Resources for Gender-Diverse Individuals and Families

The following organizations provide invaluable support to the gender-diverse community with compassion, respect, and with expertise. They connect people of all ages and their loved ones to resources that address the variety of unique challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. Feel confident knowing these providers are familiar with, if not dedicated to working with our community.

The following organizations provide affirming support to the gender-diverse community with compassion, respect, and with expertise. They connect people of all ages — and their loved ones — to resources that address the variety of unique challenges we face. You should feel confident knowing they are familiar with, or even dedicated to working with our community.

[“LOCAL” designations indicate services are Los Angeles County-based; “VIRTUAL” indicates that the reach of an organization may be available to folks (almost) anywhere.]

Resources for Gender-Diverse
Individuals and Their Loved Ones

Resources for Gender-Diverse Individuals and Their Loved Ones

Gender Affirming Businesses in Los Angeles

Gender-Affirming Health & Medical Services (LOCAL/REGIONAL/VIRTUAL)

The Doctor – West Hollywood

https://www.thedoc.la/

UCLA Gender Health Program

https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/gender-health

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles:
The Center for Transyouth Health and Development
https://www.chla.org/the-center-transyouth-health-and-development

St. John’s Community Health:
Transgender Health Program
https://www.wellchild.org/transgender-health-program/

Cedars-Sinai Transgender Surgery and Health Program
https://www.cedars-sinai.org/programs/transgender-surgery-and-health.html

Kaiser Permanente: Gender Health Services and Transgender Care
https://thrive.kaiserpermanente.org/care-near-you/southern-california/transgender/programs-services/

Align Surgical Associates, Inc.
https://www.alignsurgical.com

SF LGBT Center (SAN FRANCISCO)
Bay-area support and coordination of health/legal/etc. services and much more.
https://www.sfcenter.org/

UCSF Gender Affirming Health Program (SAN FRANCISCO)
https://transcare.ucsf.edu/

FERTILITY

California Cryobank
https://www.cryobank.com/

PSYCHIATRY

The Moment
https://www.themomenthealth.com

UCLA Empower
https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/empwr

NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING

Golden State Neuropsychology (LOCAL)
Evidence-based neuropsychological assessment of children and adults, providing both clinical and forensic evaluations.
https://goldenstateneuropsychology.com/

Dr. Jon Fledzinskas (LOCAL)
Works with adolescents and adults throughout the West Los Angeles and Ventura County communities
https://drjonfled.com/

HRT

Plume (VIRTUAL)
Trans-led, membership-based, Plume provides everything you need to begin your gender-affirming hormone therapy journey.
https://getplume.co/

Gender-Affirming Health & Medical Services
(LOCAL/REGIONAL/VIRTUAL)

The Doctor – West Hollywood

https://www.thedoc.la/

UCLA Gender Health Program

https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/gender-health

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles:
The Center for Transyouth Health and Development
https://www.chla.org/the-center-transyouth-health-and-development

St. John’s Community Health:
Transgender Health Program
https://www.wellchild.org/transgender-health-program/

Cedars-Sinai Transgender Surgery and Health Program
https://www.cedars-sinai.org/programs/transgender-surgery-and-health.html

LA LGBT Center Transgender Health Program
https://lalgbtcenter.org/health-services/medical-services/transgender-health-program

Kaiser Permanente: Gender Health Services and Transgender Care
https://thrive.kaiserpermanente.org/care-near-you/southern-california/transgender/programs-services/

Align Surgical Associates, Inc.
https://www.alignsurgical.com

UCSF Gender Affirming Health Program (SAN FRANCISCO)
https://transcare.ucsf.edu/

FERTILITY

California Cryobank
https://www.cryobank.com/

PSYCHIATRY

The Moment
https://www.themomenthealth.com

UCLA Empower
https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/empwr

NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING

Golden State Neuropsychology (LOCAL)
Evidence-based neuropsychological assessment of children and adults, providing both clinical and forensic evaluations.
https://goldenstateneuropsychology.com/

