Trans Sask Trans Health Navigators

For those seeking gender-affirming healthcare, including hormone therapy, surgery referrals, finding an affirming doctor, and accompaniment to appointments, the Trans Health Navigators can help navigate the healthcare system. Trans Sask currently has two Trans Health Navigators, based out of Saskatoon and Regina, each assigned to a particular half of the province.

What kinds of services can you access with a Trans Health Navigator?

The Navigators are also able to assist in the following ways: 

• Finding inclusive doctors for various needs

• Navigating referrals

• Accessing hormones

• Surgery pathways

• Advocacy in healthcare settings

• Preparing for healthcare appointments

• Communication with and among providers

• Accessing mental health supports

• Legal name & gender marker changes

• Finding resources

• Peer support

• Answering questions about healthcare

• … and much more!

The Trans Health Navigators were originally piloted as part of a research project by the University of Saskatchewan’s School of Rehabilitation Science and Academic Family Medicine, in collaboration with OUTSaskatoon and UR Pride.

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