Gender Diversity Clinic

The NBRHC Gender Diversity Clinic offers outpatient psychiatric consultation and support to patients of all ages in Northeastern Ontario who are questioning or have come to understand that their gender identity differs from the one that was assigned to them at birth.

We explore issues related to gender identity and expression as well as transition goals, provide diagnostic assessments of gender dysphoria, and offer gender-affirming care recommendations tailored to the patient’s individual concerns and developmental age.

For all ages, this may include resources for ongoing gender identity exploration and assistance with social transitions. For children and adolescents, it may involve exploration and recommendations regarding family dynamics and neurodiversity. For transitional age youth and adults, it may also include recommendations for gender-affirming hormone therapy and assistance with surgery funding and referrals for those seeking transition-related surgeries.

While we do not prescribe hormone therapy, we do offer resources and support to primary care providers.

How can I become a patient at the clinic?

Speak with your health care provider and ask them to complete a referral form.