Adult members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community are disproportionately represented among those experiencing homelessness. This is the case in Toronto, where 10-12% of people experiencing homelessness self-identify as being a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community whereas only 6% of Toronto’s general population above the age of 18 self-identifies as gay, lesbian or bisexual.
However, there remains a lack of resources for 2SLGBTQ+ adults experiencing homelessness and little research has examined homelessness within this population. This report offers findings from a qualitative study which sought to better understand the lived realities of 2SLGBTQ+ adults with experiences of homelessness in Toronto.