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Lesbian Specific Health Organizations

Transgender Specific Health Organizations

LGBT National Health Organizations

By State: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington

The Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI) is a nonprofit organization focused on sexual and reproductive health research, policy analysis and public education. AGI publishes Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, International Family Planning Perspectives, The Guttmacher Report on Public Policy and special reports on topics pertaining to sexual and reproductive health and rights.

The Institute's mission is to protect the reproductive choices of all women and men in the United States and throughout the world. It is to support their ability to obtain the information and services needed to achieve their full human rights, safeguard their health and exercise their individual responsibilities in regard to sexual behavior and relationships, reproduction and family formation.

The Organization of Gay and Lesbian Physical Therapy Professionals

Alternative Modalities'members work to end homophobia in the physical therapy profession and society at large by serving as advocates, advisors, and resources, by promoting quality professional care for all, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and HIV positive people, by fostering a professional climate in which our diverse membership can achieve full professional, political, and social potential, by supporting members challenged by discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in the work environment, and by promoting quality physical therapy education to gay and lesbian students so they may work and study professionally, openly, and without challenge by discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Caucus
of Public Health Workers

Welcome!

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Caucus (LGBTC) is a forum for public health workers interested in gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues. The LGBT Caucus has been in official relations with the American Public Health Association (APHA) since 1975. Since that time, the LGBT Caucus has provided a forum that supports the educational interchange among other lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender public health members. We also encourage interchange between others who are not LGBT but are interested in our issues. The caucus has been very important in giving opportunities for public health practitioners to learn about relevant LGBT health issues and to ensure that these issues continue to be addressed in all dimensions of health. The Caucus is also committed to combating discriminatory practices in health organizations and systems.

Mission
GLMA works to ensure equality in health care for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and health care professionals. GLMA achieves its goals by using medical expertise in professional education, public policy work, patient education and referrals, and the promotion of research.
Vision

GLMA is the recognized expert in LGBT evidence based medicine.

GLMA is a home for LGBT health care professionals of all disciplines.

GID Reform Advocates are medical professionals, caregivers, scholars, researchers, students, human rights advocates, and members of the transgender, bisexual, lesbian and gay communities and their allies who advocate reform of the psychiatric classification of gender diversity as mental disorder.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People in Medicine (LGBTPM)

Raising awareness and breaking down health barriers for the LGBT community

LGBTPM is one of four Advocacy Committees within AMSA. We are a group of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender medical students and our straight Allies who support each other and work to educate the medical school community. We are committed advocates of LGBT patients, who are an invisible minority that is often left unrecognized and sometimes openly stigmatized by medical institutions. We welcome all AMSA members, regardless of sexual orientation, to join us.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Caucus (LGBTC) is a forum for public health workers interested in gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues.

The LGBT Caucus has been in official relations with the American Public Health Association (APHA) since 1975. Since that time, the LGBT Caucus has provided a forum that supports the educational interchange among other lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender public health members. We also encourage interchange between others who are not LGBT but are interested in our issues. The caucus has been very important in giving opportunities for public health practitioners to learn about relevant LGBT health issues and to ensure that these issues continue to be addressed in all dimensions of health. The Caucus is also committed to combating discriminatory practices in health organizations and systems.

Gay and Lesbian Health

THE NATIONAL COALITION FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER HEALTH is committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and communities through public education, coalition building and advocacy that focus on research, policy, education and training.

Our members are dedicated to the concept that our ability to effect change will be determined by our bringing together the rich diversity of the LGBT community at a national level — across gender/gender identity, race/ethnicity, disability, education, income, age and geography.

California

Alternatives is the nation's only gay owned and operated alcohol, drug and mental health program whose leadership has provided over 30 years of pride and service to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community.

Alternatives specializes in treating HIV/AIDS-related grief and loss. Our HIV specialists are available to address all medical concerns. Medicare and most insurance accepted. JCAHO accredited.

Alternatives has been a leader in the treatment of crystal meth and has actively addressed the crisis through community based forums. In addition, we have nationally renowned clinicians trained in sexual compulsivity, trauma, and abuse issues.

BAY AREA PHYSICIANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

WELCOME:

As a health care professional interested in the issue of health care for the lesbian and gay community, we invite you to become part of the oldest existing association of lesbian and gay physicians in the country. You do not have to be gay or a lesbian to be part of our group, but at least gay-sensitive.

