Frequently Asked Questions
This page gathers the questions we’re asked most often!
Questions about TransEstrie
Everyone is welcome at TransEstrie, unless said otherwise in the description of a specific activity. TransEstrie supports trans and non-binary individuals, those questioning their gender identity, and their loved ones.
We also offer services for professionals who work with trans and non-binary individuals or who want to learn more about our realities.
Only partially. The front door is heavy and can be difficult to open. Unfortunately, the restroom is not accessible. There are three steps to access the youth lounge at the back of the premises. However, it is possible to enter and move around in a wheelchair or with a walker.
TransEstrie receives very little recurring funding, so you can help us by making a donation or becoming a member of the organization. You can share our posts on social media and participate in our activities! All of these actions help us raise awareness of our services and enable us to continue offering them.
You can go to the Membership page of our website, where you will find the advantages of being a member and the different memberships we offer.
You can find information about our services on the Our Services page of our website.
Questions about our services
No need to panic: to get started, you can come to one of our discussion groups. There, you can talk with a member of our team and other trans, non-binary, and questioning (TNBQ) people.
The dates for the discussion groups are on our “Events” page, as well as on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
You can also email us at services@transestrie.org to ask questions if you’re unsure.
It’s normal to have questions about your gender identity or sexual and romantic orientation. Talking to someone about it can help you understand yourself better.
It’s a good idea to get informed! You can join our discussion groups for parents and loved ones, where you can talk to a member of our team and other people who have a transgender family member, partner, or friend.
The dates for the discussion groups are on our “Events” page, as well as on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
You can check out our activity calendar, which is available on our website and on our Facebook and Instagram pages: it is updated every month. We are currently restructuring our services (as of September 1), so our activities are on hold, but some activities will return over the coming months.
Some activities are seasonal, such as the STI screening clinic and pool outings.
Yes, you can email us at services@transestrie.info with the reason for the appointment and your availability.
Yes! You can email us at service@transestrie.org to make an appointment.
You can also check our monthly calendar to see if we have any opening hours allocated to gender-affirming clothing distribution resources (RDAAG).
For more information about this service, please visit our “Gender-affirming clothing distribution resource” page.
All of our guides are available in PDF format on our website, on the “Resources and Guides” page.
The “Un guide pour tout le monde” and “Am I The Problem?” guides are also available in print. You can email us at services@transestrie.org, and a member of our team will send you a link to place an order.
TransEstrie offers several types of training. Whether for a specific situation or general training for your work team, we will tailor the training to your needs. For more details or if you would like to receive training, please contact us at services@transestrie.org.
Questions about legal and medical transition
You can visit our name and sex designation change clinic, which is usually held every month. The dates of these clinics are listed on our “Events” page and on our calendar published on Facebook and Instagram.
You will find information about what you need to bring on our website, on the “Legal Name And Sex Designation Change” page, under the Services tab.
The transitionner.info website contains a wealth of information, including the steps to follow to begin hormone replacement therapy.
The transitionner.info website has a section that explains the effects of hormone therapy in detail.
You can consult our guide to hormone therapy in the “Resources and Guides” tab on our website: it explains all the effects and helps you decide whether hormone replacement therapy would be right for you.
The website transitionner.info has a section on various gender-affirming surgeries, and also explains the steps to follow to obtain them.
Your question wasn’t answered on this page? Contact us at services@transestrie.org!