A ban on gender-affirming care is in effect in Alabama. The 2022 law, SB184, bans best-practice healthcare for people under the age of 19, making hormone therapy, puberty-delaying medication, and surgery inaccessible in Alabama for any trans person until they turn 19. The law also imposes criminal felony penalties for providers who violate the law. 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. Prescriptions for gender-affirming medication can still legally be filled in Alabama, as the law does not govern pharmacies.
The Campaign for Southern Equality, the Magic City Acceptance Center and Prism United are working with partners across Alabama 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 the Gender Affirming Care Ban in Alabama
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 travel grants and support identifying in-state and out-of-state care. 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.
Travel 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 Alabama – as well as renewable travel grants of $500. 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 AL, navigate cruel bans on gender-affirming care. Every donation directly helps families through this crisis.
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