ENRICHING THE HEALTH OF THE TRANS, QUEER, GENDER DIVERSE, & INTERSEX COMMUNITY
A right, not a privilege
We strongly believe in your right to accessible and informed health care. We build our programs around the philosophy and practical application of the theories of cultural and gender affirming health care, Health at Every Size, Racial Justice, Economic Equality, and Non-Violent Communication, with a focus on community advocacy, education, and positive sociocultural change.
A story of radical queer resistance
Founded in 2014 by Dr. Angela Carter & Katie Cox, The Marie Equi Center (formerly the Equi Institute) was established with a mission to empower & improve the health of LGBTQIA2S+ folks in the Pacific Northwest. Following the legacy of our namesake Dr. Marie Equi, The Marie Equi Center found our voice as a bold, radical, and unapologetically queer advocate for the communities we serve.
“People don’t see me as another staff or someone superior, they see me as one of their own. It helps me open the door to get to know them better to be able to help them in more specific ways.”
— Lupe Medina, Community Health Worker
Health for Every Body.
The Equi Institute is dedicated to providing care that is focused on health for Every Body, polyamorous-friendly, kink-friendly, fat-positive and 100% gender-affirming.