Gendersaurus Rex

“I Think I May Be Trans/Genderqueer/Ect”

These are some good resources to begin with if you are questioning/exploring. While they may be duplicated in other categories, I figured it would be important to move them up here under one heading

T-Vox is a wonderful Wikipedia-like search engine that offers lots of information for trans folks and allies. Their page on questioning is particularly helpful. Other sites offer more details focusing on specific areas, but this one is the best intro resource.

Checking out your local area would be beneficial. See if there is an LGBT resource center, groups, or other areas of support. Check and see if there are any trans-specific organizations around, also.

Southern Comfort Conference is the nation’s largest annual transgender conference. It’s hosted in Atlanta, GA every year and is a great way to network, have a safe place to play with gender, go to workshops to learn, and meet new people! There are full and partial scholarships for first time conference goers. Anyone can submit a workshop proposal, and workshop leaders also get financial assistance with the conference cost. I highly recommend it. Also, SCC has the Robert Eads Health Project, which is aimed to provide trans men with free, confidential, trans-friendly gynecological exams.

My Gender Workbook: How to Become a Real Man, a Real Woman, the Real You, or Something Else Entirely Kate Bornstien

Also, look at other people’s blogs and sites. It’s helpful to see people blog about their identities and experiences. However, keep in mind that everyone’s experience will be different!

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Resources for Children with Trans Parents

There is a great trans specific resource guide for children of transgender parents, made by one of my friends who works for COLAGE. You can find the PDF resource guide here. Also, check out , and COLAGE’s Website for more resources.

General Family Resources

COLAGE’s Resource Page Mostly geared at transgender parents, and kids of transgender parents.

Resources For Parents

Trans Forming Families: Real Stories About Transgendered Loved Ones by Mary Boenke (Ed).

Teleconference Support Group Support group for parents of transgender children that happens from 5-7pm on the third Sunday of every month. To get more information call 1-877-809-4159 or email info@genderspectrum.org.

Also, maybe check out internet listservs like Yahoo! Groups. In particular this listserv is geared towards parents whose daughters have come out to them as trans men. There’s 101 people on the listserv, and it seems pretty active.

Gender Spectrum: Family Conference

PFLAG: Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays They have a particular section devoted to transgender individuals. Also, their support groups seem to be a popular way for parents to connect with each other. They tend to be located only in major cities, though.

Transgender Related Blogs:

Questioning Transphobia Wonderful blog, but not recommended for those unable to handle reading about recent acts violence against transgender individuals (as there are often posts about this).

Michael in Boston

Caleb in Georgia

TJ from Transgeneration

National Resources:

Safe 2 Pee An input style database of gender neutral bathrooms around cities. Don’t see any listings for your city? Round up some friends and go on a hunt for gender neutral bathrooms and plug the results in! Great resource for those who are not comfortable picking a gendered bathroom to use.

Southern Resources:

Alabama

Alabama Gender Alliance Ox Freeman is the Executive Director of this state-wide transgender rights organization. You can contact him at ALGenderAlliance@gmail.com for resources and events in Alabama.

The HASUBET Society / Debutantes of Dixie is located near Birmingham, AL
Contact hasubet@aol.com for more information.
“HASUBET” stands for Help, Assist, Support, Uphold, Befriend, Encourage, Transgender.

Florida

Jacksonville Area Gender Society is a confidential transgender support group, most likely largely composed of trans women. The website hasn’t been updated in a while, so it’s unclear if they are still in operation. However, the contact info is on the website, and it’s worth a try.

Enchante’ is located in New Port Richie, FL. It’s also largely focused on trans women. They are not currently holding meetings, but are willing to start them up again if there is interest.

Animas
PO BOX 420309
MIAMI FL 33242-0309
Group meets the first Saturday of every month at 8.30 pm in a safe, anonymous atmosphere to exchange problems, triumphs, fashion ideas, and beauty tips. Consultants in fashion/image available.
Publishes: Periodic newsletter

Fantasia
714 E COLONIAL DR
ORLANDO FL 32803-4639
1407 425 4527
Group meets twice a month to discuss common problems, share experiences, and network information. Objectives include promoting a sense of Trans community through education & understanding. Interview.

