Authors, Year	Literature Type	Sample Size	Aim and Questions	Main Findings Related to Mental Health Supports for SOGIE Asylum Seekers
(Abramovich et al., 2020)	Peer reviewed	1 (refugee claimant)	A clinical case study of a trans woman refugee claimant in Toronto, Canada, describing her pre- and post-migration experiences. Post-migration experiences include describing interactions with medical and mental health services and treatments, barriers, and various social determinants of health.	Described receiving psychotherapy and psychodiagnostic supports. Described access and connection with healthcare services (e.g., hormone therapy, referral for vaginoplasty), and clinical benefits experienced by the patient. Described connection with other services to support social determinants of health (e.g., language interpretation services, community-based social support, housing support, language support, and legal resources).
(Hall & Sajnani, 2015)	Grey literature	Not disclosed or applicable	An information sheet that describes the mental health and asylum experiences of LGBT asylum seekers in Canada, which is intended for the audience of Canadian service providers that work with LGBT asylum seekers.	Describing the importance of supportive environments to foster resiliency, self-efficacy, and feelings of shared identity. In addition, highlighted the importance of having access to resources that address their social, health, legal, and settlement needs. A consideration was shared regarding how services are promoted, as LGBT asylum seekers may not access services that are promoted as LGBT.
(Kahn & Alessi, 2018)	Peer reviewed	29 (service providers and LGBT forced migrants)	Exploring how service providers and LGBT forced migrants describe the psychological experiences of seeking refugee status in Canada, and the extent of psychological consequences post-claim.	Participant (an advocate) described how after going through the refugee claim process, individuals may step away from services and community events to reconnect with themselves and live on their own terms.
(Lee & Brotman, 2013)	Peer reviewed	28 (sexual minority refugees and refugee claimants, service providers, and advocates)	Using critical intersectionality analysis to analyze experiences of queer and trans refugees in Canada, and how findings can inform the work of social workers and community organizers that support queer and trans refugees.	Described interventions, such as accompaniment work, continued dialogue to support informed decision-making, and connecting individual experiences of the determination process to systemic barriers.
(Logie et al., 2016)	Peer reviewed	29 (refugees, permanent residents, visitor visa, student visa, non-status)	Exploring how a social support group provides benefits to LGBT African and Caribbean newcomers in Toronto, Canada.	Described how the social support group facilitated the development of friendships, improved emotional wellbeing, and created opportunities for other LGBT newcomers and community service providers to share knowledge about immigration processes and how to access the Canadian health care system.
(Mulé & Gates-Gasse, 2012)	Grey literature	Not applicable or disclosed	A document summarizing key takeaways and points from three events organized by the Canadian Team of Envisioning Global LGBT Human Rights in February and March 2012. The events included a roundtable discussion with community agencies about issues that LGBT asylum seekers are experiencing, a panel discussion about the impact of immigration reforms on LGBT asylum in Canada, and a panel discussion about how to support LGBT asylum seeker health and wellbeing.	Participants described the need for responsive mental health services (e.g., drop-in basis) for LGBT asylum seekers going through the claimant process and the use of an intersectional approach. Various sections in the document described other findings in relation to housing and poverty, settlement services, and challenges experienced during the determination process. The document also had a section that described services in Ontario that support LGBT asylum seekers. The Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention described providing monthly informational workshops for LGBT asylum seekers about the determination process and other settlement needs, along with a monthly social support and discussion group. The 519 runs the Among Friends program, which is an LGBT refugee claimants’ group that provides workshops and information sessions about the determination process. The 519 also provides 1:1 support, counselling, and legal advice in preparation for a hearing.
(Sajnani, 2014)	Grey literature	Not applicable or disclosed	Report that described impacts of the implementation of Bill C-31 in relation to LGBT asylum seekers in Canada. This included addressing Canada’s international obligations to support refugees, Canadian jurisprudence of LGBT asylum seekers, and the impact upon LGBT asylum seekers because of these changes.	Described summary points from interviews with mental health professionals in Ontario that support LGBT asylum seekers. Noted the shorter timelines, limited mental health services, and challenges with providing mental health services given these shorter timelines. In addition, barriers such as stigma, geography, language barriers, and financial coverage were discussed.