Karen Hamon's talk in 2022 on gender-affirming hormones and surgeries and related issues to Pinwheels.

We’ve partnered with the Black Trans Advocacy Coalition to provide 12 months of free gender-affirming hormone therapy for our community. 80% of grants will be reserved for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color). The grants cover 12 months of HRT, including prescription medication, unlimited clinical visits and messaging, and labs. Eligibility is limited to people 18+ who live in states where FOLX is currently available. Check the FOLX homepage to see if we are available in your state. Applications open on Weds 6/22 at 10am PT / 1pm EST and close on Thurs 6/23 at 10am PT / 1pm ET. For more information, visit the [FOLX website](https://folxhealth.com/hrt_care_fund "FOLX Website").

The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), formerly known as the (Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association (HBIGDA), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, interdisciplinary professional and educational organization devoted to transgender health. Our professional, supporting, and student members engage in clinical and academic research to develop evidence-based medicine and strive to promote a high quality of care for transsexual, transgender, and gender-nonconforming individuals internationally. We are funded primarily through the support of our membership, and through donations and grants sponsored by non-commercial sources. Mission: To promote evidence based care, education, research, public policy, and respect in transgender health. Vision: We envision a world wherein people of all gender identities and gender expressions have access to evidence-based healthcare, social services, justice and equality. Goals and Tasks As an international interdisciplinary, professional organization, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) will work to further the understanding and treatment of gender dysphoria by professionals in medicine, psychology, law, social work, counseling, psychotherapy, family studies, sociology, anthropology, sexology, speech and voice therapy, and other related fields. WPATH provides opportunities for professionals from various sub-specialties to communicate with each other in the context of research and treatment of gender dysphoria including sponsoring biennial scientific symposia. WPATH publishes the Standards of Care and Ethical Guidelines, which articulate a professional consensus about the psychiatric, psychological, medical, and surgical management of gender dysphoria and help professionals understand the parameters within which they may offer assistance to those with these conditions.

YEHS owns and manages 107 affordable rental units and provides housing and financial literacy counseling for St. Louis families and individuals. 314-436-1400 1924 South 12th Street 63104 https://www.guidestar.org/profile/43-0997910 YEHS' owned and managed properties provide low-income housing, and it provides financial literacy education and counseling to its low-income households.

__**Trans Healthcare** __ An employee at Affinia said: "I am reaching out to remind people that I see adult transfolx and prescribe hormones at Affinia. And our pharmacy has hormones for cheap for people with no insurance. I can help anyone who needs to quickly start hormones __in the next 2 weeks__ so that they have a base prescription and start of care prior to April 27th. I know Planned Parenthood is also doing pop up clinics, but the more help the better. Put anyone who needs help in touch with me personally and I will help." __General info __ Affinia Healthcare (formerly Grace Hill Health Centers) provides primary and preventive health services to the residents of St. Louis. Affinia Healthcare offers a sliding fee scale to all patients that is based on income and household size. Patients who apply and are eligible will pay a discounted fee. [For more details.](https://affiniahealthcare.org/fees-pricing/) Services include: - Community Health Services - Child Development Services - Chronic Disease Management - Health Outreach Services - Homeless Services - Mobile Medical and Dental Services - Prenatal and Pediatric Care Support - Public Housing - Transportation Services - Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) - Ancilliary Services - Telehealth Services - Laboratory Services - Pharmacy - X-Ray and Ultrasound Services - Medical, Oral, Behavioral Health Services - Adult Medicine - OB/GYN - Pediatrics - Behavioral health - Urgent Care - Family Medicine - Physical Function - Audiology - Dental - orthodontics, complicated oral surgery, limited endodontics or fixed prosthetics are referred to Affinia's St. Louis Dental Center, or other specialists. - Podiatry - Optometry - Psychiatry - Psychology - COVID 19 - Vaccination - Testing - Treatment - Resource

The Washington University (WashU) Transgender Center provides health care for transgender and non-binary adults over age 18. Hormone therapy and specialty services. Social work and legal assistance. Behavioral health support via referrals.

Plume offers online HRT at https://getplume.co/services-pricing/ At this time, it is not offered in Missouri in full capacity or possibly not at all as of recent news. However, __you can use an Illinois address/PO box and pick up meds at an Illinois pharmacy__. Consider asking anyone with an Illinois home address or PO Box to subscribe to this service. __From Plume: "In response to the MO AG ruling, we will provide gender-affirming hormone therapy at no cost before the rule goes into effect from April 24 to April 27."__ Plume is not currently active in South Dakota, Kansas, Mississippi, or South Carolina.