Gender Inform Network of Gainesville (GING)
Gail Driaper
1904 332 8178
Referral service for those persons whose spiritual worth supersedes their sexual orientation, who need professional help in the Gainesville, FL area.
Quarterly meetings. Donations.
Now a member of the United Way Referral Service of Gainesville.
New members are interviewed to determine their needs.

Gender Society Of The Palm Beaches
PO BOX 16615
WEST PALM BEACH FL 33416-6615
1561 833 3638
Fax: 1561 833 4941
Contact: Julie or Joanne
Opened to all gender-challenged individuals

South Florida Gender Coalition
Unitarian-Universalist Church
3970 NW 21ST AVE
OAKLAND PARK FL 33309-3627
Peer support and social group meeting the first Saturday of each month.
1954 578 9454 (Gloria S. Stein)
E-mail: [mailto: southflo@southfloridagendercoalition.org southflo@southfloridagendercoalition.org]

Starburst
P.O. Box 17411
Clearwater, FL 34622-0411
1813 523 8760
Open support group for the Transgender community. Meetings in St Petersburg. Interview required. Meetings the third Saturday of each month from 7:00-11:00pm. Outside events in addition to meetings occur from time to time. Interview by a member of the Board required.
Publishes: Butterflies

Tampa Trans Group
For those in the Tampa area of Florida, United States.
Transcend FL
Tampa, FL
Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, at 7.00 pm. For anyone who was born female but feels that is not an accurate or complete description of who they are.
May or may not still be meeting. No one seems to know where they are these days. If you have any info about them, please post it here.
Transgender Support Group
GLCC
1717 N ANDREWS AVE RM 5
FT LAUDERDATE FL 33311-4813
E-mail: Carol Clark at carollclark@bellsouth.net
Open to all Transgender people, MTFs & FTMs, spouses, family, and friends.
Meets monthly, on the third Friday of each month, from 7pm-8.30pm.
Directions: I-95 to Oakland Park Blvd., EAST … to N. Andrews Ave. Turn right (south). About 1 mile, to 1717 N. Andrews (on right).

Georgia

GLMA Provider Directory

Lagender Inc
233 Mitchell St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 522-7334 info@lagender.org
Executive Director = Dee Dee Chamblee
La Gender has a weekly support group that meets in their office every Thursday at 6 p.m.  They provide a welcoming environment that is supportive and spiritual.

Atlanta Gender Explorations:  (both an email list and monthly meetings)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atlantagenderexplorations/
The oldest transgender support group in Atlanta, dating back to 1992. Meets the first Saturday of every month at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Grant Park, 501 Grant Street, Atlanta .  For more information, contact Jamie Roberts at (404)583-6423.  See also their news list, atlantagenderexplorations@yahoogroups.com

Atlanta FTM email list
This group began as an online discussion group and meets in person occasionally for fun and activities.  Email Atlanta_FTM@yahoogroups.com

Transaction
Contact Monica Helms at transaction@earthlink.net or tava1@earthlink.net or president@tavausa.org

Trans-vizion
Mailing Address:
2001 MLK Drive Suite 225
Atlanta GA 30318
Phone: 404-514-9367
Email: info@transvizion.org
Trans-vizion, Inc mission is to provide supportive housing, employment, self-development, prevention, life skills training, public education, self awareness, an supportive services to both hiv-infected and non hiv-infected persons which includes transgenders, msm , building a health community.

Youth Pride Serving youth only (ages 13-24), YP has two transgender specific groups.

Trans and Friends Mondays 6:30-8:00p
Trans & Friends is a forum to facilitate open dialogue and activism around social issues encouraging a beloved community in a transient world. Gender issues are also discussed. Note: You don’t have to identify as transgender to attend.

T-Time is held on Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm. This group is for transgender youth and young adults ages 13-24 and provides a safe space for trans people to share experiences. Note: This is a closed space for transgender and gender questioning youth only.

