Suicide Hotlines: These are available 24/7 everyday of the year!
- National Runaway Safe-line: 1-800-786-2929
- Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
- Spanish Speaking Suicide Hotline: 1-866-628-9454
- Veteran Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Gender-Affirming care in New York
If you have Medicaid, Child Health Plus, or the Essential Plan, New York protections apply, but there are different rules. Check with the NYS Department of Health (DOH) at (800) 541-2831 for Medicaid, (800) 206-8125 for Medicaid Managed Care and Child Health Plus, and (855) 355-5777 for Essential Plan coverage.
Gender-Affirming care in Massachusetts
MassHealth covers medically necessary puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). Both puberty blockers and GAHT are prescribed and managed by a health care provider trained in managing GAHT, like an endocrinologist or a PCP. If you are interested in starting puberty blockers or GAHT, talk with your PCP to learn more.
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