I know someone (a friend, post-op MTF) who is currently helping to fight a human-rights case, one possible outcome of which would be that CAMH loses their sole-provider status. Not sure how quickly other providers would come into existence, or where they'd be, but this can't help but be a positive thing. The other thing about Sherbourne is that they only serve Toronto residents, and even at that, they have a 2-year waiting list, and also a waiting list to get on the waiting list (they are not currently taking any additional patients until everyone on both lists have been seen). So that's the situation as I understand it.
I saw my family doctor over a month ago and asked for a referral to the CAMH GID. So far, no indication of any forthcoming appointment, not so much as a peep. I'm told this is expected, and to be patient - it may take months. Meantime, I've finally found someone who seems like a good gender psychologist, and I have an appointment with her in a couple of weeks. So hopefully I'll be able to get some things moving forward...
