Gender Health Center
The Gender Health Center (GHC) is a Trans and Global Majority- led nonprofit organization located on lands stewarded by the Plains Miwok and Nisenan peoples also known as Sacramento, CA. The GHC is dedicated to ending the pathologization of trans people and creating more equitable access to healthcare and resources through our programs, training, and direct services that prioritize the wellness and joy of Queer, Transgender, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (QTBIPOC). Our unwavering dedication lies in fostering radically hopeful, safer, and healthier futures for transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive people across all intersecting identities. The GHC provides access to affirming healthcare, counseling, and community programs that address our unique needs. Services provided by GHC include a free hormone clinic, mental health counseling, Mental Health Counseling Training Program, support groups and culturally specific community programs, HIV and STI testing and linkage to HIV healthcare, mobile harm reduction services, a hosted electrolysis clinic, legal assistance, advocacy, and resource referrals. Through its advocacy efforts, the GHC has played a significant role in raising awareness about trans healthcare inequities and promoting policy changes to improve the rights and well-being of transgender community members. GHC has actively engaged with legislators, community leaders, and healthcare institutions to advocate for access to gender-affirming care, trans-inclusive policies, and equitable access to services. As GHC continues to evolve, the organization remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting access to gender-affirming care, resources, and health equity to support the empowerment of transgender and gender expansive persons to live authentically and thrive in our communities.