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Alternative Insemination (AI) Program
Howard Brown Health Center now offers an Alternative Insemination (AI) Program for the lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Our AI Program provides holistic, affirming care to individuals, couples, and families as they prepare for pregnancy and begin the conception process. Howard Brown Health Center strongly believes in comprehensive approaches to health and wellness, and our AI program reflects this by offering medical care, behavioral health, research, referrals, and social support services to program participants. What does Howard Brown’s AI program offer? - Alternative Insemination Group Consultation Session
This consultation session occurs every other month and is designed for individuals or couples who are ready to begin the insemination process. Participants will learn about insemination methods, choosing a donor and sperm bank, negotiating insurance/finances, and some potential obstacles to a successful insemination process. Participants will also receive a comprehensive referral list that provides legal, medical, mental health, and birthing resources that are specifically tailored to the LBTQ community, as well as a comprehensive list of reading materials to help prepare for conception, pregnancy, and parenting as a LBTQ person. Participation in this session is required before moving forward with the AI program. Consultation Fee is $50 for individuals and $80 for couples.
- Individual Support
All participants enrolled in Howard Brown Health Center's AI Program have access to a patient advocate who can provide ongoing education and resources to individuals, partners, or family groups as they navigate the AI process. This patient advocate works closely with medical providers to ensure seamless and efficient care throughout all stages of conception and pregnancy.
- Medical Care
Our medical care component includes:
- Pre-insemination testing and health screenings to ensure that the insemination and pregnancy is as medically safe and successful as possible
- A follow up appointment with the provider to discuss the results of the health screenings
- Intrauterine Inseminations
To register for an AI Consultation Session or for further information, please contact Betsy Rubinstein at 773-388-8993 or BetsyR@howardbrown.org.
Primary and Gynecological Medical Care: We are your family doctor’s office. Howard Brown Health Center provides a wide variety of services and specialized care just for our community, through all stages of our lives. Our medical team offers confidential services for all lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals’ primary health care needs, including full gynecological care, routine health screenings, and treatment for acute and chronic illnesses. To schedule an appointment, please contact (773) 388-1600.
Free Pap Tests and Breast/Chest Exams for Uninsured Women (Ages 35+) 
Howard Brown is one of thirty-six community health centers throughout Illinois that participate in the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, an Illinois Department of Public Health-administered early screening program for breast and cervical cancers. FREE clinical breast/chest exams and free pap smears are available to all low-income, uninsured or underinsured women.
To schedule an appointment, please call (773) 388-1600.
Drop-In Night for Uninsured Women and Trans People (Ages 35 and Under) On the last Wednesday of each month, LCCP offers the following FREE services for uninsured women and trans people:· Breast/chest exam · Pelvic exam · Pap test · Behavioral/mental health visit · HIV testing · Gonorrhea/Chlamydia testing
LCCP also partners with Healing Foundations to provide convenient and comprehensive 30-minute acupuncture treatments in a group setting for a low cost of $15. Acupuncture sessions are open to everyone, regardless of insurance status. Acupuncture is only offered when Drop-In is occurring at our north side clinic (4025 N. Sheridan Rd.)
Please note: The Drop-In Night location alternates between its north side (4025 N. Sheridan Rd) and south side locations (5459 S. University Ave) each month.
Please contact us for this month's location.
Check in begins at 5:00 p.m.
Services run from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
No appointment necessary.
Services are provided on a first come,
first served basis. Please be sure to bring an ID and
proof of income* with you. *Examples: two check stubs, a W2 form, or a notarized letter indicating that you have no income.
STD/HIV Testing 
Howard Brown Health Center provides low-cost testing and treatment of STDs, and free rapid HIV testing. No appointment is necessary. For hours, please click here.
Behavioral Health Services: You don't have to go through all things on your own. Our staff are trained to help support you and address mental health concerns in a safe and supportive environment. Individual, couples, family, and group therapies are provided by our team of experienced counselors, social workers, and psychologists. Our therapists have expertise in a variety of areas that we face in our daily lives, including coming out, family, domestic violence, grief and loss, smoking cessation, and substance use. To schedule a phone screen, please contact (773) 388-1600
Support Groups Coming Out Group for LBTI Women 
Are you a woman who finds herself attracted to other women? Are you beginning to question your sexuality? Do you think you might be lesbian, bisexual or gay? If so, our Women’s Coming Out Group is for you! In our safe and affirming setting, women have the opportunity to discuss issues related to coming out. Topics include exploring identity, isolation, and community. For more information or to register, please contact (773) 388-8993 or lbtigroups@howardbrown.org. The FIRST Thursday of each month
6-7:30 p.m.
Howard Brown Health Center
4025 N. Sheridan Road
Bisexual Women’s Support Group Are you tired of being told to “choose a side” by both your straight and lesbian friends? Would you like to better understand what it means to be bisexual? Do you want to speak with other bisexual or questioning women about issues of sexuality? If so, our Bisexual Women’s Support Group is for you! In our safe and confidential setting, bisexual or questioning women will explore bisexual identity and stigma, while building support around issues that are unique to bisexual women. For more information or to register, please contact (773) 388-8993 or lbtigroups@howardbrown.org. The SECOND Thursday of each month
6-7:30 p.m.
Howard Brown Health Center
4025 N. Sheridan
Women Like Me 
Are you currently or previously married, but think that you might be a lesbian, bisexual or gay? If so, join us for Women Like Me, an ongoing women’s discussion and support group for women who are in or coming out of a marriage or long term heterosexual relationship. In an open discussion format, we’ll address topics unique to women who have previously identified as straight, such as: - Coming out to family, friends, and at work
- Parent/child issues
- Marital separation and divorce
- Meeting other women
- Sexual Safety
- Mental Health
Our setting is safe and affirming, and there is no cost to participate. For more information or to register, please contact (773) 388-8993 or lbtigroups@howardbrown.org.
The THIRD Thursday of each month
6-7:30 p.m.
Howard Brown Health Center
4025 N. Sheridan Road
LGTBQ Women's Book Club Join LCCP for a free literary-meets-lesbian monthly Book Club that welcomes all lesbian, bisexual, queer, transgender and questioning women interested in thought-provoking discussion. Appetizers will be served. Please contact BetsyR@howardbrown.org or (773) 388-8993 for this month’s book title and to RSVP. The LAST Thursday of each month
6-8 p.m.
Howard Brown Health Center
4025 N. Sheridan Road
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