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The Gender Dysphoria Bible // In depth explanation of the different types of gender dysphoria.
Trans Voice Help // A community here on blahaj.zone for voice training.
LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory // A directory of LGBTQ+ accepting Healthcare providers.
Trans Resistance Network // A US-based mutual aid organization to help trans people facing state violence and legal discrimination.
TLDEF's Trans Health Project // Advice about insurance claims for gender affirming healthcare and procedures.
TransLifeLine's ID change Library // A comprehensive guide to changing your name on any US legal document.
Gender Spectrum // Resources for youth, parents and family, educators, mental health professionals and faith leaders.

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The Trevor Project // Web chat, phone call, and text message LGBTQ+ support hotline.
TransLifeLine // A US/Canada LGBTQ+ phone support hotline service. The US line has Spanish support.
LGBT Youthline.ca // A Canadian LGBT hotline support service with phone call and web chat support. (4pm - 9:30pm EST)
988lifeline // A US only Crisis hotline with phone call, text and web chat support. Dedicated staff for LGBTQIA+ youth 24/7 on phone service, 3pm to 2am EST for text and web chat.

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Question About: Mental/Medical Care (self.mtf)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by liz to c/[email protected]

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So I know that I have my local planned parenthood which provides hormone therapy... but a number of things from surgeries to in some states documents are locked behind a history of treatment with doctors and therapists/phycologists. As far as my primary care doctor, I lucked out, and they seem supportive already. I am on a marketplace plan, though, so looking for very affordable mental healthcare options explicitly that will be willing to work with me in the future should I need to provide a history of care.

I thought a good option considering the conservative state, and most mental healthcare options in my area advertising their "Christ First" doctrines, I may be best served with online alternatives. But as far as I can tell, none of the online therapy sources state that they are willing to provide these resources. Instead, they just talk about mental health concerns of LGBTQ people, and most don't mention anything about providing documentation to meet legal and medical requirements.

Does anyone have experience with online providers, that have been or not willing to provide this sort of services, mainly documentation to meet legal and medical requirements?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

There's a resource in the sidebar thats just a directory of LGBTQ+ accepting Healthcare providers. (here) I would take a look through that. Online providers are quite expensive and there's not as many of them as you'd think. It also helps to have a provider who has connections to other psychiatrists, doctors and specialists in your area.

[–] liz 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

🙃 I recognized the face of the only person in my area, and they definitely know my family... even with the side of me that wants to trust it would be okay... I don't know if I would be able to meet with that person about this. Plus they don't list a price scale and I work part-time while going to uni. I am going to hold off on that option for something better, hopefully.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Completely understandable. I hope you're able to find something soon, I did find an online program called GenderGP that specifically has a program for surgery referrals and legal assistance. It seems their fees vary pretty widely though, but it's something that might help when you need those things. Says they're based in the UK but offer international help. Sadly online services seems to be especially lacking in America, I came across some in other countries but haven't found anything America wide. Try searching specifically for your home state, searching for specifically gender clinics. Referral letters only usually require one appointment, but with general legal help and therapy you may require multiple appointments. Sorry I can't be of more help :(

[–] liz 3 points 1 year ago

Thanks for the help, I will figure something out. The lady that came up earlier is probably very nice, I may warm up to her as an option as time goes on. Just hoping that the clinic she works at takes income into consideration and just forgot to mention that on their website.

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