CNN News published an article on Transgender Awareness Week (published 14 NOV 2024) that lists numerous resources for our community. That article is listed
HEREDue to News Posting Guidelines, I cannot quote the entire article, so I will list the resources for easy reference here, in case the article disappears in the future. There are more links within the article for each specific resource or do an internet search for that organization.
These organizations offer counseling and support.
The Trans Lifeline can be reached
in the US at 1-877-565-8860 and
in Canada at 1-877-330-6366.
The LGBT National Hotline is available at 1-888-843-4564. They also provide a
LGBT Senior Hotline at 1-888-234-7243 and
LGBTQ Youth can call 1-800-246-7743 or join youth chat rooms.
The Trevor Project crises counselors can be reached at 1-866-488-7386. Text 'START' to 678-678 to connect via text message, or chat online.
The SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline can be reached at 1-877-360-5428.
Dial 988 to reach the
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. They also provide a Lifeline Chat and additional LGBTQ resources.
Text 'HOME' to 741741 to connect with crisis counselors at
Crisis Text Line.
Transfamilies host free virtual parent support groups on Zoom.
Trans Lifeline Friends & Family call-back service has counselors available. Schedule a call at 1-877-565-8860.
Transfamily Support Services offers free virtual support groups and family engagement sessions.
Gender Spectrum provides free online groups for family members, parents and caregivers.
PFLAG's Straight for Equality program provides learning sessions to train trans allies in the workplace.
Here is a list of additional resources and organizations offering legal assistance.
Use the links in the article or do an internet search.
The Lambda Legal Help Desk can provide general legal information, helpful resources, and information on LGBTQ+ discrimination.
The Transgender Law Center Help Desk lists resources by issue area and has an online submission form for specific questions.
The Trans Legal Services network is a directory of over 80 organizations providing legal services for the transgender community across the United States.
Transathlete compiles athletic policies on trans inclusion by location and sports division for athletes, coaches, and administrators.
Here are some of the organizations providing assistance and guidance for gender-affirming healthcare.
Use the links in the article or do an internet search.
The Trans Health Project helps transgender and non-binary people understand the trans-related healthcare available, and the steps to get the care they need.
Point of Pride helps provide access to transgender healthcare and resources.
The Transgender Healthcare Assistance Program offers assistance in obtaining non-surgical gender-affirming healthcare.
Gender Spectrum provides guides and forms to help find the right gender-affirming medical care.
Gender Sexuality provides a detailed LGBTQ+ healthcare directory.
Destination Tomorrow has an array of in-house and referral-based medical/mental health services.
These resources can help assist with safety concerns.
The Anti-Violence Project offers a free 24-hour bilingual crisis intervention hotline. Call or text 1-212-714-1141 to report violence anonymously, connect to counseling, or get safety guidance and legal help. You can also report violence online.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-7233 or by chat. Their advocates can also provide LGBTQ resources and help create a safety plan.
The RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline is 1-800-656-4673. They also provide an online hotline. Their website offers support for LGBTQ survivors of Sexual Violence.
FORGE provides resources for transgender victims of crime and violence and a guide for partners and friends of transgender sexual violence survivors.
BWSS provides a safety guide for trans women and trans feminine people.
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We could have rough times ahead of us, but we also have an army of support groups available. Don't let them win. If you need help, contact a resource immediately. Be safe out there.
