Due to regulatory changes in virtual healthcare in the state of Alabama, and the federal classification of testosterone as a class III controlled substance, we are heartbroken to announce that we will no longer be able to service members seeking T prescriptions in this state. 

We sought every possible path to try to maintain operations, but the unique legal constraints regarding in-person care in Alabama would have ultimately created an unsustainable and unsafe situation. We are committed to supporting our members through this transition. This includes offering our T-seeking members a bridge prescription and offering support resources for alternative GAHT providers in Alabama.

Our hearts go out to our members in Alabama impacted by these changes. We will continue to fight for fair and equitable access to care for everyone in our community, which includes speaking out and working with partners and lawmakers to try and change the regulatory constraints that cause harm to our community.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• I am currently a Plume testosterone patient in Alabama, can I continue to work with Plume?
• Medical release of information
  • I found an in-person provider, how can I transfer my records from Plume?
• In-person GAHT Providers in Alabama
• Support groups & community resources
• Counseling services
• Psychiatrists/psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
• Trans advocacy organizations  

I am currently a Plume testosterone patient in Alabama, can I continue to work with Plume?

For all current members, we will be offering a bridge prescription and continued support monthly for up to 6 months to ensure continued care while you look for a new provider.  During that time it is important that you look for an in person provider to continue your care beyond the next 6 months. Please reach out to the Care Team in Spruce if you are impacted by these changes for support, we have some resources for you and want to be there for you until we no longer can be.

Medical release of information

I found an in-person provider, how can I transfer my records from Plume?

We can send over your Plume medical records to your new provider. Fill out this release of information form and we will send over your Plume documents using the information you provided. 

In-person GAHT Providers in Alabama

• Gender Health Clinic at UAB Medicine

  • Locations served: Birmingham

  • Phone:  205-975-2737

  • Contact person re: GAHT: Brianna Patterson, Clinic Coordinator

  • Insurance: All major insurance and Medicaid

  • Booking timeline: N/A

  • Transfer process: Practice will submit a records request to Plume after you scheduled your appointment 

• thrive Alabama 

  • Locations served: Huntsville

  • Phone): 256-536-4700 (general)

  • Contact person re: GAHT: Lakyn Newcomb

  • Insurance: All major insurance excluding Cigna HealthSpring, Medicaid and for uninsured sliding scale based on household size/income

  • Booking timeline: Feb/March

  • Transfer process: Practice will submit a records request to Plume after you scheduled your appointment 

• Magic City Wellness Center

  • Locations served: Birmingham

  • Phone: 205-877-8677

  • Contact person re: GAHT: Jay Wall, transhealth@mcwc-bao.org

  • Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Tricare, United Healthcare, Viva, and most other major plans. MCWC does not accept Cigna HealthSpring or Medicaid.

  • Booking timeline: N/A

  • Transfer process: Practice will submit a records request to Plume after you scheduled your appointment 

• West Alabama Women’s Center

  • Locations served: Tuscaloosa

  • Phone: 205-556-2026

  • Fax: 205-554-0584 

  • Contact person re: GAHT: N/A

  • Insurance: BCBS, Medicaid, uninsured

  • Booking timeline: Immediate bookings available

  • Transfer process: Practice will submit a records request to Plume after you scheduled your appointment.

• USA Health - Jenna Pfleeger, MD

  • Locations served: Mobile

  • Phone: (251) 434-3475

  • Contact person re: GAHT: N/A

  • Insurance: All major insurance excluding AmBetter, Medicaid accepted

  • Booking timeline: First available is May for new patients

  • Transfer process: Practice will submit a records request to Plume after you scheduled your appointment 

Support groups & community resources

Impacted members are welcome to join Plume’s 6 week support groups for peer support navigating this transition. Learn more about how to register here.

• Trans North Alabama - Adult Discord Server (18+) 

  • A safe space for transgender, non-binary, and gender questioning adults 18 years and older. Comprised of people mostly from Alabama and surrounding areas (but others are welcome as well!)

• Stand with Trans

  • Michigan based but offers national support groups for TGNC youth (up to age 22) and their parents

  • Has a nationwide directory of Ally Parents who are parents of TGNC children who have been trained and vetted by a background check to offer support for both TGNC youth and their parents

• gaychurch.org

  • List of affirming Christian churches in Alabama

• Q Chat Space

  • Online chat for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens (ages 13-19)

  • Facilitated by staff who work with LGBTQ+ youth across the country

  • Not specific to Alabama

• Trans Families

  • Online support groups for youth and parents

  • Not specific to Alabama

  • May be a cost associated with groups but also has pay what you can afford option

• Trans Family Support Services - Alabama Chapter

  • Online support groups for youth and parents

• Alabama Suicide and Crisis Lines

  • Lists some teen specific lines

Counseling services

Psychiatrists/psychiatric Nurse Practitioners

Trans advocacy organizations  

• ACLU - Alabama

• Project One America Fact Sheet - Human Rights Campaign

• Lambda Legal Alabama 

• GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)

• Campaign for Southern Equality

• The Knights & Orchids Society

• Southern Poverty Law Center