LGBTQIA+ Resources
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Gender Identity Resources
Learning & Self-Exploration
Gender Spectrum Resource Guide- extensive educational resource guide for all things gender identity related
Coming Out: A Handbook for LGBTQIA+ Young People
Schuyler Bailar- webpage for Schuyler Bailar, a trans athlete and advocate for the community; features resources for the trans community and their allies
MyPronouns.org- resource for learning about pronouns
Practice with Pronouns- interactive website for building skill in using pronouns, including neo-pronouns
Plume- community led educational and support resources
Resources for Families & Parents of Gender-Expansive Folks
Texas specific resources from Out Youth
Gender Spectrum- free online groups, including groups for teens ages 13-19; Black trans, non-binary and gender expansive teen group; POC trans, non-binary and gender expansive teen group, and pre-teen group (ages 10-12)
Trevor Space- affirming international community for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24
Trans Kids Purple FoundationRainbow- TKPRF aims to enhance the lives of transgender and gender non-conforming youth and their families. We strive to create more acceptance and understanding in society through a message of unconditional love, awareness, and tolerance. (Extensive resources for trans and gender-expansive kids
Legal Transition- Texas resources
Trans Legal Aid Texas- free clinic based in Houston and offering virtual support for folks on name and gender marker changes
DIY Resources
Adult Name & Gender Marker Change Kit
Adult Gender Marker Change Only Kit
Legal Transition- Colorado resources
Medical Transition
TLDEF's Trans Health Project Resources Page
Folx Health- Affirming telehealth provider available in many states
TeleKind- Texas based virtual clinic that provides hormone therapy for adults, as well as other services such as HIV care and prevention.
TransFamily Support Services- guides transgender/non-binary youth and their families through the gender transitioning process to help make it the most positive experience possible. They provide family coaching, assistance with healthcare and insurance issues, help navigating the legal system, and support at schools. All services are provided at no fee. *They also can assist adults with navigating insurance denials for affirming care.
Social Transition
Point of Pride Chest Binder Donation Program
Marsha’s Closet (Denver-based)
Additional Resources
TransContinental Pipeline- grassroots, peer-led, mutual aid network assisting trans folks in relocating from red states to Colorado
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LGBTQIA+ Resources
Everywhere Is Queer- a public resource (and ever-growing searchable map!) created for the LGBTQIA2S+ and ally community to find welcoming, queer-owned spaces to shop, connect, eat, learn, and grow all over the world.
Local: Texas
Montrose Center- Houston based LGBTQIA+ center
House of Rebirth- Dallas based nonprofit serving trans and gender nonconforming people of color
Local: Colorado
Transgender Center of the Rockies
Additional Resources
Support
Trans Lifeline Hotline- peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers
Learning
PFLAG Online Learning Academy- PFLAG is a national support organization (with local chapters) made up of parents, family, friends, and allies of LGBTQ+ people. This resource features a number of online training and educational opportunities.
Black Trans Advocacy Coalition- provides referral services, case management, and direct services through national advocacy network and state chapter coalitions
Legal/Advocacy
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Media Recommendations
Milwaukee Moms Read for Pride Book List- 100 books for LGBTQIA+ adults and kids
“Beyond the Gender Binary” by Alok Vaid-Menon
“The New Queer Conscience” by Adam Eli
“Seeing Gender: An Illustrated Guide to Identity and Expression” by Iris Gottlieb
“The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook” by Dr. Anneliese Singh
“Your Gender Identity and You” by Dara Hoffman-Fox
“Gender Magic: Live Shamelessly, Reclaim Your Joy, and Step Into Your Most Authentic Self” by Rae McDaniel
“Stone Butch Blues” by Leslie Feinberg
“Trans Bodies, Trans Selves”, edited by Laura Erickson-Schroth
“Trans Power” by Juno Roche
Podcasts:
Queer & Here: Let’s Talk Mental Health- Colorado based podcast by Alicia Nolan focusing on mental wellness in the LGBTQIA+ community