A restriction on gender-affirming care is in effect in West Virginia. HB2007 restricts gender-affirming healthcare, including hormone therapy, puberty-delaying medication, and surgery in West Virginia for people under the age of 18. According to the law, patients who receive a diagnosis of “severe gender dysphoria” from two medical providers (including at least one mental health provider) may be able to continue accessing care.
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 Fairness West Virginia are working with partners across West Virginia to provide resources and information to impacted families. Click here to learn more about the Trans Youth Emergency Project.
Partner Organizations
Resource Guide for Those Impacted by HB2007
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
The Trans Youth Emergency Project offers custom 1-on-1 conversations with the families of transgender youth impacted by the anti-transgender healthcare law in North Carolina – as well as 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.
Donate to Support Trans Youth in WV
Your gift to the Trans Youth Emergency Project helps families of transgender youth in states across the country, including NC, navigate cruel bans on gender-affirming care. Every donation directly helps families through this crisis.
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