Transgender Resource Guide

Support

General

  • Gay, Lesbian, Transgender Community Center of Baltimore (GLCCB)
    241 W. Chase st.
    Baltimore, Md 21201
    401-837-888

    The GLBT Community Center of Baltimore and Central Maryland seeks to achieve equality, understanding, and respect for the diversity of the greater Baltimore GLBT community while also providing quality support services, facilities, and professional resources for the development and well-being of individuals and groups.

  • Gender Identity Group (GIG) - GLCCB
    241 W. Chase St
    Baltimore, MD 21201
    410-837-5445
    gig@glccb.org

    Gender Identity Group (GIG) ñ A support group for anyone who is transgender, gender queer, or anyone who varies from traditional gender expression. Meets every 2nd Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

  • Chi Epsilon Sigma
    PO Box 505
    Brooklandville, MD 21022
    Webform: http://www.wildrose.org/wwa/membershipinquiry.php

    Chi Epsilon Sigma (CES) is a family-oriented educational and social support group for heterosexual crossdressers, their spouses, partners, and families. Based in Baltimore

  • Hagerstown TGs
    HagerstownTGs@yahoogroups.com

    This is a group formed for the support of Transgendered people in and around the area of Hagerstown, MD and those who support them

  • Trans Equality Maryland
    transequalitymaryland-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

    TransEquality Maryland, a committee of Maryland's statewide LGBT advocacy organization, was born out of MATTER (Marylanders Advocating Towards Transgender Equal Rights). The goal of the committee is to work towards local and statewide legal protections on the basis of gender identity or expression.

  • Trans Spectrum - Lesbian Services Program
    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.

  • Lesbian Services Program - Whitman Walker Clinic
    street address: 1810 14th St., N.W.
    mailing address: 1407 S St., N.W.
    Washington, D.C. 20009
    202-797-3580
    lsp@wwc.org

    LSP is committed to meeting the health and wellness needs of lesbians, bisexual women, and transgender people in the Washington, DC metro area.

  • Hearts and Ears: Peer Support Group
    10 W. Biddle St,
    Baltimore, MD
    410-528-0444
    heartsandears@toast.net,br>Thursays 6:30 - 7:30 pm

    This group meets in a safe environment with an open forum format where individuals discuss social, personal, mental health and GLBT related issues.

  • Susan's Place - Support Groups

    A place to seek and share information about local support groups in your area. Help others find the help they need! Please include as much information as possible including meeting times and locations.

Coming Out

  • Trans Maryland - GLCCB

    Main site for GLCCB's support groups

  • Human Rights Campaign and the National Center for Transgender Equality: Coming Out As Transgender

    This guide was designed to help you and your loved ones through the comming out process in realistic and practical terms. It acknowledges that the experience of coming out covers the full spectrum of human emotion - from paralyzing fear to unbounded euphoria. The Human Rights Campaign and its Coming Out Project and the National Center for Transgender Equality hope this guide helps you meet the challenges and opportunities that living authentically can offer to each of us.

  • Center for Gender Sanity
    360-398-2878
    director@gendersanity.com

    "Transitions That Work is a consulting service for transsexuals who plan to transition on the job, their coworkers, and their employers."

Domestic Violence

  • DC Coaltion Against Domestic Violence
    5 Thomas Circle, NW
    Washington, DC 2005
    202-299-1193

    A resource for the thousands of adults and children experiencing domestic violence in the District each year, with a specific GLBT outreach

  • The Community Anti-Violence Project (CAVP)
    410-377-8111

    CAVP is a program of TurnAround, Inc. serving victims of rape, sexual assault, and domestic violence in Baltimore's GLBT community. Offers counseling services and community outreach/education.

Male to Female/Transwomen

Female to Male/Transmen

  • GIG - Baltimore Trans-Masculine Alliance (GLCCB)
    241 W. Chase St
    Baltimore, MD 21201
    410-837-5445
    btma@glccb.org

    GIG: Baltimore Trans-Masculine Alliance is GIGís FTM support group that meets on the 4th Saturday at 6:00 pm.

