SB613 is a law that restricts transition-related healthcare in Oklahoma for Two Spirit, transgender, and gender nonconforming (2STGNC+) people under the age of 18; under this law, care such as gender-affirming hormone therapy, puberty-delaying medications, and surgery will be inaccessible in Oklahoma for trans people until they turn 18. 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 Freedom Oklahoma are working with partners across Oklahoma to provide resources and information to impacted families. Click here to learn more about the Trans Youth Emergency Project.
Resource Guide for Those Impacted by SB613
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 Oklahoma – 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.
Additional Resources
Oklahoma Community Town Hall for Families of Trans Youth
Community and advocacy organizations joined together for an Oklahoma Community Town Hall on SB613, 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 Freedom Oklahoma, the ACLU of Oklahoma, and Campaign for Southern Equality.
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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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