Trans Georgia A project of the Athens Transgender Advocacy Coalition (ATAC). An input based transgender resource webpage for the the state of Georgia. Email transgenderathens[at]gmail[dot]com if you have ANY resources that you think may be helpful.

Athens Transgender Advocacy Coalition (ATAC) Based out of Athens, GA, ATAC holds support gatherings and potlucks. In the past, ATAC conducted workshops for the University of Georgia, and was active in organizing. The beauty of ATAC is it is whatever the members want it to be. For more information email transgenderathens@gmail.com

Kentucky

TransKentucky is a support, social, and resource group serving Lexington and the state of Kentucky as a whole. It is the mission of this group to provide a safe place for transgender individuals and people who feel they do not fit into the standard gender norms to express their true selves. Within the group, such individuals can socialize with others without fear of judgment and/or ridicule. While the group is not therapeutic in nature, there are many resources and individuals that can provide help with advice and insights from their own unique experiences. Family and friends are invited and encouraged to attend meetings to gain understanding and be supportive of their loved ones. We also welcome supportive community members who have an interest in issues arising due to gender presentation, identity, and variance. The group meets on the first Saturday of each month at 7:30 pm in Lexington, KY. Please email TransKentucky@gmail.com for more information.

Cross-Port
E-mail: crossport@aol.com or wgbn68d@prodigy.com
A support organisation for everyone regardless of sexual preference, practices, or orientation. Meets the third Thursday of the month.
Publishes: Monthly newsletter

Southern Boyz
E-mail: grpmting@aol.com (for meeting times and locations) or alphavamp@aol.com (Lee – for additional information) A division of The American Boyz FTM social/support network serving the mid-south. Southern Boyz are open to anyone who was assigned female gender at birth but does not feel that is a complete or accurate description of who they are, plus their significant others, friends, family, and allies. At present they are holding regional gatherings quarterly and hosting a weekly online social/support chat.

Bluegrass Belles is a support group for transgender individuals in Kentucky. I am not sure where they are located, or if they are still functioning, but you can contact cindylee@kytransgen.org for more information.

Mississippi

Aurora
PO BOX 1306
FLORENCE MS 39073-1306
1601 845 1328

Aurora was created and is maintained by Kim Lee Brown, a Trans woman who is providing support to a group of about 30 gender-diverse persons in the Jackson/Central Mississippi area, including FTM-spectrum folks.

Gulf Area Gender Alliance
PO BOX 56836
NEW ORLEANS LA 70156-6836
E-mail: inforequest@gga.org
Website: http://www.gga.org/
The GGA is a social and support organisation for Transgender individuals (TS, TV, CD, M2F, F2M) and their significant others. It has membership in FL, AL, MS, LA, TX, and AR. Its meetings are held along the Gulf Coast from Biloxi, MS to Baton Rouge, LA with activities centred on New Orleans LA.
Publishes: The Flip Side

North Carolina

Phoenix Transgender Support is an open support group based in Asheville, North Carolina for Crossdressers, Transsexuals, Transgenderists and others in the gender community, their partners and supporters. Founded in 1986 by Holly Boswell and Jessica Britton, we are one of the oldest open groups in the Carolinas and the South. They meet bi-monthly in a safe and discreet location which is revealed to prospective members after a phone or in-person interview. They are also active with the Southern Comfort Conference held yearly in Atlanta, GA. Additionally, they offer group support in a safe and relaxing atmosphere, referrals to helping Professionals, and information about other groups and events in the Gender Community.
Contact JessicaAsh@aol.com or hollyfairy@juno.com
Please put Phoenix TGS in the header of your email!

