Be authentic. Be you.
When you’re with us, you’re with friends.
At Friends we know that as queer person it can be difficult to access the care you need in typical healthcare settings. We strive to create an environment that allows to get the care they need while staying to their most authentic self.
Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
Our Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) Program provides compassionate, individualized care to support transgender, and gender-diverse individuals in their medical transition. Our experienced clinical staff and Gender Diverse Navigation Specialist are here to ensure your treatment plan is tailored to your needs.
Gender Affirming Speech Therapy
In partnership with ISU’s Ecklemann-Taylor Speech and Hearing we are proud to be able to offer gender affirming speech therapy for our trans and gender-diverse clients seeking to achieve a more comfortable vocal register.
This service is available in-person at our Bloomington-Normal Clinic, located in the Community Health Care Clinic building, or via telehealth.
ACCESS Counseling Program
Central Illinois Friends is proud to offer completely free counseling for LGBTQ+ folks and their families through our partnership with Whole Life Solutions. This program allows us to provide much needed mental health support for those who are uninsured or who’s insurance may not cover counseling. For a full eligibility screening please contact our office at (309) 431-5880 and ask to speak to our health navigation office.
Please note this program is currently only available at our LGBTQ+ Community Center located in Peoria. We currently offer appointments Monday and Tuesday morning.
We would like to give special thanks to the family of Alex Bartholomew whose donation to Central Illinois Friends made it possible for us to have the space for this program.