GLMA Provider Directory
Search a national directory of LGBTQIA+-affirming doctors, nurses, dentists, therapists, and specialists vetted by the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association.
VisitAffirming healthcare for LGBTQIA+ patients
You deserve a provider who sees you, listens to you, and won't make you explain yourself. Here's how to find affirming medical, dental, vision, and mental health care — plus gender-affirming services, HIV/PrEP, insurance protections, and crisis support — anywhere in the U.S.
In crisis right now?
Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth): 1-866-488-7386 · Text START to 678-678 · Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 · 988 Lifeline: dial 988, press 3 for LGBTQI+ counselor. All free, confidential, 24/7.
Find affirming providers
Vetted directories of doctors, dentists, therapists, and clinics that affirm LGBTQIA+ identities — covering medical, dental, and vision care.
OutCare Health — OutList
Free national directory of affirming providers across all specialties, searchable by ZIP code, identity served, and insurance accepted.
VisitHealthcare Equality Index (HRC)
Find hospitals and health systems rated as LGBTQIA+ leaders by the Human Rights Campaign for affirming care, nondiscrimination, and employee policies.
VisitPlanned Parenthood — LGBTQ Services
Affirming primary care, gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP/PEP, STI testing, and sexual health services at 600+ health centers nationwide. Sliding-scale fees available.
VisitFederally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)
Community health centers serve all patients regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Many have dedicated LGBTQIA+ programs with affirming primary and dental care.
VisitCallen-Lorde, Fenway, Whitman-Walker & Network
Directory of dedicated LGBTQIA+ community health centers — full-service medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy under one roof in many major U.S. cities.
VisitGender-affirming care
Hormones, surgery letters, voice training, legal help with insurance denials, and grants for care your plan won't cover.
WPATH Provider Directory
World Professional Association for Transgender Health: find providers trained in WPATH Standards of Care for hormones, surgery letters, and gender-affirming care.
VisitPlume — Telehealth HRT
Gender-affirming hormone therapy via telehealth in most U.S. states. Accepts many insurance plans; transparent self-pay pricing.
VisitFOLX Health
Virtual primary care, HRT, PrEP, and mental health by and for LGBTQIA+ people. Available in most states; insurance and membership options.
VisitTrans Health Project (TLDEF)
Free legal help to fight insurance denials for gender-affirming care and to navigate trans-specific health coverage and discrimination issues.
VisitPoint of Pride — Financial Aid
Free chest binders, femme shapewear, electrolysis grants, surgery scholarships, and HRT assistance for trans people who can't afford them.
VisitGenderbands — Surgery & Voice Grants
Quarterly transition grants helping cover surgery, hormones, voice training, and legal name change costs.
VisitMental health & crisis support
Therapists, peer support, and 24/7 hotlines staffed by people who understand LGBTQIA+ experiences. Most are free or sliding-scale.
Trevor Project — 24/7 Crisis Support
Free, confidential crisis support for LGBTQ youth under 25. Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678, or chat online 24/7.
VisitTrans Lifeline
Peer support hotline by and for trans people. Call 1-877-565-8860 (U.S.) or 1-877-330-6366 (Canada). No active rescue without consent — fully peer-led.
VisitLGBT National Hotline
Free confidential peer support for all ages: 1-888-843-4564. Youth (1-800-246-7743), seniors (1-888-234-7243), and online chat available.
Visit988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — LGBTQI+ Option
Call or text 988 and press 3 to reach a counselor trained in LGBTQIA+ support. Free, confidential, 24/7.
VisitPride Counseling
Online therapy with licensed therapists experienced with LGBTQIA+ issues. Subscription-based; some employer/EAP coverage accepted.
VisitInclusive Therapists
Directory filtered by identity, faith, insurance, and sliding-scale options. Centers BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and neurodivergent clients.
VisitHIV, PrEP & sexual health
Free PrEP for the uninsured, emergency PEP within 72 hours of exposure, Ryan White program for HIV care, and CDC-supported testing locators.
