Websites/Advocacy

Gender Spectrum — Provides information on gender identity and expression for parents, families, and educators. Virtual groups for children, teenagers, and parents.

PFLAG — National organization with state and local chapters that provide education, information and support for parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ individuals

Your Lessons Now — Trans voice online training with a qualified vocal expert. Your Lessons Now works with all trans people – MTF, FTM, non-binary. Voice training with a qualified vocal coach that gives you an authentic and dependable voice for the real you, every day. Your Lessons Now can also provide transgender voice lessons to use your new sound for singing and voice-overs.

LGBTQ Student Support — LGBTQA+ student support resources and information to help navigate both high school and college environments.

Helping the Straight Spouse When a Wife or Husband Comes Out as LGB or T — Resources from the American Psychological Association for students and psychologists to better understand the particular issues and concerns that may arise with the straight spouse.

Our Path — A support network for straight spouses, post-disclosure couples and families.

LGBTQ Senior Housing Options —  According to the American Psychological Association, 2.4 million people over 65 identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. In addition to the typical challenges faced by seniors, those who identify as LGBTQIA+ are at risk of further discrimination due to their lifestyle.  To help seniors in the LGBTQIA+ community find comfortable, accepting housing, this guide provides an overview of inclusive housing and living options, as well as questions you should ask when searching for a community.

Transforming Family — a Los Angeles-based family support group creating a positive environment for children, adolescents and their families to explore issues of gender identity.

College Resources — LGBTQ+-friendly colleges, anti-bullying resources, support groups, and more!

Local resources

Encircle — www.encircletogether.org — an LGBTQ+ youth and family resource – Salt Lake and Provo Locations – Drop-in hours, daily programs, friendship circles, and therapy

Transgender Education Advocates of Utah — www.teaofutah.org — Supporting all Utahns to thrive regardless of gender identity or expression

Utah Pride Center — www.utahpridecenter.org — Unites, empowers and celebrates UT’s LGBTQ+ community

Mormons Building Bridges — www.mormonsbuildingbridges.org — Members are primarily part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Their goal is to improve relationships between the members of the church and the LGBTQ+ community

Mama Dragons — www.mamadragons.org — Support for mothers with LGBTQ+ children who are part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Treatment – Medical Support & Therapists

University of Utah Adolescent Transgender Medicine – (801) 213-3599 – Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient – Care team includes a physician, endocrinologist, a psychologist and dietician

Rebirth OBGYN in Salt Lake – www.rebirthobgyn.com – a medical practice that specializes in women’ and transgender health

Summer camp

Camp Brave Trails – 12 – 20 year olds – Maryland and Southern California locations – Out of state campers are welcome – Research supported

Books

Becoming Nicole: The inspiring story of transgender actor-activist Nicole Maines and her extraordinary family by Amy Ellis Nutt

This is How it Always Is: A Novel by Laurie Frankel

YouTube Videos

Working with Transgender and Gender Expansive Youth presented by UCEBT’s Sloan Strike, Ph.D.

Transgender Children Talk About Being Raised By Their Families