Resource Library

Find resources for trans news, support groups, legal and activist information, and emergency help for trans people below.

  • Resources for talking to friends, media, and policymakers about trans issues

    This fact sheet from the Whitman-Walker Institute addresses common disinformation surrounding care for transgender people and provides accurate scientific evidence about key topics related to transgender health.

    This document from the Whitman-Walker Institute is a compilation of position statements from major U.S. medical professional associations affirming support for age-appropriate, individualized care for transgender youth.

    The Talking About LGBTQ Issues series by the Movement Advancement Project is a set of research-based resources designed to help shape discussions with conflicted or undecided Americans—and help them better understand key issues of importance to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people. This guide covers how to talk to others about a variety of topics from bathrooms and healthcare to censorship in schools.

    This guide from Third Way focuses specifically on Talking about the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.”

  • Keep up to date with the news impacting trans people

    Assigned Media, founded by trans journalist Evan Urquhart, publishes factual, up to date, responsible coverage of trans issues. You can subscribe to their newsletter on their website.

    Erin Reed covers all of the most important pieces of trans and queer news and legislation weekly. Subscribe to her newsletter here and follow her on Bluesky.

    TransLash Media is an independent news organization that tells trans stories to save trans lives.

    The 19th aims to empower women and LGBTQ+ people — particularly those from underrepresented communities — with the information, resources and tools they need to be equal participants in our democracy.

  • General information, support groups, and online resources

    PFLAG is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. You can follow them on Bluesky

    TransFamily Alliance is an educational space, resource hub, and support community for parents raising and supporting transgender, nonbinary and gender expansive offspring.

    TransFamily Support Services guide transgender/non-binary youth and their families through the gender transitioning process to help make it the most positive experience possible.

    Brave Trails is a national non-profit organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth leadership. 

    Trans in the South: A Directory of Trans-Affirming Health & Legal Service Providers is a directory of more than 400 Southern health service providers who are trans-affirming.

  • Legal developments and activism

    ACLU is a good source for resources updates, including on passport and other document changes. You can follow them on Bluesky.

    Advocates for Trans Equality fights for the legal and political rights of transgender people in America.

    Trans Legislation Tracker is an independent research organization tracking bills that impact trans and gender-diverse people across the United States.

    Just Security’s Litigation Tracker is a public resource that tracks legal challenges to Trump administration actions.JustSecurity has a tracker of all the lawsuits opposing Trump's Executive Orders. It is searchable.

    Transgender Law Center is the largest national, trans-led organization working to set all people free.

    Movement Advancement Project’s LGBTQ Equality by State: State-by-state breakdown of policies regarding trans youth, healthcare, identity documents, and more. 

    Find and Contact Your Elected Officials using this website.

    5calls is a tool that makes it easy to call your representatives. It is not specific to trans issues. 

  • For emergency help

    The Trevor Project operates the only nationwide, around the clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for LGBTQ youth. They have specialized training with transgender and questioning youth.

    The Trans Youth Emergency Project provides patient navigation services, $500 emergency grants, and more to support families of trans youth impacted by gender-affirming care bans.

    Trans Safety Emergency Fund accepts applications for support from the 1st at 8:00 am (UTC+2) until the 3rd at 6:00 pm (UTC+2) of every month.

    See more at: 7 Critical Mutual Aid Funds Helping Trans Americans Right Now.