LGBTQ+ healthcare at MIT Health

We strive to provide all of our patients with compassionate, high-quality care tailored to their specific needs. At MIT Health, you can receive your primary care from healthcare providers who are knowledgeable about LGBTQ+ issues, including transgender healthcare. We also offer:

• Mental health care and counseling for students, including individual and group psychotherapy for LGBTQ+-related issues such as coming out and exploring questions around sexual orientation or gender identity.
• Comprehensive gynecological care
• Sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment
• HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).

At MIT Health, we understand that gender identity exists within a broad spectrum and that transgender people and those with questions about gender identity may have unique needs that require experienced and supportive healthcare providers and services. MIT Health provides gender-affirming counseling, medical/hormonal treatment, surgical referrals, and letters of support to appropriate specialists.

If you still have questions, you may be able to find the answers in one of our FAQs:

• FAQ: Name, sex, gender, pronouns
• FAQ: Gender-affirming care 

Here's who to contact if you still have concerns or questions about:

• Accessing services: Contact MIT Health’s Primary Care service at 617-258-9355.
• Health insurance coverage for students: Contact the MIT Student Insurance Office at stuplan@med.mit.edu.
• Health insurance coverage for employees: Contact MIT Benefits at benefits@mit.edu or 617-253-6151.

Every clinician at MIT Health is able to care for all members of the MIT community. This includes providers from Student Mental Health & Counseling, Primary Care, and OB/Gyn who have a special interest in caring for LGBTQ+ patients and have received additional specialized training on the health needs of transgender individuals. 

In addition, MIT Health’s Gender and Sexuality Care Team provides coordinated care for LGBTQ+ patients, including transgender patients who want access to medical transitioning services. Transgender patients are not required to see clinicians on this team, but these providers may serve as a place to start when looking for a care provider in a specific clinical area. For more information, contact us directly at 617-253-4481, option 1.