How to Get Involved

The 2008 LGBTQ Health Matters Week is a great way for you and your organization to focus, reinforce and strengthen your commitment to addressing LGBTQ health issues in the city of Toronto.

Anyone who wants to help promote the health and well being of LGBTQ people in Toronto can get involved including local health organizations, social service organizations, community groups, local businesses, media organizations and schools.

Your support of this week is critical to its success, and we need your help to ensure that LGBTQ Health Matters Week is as successful as possible. We are here to support your efforts and to provide information and resources where possible.

Get your friends and colleagues involved and let the media and your communities know about your activities. Please let us know about your plans, so we can publicize all events and activities by including information about them on this website.

Whether you plan an activity or not, please visit the Calendar of Events section and attend an event!

Submit a Calendar Event

To have events listed, please email the following information to info@lgbtqhealthmatters.com:

  • Title of Event/Activity
  • Date and Time
  • Location
  • Description of Event/Activity
  • Contact Info
Submission does not guarantee posting of your event to the LGBTQ Health Matters Week calendar. Sherbourne Health Centre will review each submission and, if it is appropriate, we will post your event.

Ideas for LGBTQ Health Matters Week Events

Here are just a few general suggestions. If you have any more and would like to share an idea for an event or activity, please let us know.

  • Feature the 2008 LGBTQ Health Matters Week in your calendar of events or on your website
  • Write an article for your newsletter or your local newspaper
  • Hold a lunch 'n' learn training session to educate your staff team about some aspect of LGBTQ health
  • Have an Open House of your programs and services for members of the LGBTQ communities
  • Host a workshop or discussion for LGBTQ people on any health issue such as stress reduction, good nutrition or physical fitness
  • Create an educational display about LGBTQ health issues in your waiting room or lobby or store window
  • If you have a regular program for LGBTQ people, choose a health issue as the topic for that week
  • Distribute information on LGBTQ health issues to your clients or customers
Don't forget to tell us about your event or activity by emailing us at info@lgbtqhealthmatters.com

Promotional Materials

The following materials are available for use to help promote your 2008 LGBTQ Health Matters Week events and activities. You can download our logo and add it to a poster for your event or you can download a blank event poster and write in the details of your event:

Logos

Posters

Web Banners