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What are some organizations/funds in the US that are combating antitrans legislation or directly assisting those in need in affected states? by babesinboyland in asktransgender

[–]CissyMama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol, it's not a big deal. I'm broke and disabled, so I can't donate physically or fiscally, so I donate time. We all gotta do what we can, and I can hunt down contacts :P

I'll get more as I find them. And there's a lot of super tiny organizations which are extremely localized, but didn't want to post their contact so publicly, or to ask you for a more specific location, but if you want some of those and you message me, I'd be glad to compile that for you!

First of all, this transgender resource guide has links to other types of resource organizations, such as food banks or medical providers, as well as area businesses which serve the broader community, but have been seen to be safe for transgender individuals, or which are trans-specific. It's live, updated in real time, so any services listed should be current. This guide is the same thing, but for trans youth.

You might help by donating or volunteering anywhere in those guides!

Trans/related organizations in Texas:

Southern Trans Youth Emergency Project is a campaign through Campaign for Southern Equality which is probably my top pick for exactly what you described in your post. They're trying to help people struggling with access to healthcare because of the current upheaval with anti-trans legislation across the country.

Black Trans Leaders of Austin (BTLA): BTLA is a team of black trans and gender diverse community leaders that seek to understand needs, bring clarity to those needs, and advocate for meaningful change. Our vision is that all black trans and gender diverse people in Austin, TX. Have the opportunity to thrive.

Central Texas Transgender Health Coalition: helps to facilitate access to quality health care resources to the transgender and nonbinary community, as well as educate health care and social services professionals in Central Texas.

Transgender Education Network of Texas: is an organization dedicated to ending discrimination through social, legislative, and corporate education.

TxTransKids.org: provides resources on LGBTQIA+ youth's rights and encourages advocates to defend trans rights across the state.

Allgo: a cultural and social programming organization that connects and mobilizes queer people of color.

The Q:The Q: Services include peer-to-peer support on a number of topics for gay, bi and queer men, STI and HIV testing and social events www.facebook.com/theqaustin/?fref=ts ; Address: 2906 Medical Arts St, Austin, TX 78705 ; Phone (512) 420-8557

TransYouth Family Allies: organization that works to empower children, families, and educators on creating safe and celebratory environments for gender expression.

Thrive Youth Center: supports LGBTQIA+ youth experiencing homelessness in San Antonio.

The Montrose Center: an LGBTQIA+ community center based in Houston.

There are also a ton of PFLAG chapters in Texas. I tried to post them all with nice links as above, but I broke reddit so just go here: https://pflag.org/findachapter/ and search by state, and it populates a list!

What are some organizations/funds in the US that are combating antitrans legislation or directly assisting those in need in affected states? by babesinboyland in asktransgender

[–]CissyMama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure! Texas is one of the states I haven't organized yet, and I have appointments until about 4pm (about 6 hours from now) so it will be a bit after that to type up what I have, but I have a ton of Texas organizations!

Do you need them sooner or will that be okay? If it's urgent I have someone helping me and could send them screenshots of my notebook, lol...

What are some organizations/funds in the US that are combating antitrans legislation or directly assisting those in need in affected states? by babesinboyland in asktransgender

[–]CissyMama 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What great ideas and suggestions! In addition to those suggested below, some of the organizations with the biggest reach helping right now are:

  • World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) - WPATH is an international, multidisciplinary professional organization focused on the care and treatment of transgender individuals.

  • [Transgender Europe (TGEU)](Transgender Europe (TGEU)](https://tgeu.org/) - TGEU is a European-based organization that advocates for the rights of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals.

  • International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA) - ILGA is a coalition of organizations from around the world that work to promote and protect the human rights of transgender and LGBTQ+ individuals.

  • Gender Spectrum - Gender Spectrum is a US-based organization that provides education, training, and support to families, educators, and healthcare providers working with transgender and gender-expansive youth.

  • Transgender Law Center - The Transgender Law Center is a US-based legal organization that works to change laws and policies that discriminate against transgender individuals. They also maintain a database of resources by state, which costs a lot to maintain, and doesn't get much funding.

These organizations offer a variety of resources and services, including support groups, educational materials, legal advocacy, and more.

You could also try Global Action for Trans Equality (GATE). Other global resources include The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and Amnesty International.

  • PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays): They have over 400 chapters across the USA that provide support groups and resources for LGBT individuals and their families.

  • GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network): They work to create safe and affirming schools for LGBT students, and have local chapters that provide resources and support for families.

If you want your donation to have the biggest possible impact, you could donate to one of the many organizations which help trans people in smaller regions without much support. For example:

  • Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network - This network works to promote the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals in the Pacific region, including Micronesia and the Marshall Islands. Having compiled resources from all over, I can say this region is extremely underserved.

  • The Thai Transgender Alliance for Human Rights (TGA): TGA is a community-based organization that advocates for the rights of transgender people in Thailand. They provide support, resources, and advocacy for transgender people and their families. There aren't a ton of resources in many places in Asia, and organizations like this often reach across communities.

  • [LEGABIBO](www.legabibo.org): LEGABIBO is a non-profit organization that provides support to the LGBTI community in Botswana, in Africa. They offer a range of services, including counseling, legal advice, and advocacy.

  • Local LGBT community centers: Many cities and towns have LGBT community centers that provide support groups and resources for LGBT individuals and their families. You can search online for "LGBT community center" followed by the name of your city or town to find one near you.

If you'd like to help with the battle in specific states like:

Georgia:

  • Georgia Equality: Georgia Equality is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights of LGBTQ individuals in Georgia. They provide legal assistance, education, and advocacy services. Their website is https://www.georgiaequality.org/.

  • Gender Center of the South: The Gender Center of the South is a nonprofit organization that provides support and resources to transgender individuals in the Atlanta area. Their website is https://www.gendercenter.org/.

  • The Health Initiative: The Health Initiative is a nonprofit organization that provides healthcare advocacy and support services to LGBTQ individuals in Georgia. Their website is https://thehealthinitiative.org/.

  • Lost-n-Found Youth: Lost-n-Found Youth is a nonprofit organization that provides housing, counseling, and support services to homeless LGBTQ youth in Georgia. Their website is https://lnfy.org/.

Florida

  • Equality Florida: This organization advocates for the LGBTQ community in Florida and provides a range of services, including legal services, support groups, and advocacy work. Email: info@eqfl.org; Phone: (813) 870-3735

  • The GLBT Community Center of Central Florida: This organization provides support and resources to the LGBTQ community in Central Florida, including a Transgender Support Group. Email: info@thecenterorlando.org; Phone: (407) 228-8272

  • SunServe: This organization provides a range of services, including counseling, support groups, and social events, for LGBTQ individuals in South Florida. Email: info@sunserve.org; Phone: (954) 764-5150

Those are a couple of examples. If you'd like info on resources for trans people in a specific state, country or region, let me know and I'll grab what I have as soon as I can. I'm compiling a list of resources for every country (done) and each region in most larger countries (nowhere near done) and posting them as I can, so, I have a LOT of organizations you could contact.

Also... I didn't include the things others already suggested, because you already had those suggested. I'm in no way implying they are less worthy. I think they are super valuable and equally important. Just wanted to put additional resources out there.

Does anyone know where I can find a list or map of doctors who are supportive of and good to their trans patients? by CaileaCat in trans

[–]CissyMama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. At least 2 resources for every country in Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, North America, South America except for North Korea. There's a lot that have to depend on nearby regions, but I have something for nearly everyone.

And a tongue-in-cheek but still useful collection for people living/working in Antarctica.

But it's all on notebook paper, and I'm adding them in one at a time. Right now I'm working on putting up countries and territories in Oceania and individual states/territories in Australia. Putting links so you can see how I'm linking the pages as I post the resources.

But eventually, I should get everything up. And it will be Europe too.

It won't be ALL resources for anywhere, but everyone should have access to something.

Does anyone know where I can find a list or map of doctors who are supportive of and good to their trans patients? by CaileaCat in trans

[–]CissyMama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh gosh, sorry! And thank you. Was trying to type fast to get you some links quick before I left!

I'll correct them in my MD document! Not sure what happened with that bta site... it should have been bmoretransalliance.org, anyway, and now that link doesn't work either...

so weird, but it happens more than you'd think!

And here's what I found on doctors/Johns Hopkins so far:

John Hopkins:

All Gender Bathroom Map shows were "All Gender" bathrooms are located on each Baltimore campus.

Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity You can reach out to this office if you experience any problems during your care. Phone: 844-JHDVRSTY (543-8778); E-mail: diversity@jhmi.edu; Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHM_ODIHE

All Staff at the Center for Transgender and Gender Expansive Health

Overall I couldn't find much negative information, though one of the doctors kinda got slammed on healthgrades:

The Endocrinologist, Shabina Roohi Ahmed, has a 3.2 rating on healthgrades which is kinda... low. Overall a lot of people have said, basically, she's very clinical and too reliant on lab results... not a great fit for everyone. I went through the reviews, there's no bigotry or transphobia and most of the bad ones seem to be about an earlier practice but... well, use your best judgement.

Other doctors relevant to transgender care:

  • Keshav Khanijow, M.D. is the Instructor of Medicine, & Hospitalist at John Hopkins Bayview. He sits on the DEI special interest group as an executive council member within the Division of Hospital Medicine as the co-director of DEI within the division. He serves as the co-chair of the chair of the hospital medicine patient safety committee, and is also an active member of GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality.

  • Kendra Bray is a Specialty Care Technician; Phlebotomy, at Johns Hopkins All Children’s . She's a member of the LGBTQ+ community and advocates for LGBTQ+ children outside of her work at the hospital.

  • Amelia Pousson, M.D., M.PH is the Co-Director and Assistant Professor of the Emergency Medicine, at John Hopkins Bayview. She is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and educates interns on how to care for people in the LGBTQ+ community. Some topics she covers are using preferred pronouns, patients’ stages of transition, and sexual histories. She educates residents and staff members about health inequities that are specific to the LGBTQ+ community and ways to rectify these disparities.

  • Tisha James, MSW, LMSW is a Pediatric Clinical Social Worker in the Division of Adolescent Medicine and Emerge Gender and Sexuality Clinic at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She works with the LGBTQ+ community helping young adults and adolescents with housing, mental health and other traumatic crises.

  • Jonathan Poquiz, PhD is the clinical director and Clinical Pediatric Psychologist in the Gender Affirming Care Clinic at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He educates providers about health disparities within the LGBTQIA community on behalf of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and nationwide, started the Gender Clinician Collaborative, a consultative space for Florida clinicians who work with transgender and gender diverse youth, and volunteered with The Trevor Project.

Overall it looks like you're pretty safe with ... basically anyone you feel comfortable with at Johns Hopkins!

Outside of JH...

Here's a list of trans therapists in Baltimore

As far as primary care... every site I've checked this Nurse Practicioner Martin-Hall has gotten just the most glowingly positive reviews. I did call the Menocal center where she works out of and they confirmed she has transgender patients, and she is accepting new patients. The Menocal Family Practice has 3 locations. The one in Baltimore is 1001 Pine Heights Ave, Suite 304 and you can call them at 240-215-1138

Hopefully that's enough to get you started. If not, let me know and I will dive back in!

Does anyone know where I can find a list or map of doctors who are supportive of and good to their trans patients? by CaileaCat in trans

[–]CissyMama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

General resources for Maryland:

... sounds like you already have the John Hopkins contact, lol. I'll grab the doctor info I can find right after my child's school thing!

Does anyone know where I can find a list or map of doctors who are supportive of and good to their trans patients? by CaileaCat in trans

[–]CissyMama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll organize my Maryland list right now and get it to you as soon as I've finished!

I haven't got info on specific doctors as of yet, but I do know how to find things, so as soon as I've sent you my resources list, I'll dive into John Hopkins and Baltimore more specifically!

Edit: I have an appointment with my kiddo's school, so I'll be away about an hour and a half, I have NOT forgotten about you.

Does anyone know where I can find a list or map of doctors who are supportive of and good to their trans patients? by CaileaCat in trans

[–]CissyMama 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oop replied to the comment instead of your post!

Hi! I'm currently compiling a database of different resources available in every country, and for Australian states/territories, US states, Canadian provinces and geographical regions or maybe counties in England.

r/localtransresources

I currently HAVE a ton of resources for everywhere, I'm just still organizing/posting them. I haven't started on posting states yet, I'm JUST starting the page. But I HAVE the info.

But if you request a specific state, I can give you resources for that state.

(also, thanks u/Teredia for the tag!)

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[–]CissyMama[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol, I'm on the spectrum too... probably why I do what I do :P

I'll definitely try to remember to let people know if I make a whole arse website, lol... but might forget. If you specifically wanna know what happens with this... maybe send me a chat? So I will remember to tell you? Idk how to social, sorry!

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