Ohio is now home to a first-of-its-kind health center.
"This is the very first space in Ohio that has been designed specifically for the transgender, gender-non-conforming, youth of color. Its unprecedented," Program Director Cory Frederick said.
The Mozaic Center in Columbus is now open.
Organizers say the center will serve the trans community with health resources, positive messages, a thrift store with gender-affirming clothing and a sense of community.
"Our program is really targetted to address some of those additional barriers to health care. These young people are often underserved, unrecognized and unheard in their homes, in their schools," Frederick said.
The center is funded by the Center for Disease Control with $2.9 million for five years.
Its run by Equitas Health which is a nonprofit healthcare system which focuses on serving the LGBTQ community.
Only seven grants like this were awarded nationwide.
