campaign:
Hormone therapy at the GGD
Two regions do it already. Twee regio's doen het al. Ze vormen een brug naar goede zorg voor trans migranten. Maar voor personen in een andere regio bestaat geen alternatief.
Het is het bewijs dat twee GGD transklinieken met beperkte capaciteit voor heel Nederland veel te weinig zijn. De bestaande klinieken kunnen groeien, en meer GGD-regio's kunnen starten met een transkliniek.
the model
What is a GGD Trans Clinic?
A consultation hour at the Municipal Health Services (GGD) where trans people with a migration background can access hormone care, sexual health services, and psychosocial support — without a referral from a gender team, and anonymously if needed. This model already exists and it works: it was developed by and with the trans community itself.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam Trans Clinic
A collaboration between Trans United Europe and the Sexual Health Center of GGD Amsterdam, established by and for trans people of color. Awarded the Roze Lieverdje in 2022.
The clinic in Amsterdam is for trans people with a migration background, such as those living in asylum seeker centers, undocumented individuals, or children of migrants.
The clinic offers a weekly STI consultation hour, a weekly hormone consultation hour, and a monthly clinic day. There are also other weekly activities, such as a support group for trans refugees, a chemsex support group, care for victims of sexual violence, and consultation hours for housing and shelter issues.
- hormones: access and guidance
- sexual health: free PrEP, testing, and vaccinations
- name and gender marker change
- psychosocial support
- register by email
Utrecht
Utrecht Trans Clinic
A community initiative by Colored Qollective, in collaboration with the Municipality of Utrecht and GGD region Utrecht. Coordinated by a team of racialized trans people, inspired by the Trans United Clinic in Amsterdam.
The clinic is for you if at least one of these applies:
- you identify as racialized
- you are undocumented
- you are a sex worker
And you have a connection to Utrecht — you live or work there, or visit regularly. Monthly consultation hours, by appointment. Care can be anonymous.
- hormones: access and guidance
- sexual health, STI and HIV testing, PrEP
- social space and activities
Rotterdam
Rotterdam Trans Clinic
Coming soon...
why this model works
GGD Trans Clinics reach people who are invisible to the regular system
low barrier
No referral needed
Those without a general practitioner, insurance, or residence status cannot even enter the regular system. At the GGD, they can.
trust
For and by the community
The clinics are supported by trans organizations themselves. This makes a big difference for people who have had bad experiences with healthcare.
accessible care
No gatekeepers
Research shows that healthcare barriers cause much suffering. By removing barriers, you invest in health, but also in acceptance and participation in society.
for municipalities, GGDs, and council members
A trans clinic in your municipality too?
We help with setup, funding, and collaboration with the trans community. Together with the Transgender Care Coalition, we have the experience of two operational clinics behind us, and the path Rotterdam has just taken.