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Sex workers, Maggie’s is here for you. We are not secretly trying to convince you to leave sex work or “rehabilitate” you. Our services and philosophies are rooted in meeting your needs and desires with respect.

We offer services to sex workers and to non-sex working agencies and organizations.

Maggie’s offers sex workers:

• A weekly Wednesday drop-in LOUNGE (2-5 pm) for former and current sex workers. As with everything at Maggie's it is led by sex workers (see below for more info)
• The Aboriginal Sex Work Education and Outreach Project -- by and for Aboriginal sex workers (see below for more info)
• The monthly Real Work group for current sex workers, led by current sex workers (see below for more info)
• Assistance and advocacy to sex workers who have experienced legal, physical, or social harassment or discrimination as a result of their sex work
• Court accompaniment and legal support
• A safe place for sex workers to discuss their clients, concerns, safety tips, updates on bad dates, police sweeps and harmful substances going around.
• Informal counselling and referrals to structured long term counseling appropriate to your needs  
• Sex worker-led workshops 
• Resource and research centre
• Distribution of safer sex materials and safer drug using materials
• A centre for sex worker organizing
• Legal and health information with referrals to other helpful resources

The Maggie's Lounge

The Maggie’s Lounge is a weekly relaxed sex worker-space where you can be yourself with other sex workers. It is a social and cultural space for sex workers only. Free manicures, movies, swaps, workshops & xxx fun!

• Every Wednesday, 3-5 pm
• Membership is by drop-in. Just come on by, meet new friends and say hi!
• Free and open to all current and former sex workers in any part of the industry (outdoor/outdoor, strippers, PSO's, massage, internet cam, domination/submission). All ages and all genders. We are trans-women positive and welcoming.
• Some snacks & TTC tokens available
• Harm reduction materials available such as needle exchange, safe crack stems, condoms and lubricant (including the "female" condom), information and resources on HIV and other STI's, safer drug use and avoiding the criminal legal system

The Aboriginal Sex Work Education and Outreach Project

The Aboriginal Sex Work Education and Outreach Project is the only projoect of it's kind in Canada! it is run by and for Aboriginal sex workers. Together we want to build your power to work safely, have safer sex and safer drug use, use street sense to reduce violence and HIV. We host talking circles, meals, develop resources and other activities and events. To get involved contact Maurganne at 416-828-8407 or ASWEOP@maggiestoronto.ca.  This project is for street sex workers of all genders and of Indigenous descent.

Upcoming Events

• Maggie's ASWEOP will be at the Toronto POW-WOW Nov 18-20
• ASWEOP members will be reading and drumming at the launch of 17 Reasons: Sex Workers, Resistance and Reslience on Dec 17. Click here for more info.
• Writing Circle: come write about sex work, led by and for Aboriginal sex workers of all genders (honorarium/food) When: Tuesday Dec 13
• Art contest! Maggie's is looking for submissions of art by Aboriginal sex workers for our Aboriginal sex worker harm reduction tool kit – All entries will be part of an art exhibit & WINNER WILL RECEIVE $50.00! Deadline for submissions is September 15 2011. More info: Maurganne -Project Co-ordinator (416 828-8407)

The Real Work Group

The Real Work Group meets the first Wednesday of each month for current sex workers in Toronto. We come together to swap info on making our work fun, safe and profitable, covering a wide range of topics like tips on marketing, finances, relationships and more. 

Run by and for current sex workers, we admit new members through a referral by a current member of the group or by speaking to us at Maggie's. We take this extra step to preserve confidentiality and the comfort of group members. 

While RealWork is a group for current workers, we occasionally open it up to people who are planning on returning to sex work or are serious about beginning. Please contact us at sexworkisrealwork@maggiestoronto.ca if you would like to discuss coming to a meeting.

Maggie’s also offers agencies who work with sex workers and schools:

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