Table 2.

Examples of interventions targeting 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness

Type of Intervention	Program	Location	Target Population	Program Description
Drop-in center	Ruth Ellis Center [88]	Detroit, Michigan, USA	2SLGBTQ+ youth of colour at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness	Drop-in center co-located with a health & wellness center (primary care, gender-affirming healthcare, substance use and mental health services) and a residential foster care program. The Family Preservation Program aims to prevent homelessness by supporting families.
Emergency shelter	Sylvia’s Place [100]	New York City, New York, USA	2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness	Drop-in services, including meals, medical support, and legal aid, and emergency overnight housing (10+ beds, maximum stay 90 days).
Supportive or transitional housing	YMCA Sprott House [25]	Toronto, Ontario, Canada	2SLGBTQ+ youth (aged 16–24) experiencing homelessness and/or living in unsafe situations	Transitional housing (25 beds, maximum stay 2 years), residents have access to case manager, outreach counselor, and youth workers and participate in house activities.
Other housing	LifeWorks rapid rehousing program [136]	Austin, Texas, USA	Youth (aged 18–24) experiencing literal homelessness	Scattered-site, independent living program providing rental assistance and case management (for maximum 36 months), optional additional supports include mental health services and education/employment support.
Other non-housing	iTEAM (My Treatment Empowerment for Adolescents on the Move) [97]	Tucson, Arizona, USA	2SLGBTQ+ youth near or experiencing homelessness or near homelessness 2SLGBTQ+ youth and straight/heterosexual allies	Comprehensive systems approach for alcohol and substance use, and mental health treatment (6–12+ months). Five community-based agencies provided the following services: 2SLGBTQ+ youth drop-in center, mental health services, housing-focused intensive case management, sexual health education and testing.