Trans Wellness 509(a)(2)
Gender-Affirming Wellness & Surgery Support
We provide support for in Wisconsin for social wellness initiatives and for local and out-of-state transgender folks seeking gender-affirming surgery in Wisconsin. In order to fill the care gaps that they might struggle to financially or socially fill by themselves, we offer multiple services:
Upcoming Events
Trans Medical Mutual Aid
Open Office Hours
100 S. Baldwin St.
Madison, WI 53703
Monday, October 19
6pm - 8pm
What are Open Office Hours?
Are you interested in, planning to get, or supporting a loved one getting a gender-affirming medical procedure? Come prepare for care! We use this time to provide information, our services, and a space to explore your options or plan for surgery and recovery.
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Ride / meal / supplies / support planning
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Hands-on demos of wound care, HRT injections, and more
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Explore options, see photos, get current wait times, and learn how to navigate the medical system / insurance
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Apply to volunteer
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Get a free readiness assessment from a qualified mental health practitioner*
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Financial aid assistance*
*Contact Us for instructions on scheduling either of these services for the next open office hours. We will need you to complete some documents beforehand!
Trans Night at Crucible
We'll be tabling at Trans Night at Crucible!
Monday, October 12, 7:00pm at Crucible (3116 Commercial Ave. Madison, WI)
Come visit our table for peer support and services. If we can't help, we can always point you to someone who can! We will have our demos available, insurance information ('tis the season for insurance changes, please visit if you have any questions), information about primary care in addition to trans-specific care, and more!
Tabling at Queer and Trans Open Mic Night at Room of One's Own Bookstore
$5-$10 cover donation going toward local trans community member J'adore!
Dress for the theme GRL PWR in your finest and fiercest pinks.
Wednesday, October 28
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Room of One's Own Bookstore
2717 Atwood Ave Madison, WI 53704
NEW AND LIMITED TIME ONLY!
Insurance Assister Sessions
Don't U-Haul with the first health insurance you meet!
Our certified insurance assister is available for meetings during October and November to help you understand the health insurance and benefits options available to you from your workplace or the marketplace.
The insurance assister cannot help you choose your insurance or benefits, but can explain the basics of either and potentially answer questions specific to the options available to you, such as:
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About how much will my medications cost?
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Will my gender-affirming healthcare be covered?
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Will my mental healthcare be covered?
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Will my providers be in-network?
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What are the other types of benefits that are available to me?
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[insert your own questions here]
The assister is also familiar with navigating healthcare in the Madison area and specifics about gender-affirming care!
We have limited appointments, so book now!
COMMUNITY CONNECTS
Affected by the recent changes in trans / gender non-conforming healthcare for youth in Wisconsin?
We are happy to help you navigate the healthcare system or to refer you to other organizations that can help.
Contact Us with your concern - some examples:
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Where can I find a provider to continue my child's HRT / puberty blockers?
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Where can I find a pharmacy to fill prescriptions for my child's HRT / puberty blockers
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My child's mental health has been affected by the healthcare changes. Where can they be seen by a provider for this?
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Options for affording a new provider for my child's care
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My insurance won't cover the new care provider for my child. Who can help me appeal the decision to not cover?
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I am looking for a support group for myself / my child
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I am a provider interested in stepping in to fill this gap in care. Where can I find quality, best practices education to inform my care?
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I am a provider concerned about billing issues when treating patients who happen to be trans / gender non-conforming. Who can walk me though my billing / coding questions and concerns?
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I am interested in updates on anti-trans legislation
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I am interested in providing public comment or training my group on how to make a public comment
Trans Medical Mutual Aid
Trans Medical Mutual Aid (TMMA) is a small group of safe, experienced individuals in Madison, WI providing basic care services for individuals who receive gender-affirming surgery in the area.
Our services:
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Provide safe rides to and from the hospital/hotels/grocery stores/transit hubs
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Offer matched peer support
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Leverage connections in the local community to provide some meals during your recovery
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Deliver educational classes and demos to assist folks in preparing for recovery, navigating insurance and benefits, accessing financial support, understanding the different types of procedures, and setting up a suitable recovery location
Please note, we are an entirely volunteer-run organization and availability for services varies. Please contact us as soon as possible to schedule services.
RIDES
We have safe, vetted individuals who can provide rides to and from the hospital, grocery store, transit hubs, and hotels or living accommodations before and after your gender-affirming procedure
PEER SUPPORT
We have experienced individuals available to accompany you to the hospital, visit you after your procedure, or provide peer support during your recovery
GENDER-AFFIRMING MEDICAL CARE CLASSES
We provide classes and demos to help you and your support network navigate the medical system and prepare for wound care. We can bring the information to your org/event, or you can come to our open office hours!
MEAL TRAINS
We can leverage our connections in the local community to crowd-source delivered meals during your recovery period
Activities & Info
From Friday afternoon to Sunday morning, we gather in one large campsite to:
Put up tents and set up campsite
Play group games
Cook food over a fire
Frolic at the beach
Tie-dye & screen print commemorative t-shirts
Share trans/queer joy in the outdoors
Recent News
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Read all about the inception of Trans Medical Mutual Aid in The Cap Times!
Listen to our interview with Queery on WORT 89.9FM!
