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Transgender Health
Fenway Health provides primary medical and mental health care that is sensitive to the needs of people in the transgender spectrum.
The Transgender Health Program at Fenway helps to ensure quality informed care for trans-women, trans-men, gender-queer, affirmed men and women, and others who have health care needs unique to gender expressions and identities that may vary from societally imposed expectations.
Fenway provides supportive and sensitive care regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, or socio-economic status.
Goals of the Transgender Health Program:
- Provide excellent, comprehensive medical and mental health care to transgender clients
- Provide a safe, comfortable and respectful clinic in which to receive care
- Collaborate with other clinics and organizations serving the transgender community
- Provide training and education to mental health and medical professionals
- Conduct trans-related research through The Fenway Institute
Click here for a list of books and documents (MS Word doc) that may be of help in self-education about the transgender communities and issues.
Click here to view a Learning Module on Transgender Health that was developed for clinicians caring for transgender patients. The Module consists of a PowerPoint presentation, resources, as well as a Glossary of Gender and Transgender Terms, that was written to help clinicians communicate better with their patients.
The Transgender Health Program offers a holistic approach to individual health. Services available include:
Behavioral Health
- Individual and Couples Therapy
- Family and Parenting Services
- Support Groups
- Considering Parenting
- Senior Support ("60+ Support")
- Psychopharmacology
- Psychoeducation
- Letters to support hormone therapy
- Letters to support surgery
Medical Care
Violence Recovery Program
- Counseling and support for victims of violence and harassment
- Specialized care for trauma recovery in a safe, respectful environment
- Legal advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, hate crimes, sexual assault, and police misconduct
- Documentation of hate crimes
Substance Abuse Services
- Acupuncture
- Substance abuse counseling
- Group counseling
Peer Listening Line and GLBT Helpline
- Anonymous, toll-free information, referrals and support
Complementary Therapies
- Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture
For more information about Fenway's Transgender Health program, email transteamcoordinator@fenwayhealth.org.
For a list of transgender-friendly health care provider referrals outside of Fenway Health, click here. (MS Word doc)
Download the Fenway Health Protocol for Hormone Therapy.
Download an Informed Consent form for review
Informed Consent - Reproductive Rights
Informed Consent - Estrogen Therapy
Informed Consent - Testosterone Therapy
For information
about transgender suicide and helping a person who is feeling suicidal, please
download one of the following brochures:
For professionals
who serve the transgender communities and want information on helping suicidal
clients or patients: Providers'
Brochure
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Transgender Links
Links in this section are for information only and
represent the opinions and thoughts of the authors/web sites and are not
endorsed by, or reflect the beliefs of, Fenway Health, or its affiliates.
Neither this web site, nor any linked web sites are a substitute for
professional medical or behavioral health advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other
qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or
mental health condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay
in seeking it because of something you have read on the Fenway Health web site
or any linked web site.
Transgender Care Protocols developed by Vancouver Coastal Health, British Columbia
Compass (New England female-to-male transgender group)
FTM International
Gender.org (gender education and advocacy)
Hudson's FTM Comprehensive Resource Guide
Human Rights Campaign Transgender Info Page
International Foundation for Gender Education
International Journal of Transgenderism
Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition
Free
Legal Clinic for Low-Income Trans
Folks
2nd
Thursday, 5-7p at
Boston Health
Care for the Homeless
3rd
Thursday, 6-8p at AIDS
Action Committee provided by MTLA.
Medical Therapy and Health Maintenance for Transgender Men
New England Trans Women's Alliance
Tiffany Club of New England
Transcend Boston
Transgender at Work
Transgender Care
Transgender Law and Policy Institute
The Transitional Male
Transsexual Roadmap
The World Association for Transgender Health, Inc.
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