This Needs Assessment study was initiated by Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP) to understand the key issues and service needs and gaps faced by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Transsexual, Two-Spirited, Intersex, Queer and Questioning (LGBTTTIQQ) youth, between the ages of 13-18, living in Peel region. The project was commissioned in response to the following concerns:

• lack and omission of LGBTTTIQQ youth services in Peel Region
• systemic homophobic & transphobic attitudes and how they impact LGBTTTIQQ youth
• the lack of reach and services to LGBTTTIQQ youth from diverse ethno-racial communities and newcomers and challenges associated with engaging these populations