Get LGBTQIA+ friendly information about wellness, sexual health, and mental health care.
For current students, there are an array of health services available to you through the Student Health And Wellness (SHAW) Center. This includes trans-inclusive care, such as hormone replacement therapy and voice training. Visit the SHAW website for more information.
Health information for LGBTQ+ communities.
Wisconsin LGBT Health
Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ LGBT Health page covers a range of health topics and services.
National Coalition for LGBTQ Health
The Coalition is committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals through federal and local advocacy, education, and research.
National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
The Education Center specializes in providing national training and technical assistance (T/TA) to health centers in order to optimize access to quality health care for LGBTQIA+ populations.
LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory
An online directory that can help you find physical health and mental health providers that are LGBTQIA+ friendly.
Peer Health Educators
UW-Milwaukee’s peer-to-peer health program offers workshops, resource pages, and a referrals.
Brady East STD Clinic
A Milwaukee clinic that provides free STI screenings and treatments in a sensitive manner to sexual orientation and gender identity.
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
Empowering all individuals to manage their sexual and reproductive health through patient services, education and advocacy.
Vivent Health
A Milwaukee organization focused on providing accessible HIV prevention services.
HIV/AIDS Basics
Easy-to-understand information from AIDS.gov includes health care, civil rights, dating and more.
Mental Health America’s LGBTQ+ Resources
Comprehensive resources and articles for coming out, navigating accessing care, online communities, and other resources for mental health in LGBTQIA+ communities
National Association for Mental Illness Resources
Information about issues that impact LGBTQIA+ communities and mental health, along with resources for finding support.
Chest Binding: A Physician’s Guide
An article from PrideinPractice.
Binding 101: Tips to Bind Your Chest More Safely
From Point 5CC.
Note: the LGBTQ+ RC cannot give medical advice. If you experience pain or other complications while binding, talk to a doctor.