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
Dr. Gregory Rausch - Rush University Medical Center
Dr. Fredric Ettner - NorthShore University Health System
Dr. Steven Rothschild - Rush University Medical Center
Trans-Positive Surgeons and Specialists
Dr. Alison Shore - Lakeview Plastic Surgery
Dr. Loren Schechter - private surgical practice
Dr. Silvia Bicalho - Advocate Health Care (OBGYN)
Mental Health Providers
Trans-Positive Mental Health Professionals
Trans-Positive Mental Health Professionals
Jess London-Shields
Name/Gender Marker Change Resources
Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois - TJLP attorneys and volunteers also offer name change support services at the Daley Center in downtown Chicago every last Friday of the month. Find more info here.
John Marshall Law School: Name & Gender Change Services
Parent and Youth Resources
PFLAG Parents of Transgender (Chicago) - Monthly meetings at Center on Halsted
Thrive - A support group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens, meeting in Naperville.
Broadway Youth Center of Howard Brown Health - Support for youth 12-24
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
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
RAD Remedy - A directory for locating services in your area for trans, gender nonconforming, intersex, and queer individuals
Trans Lifeline - Trans-operated free support hotline
Trans & GNC Resources - A collection of internet resources relating to trans/gender issues