If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 and/or go to an emergency room at your local hospital.
If you need the police, ask for a CIT officer. They have received extra training on handling mental health crises. To locate your MOBILE CRISIS number for your area: http://crisissolutionsnc.org/
*Mobile Crisis workers are available 24/7 to provide evaluation over the phone and meet with you in person within 2 hours to assist you during a mental health or substance use to crisis gain access to appropriate treatment and services.
National Suicide Prevention Line, 24/7 suicide prevention hotline, call or text 988
National Domestic Violence Hotline ,24/7 domestic violence hotline, For any victims and survivors who need support, Call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 for TTY, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto https://www.thehotline.org/ or text LOVEIS to 22522.
RAINN - Rape Abuse & Incest National Network, National sexual assault hotline 24/7, call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit https://www.rainn.org/ to chat live.
Sexually Transmitted Disease & AIDS/HIV Information Hotline, 1-800-CDC-INFO/1-800-232-4636 (Mon-Fri 8 am - 8 pm ET)
NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness; The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Find a support group in your area here: https://nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups
SMART Recovery; A global community of people and families working together to resolve addictive problems. In their free group discussion meetings, participants learn from one another using a self-empowering approach based on the most current science of recovery. Find a meeting here: https://www.smartrecoverytest.org/local/
LGBT National Help Center; talk directly to other LGBTQ+ individuals, Call 888-843-4565 all ages, 800-246-7743 youth under 25, and 888-234-7243 Seniors 50+ or http://www.glnh.org to chat online.
The Trevor Helpline; 24/7 suicide prevention helpline for LGBTQ+ youth, Call 1-866-488-7386, text 678-678, or https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now to chat online.
SAGE National LGBT Elder Hotline; The SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in English and Spanish, with translation in 180 languages. Call Toll-Free 877-360-LGBT (5428)
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support Group; In partnership with the LGBT Center of Raleigh, NAMI NC, and NAMI Wake County, we have an LGBT+ support group for adults (ages 18+). The group is virtual (on Zoom) and takes place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 6-7:30 pm. Contact: kori@lgbtCenterOfRaleigh.com
Asexual Visibility and Education Network; AVEN is the world's largest online asexual community and has a large archive of resources on asexuality. https://www.asexuality.org
Polyamory
Open Relationship & Polyamory Discussion Group hosted by Triangle Polyamory via Online Meetup.
A welcoming, confidential, safe space to ask questions and share insights or experiences. Open to all from beginners through advanced-levels of experience. We welcome all orientations and gender identities to the discussions.
Last Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm. RSVP via www.meetup.com
(Note: RSVPs close one hour before start.)
Find a local LGBT Center here: https://www.lgbtcenters.org/LgbtCenters
Keshet; offers resources, programs, and events to Jewish LGBTQ youth and allies 13-24. https://www.keshetonline.org
Gender Spectrum Lounge; A global online community for gender-expansive teens, their families, and support professionals to connect, collaborate, and find resources.
https://lounge.genderspectrum.org
TrevorSpace; An affirming international community for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24. https://www.trevorspace.org
Q Chat Space; Provides online discussion groups for LGBTQ+ teens ages 13 to 19. It is live and chat based; there is no video or audio. Everyone is chatting during the same pre-scheduled time. Conversations are facilitated by experienced staff who work at LGBTQ+ centers around the country. https://www.qchatspace.org
Youth Outright; Asheville, NC
serving youth ages 11-20 years old.
https://www.youthoutright.org/programs
Time Out Youth; Charlotte, NC
Time Out Youth Center serves LGBTQ youth ages 11-20.
https://www.timeoutyouth.org/youth/programs
Youth and Family Initiative, LGBT Center of Raleigh; Raleigh, NC
Serving Youth and Young Adults ages 8-24 years old. Stay up to date on events and obtain program registration information via Facebook: LGBT Center of Raleigh Youth Programs or Instagram: LGBTRALYOUTH
https://www.lgbtcenterofraleigh.com/youth-and-family
LGBTQ center of Durham; Durham, NC
https://www.lgbtqcenterofdurham.org/
Sandhills Pride
Youth PRIDE Fridays
Location: Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills Teen Center
160 Memorial Park Ct.
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Email: contact@sandhillspride.org.
