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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

Find a provider - Directory from Health Professionals Advancing LBGTQ Equality (GLMA)
Ten things transgender people should discuss with their healthcare provider
Health Brigade (formerly Fan Free Clinic)
Counseling, testing and prevention information regarding HIV/AIDS. Testing is free and confidential, however an appointment is required.
Address: 1010 N Thompson St Richmond, VA 23230
Virginia League for Planned Parenthood
Transgender hormone provision services in a supportive environment
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Health System – Transgender Care
Trans in the South - Provider Guide
John Oliver explains why gender-affirming care is so important

Help Getting Insurance from Healthcare.gov (Affordable Care Act)

Social Support

Trans Lifeline (877) 565-8860, 7 days/week, 10 am to 5 am EST
Virginia Transgender Resource & Referral List
Comprehensive list of legal, medical, mental health, and social support sources for transgender persons in Virginia
Forge: The Transgender Aging Network
Transgender Assistance Program of Virginia
A community united to end transgender homelessness

Support Groups in Richmond

Health

Safer Sex for Trans Bodies
UCSF Center of Excellence for Transgender Health
Provides information on health topics relevant to transgender people.
Trans bodies, trans selves : a resource for the transgender community
E-book accessible at VCU Health and Wellness Library