LGBTQ+ Health

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Student Wellbeing

Emergency Services

LGBTQ+ Health

Student Wellbeing is committed to providing students of all gender identities and sexual orientations a safe space to access high-quality and equitable healthcare.

We understand that LGBTQ+ students have similar physical and mental healthcare needs as any other student, as well as unique needs related to their identity. Our clinicians receive specialized training to provide sensitive and supportive care that meets their needs and prioritizes confidentiality. Our welcoming spaces, discreet check-in processes and waiting areas protect privacy, improve safety and enhance efficiency.

Update Your UD Health Portal Profile

Students can update their profile in the UD Health Portal, to ensure the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) displays their chosen name, pronouns and gender identity. Your UD Health Portal is only accessible via your UD username and password. Make sure you keep this password private to ensure your confidentiality. Your name, pronouns and gender identity will also appear in your Electronic Medical Record, which is only accessible by UD Student Wellbeing professional staff. This information is protected by patient privacy laws and is not shared across any other areas of the University.

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Access Your UD Health Portal

Feedback and Questions

All patients receive anonymous surveys regarding their medical and counseling appointments to provide wellbeing clinicians with feedback on their patient experience and, if desired, contact information for further discussion.

Questions can be addressed to the LGBTQ+ Health Ally Team.

LGBTQ+ Resources

The University of Delaware has on campus and local resources to support LGBTQ+ students:

UD Resources

Community Resources

Health Services for LGBTQ+ Students

LGBTQ+ Health Ally Team

The LGBTQ+ Health Ally Team is a group of staff members that ensure our spaces and services are inclusive and affirming for LGBTQ+ students. Contact the team via "Messages" on the UD Health Portal, or via phone at 302-831-WELL.

They can assist you with questions, scheduling appointments for physical and mental healthcare or provide referrals to LGBTQ+-friendly services both on and off campus.

Counseling Services

Licensed counselors with the Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD) support LGBTQ+ students as they navigate identity, belonging, relationships and more. Drop in during business hours or book an appointment in the Health Portal to explore offerings such as:

Counseling Center Services

Physical Health Services

Student Health Services (SHS) offers the following for LGBTQ+ students:

Inclusive routine health exams
Routine labs for gender-affirming care
STI testing and other services
HIV testing
Prescriptions for PrEP and PEP
Continued prescriptions for established hormone therapy
Injections

SHS does not provide initiation of hormone therapy or surgical letter-writing at this time, but can provide referrals to trusted off-campus providers for additional gender-affirming care services (e.g., initiation of hormone therapy, surgical procedures, voice therapy and other services).

The University Health Plan through Highmark offers resources to support LGBTQ+, students in navigating healthcare services, including gender-affirming care.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

Student Wellbeing