Trans Peer Support
How We Can Support You
Everyone's journey is different. We're here to offer compassionate, confidential support in a way that works for you.
One on one peer support
We offer one to one peer support meetings with our trans peer support staff who can support you with:
Exploring your gender identity and transition
Information and signposting on accessing healthcare and gender-affirming care
Support around gender-affirming surgery
Pregnancy, fertility, and abortion support
Referrals to Sexual Health Centre counselling services where appropriate
Signposting to additional mental health and addiction support services
Support for trans and gender-diverse young people- including referrals to counselling services within SHC.
Support and guidance for parents, carers, and family members
To Book a Support Session
If you'd like to arrange a free, confidential support session, simply complete the form below. A member of our team will be in touch to arrange a time that suits you.
Counselling
We offer LGBTQ+ and trans specific counselling and support for youth and adults. This Counselling Service offers a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and LGBTQIA+ people. More information available here
Resources
We have further resources within the Centre for:
Information and support around HIV testing
Free STI self-testing kits
Information on safer binding practices
Guidance on navigating GP and healthcare appointments as a trans or gender-diverse person
Information on additional services and supports available through the Sexual Health Centre
Safer Injecting Supplies
If you are injecting hormones, with a script or DIY, we offer free safe injection supplies (needles, syringes, etc). You are not expected to supply any details or identifying information about yourself or your hormone regimen to receive supplies. We also offer sharps containers and disposal service.
Get in Touch
If you'd like to arrange a free support session, have a question about our services, or find out more about the support we offer, we'd love to hear from you.
Simply complete the form and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible. All enquiries are treated with respect and confidentiality.
You only need to provide the information you're comfortable sharing.
Kindred Clinic
Kindred Clinic Cork is a pilot service providing care to trans adults in Cork city and county.
Kindred Clinic Cork was developed as a collaboration between Trans Healthcare Action and the Sexual Health Centre. The clinic pilot provides access to care that is free, safe, local, and gender-affirming for trans adults. The clinic offers services centered on self-determination, created by and for trans people, to reduce barriers to health and wellbeing that trans people experience.