Expanding gender-affirmative care in NH through training, resource-sharing, consultation, and advocacy

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  • April 2023 GDCC NH meeting notes

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    Political Climate and and anti-trans legislation Thanks to all that attended our April meeting. Today we discussed the political targeting of trans communities by Republican legislators and governors in several states. In NH, we discussed that all but one anti-trans bill had been quashed. Currently only the forced out bill remains active and will be…

  • Join 603 Equality in defeating the forced outing bill

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    There are two ways to help, join two phone banking events to call voters or contact your representatives by email or phone. Details below quoted directly from 603 Equality’s newsletter: Friends, We’ve added another community call and phonebank on Sunday to tell state reps: Vote against SB 272, the so-called “parental bill of rights” that singles…

  • In person training opportunity in Manchester NH

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    TRANSGENDER: Shedding Light on the Issue Dividing our Nation, Tormenting Clients, and Challenging Religious and Business Communities, May 12, 2023 University of New Hampshire Professional Development and Training and The New Hampshire Pastoral Psychotherapist Association are proud to present a day with Rev. Dr. Paula Stone Williams, an internationally known speaker, educator, and consultant on…

  • NPR NH reports on the impact of anti-trans bills being heard today in NH

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    The Gender Diverse Care Coalition’s own Harvey Feldman is one of the providers interviewed about the impact of the multiple anti-trans bills proposed this year on trans youth in NH. Read the story on NPR NH here. The hearings for the bills are today. You can also Follow 603 Equality for live updates today (@603Equality…

  • Share your experiences on LGBT+ inclusion in NH Healthcare

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    UNH Graduate Research Fellow, Evan England is doing a research study on LGBT+ inclusion in Health care settings in NH. Evan is collecting information through an on-line survey and is requesting feedback from both health care providers and residents of NH. If you would like to participate you can read more about the survey here.

  • ACLU’s map of attacks on LGBTQ+ rights

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    ACLU has created a map to track anti-LGBTQ legislation across the country. Included currently are two proposed laws in NH, HB 619 to prohibit gender affirmative medical care for trans youth and HB 396 related to defining “biological sex.” 603 Equality is also tracking legislation and organizing responses. This article talks about 603 Equality‘s work…

  • Upcoming Trainings

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    Here are a few upcoming trainings, conferences and workshops related to working with trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse communities: Suicidality in the LGBTQ Communitywith Raji Edayathumangalam, MSc, PhD, LCSW Saturday, March 11th, 2023; 10:00am – 3:00pm* EST on Zoom. LGBTQIA+ Health Summit April 22 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Affirmation Matters: Clinical Work with…

  • Upcoming Training: Affirmation Matters: Clinical Work with Gender Diverse Youth and Families

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    On February 10th from 9a-3p Harvey Feldman, founding member of the Gender Diverse Care Coalition, will be hosting an online training titled, Affirmation Matters: Clinical Work with Gender Diverse Youth and Families. The training offers 4.75 CE hours. This training will focus on increasing therapist competence and skill when working with gender diverse youth and…

  • January meeting information

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    Friday 1/27/23 12p-1:30p. Details below:

  • The 2022 US Trans Survey is live

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    A message from US Trans Survey Team: We’re proud to announce that the U.S. Trans Survey is now open and ready for you to take! Whether you pledged to take the survey or not, you can take the survey today!! As trans people, we know that we’ve accomplished incredible things together as a community. Join…