WATCH: How poetry brought Phoenix's queer community together
The group thems. started out as a weekend market and has since exploded by using poetry and other art to build up the community.
This page is your resource for finding trans-inclusive and affirming spaces in Arizona. We know just how important it is find security and feel supported, so we've compiled a list of organizations, businesses, and community groups that are committed to creating welcoming environments for everyone.
We're always working to grow this list, so feel free to reach out to info@lookoutphx.org if you have more places to add!
Peacock Mental Health // Online or Tucson in-person
*Queer owned
*Accepts most insurances
*Caters to queer and neurodivergent identifying individuals
Desert Star Family Planning Services // Phoenix
*Gender Affirming Care
*Hormone Therapy
*STI Treatment
*For womb-bearing people, while centering on BlPOC communities
Southwest Center // Phoenix
*Gender affirming therapists & mental healthcare
*Legal name and gender market change assistance
*Nutritional health
*STI & HIV testing/treatment
*PrEP
True U Clinic // Online
*Hormone therapy
*PrEP & STI testing
*Convenient online services
Be Well Family Care // Phoenix
*HIV treatment and care
*STI testing
*Family planning
*PrEP & PEP
*Women's health
Spectrum Medical // Phoenix
*HIV treatment
*PrEP & PEP
*Primary care
*Free @home STI testing kits
*Free STI testing through Testing After Dark program
Walgreens - A Community Pharmacy // Multiple AZ locations
*LGBTQ+ friendly and affirming pharmacy
*Works with care-providers and insurance on your behalf
*Free and discreet shipping of prescriptions to your home
*PrEP, HRT, PEP, Vaccines
*Community resources available in-store
Endocrinologist - Heather Saran, DO // Scottsdale
Urology & Urogynecology- Dr. Jeffery Stern //Peoria
*Accepts AHCCCS
*performs orchiectomies
Skoden Coffee // Phoenix
*Queer & Indigenous owned coffee shop
*Casual hangout spot
*Coffee, tea, snacks
Brick Road Coffee //Tempe
*Coffee & pastries
*Drag story hour
*Book clubs
The Coronado PHX restaurant & Dark Hall // Phoenix
*Vegan: food, cocktails, coffee, and pastries
*Allied and all inclusive welcoming
*Sit and work spot
Phoenix Coqui Restaurant // Phoenix
*Focus on fun and inclusive environment
*Located in the "gayborhood"
* Puerto Rican food with vegetarian and gluten-free options
Melrose Kitchen // Phoenix
*Dog-friendly back patio
*Vegetarian and vegan options
* Open breakfast to late lunch (Thurs - Mon 8am t0 3pm)
Fair Trade Coffee // Phoenix
*Study/ hangout spot
*Study-cafe vibes with couch seating and a patio
*Local art throughout cafe
*Community and political events
Phoenix General Clothing // Phoenix
*Queer owned
*All-gender clothing
*Jewelry and accessories
*Skincare
*Art
Kei Collective // Phoenix
*Alternative styles from local artists
*Jewelry
*More than 90 different local makers featured in shop
I Have A Dream Boutique // SWC Partnership
*Free clothing and accessories exchange
*Provides valuable resources for gender-presentation
Lady Luck Phoenix // Phoenix
*Tattoo Parlor
*All femme-presenting artists
Mermaid Hair Salon // Phoenix
*Independent artists
*Stylists, colorists, lashes, and braids
*Also femme-presenting professionals
*Also offers tattooing and beauty services
Headcraft // Chandler
*Queer owned
*Gender-free, inclusive, and mental-health aware space
*Specializing in craft cuts and shaves for all ages and identity expressions
The Greater Good PHX // Phoenix
*Latinx owned
*Barbers, stylists, and hair colorists
*"Committed to fostering a sense of community and promoting a positive ripple effect that extends far beyond our walls."
Point of Pride // Online
*Free chest binders for those experiencing safety or financial hardship
Senza Pelo Med Spa // Phoenix
*Laser hair removal and reduction
*Some insurances provide coverage
Trans Spectrum of Arizona // Phoenix
*Peer support groups
*Scheduled meetings for trans fem, trans masc, gender expansive, and allies/friends/family
One-n-ten // Phoenix
*Youth center
*Social networking events
*Weekly discussion groups
Trans queer pueblo // Phoenix
*Immigration legal info and support
*Health services and meetings
*Resources for parents of trans youth
*Monthly group meetings
Phoenix Storm Club // Phoenix
*Rugby Team for LGBTQ+ community, no experience needed to join
Frontrunners & Front Walkers // Phoenix
*Running and walking club to support health and fitness for LGBTQ+ community
Desert Adventures // Phoenix
*LGBTQ+ outdoor activities
Outloud Sports // Phoenix Area
*Sports events and teams open to all LGBTQ+ people
*All skill and experience levels welcome
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