Tranzmission
Tranzmission started about six years ago as a result of transgender people in a certain community not having their name or pronoun respected, so they organized to “end socially enforced gender tyranny.” Tranzmission puts out zines, does healthcare fundraising, holds Trans 101 workshops at community centers, nonprofits, universities, conferences, and religious establishments, has taught self-defense classes for trans people, does punk rock drag shows, and helps to organize Asheville’s Stonewall Commemorative Day. One of their major projects is a queer trans prison support project. Members of Tranzmission send books to and are pen pals for queer and trans people in prison. Tranzmission is member-driven. Goals for the group include collaborating with other groups, increasing the diversity of their membership, starting a transgender health fund, creating a health clinic in the Southeast that addresses trans people’s health needs, and continuing to build community and celebrate trans culture. Tranzmission is also based out of Ashville, NC. For more information contact : Zeek Christopoulos  at tranzeek@yahoo.com

Carolina Transgender Society
Carolina Transgender Society (formerly KAPPA BETA) was founded in 1988 as the first North Carolina chapter of the Society of the Second Self (more commonly known as “TRI-ESS”), but has now dropped that affiliation because that organization is not inclusive of the transgender continuum. They are centrally located in Charlotte and have been serving NC and surrounding states for over 20 years with a significant following in many areas of both North and South Carolina, and attract members from as far away as Virginia and Kentucky. They meet on the third Saturday of each month primarily at mainstream public hotels and gay/lesbian restaurants.

Tar Heel Transmen is a state-wide FTM organization based out of Winston-Salem, NC. You can email Andrew at drew724u@hotmail.com for more information.

Triad Gender Association is located in Greensboro, NC. Visit their website for more information, resources, and contact info.

NC TG Unity is a resource website for transgender individuals in NC.

Kindred Spirits Retreat and Guest House is located in Black Mountain, NC and is a retreat dedicated to the spiritual process of a transgender person’s journey. For more information contact BTH395@juno.com

South Carolina

Charleston Area Transgender Support (CATS) Visit the website or contact ChasAreaTSupport@aol.com for more information.

Sigma Mu Beta is a chapter of Tri-Ess and is located in Myrtle Beach, SC. This group is specifically oriented towards “heterosexual crossdressers, their spouses/partners, and their family and friends”. Visit the website for more information.

Tennessee

Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition
President:  Marisa Richmond
marisaval@aol.com

Knox Boyz of East Tennessee
PO Box 27746, Knoxville, TN 37927-7746
(865) 226-9411

Mirror Image
PO BOX 11052
MEMPHIS TN 38111-0052
Currently meeting every third Saturday of the month from 7pm-10ish at Holy Trinity Community Church.

Nashville TransMen
1615 871 4430
E-mail: jessevickers@peoplepc.com
FTM/Trans and Significant Others support group – monthly meetings.
Perpetual Transition
Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center
892 S COOPER ST
MEMPHIS TN 38104-5603
Currently meeting every 2nd and 4th Monday from 7.30-9.00 pm.

Tennessee Vals
PO BOX 92335
NASHVILLE TN 37209-8335
1615 664 6883 (voice mail)
Meetings on the second Sunday of the month at a private location in the Nashville area. Monthly at 6:45 PM is a discussion group circle for people who are coping with being Transgender. Show up early to our meetings and attend. Our regular program begins at 7:45 PM.
A group of spouses and significant others who are living with understanding and adapting to life with a Transgender person meet monthly for a support group. Meetings will usually be held on the Sunday following the Vals’ monthly meeting (generally the second Sunday of the month). They will be from 2:00-3:30 PM in Nashville. The location is private, relaxed and yet in a public restaurant.
Publishes: Monthly newsletter

Virgina

James River Transgender Society is located in Richmond, VA. The website has resources and a link to contact information.

Trans-Gender Education Association (TGEA) is based out of Arlington, VA but serves northern VA, DC, and Maryland.

Black Rose
PO BOX 11161
ARLINGTON VA 22210-2161
1301 369 7667
Group for dominant-submissive relationships. Singles and crossdressers welcome. Meets Tuesday nights in DC. There is usually a guest or a topic for the evening, followed by socializing afterwards.
Hampton Roads Transgender Outreach
PO BOX 61606
NORFOLK VA 23466-1606
1757 627 4652
Metro Area Gender Alliance (MAGA)
PO BOX 16036
ARLINGTON VA 22215-1036
1301 949 3822
Formerly affiliated with the DCEA, and was known as JANUS. General meetings the third Friday of every month, small group meetings the first Friday of each month.
Rainbow Bridge Connection
1757 434 1581
E-mail: info@rbcnlmcc.org
Located in the Hampton Roads area. Monthly meetings. Contact or check the website for more info.
Trans Guys Night Out
Roanoke VA
E-mail: baselinerecordlabel@yahoo.com
For FTM-spectrum persons (assigned female at birth).
Virginia’s Secret
c/o Jamie Vaughan
230 N NEW AVE
HIGHLAND SPRINGS VA 23075-1830
1804 328 0126
E-mail: jmichelev@hotmail.com
Meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm at Babe’s and every third Saturday at 7:00pm at Godfrey’s.

