Resources for OUR TGI community
Youth & Young Adult Support
Trevor Project – Trans Identity
- If you’re thinking about suicide, you deserve immediate help—please call the Trevor Lifeline 1-866-488-7386
- Text “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200. Standard text messaging rates apply. Available Monday through Friday between 3pm–10pm EST / Noon–7pm PT
- Trans Student Educational Resources is a youth-led organization dedicated to transforming the educational environment for trans and gender non-conforming students through advocacy and empowerment.
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- A non-profit that provides a safe space for LGBTQIA+ youth by using hair and self empowerment as a form of social justice. They do free haircuts and mental health services.
- Mental health treatment center for teens
Housing
- Trans Latina Coalition: (833) 847-2331 | translatinacoalition.org
- LA County Homeless Outreach Portal (LAHSA): 213-225-6581 | lahsa.org
Trans Housing Coalition: transhousingcoalition.org
- A focus on providing essential support to economically challenged Transgender, Gender Nonconforming, and Intersex (TGI) individuals, with services like housing navigation, behavioral health support, addiction counseling, and peer support with case management.
Food & Pantry Services
Healthcare & Wellness
St John’s Transgender Health Program
- St. John’s Well Child & Family Center
- Patient Service Center, Questions & Scheduling
- P: 323-541-1411 F: 323-541-1499
- Hours: M-F 8a – 5p Sat 7a – 3p
- The Trans Wellness Center (TWC) provides comprehensive resources and services for transgender and non-binary people under one roof.
- A direct response to the lack of resources available for Latinx and LGBTQ+ individuals at the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis in Southern California.
- A great resource to find Gender confirming and GRS surgeons in your area
GLMA LGBTQ+ Health Directory: glma.org
TransLine (Provider Hotline): 415-476-6789 | transhealth.ucsf.edu/transline
- Plume Clinic is a virtual gender-affirming care clinic exclusively for trans and gender non-conforming folks. Get trans-centered care from a trusted source of community and support.
LA LGBT Center – Health Services: 323-993-7400 | lalgbtcenter.org
Planned Parenthood (Gender-Affirming Care): 800-230-7526 | plannedparenthood.org
Callen-Lorde (Telehealth + Resources): 212-271-7200 | callen-lorde.org
- Resource for LGBTQIA+ people impacted by cancer.
MENTAL HEALTH
- a trusted leader in diagnosing and treating the LGBT community suffering from addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders from California.
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 | translifeline.org
- National hotline by trans folks for trans folks. Peer support, crisis intervention, and resource center.
Trevor Project (Youth up to 24): 866-488-7386 | thetrevorproject.org
- 24/7 suicide hotline for LGBTQAI2+ Community
RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline): 800-656-4673 | rainn.org
QTBIPOC Mental Health Directory: innopsy.org/directory
- 24/7 suicide hotline and support groups
- A non-profit that works alongside the Translatina Coalition to provide case management for individuals who have been victims of violence and hate crimes. They assist with gender and name change, support groups, food bank, and therapy.
- If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis and need to chat with a qualified crisis responder.
VIP Mental Health Center/ The Alexis Project:
- They provide gender affirming medical care and mental health services for the TGI community. They only accept Medi-Cal.
ReEntry Services
- Provides housing, case management, pro bono legal services, advocacy, and leadership development for people rebuilding their lives after incarceration.
Addiction Services
- Resource for those who are struggling with substance use disorders and behavioral and mental health disorders.
- A comprehensive guide to addiction treatment programs tailored to meet individual needs.
- Drug and alcohol detox center.
Emergency & Saftey
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 | thehotline.org
- Black & Pink (LGBTQ+ Prisoner Support): blackandpink.org
- StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483 | thehotline.org
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990
- National Runaway Safeline: 800-786-2929 | 1800runaway.org
- 6155853180
Legal Aid
ACLU – LGBTQ Rights: 212-549-2500 | aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights
Transgender Law Center: 510-587-9696 | transgenderlawcenter.org
Name & Gender Marker Change Guide (CA): transgenderlawcenter.org
Lambda Legal Help Desk: 212-809-8585 | lambdalegal.org
National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE): 202-642-4542 | transequality.org
Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund
- Can help fund legal name and gender marker changes on documents
National Center for Transgender Equality
- Provides information about rights, resources, and how to change ID documents in each state.
- Focuses on changing laws, policies, and attitudes so that transgender individuals can live life free from discrimination.
LGBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders
- Provides information about your legal rights.
HIV/ STI Prevention & Treatment / PrEP Education
- Get PrEP LA is available to answer your questions about PrEP and PEP! PrEP is approved by the FDA and has been shown to be safe and effective at preventing HIV infection.
- Advancing reproductive and sexual wellness for individuals, families and communities affected by HIV.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)
- global nonprofit organization providing high-quality HIV care and services to those in need
- positively impacts the quality of life for vulnerable communities experiencing behavioral health challenges, housing insecurity, and at-risk for HIV/AIDS.
- quality programs and health services for people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, orientations, and socioeconomic statuses.
Research & Education
- The Fenway Health Institute provides education and conducts research related to LGBT healthcare.
- The study was designed by and for transmasc people over a year-long process, which included community stakeholder meetings, focus groups, and feedback sessions in Los Angeles.
World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
- Promotes evidence based care, education, research, and advocacy in transgender health. WPATH publishes the Standards of Care and Ethical Guidelines, which is currently in its seventh version.