Rainbow Alliance of Quebec and LGBTQ+ Community Centres: Regional Directory 2026

Alliance Arc-en-ciel de Quebec: mission, services, hours 2026

Alliance Arc-en-ciel de Québec has been operating at 286 rue Saint-Jean in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste neighborhood. The center serves the Capitale-Nationale region with a mission focused on welcoming French-speaking LGBTQ+ individuals.

Services include an active listening line from Monday to Friday between 1 PM and 5 PM. Peer groups meet on a rotating schedule for youth, seniors, and transgender individuals. A resource library and a room rental service complete the offerings.

The organization also coordinates Fierté Québec. All activities remain free and rely on donations. LGBT Associations and Coalitions in Quebec: 2026 Directory presents the broader network of partners.

The phone number 418 809-3383 allows you to book a shift or obtain the workshop schedule. The building welcomes visitors without an appointment during opening hours.

LGBTQ+ Community Centre of Montreal and other metropolitan resources

The LGBTQ+ Community Centre of Montreal (CCGLM) is located at 2075 Plessis Street. The number 514 528-8424 provides access to drop-in services and programs in the Plateau and the Village.

The Eugélionne Library offers lesbian and queer literature. Project 10 serves youth aged 14-25 with specific activities. Nearby organizations include Helem Montréal for Arab individuals, AlterHéros, GRIS-Montréal, the Coalition of LGBT+ Families, and the Enchanté Network for seniors.

Services extend across several boroughs. LGBT Community Centres in Quebec: guide details the access methods in the metropolis.

Trois-Rivières / Mauricie: regional LGBTQ+ resources

The Mauricie region does not have a dedicated LGBTQ+ center in 2026. GRIS-Mauricie maintains a branch at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. COMSEP serves as a welcoming point for youth. The Centre des femmes de la Mauricie completes the network.

Peer listening sessions take place on Thursdays. The interventions focus on demystification in the school environment and individual support. Fierté Mauricie organizes the visible annual activities. The general contact 819 376-5011 directs to available resources.

Sherbrooke / Estrie: listening centres and points

Diversité Estrie, formerly IRIS Estrie, is located at 197 Belvédère Sud Street in Sherbrooke. The phone number 819 791-9272 reaches the bilingual listening team.

The organization has been managing a transitional housing program for LGBTQ+ youth since 2023. A summer camp welcomes 12-17 year olds. The Université de Sherbrooke is home to the UDS LGBT2 association. Specialized consultations for transgender individuals are offered at the Hauteville-Asselin clinic.

Saguenay / Lac-Saint-Jean / Côte-Nord: regional services

The LGBT Committee Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean can be reached at 418 543-2272 in Chicoutimi. Arc-en-ciel Côte-Nord covers Sept-Îles at 418 962-8888. Both organizations face geographical distance.

LGBT youth report increased isolation and difficulties accessing transition care. Phone lines and video consultations help bridge these gaps. Partnerships with the CISSS enable gender-affirming care in the region.

Outaouais / Abitibi: covering remote areas

The LGBTQ+ Artistic Expression Circle of Outaouais (CEALGBO) is located in Gatineau at 819 246-7000. The Diversity Committee of the Université du Québec en Outaouais hosts workshops.

In Abitibi-Témiscamingue, the LGBT+ Coalition of Abitibi-Témiscamingue (CLAT) operates in Rouyn-Noranda at 819 763-9091. Trained CLSC branches and itinerant workshops serve the villages. Interligne provides 24/7 phone support.

Services by specific public: seniors, youth, trans, families, migrants

Seniors

The Enchanted Network and GRIS-Seniors offer discussion groups and visits. The FCASF Seniors coordinates specialized resources.

Youth

AlterHéros reaches out to those aged 13-30. GRIS intervenes in schools. Project 10 remains active in Montreal. Help for LGBTQ+ youth: resources 2026 lists dedicated helplines.

Trans people

Aide Trans Québec (ATQ) and ASTT(e)Q in Montreal provide information on sexual health. Trans Estrie ensures regional follow-up.

Homoparental families

The Coalition of LGBT+ Families and Maman & Papa offer support groups and parenting workshops.

Immigrants and refugees

Aspect, Action Santé Femmes, and Solidarity Refugees LGBT support newcomers. topsiterencontre.quebec completes the information on safe meetings in Quebec.

Province-wide helplines: when no centre is nearby

In many regions the nearest community centre can be several hours away by road, and the drop-in hours described above do not cover every time slot. In those cases, a helpline reachable from anywhere in Quebec is often the first point of contact, even before any travel.

Interligne, formerly known as Gai Écoute, offers a free and confidential listening and information service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for LGBTQ+ people, their loved ones and professionals from various settings. It can be reached at 514 866-0103 in Montreal or toll-free at 1 888 505-1010; the toll-free number also handles text messages and chat. Requests can also be sent by email to aide@interligne.co.

For trans, non-binary or questioning people and their loved ones, Aide aux Trans du Québec (ATQ), founded in 1980, runs a listening, information and referral line at 1 855 909-9038, option 1, staffed by trained volunteers and advertised as available around the clock. The organization also offers weekly online support groups; its website is aideauxtrans.com. Administrative procedures are covered in our guide to trans identity in Quebec.

In case of immediate danger, call 911. For distress or suicidal thoughts, the 1 866 APPELLE line (1 866 277-3553) is available across Quebec. Young people will find more numbers on our page about help for LGBTQ+ youth.

Preparing a first contact with a community centre

A first call or visit can feel intimidating, especially if you have not yet spoken to anyone about your sexual orientation or gender identity. A few practical pointers make it easier. First, phone before travelling: as the summary table shows, some organizations are open Monday to Friday, others only by appointment, and others only on call. Hours can change from one season to the next, particularly in the regions.

Next, be clear about what you are looking for: a one-off conversation, a peer group, information about a health service, or a referral to a specialized organization. Centres sometimes focus on a specific audience (youth, seniors, trans people, families, newcomers) and can redirect you to the right resource. It is also perfectly legitimate to ask reassuring questions up front: the language of service, the accessibility of the premises, the possible cost of an activity and how personal information is handled.

Finally, you can go at your own pace. Listening without speaking at a first group, coming back a second time or preferring a phone conversation first are all common choices. For people living outside the large centres, our calendar of regional Pride events in 2026 also points to chances to meet others, and the page on mental health and minority stress helps you recognize when to seek more sustained support.

Express directory: summary table

The following table summarizes the main contact information for regional organizations.

The data comes from the official websites of the organizations and the regional CISSS. LGBTQ+ Workplace Discrimination: Recourse 2026 directs to legal protections.