A Known Donor Sperm Bank
Since 1995

We are a San Francisco Bay Area based sperm bank and offers a unique service:

KNOWN DONOR INSEMINATION

Rainbow Flag Health Services is unique in four ways:

We are the only sperm bank in North America to actively recruit Gay and Bisexual sperm donors. Whether Gay, Bisexual or Heterosexual our donors wish to have children in their lives but do not wish to raise children. (Or, some men who already have children do not wish to raise more children.)
We are the only sperm bank to tell the mother who the donor is when the child is three months old. We ask that the mother contact the donor by the child's first birthday.
We limit our donors to have children by only 4-6 different women. Other sperm banks use a donor to produce children by 10 different women! Some banks have no limits!
As a member of Nurses for the Rights of the Child, we believe that a child's human rights are paramount. We ethically cannot offer our services to those who intend to harm their children through the practice of ritual or "medical" genital mutilation (of either gender, commonly known as circumcision) or other forms of child abuse. As health professionals, we know there are no valid medical reasons for this, and as Jewish men who are survivors of ritual genital mutilation, we cannot ethically participate in assisting others in continuing this practice. See our Philosophy page for more information.

Southern California Lambda Medical Association (SCLMA) is an association of gay,
lesbian, & bisexual physicians and medical students. We provide physician referrals and
student scholarships, as well as networking opportunities.

Connecticut

ABOUT HGLHC

Founded in 1983 by volunteer health professionals and supporters, and incorporated in 1986, The Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective, Inc. (HGLHC), has become an organization with full and part-time staff and nearly 70 volunteers contributing thousands of hours annually.
Since its inception, the Hallmark of the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective has been the provision of quality services by professional and highly skilled staff and volunteers in a Safe, and welcoming environment, free of judgmental attitudes or prejudice.

The Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health collective currently provides medical services, support groups, mental health services and health education tailored to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities but serves clients of all genders and gender identities, sexual orientations, ages and ethnicity. The Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective is especially proud of its services to people living with HIV/AIDS. We touch the lives of thousands of people every year.

The Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective is an advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues and is proud to maintain a prominent presence at meetings, events and venues where issues of relevance to HGLHC's constituency are discussed, decided or celebrated.

Florida

Georgia

The Atlanta Lesbian Health Initiative is the only lesbian health organization in the Southeastern United States. We provide services, education, outreach and advocacy for lesbians who have been diagnosed with disease and for those who are committed to living healthier lives.

The Georgia Association of Physicians for Human Rights (GAPHR) is an association of physicians and medical students dedicated to the elimination of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in medicine, and to the delivery of supportive, unprejudiced, and well informed medical care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered patients.

	GAPHR provides information to health care providers and the community about medical issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people.
	GAPHR provides support for lesbian, gay, and bisexual physicians, residents, and medical students who are at all stages of coping with their sexuality and professional identity.
	GAPHR educates our physician colleagues about the unique medical care needs and dilemmas of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered patients.

Illinois

The mission of Howard Brown is to promote the well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons through the provision of health care and wellness programs, including clinical, educational, social service and research activities. Howard Brown designed these programs to serve gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons in a confidential, supportive, and nurturing environment. Howard Brown Health Center is committed to working cooperatively with other community-based organizations serving and contributing to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.

Howard Brown is the Midwest’s premier lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) health care organization, and leads the region in addressing the comprehensive health care needs of people in the LGBT community. Our multi-site operation includes a main health center in Uptown, Triad Health practice at Illinois Masonic Hospital, the Broadway Youth Center, and four Brown Elephant resale stores in Chicago and Oak Park. Howard Brown provides an expansive network of programs and services, accomplished with a diverse and qualified staff of licensed doctors, nurses, health care practitioners, renowned research professionals, and prominent community leaders.

LifeLube promotes candid and affirming sexual health education for gay and bisexual men over the age of 18.

The site relies on frank, honest dialogue and language regarding sexual health and related topics.

Maryland

Chase Brexton Health Services, Inc. is a growth oriented provider of patient-centered interdisciplinary health care for our diverse communities including those individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender; HIV infected and affected; and all others who face barriers accessing quality health care.

