Gender-Affirming Care & Resources

Student Health Center

According to their FAQs page, the Student Health Center is not able to offer gender-affirming care. However, they can direct you to preferred providers in the area. Find more information about LGBTQIA+ healthcare at the Student Health Center at this link.

Gender-Affirming Healthcare

Please find relevant resources for gender-affirming healthcare linked below.

Health Insurance Coverage Policies

Georgetown University requires most students, according to registration criteria, to have health insurance. Eligible students are charged for and required to purchase the Premier Plan unless they timely waive with other coverage that meets the University’s requirements. Information about this coverage and general benefits questions can be found by visiting this site, or by emailing shi@georgetown.edu or calling 202-697-4883.

All health insurance policies in DC, including public and private health insurance plans that the D.C. government regulates (ie Medicaid, D.C. government employee insurance, and private plans sold on D.C.’s health exchange) are required to cover transition-related care.

DC Medicaid covers all treatments and procedures classified as medically necessary for transgender patients, including hormone therapy and some surgeries. A more detailed policy outline can be found at the links below.

Free Binders

Several DC area organizations provide free binders to those who need them. Please find links to these organizations below.

Queer Support Space

Facilitator: Logan Payne, LICSW

Virtual, Weekly, Dates and Times TBD

This group aims to provide a safe and affirming environment for undergraduate and graduate students to discuss topics like identity development, coming out, relationships, family dynamics, general mental health concerns and community/university concerns unique to queer folks. It is also a place to gain support, give support and share in community. Please email Logan Payne (he/they) at lp1046@georgetown.edu to learn more about this group.

Trans and Non-Binary Support Space

Facilitator: Laura Jones, LPC

Virtual

This group aims to provide a safe space for those looking to discuss topics like gender identity and expression, coming out, relationships, general mental health concerns, family dynamics and community/university concerns unique to trans and non-binary folks. It is also a place to gain support, give support and generally share in community with other folks. The group facilitator, Laura Jones, LPC (they/them), is a community therapist who is BIPOC, Queer and neurodivergent. Please email Laura Jones at laura@wildfeathercounseling.com to learn more about this group.

Additional Health & Wellness Resources

Please find additional health & wellness resources, including mental health resources and additional affinity groups, here.