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Support Group, Shot Clinic, Syringe Exchange, and More! |
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We are now offering a Support Group, Shot Clinic, and other services at our office, 3405 Chicago Ave S, Suite 103, Minneapolis, MN 55407, phone: 612-823-1152. On the 5 bus line.
NEW: Transgender Support Group - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 4:30-6:00
Our
group welcomes everyone wanting to find support within the Transgender and gender variant
community. We will discuss topics that concern our well being
including HIV and Hepatitis C prevention, safer sex, how to safely
inject hormones, passing, safe restrooms, the steps to transition and
other concerns that group members may have. We hope to create a safe
space to talk about the stress, anxiety and other issues that come up
as being a member of this community. We also hope to have a lot of
fun, play some games, watch some movies and simply enjoy each others'
company.
If you are interested you can just show up or email the group facilitator at
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for more information.
Shot Clinic Hours:
Thursdays 9am-1 p.m.
Fridays 4-6 p.m.
Do you inject hormones as part of a doctor recommended regimen? Do you need injection assistance and/or free supplies? Then you should come on down to the Shot Clinic!
The Transgender Health Project Shot Clinic is a group of concerned trans folks helping out other trans folks with their hormone shots.
We can help you by administering your shots,
teaching you to do the shots yourself and giving you free needles
and supplies. We offer a needle exchange, informational/ support group
time and case management. We can hook you up with doctors and help you
with different aspects of your transition.
Syringe Exchange every Tuesday, 9
a.m. to Noon
The syringe exchange is open to anyone who is an Injection Drug User
(IDU) regardless of gender or drug of choice. You do NOT have to be
trans identified to use the exchange on Tuesdays.
Hepatitis C & HIV testing, Case
Management Referral (during any office hours)
We offer confidential HIV and Hep C testing and counseling / education. You
may also visit our office if you need a referral to a Case Manager to
get help with housing, health insurance, employment, and/or medical
care.
Enter either in the back or front of the building. From the front, come
through coffee shop and door leading to the restroom and the office will be
in hallway on your left. From back, enter through back door and office
will be in the hallway on your right. There is a small parking lot with
accessible spots in back and street parking in front.
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Introducing New Program Staff |
Roxanne Anderson
Program Director
Roxanne's work addresses issues of marginalized people. In addition to serving as Program Director for the Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition, she serves as Board Chair for the Hughes Foundation and in advisory roles with RECLAIM for Youth and the GLBT Host Home Program. She is Co-Founder/Co-Director of RARE Productions.
Cinto Birkhofer
HIV / Hep C Educator
Cinto has been working in the field of harm reduction for
three years, previously at Access Works! Harm Reduction Services and
now with the Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition. He is passionate about syringe exchange and gving people safer injection information to keep them as healthy and happy as
possible. Cinto is a sometimes student at MCTC and always a student of
life, a Libra and bicycle rider. He hopes you will come into the shot clinic and to our new Trans Support Group to hang out, ask questions
and have some good old good times. (Photo by Nikki Giardina)
Tracey Clark
Syringe Exchange Coordinator
Tracey is a college student, a mom and a community activist. She is
passionate about harm reduction, working with the GLBT community, and
women's studies. She is very excited to be working with the Minnesota
Transgender Health Coalition. Tracey has experience working with
injection drug users and with GLBT youth, and has done domestic violence
advocacy and is a certified nursing assistant. Tracey runs the Syringe Exchange every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to
Noon.
If you have any questions about our programs or about volunteer
opportunities, please call our office at 612-823-1152.
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2010 MN Trans Health & Wellness Conference Huge Success |
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Thank you for helping to make this Conference our best yet! The
2010 Minnesota Trans Health and Wellness Conference (our 4th annual event) was held on Friday,
May 14 and Saturday, May 15, and drew approximately 300 people over two
days from all over theTwin Cities area, as well as greater Minnesota and the
Midwest region, as well as from other parts of the U.S. It was a wonderful success!