Massachusetts

The mission of Fenway Community Health is to enhance the physical and mental health of its community, which includes those who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, the people who live and work in our neighborhood, and beyond. The Fenway provides high quality, comprehensive health care in a welcoming environment. The health center seeks to improve the overall health of the larger community, locally and nationally, through education and training, policy and advocacy, and research and evaluation.

The services provided by Fenway Community Health in Boston include primary health care, specialty care (HIV/AIDS, obstetrics, gynecology, gerontology, podiatry and nutritional counseling), mental health and addictions services, complementary therapies (chiropractic, massage, and acupuncture), health promotion, violence prevention and recovery, family and parenting services, including alternative insemination.

Welcome!

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Health Access Project is a community-based effort first funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) in 1997.

The GLBT Health Access Project works with GLBT populations – and those who serve them – across the Commonwealth to respond to needs in a timely and targeted manner.

We provide training, technical assistance and materials to agencies across the state (and, due to past success, across the nation) to help service providers learn more about the health care needs of GLBT populations and create welcoming environments for staff and clients.

Minnesota

Montana

GAY MEN'S TASK FORCE

OUR MISSION

Working to provide sensitive, appropriate and comprehensive health messages and interventions aimed at improving the overall health of gay & Bisexual men in Montana. Our vision is to help gay men create lives for themselves worth protecting with bold and fearless conviction.

The Gay Men's Task Force is made up of gay men from across the state of Montana. We meet three times a year in person and several times a year via conference calls.

The Task Force organizes retreats for gay men, HIV+ men, and young gay men as well as Native Americans. We also advise and make recommendations to the Governor's AIDS Council, and publish VISIONS, a newsletter for the Native American community.

New York

Founded in 1996 by health-care activists, providers, consumers and advocates, the Bronx Lesbian & Gay Health Resource Consortium is a non-profit organization working to create better access to quality and sensitive healthcare and social services for the Bronx Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center

is New York City's only primary health care center dedicated to meeting the health care needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities and people living with HIV/AIDS-regardless of any patient's ability to pay.

We are welcoming to all, regardless of sexual orientation or insurance coverage.

ONLINE CONSUMER PROGRAM TO LAUNCH
RAI is getting ready to launch its online Consumer Program. This educational program is for anyone who identifies as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender and would like to learn more about overcoming the barriers to equal health care, the many health and human service needs of LGBT folk, dealing with domestic violence, sexual abuse, and sexual assault, building a healthy family, accessing LGBT-related social services, and fighting age discrimination linked to sexual orientation or gender identity.

Pennsylvania

THE SAFEGUARDS PROJECT & The LGBT Health Resource Center
260 South Broad St., 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102

The mission of The SafeGuards Project & LGBT Health Resource Center is to enhance the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and communities. We seek to advance the knowledge of health issues affecting these communities and to develop public health programs that promote healthy change on an individual, group, and institutional level. We accomplish these goals through community-based participatory research, collaborative programs, and advocacy.

Since 1989, the SafeGuards Project has worked to promote the health of LGBT individuals in the Philadelphia area, originally in the area of HIV prevention.

Texas

Washington

Welcome to Gay City Health Project

Gay City Health Project is a multicultural gay men's health organization and the premiere provider of HIV and STD testing in King County. Our mission is to promote gay and bisexual men's health and prevent HIV transmission by building community, fostering communication and nurturing self-esteem.

"Gay City really helps people make the connection between their health and their community. I like that." --Jose, volunteer

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Health

Lesbian Specific Health Organizations

California, Illinois,

Our goal is to provide information and resources regarding sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases in women who have sex with women and to further our collective knowledge about lesbian STDs through research.

Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH, oversees the production of lesbianSTD.com. Dr. Marrazzo is Assistant Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) at the University of Washington in Seattle, and also directs the Seattle STD/HIV Prevention and Training Center.

Kathy Ringwood, LICSW, is a clinical social worker who manages the Vaginal Health Project. Kathy has a longstanding interest in lesbian health and mental health, and also works in the community as a mental health practitioner.

Website features include:

Overview of STDs and their transmission between women

Question & Answer forum where you get your questions answered. We try to update this frequently.

An archive of previous questions & answers.

Listing of lesbian health research studies currently enrolling.

Research data from our current studies. This is updated periodically as the data is analyzed.

Bibliography and links to other relevant sites.

