Dear Fenway Community,

I know the results of this election are difficult for many people in our community. We are all still processing what it will all mean for the patients we care for, the people we love, our colleagues, our greater community, and ourselves. I wish I had the answers, but like many of you, I too am still making sense of it all.

This campaign season, perhaps unlike any other in our recent history, raised our collective anxiety levels and has many in our community bracing for the potential of a drastic rollback of our fundamental human rights. From the young trans person who will seek Fenway’s exceptional care to the members of the Stonewall Generation who wish to age with dignity and security, our work has never been more critical.

The road ahead will seem desolate for many, but we must maintain hope. Our work remains as vital now as it did yesterday. There are still people–and now undoubtedly more–across the country who will come to Fenway because legislation in their home state prevents them from accessing the health care they require and are entitled to receive.

This election is over but our work continues with the same, if not more, urgency. We will lead with our values and do all we can to ensure Fenway remains a refuge and resource for those who need us. We will stand strong and united to uphold and make forward progress on key policy innovations that promote health equity, equality, and access to care for LGBTQIA+ people, people living with HIV, and BIPOC individuals.

Fenway stands as a beacon of hope for the entire LGBTQIA+ community and all who rely on us for affirming stigma-free care locally and across the entire country. Please know, as always, we are here for you!

Sincerely,

Jordina Shanks

CEO

Fenway Health

Fenway Health is here for you, your family, friends, and our community. Here are some programs and resources that you may find helpful. Don’t see what you need? Drop us a line at [email protected].

 

Accessing Culturally Appropriate Health Care

• Receiving health care in a welcoming environment where you can be your authentic self is an important part of keeping yourself healthy and happy. Fenway Health has hired some great new providers and is welcoming new patients. Learn more about becoming a medical, dental, eye care, or behavioral health patient here.
• If Fenway Health is not the right place for you to receive care, you can access a searchable database of LGBTQIA+ competent providers on the GLMA website.

Financial Assistance & Health Insurance Enrollment

• If you live in Massachusetts, our Financial Assistance Specialist can help qualify and enroll you in health insurance, even if you are not a a United States citizen and do not have an immigration status.

Gender Affirming Care

• Our Trans Health web pagesare filled with resources, including open access hours with our Patient Advocate, and our bi-monthly peer support group.
• We also have a link to our Resource Libraryon this site for more information regarding anything from additional outside support groups, legal assistance, health information, non-medical affirming supports, and more.

HIV Care

• Our COMPASS HIV Patient Onboarding Program serves as a resource to help new or existing patients understand an HIV diagnosis by providing helpful information about what to expect as they establish HIV care at Fenway.

Sexual Health Clinic

• Fenway Health’s Sexual Health Clinic is a Safe and Respectful Place to receive culturally competent and judgment-free sexual health services. Our clinic is open to gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men, transgender and gender diverse people, and their partners. The clinic is located on the third floor of 1340 Boylston St, Boston.

Reproductive Health

• Fenway’s Reproductive Health Equity Program seeks to meet the healthcare needs of all individuals using its services, across the spectrum of identity, including BIPOC, LGBQIA+, transgender, and gender diverse communities.
• Our obstetrics and gynecology program serves everyone in need of sexual and reproductive health services. We work closely with you to meet your needs through all stages of life and provide outstanding, coordinated care in connection with your primary care, behavioral health, or specialty providers.
• Our Alternative Insemination (AI) Program provides patients with a baseline fertility assessment, behavioral health support, and office inseminations 365 days a year
• We offer birth control and emergency contraception counseling for patients who are considering birth control or exploring new methods of contraception. We can help answer your questions so you can get the contraception that is right for you.

Drug User Health

• Our Access Drug User Health Program offers syringe exchanges, Narcan training, safe injection supplies, onsite clinical care, and connection to other supportive services.

Violence Recovery Program

• Fenway’s Violence Recovery Program provides counseling, support groups, advocacy, and referrals to LGBTQIA+ survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, hate violence, and police misconduct.

Research

• The Fenway Institute is always looking for community members who want to make a difference in LGBTQI+ health and wellness by participating in research.

Education

• Our National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center has an extensive library of learning modules, publications, toolkits, and webinars on their website.

Sign up to Stay Informed

• You can sign up to receive news and updates from Fenway Health here.