Trans Wellness 509(a)(2)
Gender-Affirming Surgery Support
We provide support for local and out-of-state transgender folks seeking gender-affirming surgery in Wisconsin. In order to fill the 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
Wednesday, May 21 6-8pm
Contact us for location information
Trans Medical Mutual Aid Tabling at the Pride Ride
Sunday, June 1 at 12pm
Brittingham Park - 829 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53715
Trans Wellness 509(a)(2) Booth at Milwaukee Pride Fest
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Health and Wellness section of Pride Fest
Multiple qualified mental health providers will be available to complete on-site private assessments for gender-affirming surgical care! Trans Medical Mutual Aid will also be on-site providing demos and information.
Trans Medical Mutual Aid and Trans Wellness 509(a)(2) at the Big Gay Market
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Big Gay Market
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713
Come see the TMMA booth in the market and the Trans Wellness booth in the lobby!
TMMA will also be presenting a seminar on Saturday, June 14 at 1pm
Trans Medical Mutual Aid Open Office Hours
Saturday, June 21 from 12-3pm at Room Of One's Own
2717 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704
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
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
