For nearly 30 years, Spectrum Medical has cared for LGBTQ+ Arizonans, including transgender individuals and their families. Throughout that time, we’ve seen how important it is for people to feel accepted and supported in the communities where they live.
With the passage of Proposition 318, we’re especially mindful of transgender young people who may be feeling uncertain about what these changes mean for them.
As healthcare providers, we understand that a person’s environment plays an important role in their well-being. Research has shown associations between restrictive policies targeting transgender people and adverse mental health outcomes among transgender youth. That’s why supportive families, trusted adults, and access to affirming healthcare are so important.
Regardless of changes in policy, our message to transgender young people and their families remains the same: You matter. You deserve to be treated with dignity, and there are people who care about your well-being.
Spectrum Medical will continue providing compassionate, medically appropriate care while working to ensure that the communities we serve know they have a place where they are respected and supported.
If you’re struggling today, call or text 988, or contact The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386.
— Mark Moeremans, CEO, Spectrum Medical Care Center
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