Community Health WorkersAbout CHWsAt The Center, our Community Health Workers (CHWs) serve as your peer support advocates, dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of the healthcare system. Trained to connect you with local health and social support resources, our CHWs work diligently to understand your needs and find the right services for you. Whether you're seeking affirming healthcare providers or need access to essential social services, our CHWs are here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring you receive the support you need in a frustrating and often confusing system.
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Free HIV Prevention & Related CareColor’s CA PrEP website provides valuable resources for accessing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a preventive treatment for HIV. It offers detailed information on how to obtain PrEP, guidelines for its use, and the benefits of this preventative approach. This resource is particularly useful for those seeking to understand and navigate the options for HIV prevention in California.
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TeensourceTeenSource is an educational website that provides comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information tailored for teenagers. It offers a variety of resources to help youth understand important topics like STDs, birth control, healthy relationships, and rights to accessing sensitive services in California. The platform also includes features like the Condom Access Project, which provides free condoms to California teens, and the Hookup service, offering weekly health tips and advice via text messages. Additionally, TeenSource uses blogs and videos to deliver youth-generated content, ensuring the information is relatable and accessible. This site is a crucial tool for young people seeking confidential and affordable health services and supports a wide range of inquiries from body image to mental health and beyond.
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FOLX HealthFOLX Health is a pioneering digital healthcare service, exclusively serving the LGBTQIA+ community. This platform provides comprehensive, culturally competent medical care through telehealth, ensuring access from anywhere. With services ranging from gender-affirming hormone therapy to primary care and mental health support, FOLX Health addresses the specific needs of the LGBTQIA+ individuals. It's designed to offer a supportive community, expert healthcare, and resources that affirm and celebrate each person’s identity, offering a seamless, inclusive healthcare experience.
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LGBTQ+ Healthcare DirectoryThe LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory, developed by the Tegan and Sara Foundation and GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality, is a comprehensive and free online resource aimed at connecting LGBTQ+ individuals with knowledgeable and culturally competent healthcare providers. It lists a wide range of medical professionals from various specialties across the United States and Canada who are attuned to the unique health needs of the LGBTQ+ community. This directory is designed to facilitate easy access to affirming healthcare, reducing the barriers of stigma and discrimination that many LGBTQ+ people face in the healthcare system.
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TransPower ProjectThe TransPower Project, formerly known as Queer Works, is dedicated to supporting the transgender, gender expansive, and intersex (TGI) community through various mental health services. This organization focuses on providing accessible mental health care by removing financial barriers such as insurance copays. Their services include individual and couples counseling, group therapy, educational workshops, trauma-focused work, and gender affirmation letter writing. They aim to create a safe and supportive environment for their clients, offering a space where TGI individuals can address issues related to discrimination, stigma, and other mental health challenges.
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