West Virgina

CD/SO – Trans-WV
PO BOX 2322
HUNTINGTON WV 25724-2322
Monthly meetings the third Saturday of the month. Well established group for friendship, fun, makeup tips and more. Screening interview required. Security respected.
Publishes: Newsletter

Religious Resources:

Jewish Mosaic This links to a portion of the Jewish Mosaic site that has a wonderful “Trans Respect/Etiquette/Support 101″ PDF guide down at the bottom.

Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations If you are seeking religious support in an environment that will be more inclined to be accepting of an LGBTQIA identity, these churches tend to be great resources. Check for similar churches locally.

Legal Resources:

If you are having a legal issue because of your identity as a transgender person, call Lambda Legal’s Help Desk for your region. While Lambda Legal takes very few cases, they do have a database of resources and Cooperating Attorney names which may be of assistance to you in your situation.

Trans Women Specific Resources:

Transsexual Women’s Successes A great source for transwomen, or those who are questioning.

Transsexual Road Map Also, another transwoman site that has been recommended.

Trans Men Specific Resources:

Hudson FTM Resource Guide is by far the best trans men guide on the internet thusfar. It covers topics like how to shave, what haircut styles will make you look more masculine, testosterone, surgery, clothing, and much more.

DIY Self Injection Video This Youtube video can be a bit on the cheesy side, but is VERY helpful for any guy who wants to learn how to self-inject (which is a damn good skill). Go watch it!

Nick Gorton Guide for Medical Professionals is a great resource for activists and medical professionals alike. Spread the love, and give this to your doctor’s on a CD!

Compounding Pharmacies for HRT:

The Apothecary Shops Great reviews! Considered one of the cheapest.

Apothecure Pharmacy

Stroheckers Pharmacy

And surprisingly, Publix tends to offer injectable testosterone at competitive rates to the mail in compounding pharmacies. So make sure you price shop prior to making a purchase.

Suggested Reading:

She’s Not There: A Life in Two Genders Jennifer Finley Boylan

Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity Julia Serano

Gender Outlaw: On Men, Woman, and the Rest of Us Kate Bornstien

My Gender Workbook: How to Become a Real Man, a Real Woman, the Real You, or Something Else Entirely Kate Bornstien

Sexing the Body: Gender Politics and the Construction of Sexuality Anne Fausto-Sterling

Trans Liberation: Beyond Pink or Blue Leslie Fienberg

My Husband Betty Helen Boyd

She’s Not the Man I Married: My Life with a Transgender Husband Helen Boyd

Transgender Rights Paisley Currah , Richard M. Juang , Shannon Price Minter

Transgender History Susan Stryker

Suggested Films:

Transgeneration A MUST see. Seriously. Check local/campus LGBT centers for a copy.

Southern Comfort The story of Robert Eads. Another must see. The movie was named after the Southern Comfort Conference, and Lola, Robert Eads partner is still in Atlanta, GA and still very involved in SCC.

Safer Sex Resources:

PRIMED: Safer Sex for Queer Transmen is a great guide that is also applicable to trans men who sexual identity is not queer.

Scholarships

Jim Collins Foundation This scholarship is for transgender people who are unable to pay for gender affirming surgeries.

The Transgender Scholarship and Education Legacy Fund This scholarship is available to transgender students who wish to pursue a career social services, health care, religious instruction, teaching, or law.

Lee Dubin Scholarship sponsored by COLAGE
The Lee Dubin Scholarship is for students who have one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) parents. The scholarship is to help fund undergraduate students who have a demonstrated ability in and commitment to affecting change in society and have financial need.