Trans Health Services
Through collaboration with community partners and our clients, we strive to provide services that are trans-positive and informed by trans people.
Our trans health services program is not currently accepting new clients due to limited capacity. When this program resumes accepting new clients, CWHC will communicate that update here on our website as well as on our social media.
Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy
Using an informed consent approach, we offer hormone therapy to clients seeking to initiate or maintain gender-affirming hormone therapy.
We are happy to give you more information about our informed consent model and approach to care before scheduling your appointment to ensure that we are a good fit for you. As trans care is continuously evolving, we invite clients to offer feedback and input about our hormone therapy services.
Our hormone therapy services are available to individuals who are age 18 or older. For younger individuals, we recommend Lurie Children's Gender Development Program for hormone therapy services.
Resources
Click here for list of resources for trans, non-binary and gender expansive folks compiled by our Clinical Services team.
Planning for Gender-Affirming Surgery? Steps to Consider: a guide to the surgical process, including how insurance works and generally what to expect.
Questions to Consider Asking for Any Procedure: a guide of questions to ask along a surgical journey for transition.
If you ever have any questions or concerns about navigating any of these steps, please give us a call at (773)935-6126. We are here to support you in any way that we can.
Do you provide a TGNC affirming resource that our communities should know about? If so, please email officemanager@chicagowomenshealthcenter.org so we can learn more about you.
About Trans Health Services
All services are offered on a self-determined, sliding fee scale, as described on our Paying for Services page.
For more information about our online client portal and check-in process, visit our Client Resources page.
Integrative Health
CWHC offers alternative health care modalities including acupuncture and massage therapy. These complementary health services can help address side effects associated with hormone therapy, as well as support your general well-being and health. Learn more on our Acupuncture and Bodywork page.
Counseling
CWHC’s counseling program offers individual counseling, partner counseling, groups, and workshops. We also offer short-term counseling for trans individuals desiring support when initiating or considering hormone therapy. Learn more on our Counseling page.
Alternative Insemination
Our AI program is designed to provide affirming care to a diversity of LGBTQ families and single people who do not have access to sperm. We facilitate and support all stages of this process with consultation, fertility awareness education, and insemination services. Learn more on our Alternative Insemination page.
Gynecological Services
Our gynecology program provides transmasculine and genderqueer clients with access to sensitive basic gynecological care that has been informed by trans people. Learn more on our Gynecology page.
Voice Coaching
Voice Coaching at CWHC serves to create an access point for trans, non-binary, and gender expansive folks to both physically and psychologically adjust their vocal presentation to a way that makes them feel like them. Learn more on our Voice Coaching page.
Feedback on Trans Health Services
We value your feedback! We value transparency with our community and invite clients and community members to offer feedback and input about our services. For more information or to offer feedback, contact Erminia Williams, Clinical Services Director, at 773-935-6126 x227.
History of Trans Health at CWHC
In 2009, CWHC started the Trans Greater Access Project (TGAP), an agency-wide initiative focused on increasing access to affirming health services for trans-identified individuals at CWHC. We continue to invest in partnerships that ensure our providers remain informed and at the forefront of the emerging field of trans health.