Must register to attend:
PFLAG; The first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. Find support and a local chapter here: https://pflag.org/find-a-chapter
Pronoun Use
Having trouble getting used to a friend's new pronouns? Want to try some out for yourself? Check these sites out! https://genderev.com/pronouns https://www.practicewithpronouns.com http://www.pronouns.failedslacker.com
Sandhills Pride
Pride Parents Discussion Group
For parents/guardians of LGBTQ+ folks regardless of age.
Every 2nd Friday of the month 5pm-7pm ET.
Location: Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills Teen Center
160 Memorial Park Ct.
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Email: contact@sandhillspride.org.
LGBTQ+ Youth Help; Reliable sexual health information and resources that aim to be inclusive, non-judgmental and youth friendly. https://www.youthhelp.net
The Rainbow Pride Project Documentary features stories from the bisexual, lesbian and gay experiences and includes Raleigh, NC Drag Queen Kiara Mel! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oan0h_L_Eow
This list contains resources in North Carolina related to the following categories: helplines, support groups, youth programs, gender-affirming care, primary care, mental health care, service providers, education & advocacy, parent reading list, books for kids, affirming schools, GSAs, funding, and legal
Trans Initiative; LGBT Center of Raleigh https://www.lgbtcenterofraleigh.com/initiatives/transgender-programs.html
(currently via zoom) 3rd Thursday of the Month 7pm-8pm ET.
This is a discussion group for anyone who is non-binary (or is questioning) and focuses on a specific topic each meeting. This month we will be discussing what makes a space safe for non-binary people and how we can make these spaces safer. This might include work, home, business, events, and more. Contact: trans@lgbtcenterofraleigh.com
(currently via zoom) 4th Saturday of the month 6:30pm-8:30pm
Non-Binary Tea Time is a monthly social meetup that alternates between the Durham LGBT Center and the LGBT Center of Raleigh! Hosted by Eric and Smote, the group is aimed mainly at nonbinary, genderqueer, and GNC individuals although anyone questioning and exploring is welcome to join us! Contact: enbyteatime@gmail.com
(currently via zoom) 2nd Monday of the month 8pm-9:30pm
An open and welcoming environment for all people of the gender spectrum, including anyone who is unsure of or is questioning their gender. Group meetings are held in the LGBT Center of Raleigh on the second Monday of the month at 8 pm. All transgender, gender variant, and gender non-conforming people are invited. As this is a closed group wherein people discuss deeply personal issues, we ask that people who do not identify as transgender not attend unless they are coming as support for someone already in attendance or for the sake of discussing their own lived issues with gender. Contact: kori@lgbtCenterOfRaleigh.com
(currently via zoom) 4th Monday of the month 8pm-9:30pm
An open and welcoming environment for all people of the gender spectrum as well as friends, allies, and significant others. Game night, book club, .... It can be whatever you want! Take some time to meet others in the community in a welcoming environment. Contact: kori@lgbtCenterOfRaleigh.com
2nd Saturday of the Month 10am-Noon
A discussion group for parents and their adolescent transgender or gender non-conforming children. Program is geared toward adolescents in middle and high school (6th-12th grades) and their parents. It is co-sponsored by the Center's Youth and Family Initiative. We will get to know each other and have open discussion about transition-related topics. Meetings may occasionally have specific topics or guided discussion. Contact: transgens@lgbtcenterofraleigh.com
(currently via zoom) 3rd Saturday of the month 9am-Noon
SoFFA is a part of the Transgender Initiative designed to create a peer support and social network for Significant others, Friends, Family and Allies of people in transition or questioning whether transition is appropriate, as well as gender fluid or gender queer individuals. We extend our communal safe space to address the special needs, concerns, and questions those with gender non-conforming loved ones face. Contact: SoFFA@lgbtcenterofraleigh.com
Duke Adult Gender Clinic:
Durham, NC
Call 919-680-1948
Website: https://www.dukehealth.org/treatments/adult-gender-medicine
Duke Child & Adolescent Clinic:
Durham, NC
Call: 919-374-3293
Website: https://www.dukehealth.org/pediatric-treatments/adolescent-transgender-program
Avance Care:
(Formerly Mosaic Comprehensive Care)
Chapel Hill, NC
call 919-240-7269
Website: https://www.avancecare.com/locations/avance-primary-care-chapel-hill-nc/
UNC School of Medicine:
Multiple locations
call 984-974-1315
Adult Website: https://www.med.unc.edu/urology/transgender-health/
Child & Adolescent Website: https://www.uncchildrens.org/uncmc/unc-childrens/care-treatment/endocrinology/clinical-programs/gender-clinic/
UNC Gender Affirming Clinic
The Gender Affirming Care Clinic is a free, student-run clinic which offers gender affirming care on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, from 6-9pm. We are located within the Student Health Action Coalition at 301 Lloyd St. in Carrboro, NC.