  • DC Area Transmasculine Society (DCATS)
    http://www.dcatsinfo.org/

    DCATS is a diverse group. The term "transmasculine" is core to DCATS' spirit of inclusiveness. We acknowledge, welcome, and celebrate the wide range of transgender identities that our members have. Our Members Include transmen, drag kings, FTMs, gender questioning, genderqueer, gender variant, intersexed, and bois

  • Transsetter

    A site dedicated to uniting the transmen of color. The author of the site is also working on a transmen of color social networking site.

  • FTM International

    Serving the FTM community. FTMI is in its 22nd year of providing inclusive and informative peer support and community building events. FTMI provides connection and community to FTMs worldwide. We gather together at chapter meetings, film screenings, author readings, guest speaker events, creative performances, marches, Day of Rembrance ceremonies and educational conferences like the annual California Transgender Leadership Summit co-sponsored by FTMI, Gender Odyssey and more where we share our experiences and empower our members to be leaders.

Spouses/Partners of Transgender Individuals

  • Online Support Group for Female Partners of FTMs

    This is a Yahoo Group for women who are in relationships with FTMs. It is owned and run by women to give a safe space for women partners to talk about any issues that relate to their lives as female partners of male-identified FTMs (and those female-bodied people who are questioning their gender identity and expression).

  • Lesbian Services Program - T-Partners Support Group
    1801 14th St, NW
    Washington, DC 20009
    Dawn Boutelle 202.797.3586 or dboutellewwc.org
    Meetings First and Third Wednesdays 7:00 pm ñ 8:30 pm

    Discussion group for people in a relationship with gender nonconforming, gender-queer, and trans-identified individuals.

  • FTMSO's

    "This list is for SO's of transgendered persons on the masculine end of the gender spectrum. This generally means SO's of FTM's/Transmen or those considering transition. Here, SO's can talk about our own issues and get support from others. This list is open to SOs with *ANY* gender or sexual orientation or background."

  • Support Group for Partners of Transfolk - GLCCB

    To be deterined...Coming soon

Support Hotlines

  • GLBT National Health Center
    1-800-843-4564

    The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline provides telephone and email peer-counseling, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.

  • The Trevor Project
    1-866-488-7386

    The Trevor Project operates the only nationwide, around-the-clock suicide prevention helpline for gay and questioning youth. Every day, The Trevor Project saves lives though its free and confidential helpline, its website and its educational services.

Student

  • American University GLBT and Ally Resource Center
    201 Mary Graydon Center
    4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW
    Washington, DC 20016
    202-885-3347

    American University's GLBT and Ally Resource Center

  • Georgetown University Safe Zone
    325 Leavey Center
    Washington, DC 20057
    202-687-3704

    The Safe Zone Program trains individuals of all levels of familiarity with LGBTQ issues on how to become a better Ally to the community

  • All Inclusive-Community College of Baltimore at Catonsville
    800 South Rolling Road
    Catonsville, MD 21228
    410-455-4973

    "An organization for all Catonsville students and members of the community who advocate the right to sexual affectional orientation"

  • Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians, and Allies for Diversity- Goucher
    Colin Riley and Janelle Peters
    1021 Dulaney Valley Road
    Baltimore, MD 21204
    colin.riley@goucher.edu

    'A student organization dedicated to providing support for gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered students, faculty, staff, and their allies; raising awareness of gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender issues through campus-wide events, which include speakers, films, discussion groups, and social activities''

  • Diverse Sexuality and Gender Alliance
    Levering Hall
    3400 North Charles Street
    Baltimore, MD 21218
    410-516-4088
    dsaga@jhu.edu

    "DSAGA is the LGBT student organization on the Homewood Campus of the Johns Hopkins University."

  • Rainbow Soul (Morgan)
    1700 East Cold Spring Lane
    Baltimore, MD 21251
    202-210-0481
    vanessa_bowling@yahoo.com

    "Rainbow Soul is Morgan State University's Gay-Straight alliance in which students discuss issues related to their sexual orientation and sponsor diverse activities open to the Morgan community."

  • Freedom Alliance-University of Maryland, Baltimore County
    1000 Hilltop Circle
    UC Box #26
    Baltimore, MD 21250
    410-455-6370
    freedom-board@lists.umbc.edu

    "Freedom Alliance works to support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender students, faculty, and staff and all allies."

