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On October 1, 2025, Fenway Health announced that they would no longer be providing puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy to patients under the age of 19. This is in response to The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) threat to terminate the grant funding gender affirming care for people under the age of 19, and The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) deeming that this would no longer be a goal or priority to the HHS. Fenway Health’s status as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and their ability to provide affordable care to 30,000 patients became at risk. Fenway Health released a statement October 21st 2025 expressing that this was an incredibly difficult decision and does not reflect their values.
Our trans community members need to know they are not alone. By taking action, we show them that we see them, we value them, and we will fight alongside them for their right to exist safely and access life-saving healthcare.
Decades of peer-reviewed research prove that gender-affirming care reduces depression by 60% and suicidality by 73% in transgender and gender diverse youth. We must ensure our representatives understand that restricting this care is not "protecting children"—it's denying them medically necessary, evidence-based treatment supported by every major medical organization.
Trans rights are human rights. When the government interferes with the doctor-patient relationship and denies people access to healthcare, it sets a dangerous precedent that threatens everyone's freedom to make decisions about their own bodies and medical care.
The federal government is counting on silence and complacency. By contacting our representatives, voting, and staying informed, we demonstrate that attacks on transgender people will be met with fierce resistance and that we will not allow discrimination to become normalized.
Harmful rhetoric and false narratives are being used to justify restricting care. We have a responsibility to educate ourselves, share accurate information, and ensure that policy decisions are based on science and compassion—not fear and prejudice.
When we protect the most vulnerable members of our community, we create a society where everyone has the freedom to live authentically and access the healthcare they need. The fight for transgender rights strengthens civil rights for everyone.
An open letter to the management of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Children’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Medical Center, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Our goal in writing this letter is to share the importance of providing health care to trans youth, share updated statistics, and provide personal experience. We want to acknowledge the things that these hospitals are already doing well, while also expressing their need to do better. We are stressing that their care needs to be far more accessible, both by calling that they make their services well known and easier to find, and by using their resources to make their services affordable as Fenway Health was able to. We are also asking that they make statements for their support of trans and gender diverse people, and for them to acknowledge their need for healthcare is non-negotiable.
See below for services these hospitals offer:
Advocates for Trans Equality provides resources for the public to better understand and support the transgender community. For those who are unfamiliar, this Trans 101 guide offers a starting place for those who want to learn about transgender people.
Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth
An informational guide on how to best support transgender and nonbinary youth. Topics include the difference between sex and gender, basics of gender identity and expression, names and pronouns, and common mistakes and how to learn from them.
How to Testify for Trans Rights
A helpful guide on how to provide public testimony on Trans Rights if you are able to get yourself in front of representatives on any level of government.
Read Their Stories | See the Report
Highlights the beginning of Trans Day of Remembrance, why it is necessary to continue sharing stories of trans resilience, and how we can fight back against current extremist policies. Includes data of transgender lives lost due to violence between November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025.
Statement on HRSA Priorities and Fenway Health
A breakdown of Fenway Health’s decision to halt trans youth’s gender affirming healthcare, including explanations on the HRSA, FQHC status, and legal considerations. Also includes an abundance of resources for community support, legal support, and medical and behavioral services.
Organizer: Help by AMG and MTPC
Location: The Boston Foundation - 75 Arlington St, # 300, Boston, MA 02116
Organizer: BAGLY, MTPC, Greater Boston PFLAG, and OUT MetroWest
Location: Florida Ruffin Ridley School - 345 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446...
Organizer: TQNC, Help by AMG, and Trans Resistance MA
Location: Spontaneous Celebrations - 45 Danforth Street, Boston MA 02130
While we know life under this administration is difficult, and the fight may seem endless, we wanted to share the proof that us standing strong and banding together is working! The strength of our community and our allies is unmatched, and together we are unstoppable!
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