Psychosocial Program

For these reasons we are implementing a support program coupled with advocacy to increase access to health services for trans, gender non conforming and queer people in the Eastern Cape Province more broadly. This program currently offers:

• Referral to psychological support at the Cecilia Makhiwane Psychology Unit for trans people in and around East London.
• Referral to psychological support and counselling at the Letitia Bam Day Hospital for trans people in and around Port Elizabeth.
• Support groups conducted at our offices for trans, GNC and queer people around East London and Mdantsane.
• Paralegal support services to assist trans persons with gender amendment at the Department of Home Affairs.
• Case support in the context of discriminatory practice at home. school and work through our paralegal support service.
• Referral to trauma debriefing and counselling for various forms of hate crimes through our partnership with the Student Counselling Unit at the University of Fort Hare in East London.
• Training on human sexual and gender identity.
• Training and information on HIV/Aids and other sexually transmitted infections in the LGBTI population around East London/Mdantsane.
• Information, communication and educational materials related to trans and queer identity in our province.
• Public education drives – every year we host the Miss Trans Diva Beauty pageant as a celebration of trans beauty and a platform for education and engagement.