Gender-Affirming Care in Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Health Center offers the following services specifically for clients who need Gender-Affirming Care:
Gender-Affirming Services
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Hormone therapy
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Surgery referrals
Planned Parenthood Santa Barbara is proud to provide quality, compassionate care to transgender, intersex, non-binary, and gender non-confirming patients. We are committed to improving the way transgender people receive health care in our community, including eliminating barriers to that care.
We offer hormone therapy for patients 18 years and older. Patients do not need to participate in therapy or provide information from a mental health provider to receive care at one of our locations. You may schedule an appointment online or by contacting our Call Center.
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What to Expect
Your initial appointment will include:
· A review of your complete medical history, including your sexual and surgical history and current health practices
· A thorough review of your transition goals
· Weight and blood pressure check
· Blood work to monitor potential side effects of hormones
· Routine screening and evaluation as determined by risk, sex assigned at birth, and anatomy
· Explain how to take hormones and answer any questions you might have
You will receive a prescription that you can take to a pharmacy. Planned Parenthood welcomes patients of all genders and identities to access our wide range of health care services.
If you have any questions regarding our Gender Affirming Care program, please email [email protected].
Fax: 805-722-1538
Payment Information
Insurance information
Some services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to have your insurance information at the time of your visit.
If you are uninsured, you may be eligible to receive financial assistance for your procedure. You can confidentially find out if you qualify by calling us at (888) 898-3806.
If you are eligible for financial assistance you may be asked to bring documentation with you to the health center.
Please contact this health center for Gender Affirming Care services pricing information.
Some services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.