How would I go on to transition as a student on a visa in Hamilton, Ontario without a medical card y

[bronese]

Sorry for being super specific, but I havent got a clue what to do to even begin transitioning as the whole system is a mess and its super blurry especially for such a specific problem like mine, if there are anyone that can help me with figuring out what to do next (ive just seen a therapist), id appreciate it!

[KathyLauren]

As a foreign national on a student visa, you are on your own for medical coverage.  You would have to pay your own way or rely on private insurance coverage.

Your therapist should be able to help you figure out the next steps.  The normal first step in medical transitioning is to get a letter from your therapist recommending you for HRT.  However, many people start presenting in their true gender part-time before starting HRT. 

[bronese]

As a foreign national on a student visa, you are on your own for medical coverage.  You would have to pay your own way or rely on private insurance coverage.

Your therapist should be able to help you figure out the next steps.  The normal first step in medical transitioning is to get a letter from your therapist recommending you for HRT.  However, many people start presenting in their true gender part-time before starting HRT.

i dont mind paying off my own expense, but im just really lost when it comes to it.

[KathyLauren]

i dont mind paying off my own expense, but im just really lost when it comes to it.

Does your therapist specialize in gender issues?  If not, you may want to seek out someone who does.  A good gender therapist will know all the procedures, and will know what steps to recommend for you, based on your own wants and needs.

Have you taken any steps, however small, towards transitioning.  Such as dressing at home, or under-dressing, for example?

[bronese]

Does your therapist specialize in gender issues?  If not, you may want to seek out someone who does.  A good gender therapist will know all the procedures, and will know what steps to recommend for you, based on your own wants and needs.

Have you taken any steps, however small, towards transitioning.  Such as dressing at home, or under-dressing, for example?

i honestly am not very very sure, but she recommended me to find a doctor thats LGBT friendly for prescription, but where im at, its hard to find one thats still accepting new patients and fits my time slots. so im pretty lost here.

[KathyLauren]

Are you on Facebook?  These folks look like they would be able to help you: https://www.facebook.com/HamiltonTransCommunity/

Here's a news article that might give you useful connections: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/transgender-healthcare-1.4003071

[bronese]

Are you on Facebook?  These folks look like they would be able to help you: https://www.facebook.com/HamiltonTransCommunity/

Here's a news article that might give you useful connections: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/transgender-healthcare-1.4003071

thank you so so much!