L’ASTERISK

The Coalition of LGBTQ+ Youth Groups is the organization that coordinates the l'Astérisk project. Its mission is to offer resources that facilitates collaboration between Quebec LGBTQ+ youth groups and to raise awareness about the realities and struggles of LGBTQ+ youth. The L'astérisk project manager and space coordinator are the employees coordinating some programs using, and maintaining l'astérisk. They facilitate sharing resources, best practices, and collaborations between the Colocs and local community groups working on projects and services for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

What is L’Asterisk ?

Astérisk is a bilingual, non-commercial space in the Village that offers activities and services to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 14-35. Under one roof, 2SLGBTQIA+ youth can access diverse information, services, activities, peer support, clothing, harm reduction materials, and gender-affirming products, and can ask for help with a name or gender marker change. These services are offered by the Roommates (organizations: Jeunesse Lambda, Juritrans, Femtl and AlterHéros)

L'Astérisk aims to offer 2SLGBTQIA+ youth:

  • A space in the village dedicated to their resources and activities.

  • A welcoming safe(r) space where they can meet other 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in a community of respect and learning.

  • Opportunities to share community tools, initiatives and support with other 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

  • A collaborative workspace for the Roomate-organisations and our partners offering services to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth that includes these youth in the decision-making

  • Harm reduction: At Astérisk you can access various harm reduction materials without judgment. Come by and grab the following: Fentanyl drug tests, drug tests, condoms, lube, injection needles for hormones, crack & meth pipes, and sanitary products.

L’Asterisk Programs

  • Activities

    Astérisk hosts events for people age 14-35, one to four times a month. The events vary from free spa days, arts & crafts workshops, movement classes and more!

    Activities

  • L’Asterisk gender gear and menstrual program

    This program allows anyone in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community aged 14-35, to access for free:
    Binders, gaffs, menstrual underwear, menstrual cups, reusable pads, tucking tape, and trans tape.
    Available for pickup during office hours.

    As a new pickup-only service, please note that Stand-To-Pee/Packers and breast forms are unavailable. If you require these items, we recommend contacting Jeunesse Lambda, Gender Center for Advocacy, or P10 for more information.

    Store

  • L’Asterisk Leadership fund

    The LGBT+ Leadership Fund is a new project that aims to provide funds and support for projects of a maximum duration of 3 months by/for young LGBTQIA2S+ age 14-35 that align with Asterisk's objectives.

    Leadership fund

Roommates

  • Jeunesse Lambda

    Jeunesse Lambda (JL) offers, at l’Astérisk, group discussions, activities and workshops by and for questionning or 2SLGBTQIA+ youth (aged 14 to 30) 3 times a week :
    - Tuesdays, 4 pm - 7 pm,
    - Fridays, 4 pm - 9 pm,
    - Saturdays 12 pm - 6 pm.

    At these activities, you can access STM tickets, harm reduction materials (condoms, dental dams, lube, needles and more), snacks, and dinner is served on Fridays. For the activities and active listening, write to Maxim-e (they/them) at intervention@jeunesselambda.com

    One-on-one active listening services and Gender affirming products (such as binders, gaffs, packers and more) that can be obtained for free or on pay-what-you-can access by emailing Lou (they/them) at trans@jeunesselambda.com.

  • AlterHéros

    AlterHéros is a community group committed to fighting prejudice and demystifying sexual diversity and gender plurality. Their services are offered to 2SLGBTQIA+ or questioning youth ages 14 to 30.

    AlterHéros offers an online self-help form entitled “Ask your question” where people can ask questions about gender and sexuality anonymously.

    They also offer “Neurodiversity”, a program including services and discussion workshops for 2SLGBTQIA+ neurodivergent youth.

  • Juritrans

    Juritrans is a legal clinic that assists trans and nonbinary individuals seeking name and gender marker changes. It is led by Celeste Trianon, a transfeminine jurist and activist who works on unceded land traditionally in the custody of the Kanien’kehá:ka.

Upcoming events.

At the l’Asterisk space, 1575 Atateken Street, Montreal, QC H2L 3L4.

No offices hours until January 2025.

Drop-in and office hours

At l’Asterisk, youth aged 12-35 can access a variety of resources during drop-in or office hours

Safer Sex and Injection Materials

  • Location: Bathroom cabinet

  • Contents: Condoms, dental dams, tampons, pads, lube, fentanyl tests, and more

Clothing Closet

  • Description: A wide range of free clothing available in various sizes

  • Access: During drop in hours or office hours

Open Library

  • Location: Entrance

  • Description: A Queer library with books available for borrowing

Gender Gear and Menstrual Products for Youth

Description: Explore our diverse selection of gender gear and menstrual products designed specifically for youth. Our range includes binders, packers, tucking underwear, and a variety of menstrual products to support and affirm your identity.

Access: To place an order or inquire about custom options, please fill out the order form or contact Jeunesse Lambda directly.