Transgender Resources

* Resource topics are listed by category on the left-side menu.

General Information and Resources

• Them.us is an abridged list of state and local-level groups fighting for LGBTQ+ justice and survival across the U.S.
• Legal Resistance Network: for attorneys interested in supporting our work. 
  Transgender Law Center
• Legal Information Helpdesk: for trans community members and our friends and family looking for legal information or support. Transgender Law Center
• Livestreams: Lilia’s livestreams are a collection of over 50 colorful conversations with opinion-leaders on a variety of topics of interest to trans people as well as their loved ones. 
• Tips for Lawyers Working with Transgender Clients and Coworkers
  Transgender Law Center
• Trans Agenda for Liberation: A community-led guide towards the world we deserve
  Transgender Law Center
  
• The full "Injustice at Every Turn" report, with breakdowns by race and ethnicity. "Injustice at Every Turn" is a survey of over 6,400 transgender people detailing the discrimination faced by this community.
• Transgender Lives: Your Stories, is an interactive campaign created by The New York Times to allow transgender people to tell their own stories in their own words.
• I AM: Trans People Speak, is a campaign created by the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) and sponsored by GLAAD to raise awareness about the diversity of transgender communities.  It lifts the voices of transgender individuals, as well as their families, friends, and allies.
• The Trans 100 is an annual list of 100 amazing and inspiring trans Americans who are visible within their communities.
• Name Change Project; Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF)
• Trans Student Equality Resources (TSER), provides trans*related information on school issues and supports efforts for creating policy change in school districts.
• Finding a Voice: A Guide to Gender Affirming Voice and Communication Training; from the Speech Pathology Masters Programs website.
  This guide highlights the resources and information relevant to individuals that may be transitioning or of gender diverse populations. The guide includes a glossary of terms related to this that can be beneficial for those wishing to support someone, as well as provide further education into the topic. 

If someone you know needs mental health resources and support, please call, text, or chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or visit 988lifeline.org for 24/7 access to free and confidential services.  Trans Lifeline, designed for transgender or gender-nonconforming people, can be reached at 877-565-8860.  The Lifeline also provides resources to help with other crises such as domestic violence situations.  The Trevor Project Lifeline, for LGBTQ+ youth (ages 24 and younger), can be reached at 866-488-7386.  Users can also access chat services at theTrevorproject.org/get-help/ or text START to 678678.

Trans Behavioral Health

• SunshineBehavioralHealth.com; How Addiction Affects the Trans Community
• AddictionResources.net - Information on trans-friendly rehab facilities and more, including, including a guide that speaks on those unique challenges for people in the transgender community.  The rates of substance abuse are disproportionately higher among trans people compared to other communities, they often lack support in addiction treatment spaces. 
• Live Another Day is all about providing equal access to life-saving substance abuse and mental health resources. They feature a QTBIPOC recovery guide as well as curated lists of the top-rated rehab centers throughout the country.       
• Granite Recovery Centers
  LGBTQ & Addiction resources; treatment programs. 
• Detox Local is a great resource with extensive information for QTAAPI folx.
• Southeast Addiction Center is one of 2023's Top 50 resources for Black men who are struggling with substance use and/or their mental health.
• Southeast Detox - Newly updated for 2023, this guide features over 50 fully-vetted resources for Black women.
• Defining Wellness
   - BIPOC resources for addiction and mental health.
• Detox Rehabs -  Information on grants for LGBTQ+ People Seeking Addiction Or Mental Health Care.

Assistance for Transgender People in Crisis

• The Trevor Project Lifeline, chat, text, or call 866-4-U TREVOR or 866-488-7386); or Trevor Chat, the online messaging service.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255)
• Trans Lifeline US (877) 565-8860; Canada (877) 330-6366
• Do you live outside the United States? If so, check out The Trevor Project's list of international resources here.

Know Your Rights

• Human Rights Campaign
• Lambda Legal
• National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Advocacy & Legal Services

• National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)  (advocacy)
•  Transgender Law Center (TLC) Legal Services and Advocacy
  • Freewill.com (via TLC) Create your legacy for free.
• Trans Justice Funding Project (TJFP) a community-led funding initiative to support grassroots, trans justice groups run by and for trans people in the United States, including U.S. territories.
• Sylvia Rivera law Project (SRLP) (legal services)
• Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF) (legal services)
• Massachusettes Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC)
• Black Trans Advocacy Coalition Mission (advocacy)
• Trans Latin@ Coalition (advocacy)
• Gender Spectrum (support for families, trans youth, and educators)
• Trans Youth Equality Foundation (support for families and trans youth)
• Trans Youth Family Allies (TYFA) Support for families and trans youth)
• SPART*A (advocacy for trans military service members)
• Transgender American Veteran's Association (advocacy for trans veterans)
• TransAthlete.com (info about trans athletes)
• TransLife Center at Chicago House (support services)

Transgender Programs at LGBT Organizations

• Transgender College Student Resources (edubirdie.com/blog)
• Freedom for All Americans (policy and legislative advocacy)
• Transgender Support Network at PLAG (support services)
  
• COLAGE - People with Trans Parents (support services)
• The Task Force's Transgender Civil Rights Project  (advocacy)
• HRC's transgender resources (advocacy)
• Gender Identity Project at the NYC LGBT Center (support services)
• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) (legal services)
• Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) (Transgender Rights Project) (legal services)
• National Center for Lesbian Rights - Transgender Law (legal services)
• LA LGBT Center's Transgender Economic Empowerment Project (economic empowerment)
• SF Transgender Economic Empowerment Initiative  (economic empowerment)
• TransJustice at the Audre Lorde Project (advocacy)

Trans People & COVID-19 

Transgender Coronavirus Guide is a resource from the National Center for Transgender Equality, which addresses important issues that trans people and the LGBTQ community face during this pandemic.