Planned Parenthood provides and advocates for high-quality and affordable sexual and reproductive health care and is the nation’s largest provider of sex education.

All of the Planned Parenthood Illinois sites offer __Gender Affirming Hormone therapy__ as well as other services including wellness screenings/ exams, reproductive health, prevention and treatmet of infections, STIs and HIV. The service is intended for adults 18+, but some Planned Parenthood Health Centers offer service to patients 16 to 17 and you may be able to get HRT with parental consent and additional paperwork, check with the Health Center.

Planned Parenthood has three clinics in the region and offers birth control, contraception, STI testing, HIV testing, gender affirming care, HRT, and abortion services

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In both my personal and professional life as a physician, I’ve been working with the LGBTQIA+ community for more than fifteen years. Notably, I served on the board of Doorways, a housing and healthcare service for people living with HIV/AIDS, from 2010-2020, was Chairperson of the Board for four years, and was granted the Michael Edlin Award from that organization in 2020. I’ve led numerous LGBTQ+ focused initiatives and associate resource groups in my time working in hospitals and private industry. I’m also active in the St. Louis Sex Positive community, and my practice is affirming for a wide range of lifestyle choices. We offer PrEP, discrete STI screening, and affirmation for those with unique relationship circumstances. Truth is, I’m still learning a lot, every day. I’m a cisgender straight man, and my lived experience doesn’t reflect that of the patients I serve. But I listen to my patients and learn a lot from them, and try every day to do a little bit better job supporting this community which I love.

ARHC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit/LGBTQ+ health clinic that specializes in transgender health care, hormone replacement therapy, PrEP, STD testing and treatment and general LGBTQ health care. ARHC accepts insurance and asks that you contact ARCH to confirm your provider is accepted. Areas served: - Nebraska - Kansas - Missouri - North Dakota - Iowa

"St. Louis Hills Pharmacy is an independent, veteran-owned community pharmacy. We offer compounding, durable medical equipment, immunizations, and commercially available medications. Owner/operator Tyler Taylor, PharmD, has set his system up such that patients' preferred names are used in their profile and on their prescriptions, even when insurance companies require a different name for billing. The system affords patients the opportunity to have their gender set as nonbinary. We also offer free prescription delivery for local patients and are always open to address questions/concerns about your health or medications."

The Lighthouse Learning Collective's guide, Navigating Access to Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy is now available. The resource was created to provide guidance on Gender Affirming Homore Therapy (GAHT) and vetting processes, as well as self-care and monitoring for those exploring DIY options. Additionally, the guide includes a section on legal considerations.

Dr. Mark Sheperle is an internal medicine physician who provides gender-affirming care at University Club Medical as well as the chief medical officer at Novus Health. University Club Medical is a comprehensive healthcare clinic in Brentwood. Novus Health is a primary and preventive care clinic providing comprehensive and trauma-informed care in a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment.

Novus Health is a primary and preventive care clinic providing comprehensive, personalized, and trauma-informed care in a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment. Clinic providing specialized services: - General wellness - Telehealth - Behavioral health - Case management - Prevention services - STI clinical care - Gender affirming care - Women's wellness - Pharmacy Novus Health was formerly known as Central West Healthcare

"We provide affordable and accessible comprehensive primary care services to everyone, with emphasis on the medically underserved." __Services__ - Medical (family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, laboratory, pharmacy) - Dental - Behavioral health - Nutrition (WIC, lactation consultant) - Vision (exam and glasses start at $20) - Chiropractic __Details__ - Accepts most insurance plans - Patients without insurance are served on a sliding scale based on income and family size - Provides interpretation services for Hispanic, Bosnian, Vietnamese, and Somali patients and uses outside resources for patients speaking other languages - 24-hour access to physician telephone consultation for emergencies __Behavioral Health__ - Services are person-centered, trauma-informed and integrated with primary care - Welcomes children and adults - Provides consultations for psychiatric medication and substance use disorder - Provides case management to specialized groups - Holistic approach to medical and mental health - Effectively serves low-income clients with mental health needs "Behavioral Health services are accessible to Family Care patients through referral by their primary care provider, utilizing same-day care whenever possible. What this means is when you visit FCHC for a medical visit, you have the opportunity to also meet with a member of the behavioral health team during that same visit." Has a special code from the PrideCenter to establish that a caller is in immediate need, to be served with priority at the next opening. Code Word: MTUG Dr. Sturgeon might work at this location but is not listed as main provider on the main website. Dr. Sturgeon's profile lists this address: https://www.ssmhealth.com/find-a-doctor/doctor-details/treena-s-bartlem-do

