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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex Health

This guide provides consumer information about health concerns for individuals who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender.

Healthcare and Health Insurance

Finding a provider

Find a provider - Directory from Health Professionals Advancing LBGTQ Equality (GLMA)
Health Brigade (formerly Fan Free Clinic)
Primary care medical services for low income & uninsured residents in the Greater Richmond area
Human Rights Campaign Health Equality Index - map of providers
Virginia League for Planned Parenthood
Transgender hormone provision services in a supportive environment

Talking with your provider

Your Rights

Health Insurance from healthcare.gov (Affordable Care Act)

Social Support

Social Support - HelpLines

LGBT National Help Center
LGBT National Hotline (888) 843-4564
Fenway Institute GLBT Helpline (888) 340-4528
LGBTQ Partner Abuse and Sexual Assault Helpline
Virginia callers (866) 356-6998; Text (804) 793-9999

Support Groups in Richmond

Diversity Richmond
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Richmond
Norfolk/Hampton Roads LGBT Life Center
Virginia Anti-Violence Project LGBTQ+ HelpLine (24/7)
Call 866-356-6998; Text 804-793-9999
Nationz Foundation RVA
Food pantry, testing services, support groups, safer sex products