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Affirming Care

Hormone Therapy

HRT prescription maintenance and beginning HRT prescriptions are available for students by appointment at University Health Services. To schedule an appointment, use the online Northwestern Medicine portal or call (847) 491-8100 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Abbott. Please ask NM SHS for more information about HRT types and costs based on your insurance plan.

Identity-Affirming Surgical Options

If you are considering surgery for your transition, you can meet with NM Student Health Services to get connected to the NM Gender Pathways Program. Students can make appointments at Northwestern Medicine Student Health Services. To schedule an appointment, use the online Northwestern Medicine portal or call (847) 491-8100 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Abbott. If you are considering any sort of surgery, be sure to inform the Student Assistance Support Services to explore setting up medical leave or emergency medical leave prior to any surgery.

Legal Support

Name change legal support is provided regularly through the Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois. If you are looking for name change resources, gender change resources, or legal support consider visiting TJLP's website!

Other Trans Affirming Resources

Transcare Website

Fenway Health Trans Health Program and Gender Affirming Health

Marsha P Johnson Individual Providers