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GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND
TRANSGENDER HEALTH
Whitman-Walker Clinic is proud
of its historic commitment to provide services that are sensitive
to the needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
(GLBT) communities. Since our founding as the Gay Men's VD
Clinic in 1973, Whitman-Walker's services have promoted awareness,
provided support for physical and mental health, and have
been delivered with a supportive and culturally sensitive
environment.
To access any of Whitman-Walker
Clinic's many programs supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender health and wellness, please contact that program
directly.
All services are available to the Spanish-speaking community through bilingual staff and volunteers. Other translation services are available upon request.
Primary
medical care, including regular check ups and
urgent care for illness for current patients, is available
to the GLBT community at Whitman-Walker Clinic. To schedule
an appointment, call 202-745-7000.
The Behavioral Health Care programs of
Whitman-Walker Clinic promote the mental health of gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, people living with
HIV/AIDS and their loved ones, through a wide variety of both
professional and peer based services.
Lesbians and bisexual women and gay and bisexual men can get primary medical care, dental care and mental health care, along with some specialty care services.
Transgender
health care is available, including medical and
support services.
Legal
Services are available to help Whitman-Walker
clients with sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination;
wills, advance medical directives and financial powers of
attorney; health, life and disability insurance problems;
asylum and other immigration issues; and debtors’ rights.
Our Prenatal Clinic offers care during pregnancy. For more information or to schedule an appointment please
call 202-745-7000 or e-mail appointments wwc.org.
Health
Promotion and Disease Prevention Services promotes
safer and healthier behavior through the implementation of
diverse HIV prevention programs that provide information,
education, training and technical assistance for gay and bisexual
men and women.
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