Trans Resources
We exist first and foremost to provide a space for trans people to feel comfortable and happy. Transitioning saves lives and all of us running this event know that it's a ton of headaches to figure out how to get HRT easily and affordably; plus some people don't have the luxury of a supportive community/family.
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As organizers, we want you to feel like there's nothing in the way of getting the care that you or someone you know may need, and we're more than happy to help with anything that stands in the way of being the best version of yourself. We've got a ton of knowledge and resources, and you should never feel afraid to contact us with any questions you may have, whether it be something like getting access to HRT or just a simple question like how to use trans tape or makeup tips. We're here to help!
Resources
Here's a listing of useful resources we've found over the years, ranging from hotlines to DIY sourcing. If you know of any you'd want us to add, or know a problem with something listed here, let us know.
Hotlines
Places to contact for emergencies or just finding someone to talk to.
- Trans Lifeline — peer support run by and for trans people. Consent-based; they do not call emergency services without your request. translifeline.org
- The Trevor Project — 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people. thetrevorproject.org/get-help
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Not necessarily trans-focused, but a good resource to have. Government funding has kind of kneecapped it, but its still around. 988lifeline.org
- LGBT Hotline — Confidential hotline for LGBT people, emergency services are not contacted (except for terroristic threats) 988lifeline.org
Legal Resources
Legal adult bullshit for trans people
- Transgender Law Center — Legal resources focused around trans people. Good for figuring out name changes, letters of necessity, discrimination cases, the likes. transgenderlawcenter.org
- Name & Gender Marker Change 101 — A very detailed guide on how to go about changing your name/gender marker legally. https://transequality.org/resources/name-and-gender-marker-change-101
- Passport & Federal ID Guidance — Up-to-date guidance on passport/identity document info for trans people, especially relevant in todays world to help navigate the bullshit the current admin is pulling. https://lambdalegal.org/trans-id-guidance-faq/
- Legal Guide to Gender-Affirming Care — Up-to-date guidance on gender affirming care (HRT) info for trans people, ALSO very relevant in todays world to help navigate the bullshit the current admin is pulling. https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/legal-guide-to-gender-affirming-care.html
- Trans Legal Mapping Report — Data from ILGA (International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association) on the state of LGBT rights across the world. https://ilga.org/trans-legal-mapping-report/
Healthcare / Legal HRT
Resources for legal acquisition of HRT. This is always preferred, but know that it may be pricey & if you are on someone's insurance plan they may be able to see your claims through this. Do your research!
- Financial Assistance Guide — HRT can be expensive, here are some resources for places offering grants & financial aid to help afford the care you need. https://queerdoc.com/funding-trans-healthcare-money-for-gender-care/
- Folx — Informed consent telehealth, great way to get access to HRT discretely. $43.99/month or $349/year membership fee, $159 initial consult fee, $79 visit fee (these can be covered by insurance). https://www.folxhealth.com
- Plume — Informed consent telehealth, great way to get access to HRT discretely. $99/month or $749/year membership fee, includes visits (these can be covered by insurance). https://getplume.co
- Planned Parenthood — Provides gender affirming care as a service, with clinics in almost every state (sorry Wyoming & North Dakota). Planned Parenthood
- OutCare — Useful tool to help you find both physical & virtual providers where you live. https://www.outcarehealth.org/outlist/
- r/TransWiki — Reddit wiki on HRT. https://www.reddit.com/r/TransWiki/wiki/hrt/
DIY / Stealth HRT
Resources for DIY HRT (i.e. acquiring and using HRT completely on your own). You should always attempt to go through an actual doctor, but for some people that's not really feasible due to prices or a necessity to be discrete. If you're going to go this route, know how to be safe, know the legality of your approach, and make sure you understand the risks.
Note that Testosterone will be much harder to find and acquire; this is because it is a controlled substance. You can thank athletes for spamming T & steroids for that :'(
Author's Note: HRT can and will change your body much faster than you realize. If you're trying to do it discretely, understand that it may come out of nowhere or very quickly be hard to hide. Trust me, it happened to me.
- r/TransDIY — Extremely active and constantly updated reddit wiki/community dedicated to DIY HRT. Will probably have the answer to any of your questions. https://www.reddit.com/r/TransDIY/wiki/index/
- DIY HRT Directory 2.0 — A fantastic guide on how to do DIY HRT with guides for both transmasc and transfem people, including what to take, how much to take, possible side effects/risks, and bloodwork guides to maximize safety. https://diyhrt.info
- Valerie.vg — A listing of non-US pharmacies that ship medicines used for HRT. More transfem focused, but has some things for transmascs like minoxidil. https://valerie.vg
- diyhrt.coffee — A marketplace for HRT (mostly transfem) that conducts independent testing & verification of products. Also has a minecraft server :3 https://diyhrt.coffee
- Getting Testosterone — Testosterone is a controlled substance, and therefore even if links exist to places to buy it we can't legally put it here. It doesn't hurt to ask us on telegram though! :3
Communities
Communities to find others or ask any questions you may have. We believe that it's always better to have a local community & be touching grass, but we also know that can be scary and hard for people depending on where you live.
- r/asktransgender — Huge community made for anyone to ask anything to trans people aroun the world. You can ask anything from "how do i deal with an unsupportive family" to "will T make me like men"; nothing is a stupid question. r/asktransgender
- r/trans — A general subreddit for all things trans. r/trans
- r/FtM — A general subreddit for anyone in the transmasc umbrella. r/FtM
- r/MtF — A general subreddit for anyone in the transfem umbrella. r/MtF
- PFLAG — Peer support group for LGBTQ+ people and their families, with local chapters. pflag.org
Authors note: Reddit is a great space for trans people; however it can be a little... hivemind-y and promote the same couple of ways to "be trans". Know that there is no right or wrong way to be trans, and you're just as valid as everyone else if your approach to your idendity doesn't align with what you see online.
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Hi! It's flin, the author of this website :3. Given how crazy the world is now, and what I've already seen in my time being trans, I'm always worried about the government or bad actors taking away some of the resources shown on this page. I run a home server dedicated to consistent archival of a lot of the important websites and resources here so if they ever get taken down I've still got a copy of them saved. If you ever want that, or if you want to send me something to archive, let me know!