Serving Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Persons
Establishing and Improving Models of Care for Those without Homes
Year Developed: 2016
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: Clinicians
Secondary Audience: Enabling Staff
Language(s): English
Developed by: National Health Care for the Homeless Council (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: Drawing from current literature and interviews conducted with health centers and a social support organization, this guide provides promising practices to consider when establishing or improving upon TGNC health services, including community needs, program structure, and funding.
Resource Details: The Council has developed a guide for health centers interested in establishing access and improving quality of care for transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) people without homes. As the unique health care needs of this historically underserved population gain more national attention, health centers may find themselves unprepared to adequately deliver care. Drawing from current literature and interviews conducted with health centers and a social support organization, this guide provides promising practices to consider when establishing or improving upon TGNC health services, including community needs, program structure, and funding.
Resource Topic: Special and Vulnerable Populations, Health Equity
Keywords: Gender Identity Persons Experiencing Homelessness.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.