Root & Reach

UK Transform Health — Turfland In-PersonTelehealthAdults 19+

University of Kentucky's main trans health clinic in Lexington. Informed consent HRT, primary care, HIV prevention, and surgical referrals. No gatekeeping letter required.

📞 (859) 323-6371 — press 1, ask for Transform Health

📍 2195 Harrodsburg Rd, Floor 2, Hallway H, Lexington KY (~1.5 hrs from Ashland)

True U Clinic TelehealthNo Insurance NeededNo Gatekeeping

Kentucky telehealth HRT provider. Estradiol (pills, patches, injectables) and testosterone (injectable, topical). No therapist letter. Accessible from home.

Planned Parenthood — Lexington In-PersonTelehealth

Gender-affirming hormone therapy. Accepts many insurance plans. Also maintains an up-to-date Kentucky GAC resource list.

Plume TelehealthNationwide

Virtual trans-focused healthcare. HRT, mental health, and primary care. No in-person visit needed.

Folx Health TelehealthNationwide

LGBTQ+ focused virtual care. HRT, sexual health, and primary care. Good when travel is a barrier.

OutCare — KY Provider Directory Directory

Find LGBTQ+ affirming in-person providers across Kentucky.

Trans Lifeline Peer SupportTrans-Run

Hotline run by and for trans people. Mon–Fri, 1pm–9pm Eastern.

📞 (877) 565-8860

THRIVE Lifeline Text Line24/7Trans-Led

Trans-led crisis text line for marginalized people. Available 24/7.

💬 Text THRIVE to 313-662-8209

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 24/7LGBTQ+ Option

Call or text 988. Press 3 for the LGBTQ+ youth specialized line (under 25).

📞 988

Inclusive Therapists DirectoryTelehealth

Find trans-affirming therapists. Filter by sliding scale, insurance, and specialty.

Open Path Collective Affordable$40–$70/session

Vetted affirming therapists offering reduced-cost sessions online.

NAMI Lexington — LGBTQIA+ Resources

Local mental health resources and support groups with LGBTQ+ focus.

Root & Reach Clothing Exchange Local — Ashland, KYComing Soon

Our own gender-affirming clothing exchange serving the Ashland tri-state area. More details coming as we get our doors open.

Point of Pride — Free Chest Binders Mail ProgramNationwide

Free chest binders mailed to any trans person who needs one. Ships discreetly in a plain envelope. No income requirement. Applications open year-round.

Origami Customs — Community Binder Program Affordable Binders

Reduced-cost binders from a Trans-Owned company with a community access program.

Transhealth Community Closet Donation/Request

Community clothing closet for gender-affirming clothing — donations and requests welcome.

Knoxville Trans Empowerment Project RegionalClothing Swap

Regional clothing swap serving Appalachia. Knoxville, TN (~2 hrs from Ashland).

TransKentucky — Identity Documents Guide

Step-by-step guides for legal name changes, updating your ID, Social Security, passport, and birth certificate in Kentucky.

Legal Aid Network of Kentucky

Interactive name change forms and free legal aid. Adult name changes handled by Circuit Court in KY.

NCTE — Know Your Rights

National Center for Transgender Equality guide covering ID documents, TSA, employment, housing, and more.

ACLU Kentucky — LGBTQ+ Equality

Know your legal rights in Kentucky. Resources for discrimination, housing, and employment.

TransKentucky

Statewide trans community directory, provider listings, events, and advocacy resources.

Queer Kentucky

Kentucky's only LGBTQ+ newsroom. Local news, legislation updates, and community resources.

Campaign for Southern Equality — Kentucky

Resources and support for trans people and families navigating KY's current legal landscape.

Fairness Campaign Kentucky

Kentucky's LGBTQ+ advocacy organization. Statewide organizing and legislative tracking.

Lexington Pride Center — Resource List

Broad community resource list including housing, food, legal, and health links.

Kentucky has restricted gender-affirming care for minors under 18. Adult care (19+) remains available. Kentucky Medicaid does not cover gender-affirming care. Stay current: