Important Notice: Intake for the Gender Care Program at LIHC is currently CLOSED. Referrals will be declined. Please keep an eye on our website/social media for any updates regarding intake.
Important Notice: The program is unable to accept referrals for individuals under 16 years of age. Youth under 16 should be referred to the Gender Pathways Program at Children’s Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre.
The Gender Care Program provides gender-affirming medical and social supports through a wraparound team that includes nurse practitioner, a registered program nurse, social worker, a community health worker, and links to affirming specialists.
Services are provided at no cost for individuals living in London, Ontario.
Our approach is grounded in the Informed Consent Model (ICM), which promotes patient-centred, self-determined care and aligns with the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care.
Services Offered
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) initiation and monitoring
- Bloodwork for hormone levels and effects
- Referrals for transition-related surgeries through the Ministry of Health
- Post-surgical assessment and support
- Mental health support related to transition
- Puberty suppression (per Rainbow Health Ontario guidelines)
- Supports with identification documents
- Referrals to specialists (e.g., endocrinology, gynecology)
- Clinical mentoring and regional provider support
Primary Care Collaboration
The program works in partnership with each client’s family doctor or nurse practitioner. We support aspects of trans health while your provider remains your main point of care. If you don’t have a family doctor, you may self-refer when intake reopens.
For more information contact us at:
519-660-0874 ext. 3
transhealth@lihc.on.ca
Fax: 519-642-1532
Alternative Resources
Please see below for a list of alternative, gender affirming resources in the London area.
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