Resources for Transgender Adults

Trans Lifeline

US (877) 565-8860 | Canada (877) 330-6366

SAGE Hotline (for LGBTQ+ Elders)

Toll-free 877-360-LGBT(5428)

Washington State

Emerald City Social Club

An all-inclusive social and educational organization for the transgender community in Seattle, Washington. We welcome all transgender expressions and identities.

Gender Justice League

Gender Justice League (GJL) was started in 2012 by a group of long-time trans, queer, and allied activists who were looking to increase the community’s capacity to address cissexism, transphobia, transmisogyny and homo/bi/queer phobias that trans and gender diverse people face. GJL has focused on elevating civil and human rights for trans and gender diverse people through advocacy efforts, creating community, and shared leadership development. 

GJL Resource Guide

Ingersoll Gender Center

Ingersoll is one of the oldest organizations by and for transgender and gender nonconforming communities in the United States. Officially formed in 1977, Ingersoll Gender Center has been building community, connecting folks to resources and advocating for our communities in the Puget Sound region for over four decades.

Lavender Rights Project

Lavender Rights Project elevates the power, autonomy, and leadership of the Black intersex & gender diverse community through intersectional legal and social services. We utilize the law as an organizing principle to affirm our civil rights and self-determination. Our organization disrupts oppressive systems that target Black gender diverse and intersex communities of color and lead to disproportionate levels of poverty, housing disparities, and gender-based violence, especially among Black and Indigenous people.

The New BoyZ Club

An AFAB (assigned female at birth) FTM Transgender and Nonbinary peer support, discussion & activity group in Olympia, WA, and the surrounding areas.

Northwest Gender Alliance

NWGA Resources page

For decades, NWGA has been about several things - peer support, regular fun activities, and education. Our education has included public service agencies and many other organizations on trans*, gender fluidity, non-binary identities, and more. Now in the early 2020’s, we are finding a new stride in strengthening our mission - our public education offerings, increased advocacy, and community building. All while maintaining our regular and seasonal fun activities!

Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, Paths (Re)membered Project - Mental Health Services

The Paths (Re)Membered Project centers the Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ community - its strengths, resiliencies, and histories - in our movement toward health equity.

The Paths (Re)Membered Project is offering NO COST mental health services to Two Spirit and Indigiqueer 2SLGBTQ+ persons aged 15 years and older. Services are currently offered in limited states (AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, GA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, & WI). We are working hard to expand our availability to other states.

Rainbow Center (Tacoma)

Through education, advocacy, and celebration, Rainbow Center expands resources and safe space for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, two-spirit, and allied (LGBTQ2SA) community.

Rainbow Elder Breakfast

Hosted by Pride Across the Bridge, the mission of the Rainbow Elder Breakfast is to create a safe, inclusive and equitable community for 2SLGBTQIA+ people living on the Eastside through unique safe space events, sharing of vetted resources, and sharing opportunities for local advocacy. We are committed to promoting diversity, acceptance, and understanding among all individuals, and to fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity that recognizes and honors the intersections between LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.

Sound Alliance of Older LGBTQ

Formerly known As SAGE Olympia, Sound Alliance of Older LGBTQ‘s mission is to promote the wellness of LGBTQ elders in the Thurston County area, with a range of services and activities.

The Space LGBTQ Youth Center

The Space is a special gathering place for Yakima-area Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning, and allied youth between the ages of 13 and 23. Here, youth can feel safe and connect with peers and resources.

Tacoma Tmen

A peer-facilitated discussion group for people who were assigned female at birth, who do not identify as female, including those who identify as male, FtM, trans men, transmasculine, trans*, genderqueer, genderfluid, non-binary, agender, or are questioning their gender identity.

Washington Gender Alliance

The Washington Gender Alliance is an all-volunteer, community-oriented support and educational organization. We are dedicated to helping people deal with the issues of gender identity and/or expression, be it their own or of someone in their lives. We are a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to serve individuals and communities throughout the State of Washington.

Washington State LGBTQ Commission

The Washington State LGBTQ Commission works to improve the state’s interface with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit, and intersex community, identify the needs of its members, and ensuring that there is an effective means of advocating for LGBTQ equity in all aspects of state government.

Resources by county: https://lgbtq.wa.gov/resources

National

Call BlackLine

Call BlackLine® provides a space for peer support, counseling, reporting of mistreatment, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences for folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens. Call BlackLine® prioritizes BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and does not involve law enforcement or state agencies. Call 1 (800) 604-5841 to chat with a peer.

LGBTQ+ Elder Health Care Guide, RetireGuide

This guide is designed to connect the elders of the LGBTQ+ community to the resources and information necessary to help them find the care that they need.

SAGE: Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders

SAGE Hotline: Talk and be heard at the SAGE LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline. We connect LGBTQ+ older people who want to talk with friendly responders who are ready to listen. If you are an LGBTQ+ elder or care for one, call the free SAGE Hotline, toll-free, at 877-360-LGBT(5428).

Hotline responders:

  • Are certified in crisis response

  • Offer support without judgment

  • Answer questions factually and confidentially

  • Provide information about community support resources such as healthcare, transportation, counseling, legal services, and emotional support programs

The SAGE LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in English and Spanish, with translation in 180 languages.

Trans Lifeline

US (877) 565-8860

Canada (877) 330-6366

Trans Lifeline is run by and for trans people. Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.