Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic

Pride Month is a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and beauty of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. It’s also a time to recognize ongoing barriers and reaffirm our commitment to equity, safety, and dignity for all.

Everyone deserves to live free from violence and discrimination. This month and every month, we stand in solidarity.

If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, please get in touch with our team at 416-323-9149 by choosing option 1 in the menu, or email us at [email protected].

Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic offers trauma-informed legal services and representation, counselling and multilingual interpretation, and drives system transformation to support women and gender-diverse people who have experienced violence.

On May 28, the Clinic was honoured to receive The Attorney General’s Victim Services Award of Distinction, recognizing the dedication and impact of organizations supporting victims of crime and advancing awareness across Ontario. We are deeply grateful to our team, partners, and community for making this work possible.

The foundation of sustainable impact is collaboration—Join the 2026-2027 SHE MATTERS event committee to be a part of the change you want to see.

Join our Knowledge is Power Housing Information Sessions on Transitional Housing Support. Our experienced counsellors will discuss the general housing picture and details about RGI (subsidized housing) and the Special Priority Program. Don't miss our sessions:

Session 1: Thursday, June 18th, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
https://schliferclinic.zoom.us/meeting/register/AlKJFbDESfazRW45V_GG_A

Session 2: Thursday, June 25th, 2025, from 11:00 to 12:30.
https://schliferclinic.zoom.us/meeting/register/KFSEY-zmTFKvqX9CRWL_Pg

BSCC is seeking its next Executive Director to build on a strong foundation and lead the organization into its next chapter. Please review the job posting for details on how to apply, and also share it with anyone you feel might be a great fit to lead our future.
Learn more: https://www.schliferclinic.com/247620-2/

Make a meaningful impact in your community by joining the 2026-2027 SHE MATTERS event committee.

Mental health is essential to our overall well-being—and everyone deserves access to care, support, and understanding.
This month, we recognize the importance of breaking stigma, listening without judgment, and creating spaces where people feel safe to seek help. Healing looks different for everyone, and no one should have to navigate it alone.

If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, please get in touch with our team at 416-323-9149 by choosing option 1 in the menu, or email us at [email protected].

Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic offers trauma-informed legal services and representation, counselling and multilingual interpretation, and drives system transformation to support women and gender-diverse people who have experienced violence.

The Schlifer Clinic is very encouraged by this landmark decision and proud to have intervened from the perspective of a clinic supporting women and gender diverse survivors of intimate partner violence. The Supreme Court’s decision is an important step forward in recognizing the extensive harms of intimate partner violence and survivors’ right to be compensated by their abusers. It also acknowledges the intersecting factors—such as race, disability, and immigration status—that shape survivors’ experiences. Read the complete statement: https://www.schliferclinic.com/247609-2/

On Wednesday, May 13, our Acting Executive Director Jehan Chaudry represented the Clinic at Headlines & Harm: Reframing Media Coverage of Gender-Based Violence, hosted by Aura Freedom. Thank you to Aura Freedom for the invitation and for bringing together journalists, media professionals, advocates, and community members for such an engaging and thoughtful evening. From the powerful panel discussion to meaningful conversations and shared learning, the event highlighted the importance of how GBV is reported—and the role we all play in reshaping the narrative. Grateful to have been part of such an inspiring space 🤍

Join the 2026-2027 SHE MATTERS event committee to support fundraising efforts for survivors of gender-based violence.