Transgender Resource Guide

Parents and Family

  • Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Transgender Network

    PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends

  • PFLAG Baltimore

    PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends

  • PFLAG Columbia/Howard County
    410-290-8292

    PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends

  • PFLAG Lexington Park/St. Mary's

    PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends

  • PFLAG Bel Air/ Susquehanna
    410-879-5139

    PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends

  • PFLAG Frederick
    (day) 301-695-5210
    (evenings) 301-834-7020

    Support group for LGBT teens and allies.

  • PFLAG Stevenville/Eastern Shore
    410-643-3235

    PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends

  • PFLAG Washington, DC/Metro Area
    202-638-3852

    PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends

  • The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
    202-293-3358

    GLSEN is a national education organization working to ensure safe schools for all students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. They have good information on starting a Gay Straight Alliance at your school.

  • Harundale Youth & Family Services
    PO Box 1228
    Glen Burnie, MD 21061
    301-768-1110

    Family counselling

  • Advocates for Youth
    202-347-5700

    A great resource for both GLBTQ youth, parents of GLBTQ youth, and adults who work with youth

  • Trans Spectrum - Lesbian Services Provider
    202-797-3580
    email: lspwwc.org

    Offered two-four times a year - 10-week psychosocial and education group for gender queers aged 18-25 who are experiencing some conflict/ambiguity around gender identity and sexual orientation. Registration is required.

  • Families In TRANSition
    416.924.2100

    The first comprehensive publication to address the needs of parents and families supporting their trans children. Families in TRANSition summarizes the experiences, strategies, and successes of a working group of community consultants ñ researchers, counsellors, parents, advocates as well as trans youth themselves.

  • Families Like Mine

    Book on children of LGBT