Ready, Set, PrEP (Free PrEP Program)
Free HIV PrEP medication for uninsured Americans. Covers Truvada, Descovy, and Apretude (injectable). You still need a provider and labs, often free at FQHCs.
VisitHIV.gov — Find HIV Services Near You
Locate free HIV testing, PrEP/PEP, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program clinics, and STI services anywhere in the U.S.
VisitRyan White HIV/AIDS Program
Comprehensive HIV care, medications (ADAP), and support services for low-income people living with HIV — often covers what insurance won't.
VisitPEP — Emergency HIV Prevention
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis must start within 72 hours of possible HIV exposure. Available at ERs, urgent care, FQHCs, and sexual health clinics nationwide.
VisitFree Mpox & STI Testing
CDC's national testing locator: free or low-cost HIV, STI, hepatitis, and mpox testing — many sites have walk-in hours.
VisitInsurance rights & coverage
Section 1557 of the ACA prohibits healthcare discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Know your rights and get free legal help if denied.
Healthcare.gov — LGBTQ Coverage
Marketplace plans cannot discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Coverage of gender-affirming care varies by plan — compare carefully.
VisitSection 1557 Nondiscrimination (HHS)
Federal law prohibits healthcare programs receiving federal funds from discriminating based on sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity. File complaints with HHS OCR.
VisitLambda Legal Help Desk
Free legal help for LGBTQ+ discrimination in healthcare, insurance, employment, and more. Online intake or phone help in English and Spanish.
VisitNCTE Health Coverage Guide
National Center for Transgender Equality's guide to fighting insurance denials, understanding plan exclusions, and appealing coverage decisions for gender-affirming care.
VisitOut2Enroll
LGBTQ-focused help with Marketplace enrollment, Medicaid eligibility, and finding plans that cover the care you need — including HRT, surgery, and PrEP.
VisitYouth, elders & families
Dedicated resources for LGBTQ+ youth, older adults, BIPOC LGBTQ+ patients, and LGBTQ+ family building.
SAGE — LGBTQ+ Elder Services
National advocacy and direct services for LGBTQ+ older adults: SAGE hotline (1-877-360-LGBT), affirming senior housing, Medicare counseling, and caregiver support.
VisitGLSEN — LGBTQ+ Youth Resources
Resources for LGBTQ+ students and Gender & Sexuality Alliances, plus information for parents seeking affirming care for their kids.
VisitFamily Equality — LGBTQ+ Family Building
Family building support: fertility, surrogacy, adoption, foster care, and insurance navigation for LGBTQ+ parents and parents-to-be.
VisitNational Black Justice Coalition — Health
Health equity programs and resources for Black LGBTQ+ and same-gender-loving people.
VisitCenter Link — LGBTQ Community Centers
Find your local LGBTQ community center for support groups, free testing, peer counseling, and connections to affirming local providers.
VisitBefore your first appointment with a new provider
- Call ahead: ask if they use chosen name and pronouns in the chart, and whether intake forms include nonbinary options.
- Confirm they're in-network — and that any specialist they refer to (endocrinology, surgery, mental health) is also covered.
- For gender-affirming care, ask what their letter or readiness process looks like and whether they follow WPATH Standards of Care.
- Bring a copy of your insurance plan's "gender dysphoria" or "transgender services" coverage section — exclusions vary widely.
- If you've been denied coverage before, save the denial letter — Trans Health Project and Lambda Legal can help appeal.
- For HIV/PrEP: ask about lab costs upfront and whether the clinic enrolls patients in Ready, Set, PrEP if uninsured.
- If you experience discrimination, document it and file a complaint with HHS Office for Civil Rights under Section 1557.
Need help finding affirming care?
Tell the advocate your ZIP code, what kind of care you need (primary, dental, vision, mental health, HRT, surgery, HIV/PrEP), your insurance, and anything specific you want from a provider. It can match you to affirming clinics and walk you through coverage.
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