Dr. Jon Fledzinskas (LOCAL)
Works with adolescents and adults throughout the West Los Angeles and Ventura County communities
https://drjonfled.com/

HRT

Plume (VIRTUAL)
Trans-led, membership-based, Plume provides everything you need to begin your gender-affirming hormone therapy journey.
https://getplume.co/

Essential Services for Trans / Gender-Diverse People in Los Angeles

EMPLOYMENT

Trans Can Work
https://transcanwork.org/

Transgender Economic Empowerment Project (TEEP)
at the LA LGBT Center
Offering job readiness and career development services, Legal Services for community members who have faced discrimination in employment, housing, and medical care, and more.
https://www.lalgbtcenter.org/teep

YOUTH HOUSING

LA LGBT Center
https://lalgbtcenter.org/social-service-and-housing/youth

Essential Services for Trans / Gender-Diverse People in L.A.

EMPLOYMENT

Trans Can Work
https://transcanwork.org/

Transgender Economic Empowerment Project (TEEP)
at the LA LGBT Center
Offering job readiness and career development services, Legal Services for community members who have faced discrimination in employment, housing, and medical care, and more.
https://www.lalgbtcenter.org/teep

YOUTH HOUSING

LA LGBT Center
https://lalgbtcenter.org/social-service-and-housing/youth

Resources for Gender-Expansive Youth and Their Families (LOCAL/REGIONAL/VIRTUAL)

Kaleidoscope LGBTQ (L.A.-BASED / NATIONAL / VIRTUAL)
Offers mental health services for youth, young adults, and their families, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, LD, and social and emotional challenges.
https://www.kaleidoscopelgbtq.org/

Transforming Family (L.A.-BASED)
Offers peer support for children, adolescents and their families to explore issues of gender identity; provides training and education programs; hosts family events.
https://transformingfamily.org/

TransFamily Support Services
(N. CALIFORNIA + ALABAMA-BASED / VIRTUAL)
Offers family coaching, assistance with healthcare and insurance issues, help navigating the legal system, and support at schools. All services are provided at no fee.
https://transfamilysos.org

Gender Spectrum  (SAN DIEGO-BASED / VIRTUAL)
Offers a wide array of gender-sensitive and inclusive environments for children and teens.
 https://genderspectrum.org/

HIGHER EDUCATION

Affordable Colleges Online
A guide to help students find answers and resources for common issues experienced on campus, while also empowering them to stand up for themselves and know their rights — plus, a page dedicated to helping students and their families find different forms of financial aid including scholarships from professional associations, private foundations, and LGBTQ+ organizations that support transgender students.
> General guide: https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/transgender-college-student-guide/
> Financial Aid: https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/transgender-scholarships/

Campus Pride
A national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create a safer college environment for LGBTQ students whose website publishes ranking and information about colleges and universities explicitly include “gender identity” in their overall nondiscrimination policies.
https://www.campuspride.org/tpc/nondiscrimination/

OnlineSchools.org
LGBT youth of America face unwanted discrimination in and out of school. This site provides good resources and advice for LGBT students and their parents.
https://www.onlineschools.org/lgbtq-student-guide/

CAMPS for LGBTQIA YOUTH

Brave Trails (CALIFORNIA/REGIONAL)
Among its offerings: a leadership focused, overnight summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth, ages 12-17 in Big Bear (and Maryland); a weekend camp where LGBTQ families can build community, enjoy campy activities in nature.
https://www.bravetrails.org

The Laurel Foundation (CALIFORNIA/REGIONAL)
With residential camps and day events in Laurel, CA and Mulberry, CA, TLF empowers transgender / gender diverse youth and and families affected by HIV/AIDS.
https://laurel-foundation.org/

Resources for Gender-Expansive Youth and Families (LOCAL/REGIONAL/VIRTUAL)

Kaleidoscope LGBTQ (L.A.-BASED / NATIONAL / VIRTUAL)
Offers mental health services for youth, young adults, and their families, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, LD, and social and emotional challenges.
https://www.kaleidoscopelgbtq.org/

Transforming Family (L.A.-BASED)
Offers peer support for children, adolescents and their families to explore issues of gender identity; provides training and education programs; hosts family events.
https://transformingfamily.org/

TransFamily Support Services
(N. CALIFORNIA + ALABAMA-BASED / VIRTUAL)
Offers family coaching, assistance with healthcare and insurance issues, help navigating the legal system, and support at schools. All services are provided at no fee.
https://transfamilysos.org

Gender Spectrum  (SAN DIEGO-BASED / VIRTUAL)
Offers a wide array of gender-sensitive and inclusive environments for children and teens.
https://genderspectrum.org/

HIGHER EDUCATION

Affordable Colleges Online
A guide to help students find answers and resources for common issues experienced on campus, while also empowering them to stand up for themselves and know their rights — plus, a page dedicated to helping students and their families find different forms of financial aid including scholarships from professional associations, private foundations, and LGBTQ+ organizations that support transgender students.
> General guide: https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/transgender-college-student-guide/
> Financial Aid: https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/transgender-scholarships/

Campus Pride
A national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create a safer college environment for LGBTQ students whose website publishes ranking and information about colleges and universities explicitly include “gender identity” in their overall nondiscrimination policies.
https://www.campuspride.org/tpc/nondiscrimination/

OnlineSchools.org
LGBT youth of America face unwanted discrimination in and out of school. This site provides good resources and advice for LGBT students and their parents.
https://www.onlineschools.org/lgbtq-student-guide/

CAMPS for LGBTQIA YOUTH

Brave Trails (CALIFORNIA/REGIONAL)
Among its offerings: a leadership focused, overnight summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth, ages 12-17 in Big Bear (and Maryland); a weekend camp where LGBTQ families can build community, enjoy campy activities in nature.
https://www.bravetrails.org

The Laurel Foundation (CALIFORNIA/REGIONAL)
With residential camps and day events in Laurel, CA and Mulberry, CA, TLF empowers transgender / gender diverse youth and and families affected by HIV/AIDS.
https://laurel-foundation.org/

LGBTQIA-Friendly Treatment & Recovery Programs in Los Angeles

FOR ADOLESCENTS

Lightfully Behavioral health

https://lightfully.com

Launch
https://launchcenters.com

Visions Adolescence Treatment Centers
https://visionsteen.com

Reasons Eating Disorder Center
https://reasonsedc.com/

Polaris Teen Center
https://polaristeen.com/

ROWI® Teen & Parent Wellness Centers (for neuro-diverse folks)
https://rowiteen.com/

FOR ADULTS

Trauma & Beyond (Athena House)

https://www.traumaandbeyondcenter.com/athena-house/

Lightfully Behavioral Health

https://lightfully.com

Breathe
https://breathelifehealingcenters.com

Reasons Eating Disorder Center
https://reasonsedc.com/

Casa Bella Recovery Services
https://cbrecoveryservices.com/

La Fuente Hollywood Treatment Center
https://www.lafuentehollywood.com/

Van Ness Recovery House
https://vannessrecoveryhouse.com

Camden Center https://www.camdencenter.com/

Westwind Recovery
https://westwindrecovery.com/

The Rewrite https://www.rewriterecovery.com

Inneractions (for dual diagnoses)
https://inneractions.net/

Awakenings Treatment Center https://www.awakeningstreatment.com/

Koplin Consulting (for in-home coaching) https://koplinconsulting.com

LGBTQIA-Friendly Treatment & Recovery Programs in L.A.

FOR ADOLESCENTS

Lightfully Behavioral health

https://lightfully.com

Launch
https://launchcenters.com

Visions Adolescence Treatment Centers
https://visionsteen.com

Reasons Eating Disorder Center
https://reasonsedc.com/

Polaris Teen Center
https://polaristeen.com/

ROWI® Teen & Parent Wellness Centers (for neuro-diverse folks)
https://rowiteen.com/

Engage Treatment
https://engagetherapy.com/

FOR ADULTS

Trauma & Beyond (Athena House)

https://www.traumaandbeyondcenter.com/athena-house/

Lightfully Behavioral Health

https://lightfully.com

Breathe
https://breathelifehealingcenters.com

Reasons Eating Disorder Center
https://reasonsedc.com/

Casa Bella Recovery Services
https://cbrecoveryservices.com/

La Fuente Hollywood Treatment Center
https://www.lafuentehollywood.com/

Van Ness Recovery House
https://vannessrecoveryhouse.com

Camden Center https://www.camdencenter.com/

Westwind Recovery
https://westwindrecovery.com/

The Rewrite https://www.rewriterecovery.com

Inneractions (for dual diagnoses)
https://inneractions.net/

Awakenings Treatment Center https://www.awakeningstreatment.com/

Koplin Consulting (for in-home coaching) https://koplinconsulting.com

Advocacy & Legal Services for Trans / Gender-Diverse People (LOCAL/REGIONAL/VIRTUAL)

World Professional Organization for Transgender Health (WPATH)
Standard-setting organization promoting evidence-based care, education, research, public policy, and respect in transgender health.
https://wpath.org/

Gender Justice LA (LOCAL)
Community organizing and leadership development to make concrete changes in the lives of all transgender / gender non-conforming people, especially low-income trans people of color.
https://gjla.nationbuilder.com/

Transgender Law Center (TLC)
Grounded in legal expertise and committed to racial justice, TLC employs a variety of community-driven strategies to keep transgender and gender non-conforming people alive, thriving, and fighting for liberation.
https://transgenderlawcenter.org/

National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)
Advocacy and action on the federal level + clearinghouse for state-specific resources: healthcare, housing, name/gender updates, and more.
> NCTE Home: https://transequality.org/
>  ID/Document Center: https://transequality.org/documents
> Legal Services: https://transequality.org/transgender-legal-services-network
> Know Your Rights: https://transequality.org/know-your-rights  

The American Civil Liberties Union
Preeminent civil rights organization works to ensure that LGBT people can live openly without discrimination and enjoy equal rights, personal autonomy, and freedom of expression.
 https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights

The Frederick Center
> Training & advocacy: https://thefrederickcenter.org/group-category/advocacy
> LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic: https://thefrederickcenter.org/group-category/social-networking

Human Rights Campaign
https://www.hrc.org/

The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

GLAAD
https://www.glaad.org/

The Williams Institute
The leading research center on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy; not a “service” organization, but their publicly-available research is presented in an extremely user-friendly manner.
https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/

Move Advancement Project (MAP)
Like the Williams Institute above, MAP seeks to advance the conversation and effect policy change through research and content dissemination; their publicly-available research is extremely user-friendly.
https://www.lgbtmap.org/

Advocacy & Legal Services for Trans / Gender-Diverse People (LOCAL/REGIONAL/VIRTUAL)

World Professional Organization for Transgender Health (WPATH)
Standard-setting organization promoting evidence-based care, education, research, public policy, and respect in transgender health.
https://wpath.org/

Gender Justice LA (LOCAL)
Community organizing and leadership development to make concrete changes in the lives of all transgender / gender non-conforming people, especially low-income trans people of color.
https://gjla.nationbuilder.com/

Transgender Law Center (TLC)
Grounded in legal expertise and committed to racial justice, TLC employs a variety of community-driven strategies to keep transgender and gender non-conforming people alive, thriving, and fighting for liberation.
https://transgenderlawcenter.org/

National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)
Advocacy and action on the federal level + clearinghouse for state-specific resources: healthcare, housing, name/gender updates, and more.
> NCTE Home: https://transequality.org/
>  ID/Document Center: https://transequality.org/documents
> Legal Services: https://transequality.org/transgender-legal-services-network
> Know Your Rights: https://transequality.org/know-your-rights  

The American Civil Liberties Union
Preeminent civil rights organization works to ensure that LGBT people can live openly without discrimination and enjoy equal rights, personal autonomy, and freedom of expression.
 https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights

The Frederick Center
> Training & advocacy: https://thefrederickcenter.org/group-category/advocacy
> LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic: https://thefrederickcenter.org/group-category/social-networking

Human Rights Campaign
https://www.hrc.org/

The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

GLAAD
https://www.glaad.org/

The Williams Institute
The leading research center on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy; not a “service” organization, but their publicly-available research is presented in an extremely user-friendly manner.
https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/

Move Advancement Project (MAP)
Like the Williams Institute above, MAP seeks to advance the conversation and effect policy change through research and content dissemination; their publicly-available research is extremely user-friendly.
https://www.lgbtmap.org/

Emotional Support for Gender-Diverse Adolescents & Adults (LOCAL/REGIONAL/VIRTUAL)

CRISIS SUPPORT

Trans Lifeline
https://translifeline.org/hotline/

Trevor Project

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Teen Line

https://www.teenline.org/

National Suicide Prevention Hotline
https://988lifeline.org/

PEER & COMMUNITY SUPPORT

The Trans Collective (VIRTUAL)
Empowering trans-masculine people, healing with integrity and courage.
https://www.thistranscollective.com/

The Trans Lounge at the LA LGBT Center  (LOS ANGELES)
Over 20 groups and classes each month offer support & social connection for all gender-expansive identities, including folx who identify as Neurodiverse; exploring healthier relationships, cooking classes, journaling, spirituality, and more.
https://translounge.org/

Peer Support Groups hosted by the San Gabriel
Valley LGBTQ Center (REGIONAL IN-PERSON / VIRTUAL)
https://www.sgvlgbtq.org/peer-support

Peer Support Groups hosted by the Orange County
LGBTQ Center (REGIONAL IN-PERSON / VIRTUAL)
https://www.sgvlgbtq.org/peer-support

The Frederick Center (NATIONAL / VIRTUAL)
A variety of online group gatherings for trans youth/teens, partners of TGD folks, families, and more.
https://www.sgvlgbtq.org/peer-support

Q Chat Space (VIRTUAL)

https://www.qchatspace.org/

Emotional Support for Gender-Diverse Adolescents & Adults (LOCAL/REGIONAL/VIRTUAL)

CRISIS SUPPORT

Trevor Project

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Trans Lifeline

https://translifeline.org/hotline/

Teen Line
https://www.teenline.org/

National Suicide Prevention Hotline
https://988lifeline.org/

PEER & COMMUNITY SUPPORT

The Trans Collective (VIRTUAL)
Empowering trans-masculine people, healing with integrity and courage.
https://www.thistranscollective.com/

The Trans Lounge at the LA LGBT Center  (LOS ANGELES)
Over 20 groups and classes each month offer support & social connection for all gender-expansive identities, including folx who identify as Neurodiverse; exploring healthier relationships, cooking classes, journaling, spirituality, and more.
https://translounge.org/

Gender Spectrum (VIRTUAL)
Hosts a variety of free online groups for parents, caregivers, and other adult family members.
https://genderspectrum.org/

Peer Support Groups hosted by the San Gabriel
Valley LGBTQ Center (REGIONAL IN-PERSON / VIRTUAL)
https://www.sgvlgbtq.org/peer-support

Peer Support Groups hosted by the Orange County
LGBTQ Center (REGIONAL IN-PERSON / VIRTUAL)
https://www.sgvlgbtq.org/peer-support

The Frederick Center (NATIONAL / VIRTUAL)
A variety of online group gatherings for trans youth/teens, partners of TGD folks, families, and more.
https://www.sgvlgbtq.org/peer-support