Throughout the Midwest region of the United States, there have been numerous restrictions to accessing gender-affirming care.This guide aims to highlight resources that are still available for people to negate the adverse health consequences associated with limiting gender-affirming care. This list is not comprehensive, nor does it endorse the specific providers and clinics, its function is to allow a starting place for people to discover what options might be out there. Additionally, even if a service is listed as ""no"", that service may still be provided but it is just not advertised online. Individual research is encouraged to make sure that a provider or clinic is right for the type of care they are interested in. Each of the tabs is organized by state, and within the states, all of the resources are sorted by zip code to easily search for local resources. A legislation tracker is provided that lists bills supporting gender diverse people in green, and ones that may harm gender diverse people in red. This is to gain a foundational understanding as to why particular states may provide a greater number of resources or support for people seeking gender-affirming care.

Caralyst is a matching platform that pairs physicians and patients based on 50+ health equity–related traits that have been shown to improve patient outcomes. We are initially launching to the queer community in St. Louis and have over 120 queer affirming doctors on our site. We have providers (physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, therapists/counselors, etc) within the specialities of internal medicine, family medicine, primary care, adolescent medicine, psychiatry, endocrinology, cardiology, OB/GYN, infectious disease, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and plastic surgery. The goal of Caralyst is to help you conveniently find a provider who you can trust and build a strong patient-provider relationship.

A health clinic providing quality care, access, research and education to the underserved with or without insurance. Services include: - __Gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy__ - Primary care - Testing & screening - Sexual health - HIV services - Health insurance navigation - Case management - Dental care - Behavioral health - Pharmacy Formerly named "Kansas City Free Health Clinic."

"At VA Illiana Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers." - Has (1) medical center in Danville and 5 associated clinics in Bloomington Peoria Decatur, Mattoon and Springfield. We promote the health, welfare, and dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, or a related identity (LGBTQ+) Veterans and their families. We focus on ensuring a safe, welcoming, and affirmative environment when providing you with sensitive and high-quality health care services like: - __Hormone therapy__ - Substance use and alcohol treatment - Testing and treatment for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI) - Mental health care - __Psychosocial assessments for gender-confirming surgeries__ and hormone therapy

Provides overall information on Patient Care Services for LGBTQ+ veterans. "There is an LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator (LGBTQ+ VCC) at every facility to help you get the care you need. VHA policies require that your health care is delivered in an affirming and inclusive environment and that VHA employees respect your identity. Contact the LGBTQ+ VCC at your nearest facility."

"We promote the health, welfare, and dignity of Veterans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) or a related identity. We focus on ensuring a safe, welcoming, and affirmative environment when providing you with sensitive and high-quality health care services like: - __ Hormone therapy__ - Substance use and alcohol treatment - Testing and treatment for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI) - Mental health care - Psychosocial assessments for gender-confirming surgeries and hormone therapy" "At VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of __Veterans__, their families, and caregivers." - has (1) hospital and a Hoffman House recover center in Hines and (6) associated clinics in Aurora, Hoffman Estates, Joliet, Kankakee, LaSalle and Oak Lawn.

"At VA Indiana Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of __Veterans, their families, and caregivers__." "We promote the health, welfare, and dignity of Veterans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) or related identities. We focus on ensuring a safe, welcoming, and affirmative environment when providing you with sensitive and high-quality health care services" Provides: - Hormone therapy - Substance use and alcohol treatment - Testing and treatment for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI) - Mental health care - Psychosocial assessments for gender-confirming surgeries and hormone therapy - has (1) medical center, Richard L. Roudebush Veterans’ Administration Medical Center, in Indianapolis and (12) associated clinics in Bloomington, Crane, Indianapolis (3), Martinsville, Monroe, Shelbyville, Terre Haute, Vigo, Wakeman and West Lafeyette.

Offers a list of resources curated by a group of LGBTQ+ students at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law The Bloomington Pride list includes primary care physicians, endrocrinologists (HRT), surgeons, gyneocologists, family practice physicians, pharmacies, health centers and many other resources. Resources are located in Bloomington.

The Gender Health Program offers comprehensive support to children, teens, and young adults under age 21. Riley Children’s Health offers the following services - gender affirming hormone therapy - menstrual suppression - surgery consultation and coordination Payment Option: Riley Children’s has a list of commonly accepted insurance and also a link to financial assistance program.

