• The Gay & Lesbian Medical Association offers a National US Provider Directory. You can search for providers who are competent in working with trans patients and clients, in areas including Primary Care/Family or General Practice, Ob/Gynecology, HIV/AIDS, Behavioral Health, Dentistry, Complementary/Alternative and a large variety of specialties in health. Encourage providers you like to sign up for free (and if you are a provider don't forget to sign up) in order to further grow the resource.

• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Health Centers in the United States (if you live near one check them out or contact them to refer you to someone in your local area).
  • Brady East STD Clinic, Milwaukee, WI
  • Callen-Lorde Health Center, New York, NY
  • Chase Brexton Health Services, Baltimore, MD
  • Fenway Community Health Center, Boston, MA
  • Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective, Hartford, CT
  • Howard Brown Health Center, Chicago, IL
  • L.A. Gay and Lesbian Community Center, Los Angels, CA
  • Legacy Community Health Services, Houston, TX
  • Lyon-Martin Women's Health Services, San Francisco, CA
  • Mazzoni Center, Philadelphia, PA
  • Sydney Borum Health Center, Boston, MA
  • Whitman-Walker Clinic, Washington, DC
  • William F. Ryan Community Health Center, New York, NY

• See additional listings specific to trans youth on the Organizations and Shelters page. Places such as Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Dimensions Clinic in San Francisco, and Boston Children's Hospital have created health clinics especially for trans youth.

TRANSFORMING HEALTH CARE

This film describes the discrimination many trans people face in healthcare settings and offers advice for providers towards improving their trans cultural competency. Great resource for in-service trainings for health professionals.

Year 2007, 18 min.

[Link to DVD Distributor: California AIDS Clearinghouse]

Love Your Body! A Transwoman's Guide to Health & Wellness

One-page health sheet for transwomen by the National Coalition for LGBT Health.

Link to PDF >

Respect Your Body! A Transman's Guide to Health & Wellness

One-page health sheet for transmen by the National Coalition for LGBT Health.

Link to PDF >

Getting Trans-Competent Care: How to Work with Your Nurse or Doctor

Excellent 16-page resource by Vancouver Coastal Health about how to find a primary care provider, seeing a provider the first time, coming out to them, and an overview of health discussions, exams, lab tests, and medical chart information.

Link to PDF >

TRANS-HEALTH.COM

Online magazine of health and fitness for transsexual and transgender people.

• Link to More Info>
• Link to Article about Harmful Effects >
• Link to Handout >

• Best Practices for Health Service Organizations to Improve Programs and Services for and with Trans Clients & Patients Link to PDF>

• Transgender HIV Health Services Best Practices Guidelines Link to PDF >

• Overview of Top U.S. Transgender Health Priorities Link to PDF >

VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH

Transgender Health Program (Canada)

Excellent and comprehensive resources including Guidelines, Clinical Protocols, Consumer Information Sheets, and Standards of Care.