Trans Health Project (TLDEF)

Transgender Resources · Rhode Island · Free

Health insurance advocacy for trans people. Help with denied claims, appeals, and finding affirming care. Relevant for parents of trans youth navigating school, medical, and legal systems together. Many resources offer informed-consent intake — meaning no gatekeeping letters required for hormone access. Driver's license gender markers can be changed in most states with a single self-attestation form, no court order needed. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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