Imprint Youth Association Inc.

Published purpose

This 25-month project will build and strengthen access to gender-affirming healthcare in New Brunswick through the development of a training and mentorship program for primary care providers. Imprint Youth Association Inc. will achieve this by partnering with health clinics and LGBTQ2 advocacy organizations across the province to facilitate recruitment, training and information sharing across existing networks in New Brunswick. In addition, they will create an up-to-date directory of service providers to guide trans people looking for care and develop educational and training materials reflective of urban and rural contexts to allow for continuity once the project is complete. This project seeks to address trans healthcare gaps and achieve long-term sustainability by increasing the number of providers offering gender-affirming healthcare in the province, by improving retention of providers through clinical support and by offering service on a greater geographical scale. Community partners will include several health clinics, professors at the University of New Brunswick, and 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy organizations across New Brunswick. The organization will also collaborate with PEI’s Gender Affirming Health Services program.