Resources for Families of Trans Youth in Mississippi

A ban on gender-affirming care is in effect in Mississippi. HB1125 prohibits best-practice healthcare for transgender youth under the age of 18, including hormone therapy, puberty-delaying medication, and surgery.

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, The TRANS Program and Mississippi Rising Coalition are working with partners across Mississippi to provide resources and information to impacted families. Click here to learn more about the Trans Youth Emergency Project.

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Resource Guide for Those Impacted by HB1125

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.

Read the Guide

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.

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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 Mississippi – 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.

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Additional Resources

MS Community Town Hall for Families of Trans Youth

Community and advocacy organizations joined together for a Mississippi Community Town Hall on HB1125, a virtual event focused on helping families navigate access to the gender-affirming care they need while feeling supported and uplifted by their communities. You can watch a recording of the event here. The event was hosted by a coalition of organizations across Mississippi.

Watch a Recording

Donate to Support Trans Youth in MS

Your gift to the Trans Youth Emergency Project helps families of transgender youth in states across the country, including MS, navigate cruel bans on gender-affirming care. Every donation directly helps families through this crisis.

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