CHWS provides gender affirming care including counseling and medical care. CHWS providers focus on affirming gender identity and providing a safe space to address mental health and medical needs. Students are encouraged to schedule both a medical and R&R appointment at CHWS to meet with providers and discuss ongoing support. Students already prescribed and continuing gender affirming hormone therapy may visit CHWS for medical support. For students seeking initiate HRT, medical providers will work with the student to find a provider in the Tacoma community. Medical providers can monitor labs, fax results to specialists, and refill HRT prescriptions, and injection supplies. Referrals can be made to specialists in the Tacoma/Seattle area.
CHWS also offers a peer support group, Between the Lines. Between the Lines is a support group geared toward creating a safe space for students who identify within the Queer or LGBTQIA+ community, as well as those who are questioning their identity. This group is for students seeking discussion with and support from other students. Between the Lines is a drop-in group and there is no requirement for students to attend every session, however, it is highly encouraged. For more information, including meeting times and location, please email Dr. Potts at epotts@pugetsound.edu.