Phone: 919-442-8717
Email: shac.gendercare@gmail.com
Website: https://www.med.unc.edu/shac/services/clinics/medical/gendercare/
Plume: https://getplume.co/
Plume’s trans-specializing medical providers are available for questions, appointments, and information from the convenience of your smartphone.
Cost: $99 Monthly Membership
Trans in the South, Campaign for Southern Equality
In the pages of this edition of Trans in the South you'll find lists of trans-friendly service providers – from doctors to attorneys to counselors – across the South as well as resources to assist with funding medical transition.
Website: https://southernequality.org/resources/transinthesouth/
WPATH, World Professional Association for Transgender Health:
Find a gender affirming provider in your area
https://www.wpath.org/provider/search
At home fertility services:
Grants for fertility services: https://cofertility.com/research/find-a-grant/fertility-grants-north-carolina/
LGBTQ Center of Durham https://www.lgbtqcenterofdurham.org/
The LGBTQ Center of Durham hosts a number of transgender and gender non-conforming programs and support groups. Please contact them at info@lgbtqcenterofdurham.org for more info on their support groups.
Meet fellow parents and caregivers raising transgender, non-binary and gender diverse youth in a safe, affirming space. We'll share knowledge, experiences & encouragement. Confidentiality is very important, as we are all at different stages of our journey. Join us on the 1st Sunday of the month from 4:30pm to 6pm for an open and honest discussion group for parents of gender creative children (child’s age does not matter). Contact ahead of time in regard to childcare availability. Contact Alix or Nan for more information at: transformingfamiliesnc@lgbtqcenterofdurham.org
Project FAM prioritizes the needs of Transgender Womxn and Femmes of Color and all Queer and Trans BIPOC folks. Project FAM brings three programming areas together - Gender Resources, Advocacy, and Support Programs (GRASP), housing and therapeutic services, and services for LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual and domestic violence. All services are accessible to LGBTQ+ folks ages 18 and older, and seek to support LGBTQ+ individuals and families in all stages of life. Project FAM services are low barrier, free of cost, and support folks living in the Triangle region of NC with a focus on folks living in Durham.
https://www.lgbtqcenterofdurham.org/program/project-fam/
Sandhills Pride
(Currently meeting via zoom)
3rd Tuesday of the Month 7:45pm-8:45pm ET
https://sandhillspride.org/events/
Authentic Me (AM) Monthly Support Group ; The Authentic Me (AM) support group is a safe space for ALL transgender and gender expansive folks, 18+ years of age, regardless of presentation or position on your self-discovery and actualization journey hosted by Transcend Charlotte. Authentic Me meets on the second Monday of every month and do not require government or legal names to register. Note: Due to COVID-19, all support services are virtual until further notice. https://www.transcendcharlotte.org/programs/group-support/
Trans Lifeline; provides direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis - for the trans community, by the trans community. (call) 1-877-565-8860 (English and Spanish options).
Point of Pride; Point of Pride offers an Annual Transgender Surgery Fund, a Free Chest Binder Donation Program, a Free Trans Femme Shapewear Program, an Electrolysis Financial Support Program, an HRT Access Fund, and other community-building support initiatives for trans youth and adults.
Pronoun Use
Having trouble getting used to a friend's new pronouns? Want to try some out for yourself? Check these sites out! https://genderev.com/pronouns https://www.practicewithpronouns.com http://www.pronouns.failedslacker.com
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