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Gender Affirming Care
Gender Affirming Care at SHWS
We endeavor to create a safe and welcoming space where all individuals feel valued and supported. For our Trans and Non-Binary students, please know that we offer hormone replacement therapy (HRT) at our center. HRT is a medical intervention that assists people in aligning their physical characteristics with their gender identity. If you are interested in initiating or continuing your HRT with us, and are at least 18 years of age, please schedule an appointment to discuss your care with one of our medical providers. We can also assist with non-medical pathways towards gender expression and authenticity.
Medical Services
Scheduling an Appointment: simply call or email medical reception with a request for a GAC related appointment with Kate Schiff, Alison Palacios, Chia Chen, and Margaret Lawson.
GAC services include:
Education / Counseling
Hormone Therapy
Lab work
There are associated costs for medication and related supplies as well as lab work. Your medical provider will review this with you.
Counseling & Psychological Services
CAPS offers individual and group support for those who are seeking support for gender affirming care. Our staff of Gender Affirming Psychotherapists offer individual sessions for exploring gender identity, support while starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and assessments to provide letters of support for gender-affirming surgeries . Please note, some insurance companies require the support letter for gender affirming surgeries be provided by a licensed Clinical Psychologist or Psychiatrist. Additionally we offer drop-in support groups for Trans/Non-binary folx, Queer Trans BIPOC (QT-POC) and Queer Tea. Please see our groups page for more information about these drop-in groups.
If you are interested in receiving gender affirming support, please contact CAPS at 707-826-3236 or caps@humboldt.edu and request to schedule an appointment with one of our therapists who specializes in gender affirming care.
CAPS Therapists that specialize in Gender Affirming Care: