COMMUNITY RESOURCES
& MUTUAL AID IN IOWA
Good clinics, mutual aid, and grassroots support in the Cedar Valley and across Iowa.
CEDAR VALLEY LGBTQ+ COALITION
Local grassroots crew in Cedar Falls and Waterloo. They run community meetups, host Pride events, and keep a solid directory of affirming local resources.
- Provider Directory: Verified LGBTQ-affirming doctors and therapists in the Cedar Valley.
- Community Meetups: Social gatherings, Pride events, and youth/family meetups.
- Local Advocacy: Pushing for safer spaces and visibility in our community.
IOWA TRANS MUTUAL AID FUND (ITMAF)
Direct micro-grants for trans and nonbinary Iowans. 100% community-funded and run by trans folks to help cover costs.
- Healthcare & Meds: HRT, doctor copays, and therapy costs.
- Surgeries & Travel: Gas, lodging, and procedure costs.
- Daily Gear & Legal: Binders, shapewear, and name/gender marker paperwork.
UNITYPOINT CLINIC LGBTQ — PRAIRIE PARKWAY
Dedicated LGBTQ-affirming clinic right here in Cedar Falls. Safe-zone trained staff for primary care, hormone therapy, voice therapy, and regular lab work.
- Adult HRT: Hormone therapy and routine labs.
- Voice Therapy: Speech pathology and vocal training.
- Primary Care & PrEP: Routine health, STI screening, and preventative medicine.
PEOPLES COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC (PCHC)
Community clinic in Waterloo with sliding-scale fees based on income. Solid option if you're uninsured, underinsured, or need low-cost care.
- Medical & Urgent Care: Routine checkups, chronic conditions, and walk-in clinic.
- Dental & Pharmacy: Cleanings, dental work, and on-site pharmacy.
- Coverage: Sliding-scale discounts, Medicaid, Medicare, and interpreter support.
EMMA GOLDMAN CLINIC
Independent nonprofit clinic in Iowa City providing affirming reproductive healthcare, HRT maintenance, and gynecological care.
- Gender-Affirming Care: HRT maintenance, injection teaching, and lab monitoring.
- Reproductive Care: Gynecological exams, birth control, and confidential STI/HIV testing.
- Sliding Scale: Need-based financial help through the deProsse Access Fund.
IOWA HARM REDUCTION COALITION (IHRC)
Statewide harm reduction group focused on keeping people safe and alive.
- Free Narcan by Mail: Discreet overdose reversal kits sent anywhere in Iowa at no cost.
- Safer-Use Supplies: Free sterile supplies and fentanyl test strips.
- Testing & Navigation: Rapid HIV/Hep C testing and support.
FREE GENDER-AFFIRMING LETTERS (WPATH SOC8)
If you need an assessment letter for surgery or insurance, I write them for free. One session, zero gatekeeping, and delivered same-day. You don't have to be an ongoing client.
PEER SUPPORT & CRISIS LIFELINES
- Trans Lifeline: Run entirely by trans folks. Peer support and micro-grants for ID updates. They never call emergency services or police without your explicit consent.
IF YOU'RE IN A TOUGH SPOT RIGHT NOW
If you're having a rough night, feeling overwhelmed, or just need to talk to someone right now, these are free, confidential, and open 24/7.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- The Trevor Project (queer and trans youth)
- Crisis Text Line
IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS
Advocacy and resources for LGBTQ+ middle school and high school students across Iowa, supporting GSAs and student safety.
