer support, and workshops.

Discussion group for Hispanic gay men in Montréal, providing peer support and social connection in Spanish.

Social group for men from the GBTQ+ leather community in Montréal, organizing meetups and community events.

Community centre providing Montreal's LGBTQ+ communities with a common space for organizations and individuals to come together through education, information, and research. Houses the Open Book Library and hosts community events.

Feminist community organization dedicated to promoting health and well-being for women and non-binary people of sexual diversity through adapted services and interventions.

Professional network promoting representation and advancement of the LGBT business community in Quebec through networking events, advocacy, and business development.

Country dance social club for the LGBTQIA+ community in Montréal, offering regular dance nights and social gatherings.

Bilingual advocacy organization for the legal and social recognition of LGBT families, connecting LGBT parents and future parents to share resources and build community.

Umbrella organization in the Village providing a hub where 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 14-35 can access resources, activities, and support through member organizations including AlterHéros, Jeunesse Lambda, and Juritrans.

Coalition of Quebec community organizations fighting AIDS, coordinating advocacy, funding, and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS across the province.

Organization supporting the social needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ folks aged 18 to 35 through events, meetups, and community-building activities in Montréal.

Autonomous political organization project initiated by sex workers based in Montréal, advocating for sex workers' rights and safety.

Comité fighting against LGBTQ+phobic discrimination within the Montréal Metropolitan Central Council of the Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN).

Advocacy organization ensuring the protection of the legal, social, and institutional rights of all members of LGBTQIA2+ communities in Quebec.

Collective action platform bringing together people with lived experience of PnP/chemsex for peer support, harm reduction, and community building in Montréal.

Ensemble pour le respect de la diversité works with youth to promote respect for diversity through workshops and educational programming in Montréal schools and community settings.

Organization working to develop a large-scale LGBTQ+ community and cultural complex in Montréal's Village neighbourhood.

Organization focusing on trans-rights advocacy and education about trans realities in Quebec.

Intergenerational dialogue program fostering connection between English-speaking 2SLGBTQIA+ community members of different generations in Montréal.

Feminist network dedicated to advocacy and popular education on sexual and reproductive rights in Quebec.

Community organization providing advocacy and support for trans women and transfeminine people in Montréal.

Organization celebrating queer literature, authors, and writers through literary events and programming in Montréal.

Quebec-based organization raising awareness about the realities of sexual and gender diversity through campaigns like the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

Arts and cultural foundation promoting and supporting Afro LGBTQ+ artists through the annual Massimadi film and arts festival, exhibitions, and community events in Montréal since 2009.

Fondation québécoise du sida funds community organizations working with people living with HIV/AIDS in Quebec through grants and partnerships.

Member-led community by and for English-speaking 2SLGBTQI+ adults aged 50+, offering weekly gatherings, social outings, wellness activities, and peer-led groups to reduce isolation and build connection.

Organization supporting trans, non-binary, and gender-creative children and their families with resources, education, and community connection.

Non-profit organization that demystifies sexual orientation and gender identity through volunteer-led workshops in schools, CEGEPs, youth centres, and workplaces across the Greater Montréal Area.

Organization working to fight homophobia within the Montréal Lebanese community and to support Lebanese and Arabic-speaking LGBTQ+ individuals.

Indigiqueer Circle gathering Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ people in Quebec for community connection, cultural support, and advocacy.

First-response help and information centre available 24/7, providing bilingual support to LGBTQ+ people, their loved ones, and service providers on sexual orientation and gender diversity.

Community group for queer Montrealers of Italian origin, providing social connection and cultural events.

Francophone community organization created by and for LGBTQ+ and questioning youth aged 14-30, offering discussion groups, themed activities, and peer support in the Greater Montréal area.

Organization serving LGBTQ+ South Asian diaspora communities in Montréal through cultural events and community building.

Advocacy organization ensuring access to justice for trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people through legal information, referrals, and support.

Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting safe behaviors, equal relationships, and the prevention of STIs through outreach and education in Montréal.

Book publisher dedicated to poetry and short stories written by LGBTQ+ community members in Montréal.

Caring, bilingual, non-commercial living space for LGBTQ+ youth aged 14-25 in Montréal, part of the Coalition of LGBTQ+ Youth Groups.

Inclusive news media covering 2SLGBTQIA+ news, culture, and community stories in Montréal and Quebec.

Community organization welcoming adult men and women living with HIV, providing support services and a residential community in Montréal.

Arts organization by and for LGBTQ+ artists of Hispanic background in Montréal, producing burlesque and performance art events.

Charitable organization advocating for sexual rights and sexual health through education, resources, and community outreach in Quebec.

Organization supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community by organizing festive, inclusive, and safer events in Montréal.

Organization working for the accessibility and inclusion of deaf and hard of hearing people in cultural events through drag performances and sign language interpretation.

Services and resources to support members of the LGBTQ2+ community in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region west of Montréal.

Organization committed to providing authentic support, visibility, and representation for the bear community in Montréal through events and social gatherings.

Community organization supporting people living with HIV through housing and community-based support services in Montréal.

Montréal leather and latex club fostering identity and belonging within the LGBTQ+ kink community through social events and education.

By-and-for collective of LGBT+ people from Arabic-speaking regions in Montréal, providing community support, social events, and cultural programming.

Collective of artists creating work exploring intimacy, eroticism, and sexually marginalized diversity in Montréal.

Queer film screening series about sexuality, kink, and queer intimacy in Montréal.

Local chapter of PFLAG Canada providing peer-to-peer support, educational tools, and resources to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, their parents, families, and friends in Montréal.

Community and arts organization by and for people from the 2SLGBTQIA+ Caribbean communities in Montréal.

Support and information organization for people affected by HIV and sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) in Quebec.

Empowering Canadian employers to build workplaces that celebrate all 2SLGBTQIA+ employees through training, research, and advocacy. Based in Montréal.

Montreal-based solidarity project connecting LGBTQ2S+ prisoners in Canada and the United States with pen pals from the same communities outside prison, plus a harm reduction resource library.

Community organization providing free, confidential peer counselling, support, and referrals to LGBTQ+ and questioning youth aged 14-25 in both English and French, with a focus on empowerment and harm reduction.

Group aiming to be a resource of assistance and support for all LGBTQ+ Asians within Montréal.

Collective creating visibility and representation online and in person for the queer South Asian community in Montréal.

Organization helping queer and trans folks access the tech industry, advance their careers, and support their entrepreneurial success.

Organization promoting social and legal recognition for polyamorous people in Quebec through advocacy and community education.

Support and services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people in Quebec concerned with sexual health and LGBTQ+ identities.

National advocacy organization defending the collective rights of women and people from lesbo-queer communities in Quebec since 1996, promoting visibility and political representation.

Community-based organization promoting the health and well-being of gay and bisexual men, cis and trans, through HIV/STI prevention, sexual health services, and peer support programs.

A week-long summer camp in Montréal where youth discover and express their talents through music in an inclusive, queer-friendly environment.

Community organization offering housing and community support to people living with HIV or hepatitis C in Montréal.

Order of queer nuns in Montréal serving oppressed communities through visible activism, fundraising, and community joy.

Organism promoting global sexual health including prevention and education for HIV and other STIs, with services relevant to the LGBTQ+ community in Montréal.

Grassroots initiative founded in 2021 to create lesbian and sapphic community spaces in Montréal through social events and gatherings.

The only LGBTQ2+ resource centre in the West Island region of Montréal, providing drop-ins for youth, a trans support group, adults and seniors programs, and a parent support group.