Gender Identity Clinic (GIC)

A Gender Identity Clinic (GIC) is a specialized healthcare facility that provides assessment, support, and treatment for individuals experiencing gender dysphoria—a condition where a person's gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. GICs offer mental health support, counseling, and medical options such as hormone therapy or referrals for gender-affirming surgery. Their goal is to help individuals explore and affirm their gender identity, improving well-being and mental health, through an informed, patient-centered approach tailored to each person's needs.