AFFIRMING CARE.
REAL COMMUNITY.
HEAT is committed to creating a safe, affirming healthcare environment for LGBTQIA+, transgender, gender-diverse, and gender-nonconforming young people ages 13–29.
Your identity is respected here, and your care is centered around your goals.
Be Seen.
Be Affirmed.
Be You.
HEAT supports LGBTQIA+ and TGNC youth through affirming primary care, sexual health services, HIV and STI testing and treatment, PrEP and PEP, mental health support, case management, care coordination, hormone therapy when clinically appropriate, and referrals for additional gender-affirming services.
CareThat
Affirms You
You should not have to explain or defend who you are before receiving respectful care. HEAT is committed to confidentiality, dignity, cultural responsiveness, and helping LGBTQIA+ and TGNC youth stay connected to the care and community they need.
CHILL SPOT
Your Week. Your People. Your Space.
Chill Spot is HEAT’s weekly support space for transgender and gender-nonconforming youth.
It is a place to connect, talk, decompress, meet other young people and build community in an affirming environment.
You do not need to arrive with something specific to talk about.
Sometimes you need support.
Sometimes you need community.
Sometimes you just need somewhere you can be yourself.
For the current schedule, participation details and how to join, contact the HEAT team.
YOU BELONG HERE
HEAT welcomes young people across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, including people who identify as:
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Lesbian
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Gay
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Bisexual
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Transgender
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Queer
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Questioning
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Nonbinary
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Gender-diverse
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Gender-nonconforming
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And identities beyond these labels
You also do not need to choose a label before receiving care.
Your identity may evolve.
Your questions may change.
Your healthcare team should be able to meet you where you are.
LGBTQIA+ Program Coordinator
Mr./Mx. Hugo Reale (He/Him/Ze/Hir)