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For trans people, NB or gender-non conforming people: https://trans-resources.info/

Trans resources

In a Crisis?
Trevor Project Connect to a LGBTQ understanding crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free.
Trans Lifeline Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure if you’re trans.
Suicide Hotlines and Prevention Resources Around the World Hotlines available internationally
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org & rainn.org/es

Thought it would be good to copy over some resources from /r/trans and a few other places. I won't get all of them, so comment some more .


Resources------------------------------------ Descriptions
r/Trans Discord The official discord server of r/Trans
The Orchard If you are questioning your gender or would like to help people who are questioning their gender, The Orchard is a discord server meant specifically for this.
Trans Lifeline Resources More than just the hotline, they have a great page linking to many resources, including but not limited to... ID Change Library, Community-Based Crisis Support Resources, A Binding Guide for All Genders, Microgrants for some legal and medical fees, and much more you can easily search.
VRC Trans Academy Discord for a VRChat based Tans community with events and resources in discord and inside VR. (They even have free voice-training classes)
A Place For Marsha A Place for Marsha is one of many start-up projects aiming towards helping Trans individuals and families in increasingly dangerous states to a safer place.
The Trans Resistance Network (TRN) Formed to ensure the survival of gender diverse people and families through strategic coordination of resources for relocation, alternative systems of gender-affirming care, mutual aid, and community defense.
Erin’s National Informed Consent Clinics Map Erin Reed’s informed consent map lists every informed consent hormone therapy clinic.
UK Stonewall Housing If you’re LGBTQ+ and live in the UK, facing or experiencing homelessness, or living in an unsafe home Stonewall Housing can help.
Rainbow Passage Providing transportation for individuals in harm's way, with a focus on bringing them to the Sanctuary States and Cities. Safely escorting individuals to communities with the necessary legal, financial, educational, and medical resources to meet their needs.

For any recommendations please comment! This currently is just a combination of the old pinned posts. Suggestions are welcome!

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