Medical Resource Center
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The LGBTQ+ community faces specific health challenges at higher rates. Some major health concerns include HIV/AIDS, mental illness, substance use, transgender health and sexual /physical violence. The bottom line is that many LGBTQ+ individuals are likely to experience challenges in getting care. These include gaps in coverage, affordability, and stigma, including poor treatment from healthcare professionals. The OutCenter is working to engage more medical professionals to offer more LGBTQ+ services and provide a portal to local and regional resources
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OutCenter Southwest Michigan offers free mental health counseling! Our counseling intern, Carolina Bartram, can provide services either in person or virtually.
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Mosaic Health and Healing Arts is Southwest Michigan’s shining example of a fully inclusive family practice and is located in Goshen, Indiana. Mosaic is also one of two lead partners in OutCenter’s LGBTQ+ Competent Healthcare and Patient Safety project as the subject matter expert on inclusive healthcare.
Click Here for more information on Mosaic Health and Healing Arts.
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OutCenter support partner imi was created through a collaboration of LGBTQ+ organizations, and hundreds of LGBTQ+ young people from across the country – it’s a tool for LGBTQ+ teens, by LGBTQ+ teens and their allies.
Tools like imi are needed now, more than ever. imi helps address elements contributing to the growing mental health crisis affecting LGBTQ+ youth by providing them with free, accessible, and research-backed support, built in a safe digital space.
Click Here to visit imi.
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MiGEN is a state-wide organization working to bring equity to the lives of LGBTQ+ elders with a significant focus on at-home as well as assisted living healthcare. SAFE is the other lead partner in in OutCenter’s LGBTQ+ Competent Healthcare and Patient Safety project as the subject matter expert on inclusive healthcare.
Click Here for more information on MiGEN.
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Resources are limited in this area for gender affirming services. The University of Michigan has compiled a list of providers and services. Including a provider on this list does not constitute an endorsement. It is strongly recommended that you carefully research providers to make sure they are a good match for your needs and can provide the quality and type of service(s) you seek.
Every effort is made to update this document; however it is recommended that you verify information with providers to learn of any updates or changes.
Click Here for the University of Michigan list.
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PrEP is a once-daily pill that is 99% effective at preventing HIV. Now with CARES and the help of Mistr you can consult securely online with a licensed physician and complete all required PrEP lab testing at home. Insurance or no insurance we can help you get on PrEP!
For those who need help with Condoms and Lube – CAREs provide free products to residents of Michigan . You can pick up or have delivered.
Click Here for more information on PrEP.
Click Here for more information on free condoms.
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Managing the complexities of living with HIV can be difficult. Case managers assist clients with insurance, medical scheduling, transportation, housing, and much more.
Click Here for more information on Cares.
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Cares is community based organization operating in Southwest Michigan with offices in Benton Harbor and Kalamazoo. We were established in 1985 by a group of volunteers looking to make a difference. We started by offering peer support to people living with HIV.
We’ve stood the test of time to become the only community-based non-profit AIDS organization that serves 10 counties in Southwest Michigan. Cares is the second largest HIV/AIDS service provider in the state and is well-respected by state departments and other non-profits.
Click Here for more information on Cares.
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Are you looking to enroll in a new health insurance plan or for more information on health insurance in Michigan?
If so, you’ve come to the right place! On this page you can shop and compare ACA plans, get a free quote, and start the enrollment process. Plus, we go over enrollment dates and deadlines, which health insurance carriers are available in MI, how much you can expect to pay for health insurance, and more.
Click Here for more insurance information.
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