LGBTQ+ Healthcare
The Project believes health care should be holistic and acknowledge the unique needs faced by LGBTQ+ people.
Primary Care
A primary care provider works in close collaboration with their patient to improve and maintain overall health. Whether it's a physical, gynecological care, or a sinus infection - a PCP can cover it all.
What’s different about The Project is our PCP specializes in the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals. We know that LGBTQ+ people have unique health concerns and risks that need addressed. And unfortunately, they are often ignored in conventional primary care environments.
That isn't the case with The Project. We promise to treat you as a person, and to adopt an approach to your health care that keeps in mind every beautiful aspect of your identity.
To schedule, contact Community Health Care at 563-336-3000.
Transgender Care Mental Health Services
Autumn Gonzalez (she/her/hers) is certified through the International Transgender Certification Association to provide mental health services to individuals identifying as transgender, gender non-conforming, and/or non-binary.
To schedule an appointment, call 309-581-2027.
Gender-Affirming Care
The Project knows that gender affirming care is lifesaving care. That’s why we’re proud to serve both adults and youth at our Illinois-based clinic.
What is gender affirming care?
Gender-affirming care (GAC) is a range of healthcare services (medical, social, psychological, and behavioral) interventions that support people to live authentically as their gender identity. Every person is unique, so GAC can look different for from one person to another and change over time.
Counseling groups for LGBTQ+ Individuals
The Project provides a number of counseling groups to the people we serve. All groups are free to attend and do not require insurance coverage.
Recovery navigation to become Well (rnbw)
RNBW is an inclusive and affirming counseling group where clients will learn about the different paths to recovery amongst a community filled with new discoveries, strength, and hope. Topics may include:
-Mindfulness
-Harm Reduction
-Sexual orientation, gender identity and expression
-Four Agreements
-Trauma
-Coping skills
Gender Spectrum support group
A Peer Mental Health Professional led, open support group for trans and gender-expansive folx to connect, share experiences, and have topic focused discussions.
Topics may include:
-Gender & sexuality
-Mental health
-Relationships (peers/family/intimate)
-Self-esteem
-Communication
-Coping skills
-And more!
Local Resources
National Resources
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In addition to primary care, The Project offers the following to enhance LGBTQ+ health in our region:
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Same-day STD Results & treatment
Receive same-day STD testing, results and treatment
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PrEP & PEP MEDICATIONS
When taken daily, PrEP is up to 99% effective in stopping HIV transmission from sex
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
This includes free therapies for individuals struggling with sexual orientation and/or gender identity