The Gender Health Program strives to connect gender-diverse patients to the various services they need to thrive. These services include:
- Access to a network of primary (medical) care and nursing services
- Gender-affirming hormone therapy
- Legal assistance, including name and gender marker changes* (in partnership with Indiana Legal Services)
- Gender affirming surgery
- Speech therapy
- Dietitian services
- Counseling services
- Medication management for mental health needs
- Case management, referral services and care coordination
- PrEP for HIV prevention
- Family planning and gynecological services
- Spiritual care services
*Legal assistance is dependent on income level. Those who do not qualify for Indiana Legal Services’ services are provided resources for further assistance.
Two appointments are needed in order to establish care as a new patient with the Gender Health Program. The first is the intake appointment, which lasts about 90 minutes. You will meet with program staff who will get to know you and your personal gender story. Please bring any documents you have from previous mental health providers to this visit. New patients do not need a letter from a mental health provider to start care with the Gender Health Program.
The second appointment is with a medical provider, who will ask about your medical history, order lab work (with your permission), and discuss hormones if this is a desired treatment. This appointment is scheduled for 40 minutes, but please plan for longer, as there are many different providers who work with the Gender Health Program and are available to meet with you during your appointment if you choose.