Chicagoland Trans Resources
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 Providers
Trans-Positive Physicians
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Dr. Gregory Rausch - Rush University Medical Center
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Dr. Fredric Ettner - NorthShore University Health System
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Dr. Steven Rothschild - Rush University Medical Center
Trans-Positive Surgeons and Specialists
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Dr. Alison Shore - Lakeview Plastic Surgery
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Dr. Loren Schechter - private surgical practice
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Dr. Silvia Bicalho - Advocate Health Care (OBGYN)
Mental Health Providers
Trans-Positive Mental Health Professionals
Trans-Positive Mental Health Professionals
Name/Gender Marker Change Resources
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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.
Parent and Youth Resources
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PFLAG Parents of Transgender (Chicago) - Monthly meetings at Center on Halsted
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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. They recently started "Boi Talk", a social support group for social support group for transmasc people over the age of 25.
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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!
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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Barbara&Barbara Salon
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Gabby's Barbershop
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Slade's Barbershop
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Father & Son Barbershop
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FIX Hair Chicago
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Miscellaneous Resources
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RAD Remedy - A directory for locating services in your area for trans, gender nonconforming, intersex, and queer individuals
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Trans Lifeline - Trans-operated free support hotline
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Trans & GNC Resources - A collection of internet resources relating to trans/gender issues