At VA Marion Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of __Veterans, their families, and caregivers__. Our main campus provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health care, addiction and substance abuse treatment, cardiology, diabetes care, treatment for spinal cord injuries and disorders, vascular surgery, and more. We promote the health, welfare, and dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) Veterans and their families. We focus on ensuring a safe, welcoming, and affirmative environment when providing you with sensitive and high-quality health care services like: - Hormone therapy - Substance use and alcohol treatment - Testing and treatment for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI) - Mental health care - Psychosocial assessments for gender-confirming surgeries and hormone therapy Has 1 medical center in Marion, 1 Health Care Center in Evansville, Indiana and 10 associated clinice in Carondale, Effingham, Harrisburg and Mt Vernon all in Illinois, in Kentucky there is Madisonville, Mayfiled, Owensboro, Paducah and in Indiana there is Evansville and Vincennes

Edward Hines VA offers primary, extended and specialty care to __Veteran patients__ in the Chicago area. - has (1) hospital and a Hoffman House recover center in Hines and (6) associated clinics in Aurora, Hoffman Estates, Joliet, Kankakee, LaSalle and Oak Lawn. We promote the health, welfare, and dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Veterans and their families. We focus on ensuring a safe, welcoming, and affirmative environment when providing you with sensitive and high-quality health care services like: - __Hormone therapy__ - Substance use and alcohol treatment - Testing and treatment for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI) - Mental health care - Psychosocial assessments for gender-confirming surgeries and hormone therapy

"At VA Chicago Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers." We promote the health, welfare, and dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Veterans and their families. We focus on ensuring a safe, welcoming, and affirmative environment when providing you with sensitive and high-quality health care services like: - Hormone therapy - Substance use and alcohol treatment - Testing and treatment for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI) - Mental health care - Psychosocial assessments for gender-confirming surgeries and hormone therapy Has (1) medical center in Chicgo and (4) associated clinics in Auburn, Chicago Heights and Lakeside in the Chicago-land area in Illinois and Crown Point, Indiana.

"When it comes to gender-affirming care, we know that one size does not fit all. Our team will meet you wherever you are in your gender identity journey." The Gender Affirming Care Program provides: - Endocrinology Services - Gender-Affirmation Surgery - Professional Voice Services - Nonsurgical Gender-Affirmation Treatments - Gender-affirming primary care Payment Options: Rush Medical accepts insurance and has financial assistance options. Rush Medical accepts pedicatric to adult patients.

"Patients come to our __gender identity clinic__ to receive high-quality, family-centered care. New patients may begin care with us up to age 22. Patients may continue services in our programs until their 25th birthday." Services available include hormone therapy, pubertal suppression therapy, and behavioral health. Payment Options: Lurie’s has several options for financial assistance and also accepts insurance. There are several locations on the Near Northside of Chicago.

- __Hormone Therapy__ - __Specialty treatment for TGNC youth__ - HIV/STI testing and treatment - Gyneocological/breast cancer screening - Pregnancy testing and birth control - Pharmacy - Dentistry Payment Options: Howard Brown Health accepts insurance and has sliding scale payments for the uninsured. There are a number of locations from Englewood up to Westridge in Chicago and telehealth Pediatric, youth and adult patients are accepted.

"CWHC facilitates the empowerment of women, trans people, and young people by providing access to health care and health education in a respectful environment where people pay what they can afford." A large number of services are offered including __hormone therapy__, primary and gynecological care, alternate insemination, pelvic floor therapy, STI screening, birth control. Payment Options: All services are offered on a self-pay sliding scale and some insurance plans are also accepted.

A slideshow guide on gender-affirming healthcare by Planned Parenthood and Metro Trans Umbrella Group's TC2 Team. These were training slides for SQSH's Helpline Team (delivered December 2021). Includes resources for and information about: Transition Healthcare, Hormones, and Surgery.

Gender Pathway Services at Children's Mercy in Kansas City, MO provides interdisciplinary, family-centered services for transgender and gender-questioning children. These services support the physical, mental and social health of young people and their families as they navigate the process of gender identity development. They provide gender affirming care after a diagnosis of gender dysphoria is made by a licensed mental health provider. Deaf/HOH callers: TTY - 711

Dr. Roman is a board-certified endocrinologist with BJC Medical Group Specialists of North County. They practice in Saint Louis, MO and Edwardsville, IL.

Melissa Kalaher is a board-certified physician in Collinsville, Illinois. Dr. Kalaher received her medical degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia. When asked why she became a family practice provider, Dr. Kalaher said, “I chose family medicine because I wanted to be able to build long term relationships with my patients and provide preventative, acute and chronic care.” Gateway Medical Group accepts most major insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid.

