Trans resources

A local Toronto collective that “builds and delivers customized gender essentials to those in need.” Each toolkit is customized to fit the request and they’re always looking for volunteers to help put them together. This is such an essential service for Trans folks during Covid-19 days and beyond.

The Trans Fusion Crew - a weekly drop-in group to explore, learn about and share experiences of gender and everything else - traditionally held a drop-in every Thursday at the Sherbourne Health Clinic, but Covid-19 has put in-person meetups on pause. For now TFC is still running as part of the SOY Community Check-In which happens every Tuesday 5-6:30pm on Zoom, along with the other groups like BQY, Newcomer Express, and Intersections.

Folks are also welcome to reach out to transprograms@sherbourne.on.ca for more info, and Zoom codes and other info including Mature Trans Sisters, gender journeys, and the surgical groups.

Mod Club is a transguy and non-binary transition research and community website. It brings resources and community in one place. They also have a Youtube channel and their own podcast! You can sign up on the site for free and get access to things like a surgery gallery, curated affiliate stores, connections to other member. It provides an access to a welcoming trans community.

BindersOUT is a grassroots program formed in 2016 to give transmasculine people and other trans folx access to affordable (and safe!) chest binding. They are currently based in Toronto, Ontario.

They prioritize making binders accessible at local drop-ins and support groups, including those geared towards youth & teens, trans folx of colour, and trans folx struggling with homelessness or finances.

If you are in need of a PWYC binder, please fill out the linked form and they will be in touch when one is available for you!

These series of slides provide useful tips, strategies, and information on trans inclusion in practice including, avoiding harmful phrasing and terminology, building organizational capacity, adopting gender neutral language, and tools for social media and communications. 

Prepared by RHO & The 519 Community Centre, this guide and its accompanying handy tip sheet will help you to cover stories about trans and gender-diverse people respectfully and accurately.

This document is intended to assist practitioners in providing hormone therapy and primary health care for trans clients. It summarizes current clinical practice at Sherbourne Health Centre, and provides guidance with regard to common dosages of hormones, monitoring strategies as well as references and resources for further learning and support.