Mautner Project

The Mautner Project - The National Lesbian Health Organization Promoting Lesbian Health through Research, Advocacy, Education & Direct Services.

California

As the only Lesbian Health & Research Center housed within one of the world’s premier institutions in the health sciences (University of California, San Francisco), we draw on the skills and experiences of community leaders as well as a multidisciplinary group of UCSF faculty members and other internationally recognized scholars.

Our mission is to enhance clinical practice and inform public policy about the health needs of, and delivery of services to: lesbians, bisexual women, transgender people, and our families through a comprehensive program of research, education, training, public events, and community collaborations.

We embrace the broad vision of health as defined by the World Health Organization: “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

We are dedicated to this work and to expanding our role as a facilitator for social and economic justice through the avenue of health. We are positioned to bring together the knowledge of an academic health sciences institution with the expertise of community-based organizations to create and provide state-of-the-art health care for our community in all its diversity.

Welcome to the website of the Sacramento Area Lesbian Health Resource Guide, a directory of lesbian-friendly healthcare providers and organizations in the greater Sacramento, California area.

To search for a service or provider, go to the Provider Directory or click on any of the links to the right. You can also look for lesbian health information.

If you would like to be listed in the Guide, click here.

The goal of this resource guide is to help women who partner with women in the greater Sacramento area identify and obtain services from providers who are sensitive to the needs of lesbians, bisexual women, and transgender people.The Guide is a project of the Lesbian Task Force of the Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts (CDP: EWC) Gold Country Regional Partnership. The Guide is made possible by funds from the California State Department of Health Services, Cancer Detection Section, and the Health Education Council.

Illinois

Lesbian Community Cancer Project
4025 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60613
p: 773-561-4662
f: 773-388-8887
e: info@lccp.org

LCCP’s Vision is that lesbian, bisexual, and queer women and transgender individuals have appropriate and accessible health care in a supportive and bias-free environment.

The Mission of LCCP is to advance the health and quality of life for lesbian, bisexual, and queer women and transgender individuals through advocacy and public education.

Transgender Specific Health Organizations

Oregon

Medical Therapy and Health Maintenance for Transgender Men: A Guide For Health Care Providers

R. Nick Gorton MD, Jamie Buth MD, and Dean Spade Esq

This book was originally written in Open Office (version 1.1.1). It has been exported to both Adobe Acrobat and MicroSoft Word format. This book is copylefted. This means it is provided free under the GNU Free Documentation License - it is free as in free speech, not free as in beer. You may may copy it, print it, give it to friends, host it on your website, and sell copies of the book or disk. You can even modify it and distribute it in modified form (as long as you indicate that it is a modified work and as long as the derivative work is available under the same free license.)

TransGender Care - The information offered here has been derived from the summary data of many treatment encounters through the specialty practice of the Tampa Gender Identity Program (sm), the accounts of various providers, and abstractions from medical, psychological and health sciences data contained in the public domain.

Our Transgender health information offering is not only provided for the transgendered individual, but as well, for other interested parties such as friends and loved ones, and those professionals who wish to utilize our archive of data.

The online magazine of health and fitness for transsexual and transgendered people.

As an international interdisciplinary, professional organization, the mission of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) is to further the understanding and treatment of gender identity disorders by professionals in medicine, psychology, law, social work, counseling, psychotherapy, family studies, sociology, anthropology, sexology, speech and voice therapy, etc. . .

It provides opportunities for professionals from various subspecialties to communicate with each other in the context of research and treatment of gender dysphoria including sponsoring biennial scientific symposiums. WPATH publishes the Standards of Care and Ethical Guidelines, which articulate a professional consensus about the psychiatric, psychological, medical, and surgical management of gender identity disorders, and help professionals understand the parameters within which they may offer assistance to those with these conditions.

Oregon

• ABOUT US

What began as an idea by the Tara Foundation's founder Tara Taylor and helped by a generous $10,000 grant from the Main Community Foundation, the foundation was started in 2002. The Tara Foundation is dedicated to addressing the needs of low-income transgender people.

• FOCUS

Our primary focus will be helping transsexuals obtain sex-change surgery. Since most insurance doesn't cover sex reassignment surgery (SRS) many transgender people have no way to pay for this medically-necessary surgery that makes their transition complete. Many are disabled and/or low income and can barely meet their living expenses, not to mention the significant costs of transitioning.

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