Ensuring healthy lives for the LGBTQIA+ community
Members of the LGBTQIA+ communities have distinct health concerns. As a Medi-Cal member with SFHP, you can get many services to support your health.
Check your Summary of Benefits for the services you may need.
SFHP covers the following gender-affirming care:
- Mental and behavioral health care
- Hormone therapy
- Certain surgeries
Ask your PCP about gender-affirming care or learn more with your Member Handbook.
Get the support you need from one of our LGBTQIA-friendly providers in San Francisco. Find the right Primary Care Provider* (PCP) for you at SFHP.org.
*Your Primary Care Provider (PCP) is the doctor, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner in charge of your health care.
LGBTQIA+ Health Resources
San Francisco is home to many LGBTQIA+ resources and support groups. See below for a list of local and national resources:
- California Department of Public Health
- Community United Against Violence
- El/La Para TransLatinas
- Guaranteed Income Program for Transgender SF Residents
- HIV Prevention, Testing, & PrEP
- Housing Resources
- Lyon-Martin Community Health Services
- Primary and Transition-Related Care
- Queer LifeSpace
- San Francisco AIDS Foundation
- San Francisco Bay Area Trans Resource Guide
- San Francisco Department of Public Health: Transgender Community Services
- San Francisco Department of Public Health: LGBTQ+ Community Services during COVID-19
- SF LGBT Center
- St. James Infirmary
- Substance Use Treatment and Mental Health
- Trans Thrive at San Francisco Community Health Center
- Transgender Mental Health
- UCSF HIV Care
- UCSF LGBT Resource Center
Support for LGBTQ+ Youth
- 3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic
- Dimensions Clinic
- Homeless Youth Alliance
- Larkin Street Youth Services
- Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center (LYRIC)
- The Trevor Project
