Diverse Roots’ Free Gender-Affirming Closet
Diverse Roots’ clothing swap rack is composed of donations from folks in community, and includes everything from pants, skirts, shirts, shoes, and some accessories. The sizes currently range from S to XXL. In the coming months, Diverse Roots will become a Transformation Closet satellite location, meaning you will be able to access both gender-affirming gear AND gender-affirming clothing at their office in Dartmouth, NS.
This closet is meant for queer and trans folks to access, as Diverse Roots knows bodies may change and clothing can be expensive. Perhaps folks have clothes they will never wear again, but it may be a sweet treat to find for the next person! Diverse Roots encourages folks to explore and find things that may be more affirming for their gender or various identities!
Eligibility
You do not need to be a client of Diverse Roots to access their closet! More formalized drop-in hours are pending, but for now, people who are not current clients can email Margo at admin@diverserootstherapy.com to figure out a time to come in.
Folks will be given approximately 15 minutes to browse through the closet and choose items to take.
Accessibility
Diverse Roots is wheelchair accessible and has ramp access to their front door. The closet is on the first floor, behind the admin desk. There are two doors to enter the office.
There is a bathroom on the first floor of the building. It is not in the Diverse Roots office, but it can be accessed on request with a fob. The bathroom in Diverse Roots is up a staircase with a metal handrail. There are about 20 stairs.
Please note that the clinic has a locked door to allow for confidentiality and privacy.
Location & Contact Info
Looking to access? Email admin@diverserootstherapy.com!
Location: 103 Ochterloney St., Dartmouth
Donation Info
Ideally, Diverse Roots is looking for a mix of clothing from andro, femme, masc, etc! They are hopeful that folks will swap clothing so they are able to see a bunch of different styles pop up. They have a small space, so they will not always have capacity for donations. Anyone who is wanting to donate their items can reach out to Diverse Roots via email to coordinate.
LAST UPDATED: August 2025