SB150 is a sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ bill – with several components that impact gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The bill prohibits gender-affirming healthcare in Kentucky for people under the age of 18, including puberty-delaying medications, hormone therapy, and surgery. The law is currently in effect.
Youth can still access mental health care, which is not restricted or banned by this law. Youth and their families may also travel to access care in other states where gender-affirming care has not been restricted.
The Campaign for Southern Equality and the Kentucky Health Justice Network are working with partners across Kentucky to provide resources and information to impacted families.
Partner Organizations
Resource Guide for Those Impacted by SB150
We know this is a very challenging time filled with many questions. This resource guide is designed to provide up-to-date information and concrete resources to help transgender youth continue accessing healthcare. We will update this guide as more information and resources become available.
Digital Toolkit to Spread the Word
It is critical that we get the word out to families and young people about resources that are available, including support identifying in-state and out-of-state care and emergency funding. Thank you for helping to share information with your networks. Please use these templates to share information with your email lists, social media networks, and in-person community spaces.
Emergency Grants & Patient Navigation for Impacted Families
Patient Navigation from KHJN
Looking to identify a provider of gender-affirming care outside of Kentucky? The Kentucky Health Justice Network can help talk you through your situation, identify affirming providers in other states, and support in other ways. To get in touch, just email transhealth@khjn.org or fill out this form.
Additional Emergency Grants from CSE
The Trans Youth Emergency Project supplements KHJN’s in-state leadership by offering offers rapid response emergency grants of $500 to help parents and caregivers to youth navigate this challenging time. Grants can be made to the parent/caregiver of an impacted youth. To learn more about these grants and to request one, fill out the form below. After filling out this form, a representative from the Trans Youth Emergency Project will reach out to you via email to begin assisting you.
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Your gift to the Trans Youth Emergency Project helps families of transgender youth in states across the country, including KY, navigate cruel bans on gender-affirming care. Every donation directly helps families through this crisis.
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