Item - 2026.QS11.4
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee on May 13, 2026 and was adopted with amendments.
QS11.4 - Thrive Toronto Mental Health Report Card and Toronto Public Health Action on 2SLGBTQ+ Mental Health
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee:
1. Requested the Manager, Gender Equity, Social Development to request the Medical Officer of Health to provide an update on Thrive Toronto Mental Health Report Card and Toronto Public Health Action on 2SLGBTQ+ Mental Health in the new term of Council.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Dr. Kwame McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, Wellesley Institute gave a presentation on Thrive Toronto - Mental Health in Decline.
Dr. Michelle Murti, Medical Officer of Health, Toronto Public Health gave a presentation on Toronto Public Health: Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ Mental Health and Well-being.
Summary
Toronto Public Health and the Wellesley Institute will share findings on the Thrive Toronto Mental Health Report Card and Toronto Public Health’s work to support mental health and well-being among 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/qs/bgrd/backgroundfile-286495.pdf
Presentation from the Medical Office of Health on Updates on 2SLGBTQ+ Mental Health
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/qs/bgrd/backgroundfile-286496.pdf
Communications
Motions
That the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee:
1. Request the Manager, Gender Equity, Social Development to request the Medical Officer of Health to provide an update on Thrive Toronto Mental Health Report Card and Toronto Public Health Action on 2SLGBTQ+ Mental Health in the new term of Council.