  • LGBT Student Center-Townson
    8000 York Road
    Psychology Building, Room 307
    Baltimore, MD 21252
    lgbtcenter@towson.edu

    "Provides the campus community with resources on issues of the LGBT community and provides individuals with a safe environment in which to be themselves."

  • Loyola Spectrum-Loyola College
    4501 N. Charles Street
    MS 2170
    Baltimore, MD 21210
    (410) 617-2990
    spectrum@loyola.edu

    "All-inclusive group founded in the Jesuit tradition of men and women for others. It fosters open and honest discussion about the diverse issues surrounding sexual orientation and sexual minorities, and does so with an educative intent."

  • Maryland Institute Queer Alliance- Maryland Institute College of Art
    1300 West Mount Royal Avenue
    Baltimore, MD 21219
    410-225-2284

    "A variety of programming, support, education, and social activities for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, straight, and questioning students at MICA."

  • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgenders and Allies- Frostburg State University
    bfischer@frostburg.edu

    "To unite members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and ally community together for support"

  • McDaniel Allies- McDaniel College
    AlliesWMC@yahoogroups.com

    McDaniel Allies is a group offering support and advocacy for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, transsexual and questioning students, and their ALLIES.

Other

  • Capital Area Physicians for Human Rights
    PO Box 53221
    Washington, DC 20009
    202-943-518

    Organization of GLBT Health Care Professionals and students living in the DC Metropolitan AreaÖserves as an educational, networking, and social organization which provides and opportunity for bringing together GLBT Health Care Professionals in a gay-friendly setting." Provides a list of gay friendly doctors, physicians, dentists, psychiatrists, counselors and other physical and mental healthcare providers.

  • HIPS
    PO Box 21394
    Washington, DC 20009
    202-232-8150
    HOTLINE: 1-800-676-HIPS
    HIPS@hips.org

    HIPS' mission is to assist femal, male, and transgender individuals engaging in sex work in Washington, DC in leading healthy lives. Utilizing a harm reduction model, HIPS' programs strive to address the impact that HIV/AIDS, STIs, discrimination, poverty, violence and drug use hae on the lives of individuals engaging in sex work.

  • Different Avenues
    821 Upshur St NW, Ste B
    Washington, DC 20011
    (202) 829-2103

    Different Avenues is a non-profit agency located in northeastern Washington, DC. They provide services to youth and young adults, ages 12 to 30 years, who are homeless or living in insecure housing. Many of their clients are transgender, gay, lesbian or bisexual. They also help youth who themselves are parents, as well as parents of youth. They work with people who engage in street survival strategies. Their services also include, counseling, a drop in center, and outreach.

  • National Association of LGBT Addiction Professionals and Their Allies
    1001 N. Fairfax St, Suite 201
    Alexandria, VA 22314

    NALGAP provides information, training, networking, and advocacy about addiction and related problems, and support for those engaged in the health professions, individuals in recovery, and others concerned about the health of gender and sexual minorities.

  • The Triangle Club
    2030 P St., NW
    Washington, DC
    202-658-8641

    Welcome to the Triangle Club, a non-profit organization serving the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) 12-step recovery community of the Washington DC area. Our mission is to provide a safe and dependable space where GLBT people may hold their meetings in accordance with the 12 Steps and Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. We also foster an environment for fellowship, education, spiritual support and social opportunities. We are proud to have been of service to the GLBT recovery community since 1990.

  • Aqua DC
    PO Box 44136
    Washington, DC 20026
    aquadc@gmail.com

    AQUA is an organization for queer APIs, by queer APIs, focusing on queer API issues and interests. We strive to promote the positive outlook and welfare of our members through advocacy, education, outreach, and social events

  • AIDs Hotline
    1-800-342-AIDS

    Referals to AIDs clinics and support

  • The Intersex Society of North America (ISNA)

    The Intersex Society of North America (ISNA) is devoted to systemic change to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital surgeries for people born with an anatomy that someone decided is not standard for male or female.

  • Hearts and Ears:Dual Recovery Anonymous
    10 W. Biddle St
    Baltimore, MD
    410-528-0444
    heartsandears@toast.net
    Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm

    This group's primary purpose is to assist individuals who are dually diagnosed with both a chemical dependency and with a mental illness. DRA's meetings help to prevent relapse and assist with carrying the message of recovery with persons who have a desire to manage both alcohol and other intoxicating drugs.