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.
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health, Inc.
Trans Care Protocols developed by Vancouver Coastal Health, British Columbia
Compass (New England female-to-male transgender group)
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
Transgender Law and Policy Institute
Trans Youth Equality Foundation
New England Director, Susan Maasch
1.207.478.4087
contact@transyouthequality.org
www.transyouthequality.org
TRANSGENDER HEALTH
Fenway Health provides primary medical and mental health care, and supportive services, that is are sensitive to the needs of people who identify on the transgender spectrum.
The Transgender Health Program at Fenway helps to ensure quality and 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 or norms.
Fenway provides supportive and sensitive care regardless of gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, religion, or socio-economic status.
Goals of the Transgender Health Program:
- Be a national leader in transgender health care
- Enable excellent, comprehensive health care for all transgender and gender non-conforming clients
- Transform the way transgender people receive care and lead the way in eliminating barriers to achieving maximum health and wellbeing
- Ensure a safe, comfortable, and respectful clinic for all transgender and gender non-conforming people to receive care
- Collaborate with other clinics and organizations serving the transgender community
- Provide high quality trainings and education to mental health and medical professionals
- Conduct transgender-related research through The Fenway Institute
Feedback about the Transgender Health Program:
Please tell us about experiences at Fenway or with our staff
that exceed or fall short of your expectations. Your feedback can remain
anonymous if you desire, though it is most helpful to have as much information
about the situation as possible so that we may provide the highest level of
response needed to correct or applaud the event. Please click on the following
link feedback and provide all
the information you have about the date and time of the service and the staff
or provider(s) involved. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
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 trans 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:
- 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
- Primary care
- Reproductive rights counseling
- Alternative Insemination Program
- Hormone administration and monitoring (for more information, please see the Trans Care Fact Sheet, Informed Consent forms, and Protocol available below)
- Post-surgical follow-up care
- HIV & STD testing and counseling
- Specialized HIV medical care
- Breast Cancer Screenings
- Cancer Risks and Transgender People - Pharmacy services
- 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
- Acupuncture
- Substance abuse counseling
- Group counseling
Peer Listening Line and GLBT Helpline
- Anonymous, toll-free information, referrals and support
- Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture
For more information about Fenway's Transgender Health program, email transteamcoordinator@fenwayhealth.org.
Download a list of behavioral health referrals OUTSIDE
of Fenway Health 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
Transgender Suicide Prevention
For information about transgender suicide and helping a person who is feeling suicidal, please download one of the following brochures:
To assist a friend or someone you know in the community: Community Brochure
For professionals who serve the transgender communities and want information on helping suicidal clients or patients: Providers' Brochure
For answers to the most commonly asked questions about how to get into care with the Fenway Transgender Health Program, please download our Transgender Care Fact Sheet. If you have questions after reading this document, contact us by email at transteamcoordinator@fenwayhealth.org.
