Trans Health Care

All of our primary care providers across our family health teams are fully trained to provide surgery planning visits and referrals for transition-related surgeries (TRS). For general inquiries, Rainbow Health Ontario’s FAQ on trans-related surgeries covers common questions by Ontarians considering gender-affirming surgery and those who support them.

The ARC Program, which provides 24/7 care for those in need of a safe place to recuperate from a medical condition, illness or surgery, admits clients for post-surgical recovery and transition-related care.

We offer a variety of support groups for trans people, including social drop-in groups for adults and youth. View our Community & Drop-In Groups page for more information.

Our Rainbow Health Ontario program continues to coordinate and train health care providers across the province to provide TRS referrals to clients.

A working group of healthcare providers at Sherbourne, along with trans community members, developed a protocol to reflect and inform hormone administration in a clinical setting. For more information, view Guidelines & Protocols for Trans Care.

This FAQ is a guide to the assessment and referral process for provincial approval for OHIP funding. The resource is intended for persons considering transition-related surgery in Ontario, and the people supporting them.