TRANS RESOURCES
groups/sites for trans people and their aquaintances.
if you/your org wish to be included in/removed from this list, please contact acorn.dir@protonmail.com.
STAY SAFE WHILE ACCESSING ANY INFORMATION ABOUT TRANS HEALTHCARE. consider safer browsing practices at all times. DO NOT USE GOOGLE/SAFARI. use end-to-end encrypted messaging on signal, matrix, or wire. disable location sharing and mobile ad id. always opt out of cookies when possible. always clear your search and location history (especially in dire situations, i.e. domestic).
just because a site is listed here does not mean i have properly vetted it. always consider that i might be a dumbass. just be careful.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ACCESS ANY ONLINE RESOURCES ABOUT DIY HRT IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING. NEED HELP? FIND SOMEONE WHO DOESN'T. DO NOT BE A DUMBASS. DEATH B4 DETRANS.
ALSO stay aware that your current access to trans healthcare IS NOT GUARANTEED. talk to trusted people and get your shit figured out before it's too late. resources listed below might become completely inaccessible due to policy change or legal trouble (even when either are only anticipated). we keep us safe. start organizing.
education/for allies
a guide to the basics of trans healthcare, aimed at medical workers.
funds/financial
grants for southern trans youth and community members.
black-trans led collective that fundraises for black trans individuals to receive gender affirming surgeries, rent and travel assistance, and more.
provides grants for gender-affirming health and wellness care.
grants for adults seeking any trans surgery procedure.
for any trans adult seeking electrolysis.
for trans adults (assigned female at birth) unable to obtain chest binders.
for trans adults (assigned male at birth) unable to obtain femme shapewear, including tucking underwear.
grants for adults seeking hrt (doesn't cover puberty blockers).
grant that provides access for gender-affirming services and products, including vocal training, wigs, and reproductive healthcare.
binders, gaffs, packers, makeup, etc. for trans youth.
provides grants for healthcare, transition services, safe housing and education for underserved trans individuals.
provide trans gear (packers, trans tape, tuck kits, etc.) to trans youth 24 and under in south carolina.
provide assistance with medical, legal, and emergency living expenses for trans individuals in south carolina.
healthcare provider
online lgbtq+ telehealth provider (therapy, fertility, primary care, etc.).
online trans healthcare provider (sexual health, mental health, hormone therapy, etc.).
offer both trans vocal therapy and habilitative vocal therapy.
online telehealth hrt provider for adults.
healthcare resource
provides referall letters for trans healthcare procedures.
healthcare provider directory with interactive map.
a guide to gender-affirming verbal communication, including voice training.
directory of lgbtq+ affirming healthcare providers.
gender-affirming surgery result photosharing site.
video guides for intramucular and subcutaneuos needle injections.
pdf guide detailing safer sex practices for trans people.
legal
legal help at all levels, from elections to litigation.
directory and of trans-inclusive legal service providers by location.
legal resources and advocacy for trans people nationwide.
name change
columbia-based foundation that provides aid to those seeking name changes in south carolina.
pdf document of the official form for name changes in knox county, tn.
pdf document of the official form for name changes in williamson county, tn.
pdf document of the official form for adult name changes in north carolina.
details the name change process for adults and minors in north carolina.
qtbipoc/immigrant only
black-trans led collective that fundraises for black trans individuals to receive gender affirming surgeries, rent and travel assistance, and more.
guides latinx trans youth and their families through family counseling, health and insurance assistance, legal system navigation, and support in schools at no cost.
trans-fem only
for trans adults (assigned male at birth) unable to obtain femme shapewear, including tucking underwear.
trans-masc only
for trans adults (assigned female at birth) unable to obtain chest binders.
youth
binders, gaffs, packers, makeup, etc. for trans youth.
guides latinx trans youth and their families through family counseling, health and insurance assistance, legal system navigation, and support in schools at no cost.
online and in-person support groups for youth from middle school to young adulthood, as well as parents.
emergency funds, education, advocacy for trans youth.