Accessing gender‑affirming care shouldn’t require unnecessary hoops. We provide a no cost WPATH readiness assessment & letter of support for trans and nonbinary clients in Halifax and across Nova Scotia who are accessing medically necessary gender‑affirming care.
A WPATH‑informed readiness assessment is a focused clinical appointment where we:
We believe this letter should not be required because it creates unnecessary gatekeeping, delays, and extra steps that patients do not typically face when accessing other medically necessary surgeries and care. While this requirement remains in place, we aim to make the process as affirming and respectful as possible and provide the assessment and letter at no cost to the client.
We provide affirming care for trans and nonbinary clients in Halifax and throughout Nova Scotia. WPATH readiness assessments and letters of support are provided by Jules Smith, MEd, RCT,CCC, a WPATH‑trained queer and trans therapist with lived experience of medical transition. The process is collaborative, respectful, and focused on supporting access to medically necessary gender‑affirming care.
