Chicagoland Trans Resources
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Resource Areas (Click to jump to section):
Medical Providers and Resources
Legal and Name Change Resources
Parent and Youth Resources
These lists are based on recommendations by T-MAC members and supporters. If you have questions, concerns, or want to suggest a resource, reach out to us at transmaschi@gmail.com.
Medical Providers and Resources
Primary Care and General Health Providers
Mental Health Providers
Name/Gender Marker Change Resources
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Gender Support Letters
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TJLP Name Change Mobilization - Local attorneys and volunteers offer name change support services at the Daley Center in downtown Chicago every last Friday of the month.
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Trans Equality's ID Documents Center - A one-stop hub for USA name and gender change information, including state and federal information
Parent and Youth Resources
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Thrive - A support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens, meeting in Naperville.
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Broadway Youth Center of Howard Brown Health - Support for youth 12-24
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Youth Outlook - Social services, groups, and drop-in centers for LGBTQ+ youth in Illinois
Chicago-Area Businesses and Organizations
Nonprofit and Support Organizations
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Brave Space Alliance - Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ Center located on the South Side of Chicago.
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TransWorks - Employment and training for trans and gender nonconforming individuals.
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Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois - A group providing legal support, advocacy, and criminal legal services to transgender people in Illinois. A good resource for legal questions!
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Life is Work - A west-side organization that supports and empowers trans persons of color through direct services, activism, and advocacy. Life Is Work provides case management-guided programs that assist with employment, legal assistance, and safe housing options.
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Lighthouse Foundation - A Black LGBTQ+-led, multiracial social justice organization that advances justice for Black LGBTQ+ people across Chicagoland through empowerment, education, and entertainment.
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Project Vida - A southwest side nonprofit offering free and affordable programs and services for prevention, care, health education, and wellness to ensure that everyone has access to quality programs and services, regardless of their income or insurance status.
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Chicago House - This organization supports individuals and families impacted by HIV with housing, health, and employment services. Their TransLife Care program exists to provide free healthcare and social services to vulnerable individuals who identify themselves as trans, non-binary, or gender expansive.
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Invisible2Invincible - i2i is a community-based organization focusing on Asians & Pacific Islanders who identify as LGBTQ+ in the Chicago area. They organize progressive educational programming, support spaces, and social events, focusing around community activism.
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Businesses
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Early to Bed - Chicago-area sex toy store with selection of gender affirming items, including binders and packers
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Trans-Friendly Barber Shops/Hair Salons
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Slade's Barbershop (Lakeview)
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Father & Son Barber Shop (Edgewater)
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Fern & Moody (Wicker Park)
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Clothing-Related Shops
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Uncommon Closet (tailoring)
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Brown Elephant (thrift store with locations in Andersonville, Lakeview, Oak Park)
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Out of the Closet (thrift store)
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Voice Training
Miscellaneous Resources
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Chicagoland Trans - A member-created list of Resources for the trans and ally communities, with a focus on the Chicago area, south suburbs and northwest Indiana.
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GLAD Law- Up to date resources on transgender people's rights and legal protections.
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Trans Lifeline - Trans-operated free support hotline
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Strands for Trans - Offers a list of trans-friendly barbershops and salons nationwise