In this educational discussion podcast, Garrison is joined by Dr. Victoria Grieve to discuss HRT, the most common type of gender affirming care for Trans people.

This guide, adapted from a zine by the Fairy Wings Collective, describes how a small group produced and distributed transdermal estrogen using reproducible do-it-yourself methods.

“For folks with prescriptions, PPH recently told us you could use Genoa (pharmacy care) to get them delivered through the mail. It is for sure an affirming service but I don't know how it is impacted now. But it could be a cheaper option for folks who already have prescriptions outside Plume, depending on insurance costs.” Compassionate, customized pharmacy care for people living with complex conditions.

"You know that we want you to be healthy and safe. To help you with your health care journey we are creating a list, by state of health care organizations that serve the transgender, nonbinary, gender queer and non-comforming community. While we are creating this site for you, we are also doing this weekly post on health care. While it’s nice to have a list, in these posts we can also give you a few details on what each of the organizations we post actually do. This week we are covering the __resources in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa__ for Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming Care. Many resources are, to their credit, creating comfortable places for routine and proactive health maintenaince as well as interventionary health care. We will try to highlight what is offered in each case. If you still can’t find the health care you need, drop us a note on FB (B.UR.SLF LLC), instagram/ twitter @burslfllc or email burslfllc@gmail.com and we will see what we can do to help."

"These suppliers have been tested and verified by multiple people, but some suppliers are more reliable than others. Consult with your communities if you are unsure who to pick or want to minimize risk. We provide warranty against fraudulent activities for certain merchants. Terms and conditions apply." Note: Right now it does not include Testosterone but it does include Estradiol.

"This website intends to teach transgender people how to safely perform DIY Hormone Replacement Therapy." Includes a Transfem Guide, Transmasc Guide, and information on injection supplies.

Transfeminine Science - is a resource for original informational content on the subject of transfeminine hormone therapy. - contains articles by different writers on the subject of transfeminine hormone therapy. - is written by transgender people, for transgender people—and for their medical providers.

DIYHrt.Cafe is a website created to provide information for how to safely obtain HRT for trans people who cannot access prescriptions for various reasons.

"Are you looking for HRT but don’t know where to start? Worried about therapist letters and gatekeepers? I made this two years ago and have maintained it since. EVERY informed consent HRT spot in the country. No therapist required" - Erin Reed on Twitter

Patient care services for LGBT veterans include the following (and other) services – hormone therapy, treatment and prevention of STIs/PrEP, cancer screening/treatment, mental healthcare, and primary care. Visit the Veteran Care Coordinator (VCC) Directory to reach out to the VCC nearest you. In addition to the medical center in Iowa City, there are (10) associated clinics in Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Decorah, Dubuque, Ottuma, Davenport and Waterloo, Iowa, as well as Galesburg, Quincy, and Sterling, Illinois. VA Central Iowa Health Care System has (1) medical center in Des Moines, Iowa, and (7) associated clinics in Caroll, Des Moines, Fort Dodge (2), Knoxville, Marshalltown and Mason City, Iowa.

The Health Center is for Iowa State University students. Currently, the Center cannot initiate hormone replacement therapy, but can refill existing hormone prescriptions and refer students to providers who can prescribe hormone therapy.

Stead Family Children’s Hospital Pediatric LGBTQ Clinic, a division of University of Iowa Healthcare, offers gender-confirming hormone replacement therapy and puberty suppression.

The Emma Goldman Clinic is a non-profit in Iowa City committed to providing comprehensive, supportive, individualized health care and health information to individuals with diverse expressions of gender and sexuality. They offer primary care, hormone therapy, reproductive and sexual healthcare, endocrinology screenings, lab work, letters of support, and referrals to counselors and specialists for LGBTQ+ patients.

Unity Point Health offers comprehensive multi-disciplinary care for transgender adults, including hormone therapy, pre- and post-surgical care for patients having gender affirming surgery, routine/preventative/wellness care, STI/STD/HIV testing, and other reproductive/sexual health services.

UI's LGBTQ clinic in Coraville aims to provide a safe and affirming environment where you can receive hormone therapy, as well ongoing primary and preventive care to address all of your health and wellness needs. Services include: - Same-day urgent care - Immunizations - Routine exams - Chronic disease management - Chest/breast exams - Pelvic exams and pap tests - Prostate exams - Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, treatment and prevention - Hormone therapy and monitoring - Referrals to specialty providers and community resources - Post-surgical care for those who have undergone gender affirming surgery - Preconception counseling and referral for reproductive services - Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV - Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV