Anchor Health - Stamford

Anchor Health is Connecticut’s premier health center dedicated to serving the LGBTQ community with inclusive, gender-affirming, and sex-positive care. Established in 2016, it provides primary and preventative care, Gender & Life-Affirming Medicine (GLAM), HIV prevention and treatment, STI testing, behavioral health services, and more. Over half of its more than 2,500 patients are transgender or gender nonconforming, highlighting its focus on serving those who often face barriers in healthcare. Patients appreciate the compassionate and respectful approach of the staff, many of whom are LGBTQ+ themselves. The practice is known for respecting patients’ names, pronouns, and chosen terms without needing repeated explanations. Many describe it as a place where they feel safe, heard, and cared for, especially when seeking gender-affirming treatments such as hormone therapy. The clinic offers a multispecialty experience with seamless coordination of services, including onsite pharmacies and virtual appointments, making healthcare accessible even from a distance. While some mention long wait times on the phone, overall, patients feel grateful for the work Anchor Health does, often wishing such a resource existed in other areas. The practice accepts most insurances, including Medicaid, and partners with labs like Quest Diagnostics for convenient bloodwork. Many patients emphasize how Anchor Health stands out as a place where LGBTQ+ individuals receive respectful, personalized, and comprehensive healthcare, truly making a difference in their lives.