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 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
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Dr. Toni Steres, APRN - Lake County Health Dept (call 847-377-8450 for appts)
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Dr. Michael Fanelli - Howard Brown
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Gender Pathways Northwestern
Trans-Positive Surgeons and Specialists
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Dr. Alison Shore - Lakeview Plastic Surgery
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Gender Pathways Program at Northwestern/Northwestern Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Practice
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Dr. Sumanas Wanant Jordan
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Dr. Marco Ellis
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Dr. Rebecca Garza
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Dr. Russell Reid
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Dr. Lawrence Gottlieb
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Dr. Loren Schechter - private surgical practice
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Dr. Silvia Bicalho - Advocate Health Care (OBGYN)
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Dr. Bowen (urologist) - Northwestern
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John Cress in Buffalo Grove (chiropractor)
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Freshworks Dental
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Dr. Kaminska (dermatology)
Mental Health Providers
Trans-Positive Mental Health Professionals
Trans-Positive Mental Health Professionals
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Jess London-Shields
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Mandy Snyder (Arlington Heights)
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Erica Claman (Loop)
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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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.
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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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Slade's Barbershop (Lakeview)
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Milios Hair Studio (Lakeview)
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Father & Son Barber Shop (Edgewater)
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FIX Hair Chicago (Lakeview)
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Fern & Moody (Wicker Park)
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SHY hair studio (Andersonville)
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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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National Center for Transgender Equality - 'Know Your Rights' - 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
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Trans & GNC Resources - A collection of internet resources relating to trans/gender issues