Gender Affirming Care

SOLUTIONS THAT CHANGE LIVES
DES SOLUTIONS QUI CHANGENT DES VIES

Our Gender Affirming Care Services provide counselling, mental health support, care coordination, and education for individuals, couples, and families. We provide services for people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnic or cultural backgrounds, and faith. There are no fees for our Gender Affirming Care services.

Our team works from an affirming approach, with all of our counsellors having lived or living experience. We are client-centred and our goal is to provide you with information, education, resources, and support to make the best decision for you. Our team is trained to offer many of our other programs and services through a gender affirming lens, taking your unique needs into consideration.

Individual Counselling

Our counsellors provide a confidential and judgement-free place that meets you where you’re at. We offer individual counselling that can help you:

Explore your gender identity
Discover and embrace your authentic self
Reduce gender dysphoria
Understand and guide you through the social, medical, and legal transition process

Family Counselling

Having a loved one come out as transgender or non-binary can bring up complex feelings and concerns. You might feel caught off guard by the disclosure, uncertain about what it means, or find yourself struggling with mixed emotions. Some people experience grief, confusion, disagreement, or a sense of loss as they adjust to changes in how they understand their loved one and their relationship with them. You may feel overwhelmed, lost, or feel you need more information. We offer family & couples counselling to support you in exploring these feelings and concerns in a non-judgemental space where you can feel heard.

Care Coordination and Case Management

As part of the network of partners bringing gender affirming care to Northwestern Ontario, our team can help you navigate your care journey by helping you make meaningful connections with the right providers at the right time. We offer timely access to many Thunder Bay and Northwest Ontario gender care providers, support groups, social spaces, and more.

Education and Training

Education and training on gender diversity and gender affirming care. Learn from people with lived and living experience.
Workshops and training for healthcare organizations serving 2-spirit, non-binary, and trans people (i.e. medical practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, counsellors, case managers, outreach workers, patient navigators, clinical managers, personal support workers). Topics range from introductory to advanced.
Consultation services and specialized training. This type of service may include:

Case consultations for clinicians
Gender affirming organizational policy development and/or review
Customized training services for employees