Thanks again to our host Metropolitan State University, to all of our sponsors
and donors, our incredibly hard working volunteers, keynote speakers,
presenters, Cabaret performers, and many others for your
contributions to this life-changing Conference.
If you have a Conference related question or want to give us online
feedback, please
fill out our inquiry form. Thanks to those who completed and turned
in Evaluations on site!
Check back here this fall for information about our next Minnesota Trans Health and Wellness Conference.
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The Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition runs primarily on the work of volunteers! We always need more volunteer help.
No matter how much or how little time you have, the Health Coalition would
love to have you join us in our important work! A few of the many ways
you can be involved:
- Join our Board of Directors
- Provide pro bono legal expertise
- Help organize the annual Minnesota Trans Health and
Wellness Conference
- Become a member of our training team
- Work on newsletter and fundraising mailings
- Help with outreach by staffing information tables at events
- Collaborate on planning future events and programming
- Help maintain our website
- Help us spread the word about the organization
- Contribute your own unique skills to the organization!
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We need your help to accomplish our mission! Click either button below to make a tax-deductible donation (one-time or monthly) online via a credit card or PayPal, mail your donation, or see our Wish List. Thank you!
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Join our Transgender-Friendly Provider Directory |
If you are a health care provider interested in joining our online
Trans-Friendly Provider Directory, please print and mail our
New Provider Form.
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Transgender/Queer AA-NA Meeting |
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There is a Transgender/Queer AA-NA Meeting at Preston Chiropractic Clinic (at 3249 Hennepin Ave S, Suite 75, Minneapolis, MN 55408) every Tuesday night from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. This is an open 12 step meeting where we have
topics, read big book or NA book and then have discussion.
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Does your clinic need a transgender health training? How about your front desk staff? Your health care students?
Our organization offers professional trainings on transgender basics
and trans specific health concerns to health care professionals, clinic
staff, and students in Minnesota.
"Honesty & excellent articulation of issues. Very open to questions, great team/partner presentation style." -- Attendee answering the question 'What did you find most helpful?'
Our trainings have included:
"Transgender Awareness in the Healthcare Setting"
"Visit to the Doctor: A Transsexual's Perspective"
"Actualizing a Trans-Friendly Marriage and Family Therapy Practice"
"Transgender 101: Increasing an Understanding of Transgender Clients"
To inquire about training, contact us. We will call you back or reply to your email within two business days.
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Scent-Free Policy of the Minnesota Transgender Health
Coalition: So that everyone can safely participate, including
those with allergies and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, please refrain from
wearing perfume, cologne, or other scented products.
The Minnesota Transgender
Health Coalition instituted this policy for all of our meetings and events
because people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (also called Environmental
Illness) experience serious and debilitating physical and neurological symptoms
when exposed to the chemicals used in most scented products. These same chemicals also
can also cause problems for people with asthma, allergies, and other immune
problems such as cancer and HIV. Often, the health damage from these chemicals
causes an individual to react to other intensely volatile substances, such as
essential oils, tobacco smoke, and 'natural' fragrances.
Your cooperation is greatly
appreciated by everyone involved in the Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition!
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Information About Minnesota State Health Care Plan Coverage |
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Prior to 2005, Minnesota public health insurance programs offered some coverage of gender reassignment surgeries. However, as of August 1, 2005, SRS is no longer covered in the three public health insurance programs:
· Medical Assistance (MA)
· General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC)
· MinnesotaCare
Although health insurance through these programs does not currently
cover surgery, transgender people can still apply for insurance and be
covered under the qualifying plans. While surgeries are an important
part of many people’s transitions, having access to health care and
health insurance are important for everyone. If you are covered under
these plans, you can still visit your doctor for check-ups and health
concerns, and even receive hormone therapies.
For more information about Minnesota’s health insurance programs, please visit the Guide to Minnesota's Public Health Care Programs.
If you do not currently have health insurance, and think that you may
qualify for one of these programs, please contact your county human
services agency for more details. Each county offers one or more health
plans to qualifying individuals.
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