Description
This organization provides counseling and spiritual care services for older adolescent and adult transgender patients. This health program helps congregations support their members’ health by providing comprehensive gender-affirming care. The Eskenazi Health Gender Health Program values inclusivity and health equity, addressing barriers to affirming healthcare for gender-diverse individuals. To support gender-diverse individuals, Eskenazi Health offers medical services, legal support, and mental health care. With informed consent as its foundation, the program explains the process and services for a patient’s journey and ongoing care.
Features
- In-person and virtual appointment options
- Mental health consultations
- Legal support for name and gender marker changes
- Links to more resources on the topic
Practical Applications
- Read information on the Eskenazi Health Gender Health Program to learn how to support LGBTQ+ congregants’ healthcare needs.
- Create partnerships between your congregation and Eskenazi Health to offer gender-affirming care resources and support to congregants.
- Refer congregants to the Gender Health Program for specialized medical and legal services, promoting their well-being and dignity.
- Encourage congregational leaders to participate in community outreach efforts to raise awareness about the importance of gender-affirming care and to support the initiatives of the Eskenazi Health Gender Health Program.
