Trans resources for clients, parents & families
Curated parent support groups, trans-affirming medical care, regional organizations, and national advocacy. Most are based in New Jersey, with partners across the tri-state region and nationally.
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We have gathered the support groups, medical providers, and organizations our team and our clients turn to most often. Whether you are looking for community for yourself, support as a parent, or trans-affirming medical care, the list below is a starting point. If you are also looking for affirming therapy, please visit our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy page.
Support groups, medical care, and advocacy.
Organized by category. The first resource in the parent support section is the free group we run with The Valley Hospital.
Monthly, in-person support group for parents of trans youth and adults. Hosted by Turn the Mind in partnership with The Valley Hospital Center for LGBTQ+ Care.
Virtual support groups for parents and family members of trans and nonbinary loved ones.
An eight-week program for families of trans and gender-diverse loved ones, run by New Jersey's largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization.
A weekly support group for parents and family members of trans, nonbinary, and gender-questioning youth. Share your story, hear from others, and gain support in a judgment-free space.
Comprehensive LGBTQ+ care in New Jersey, including primary care and gender-affirming services.
LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness program offering gender-affirming care.
Long-standing LGBTQ+ community health center with multiple locations in NYC.
A safe, welcoming place to access gender-affirming care for trans women, trans men, and nonbinary people. Available across multiple states.
- Estrogen and anti-androgen hormone therapy
- Testosterone hormone therapy
- Puberty blockers
- Surgery referrals
- Transition support (social, legal)
New Jersey's statewide advocacy and education organization for the LGBTQ+ community, with 150,000+ members. Advocacy, policy work, and trainings.
Works to improve quality of life for trans and nonbinary people in New Jersey through resources, support groups, and community connection.
Dedicated to serving the TGNC community in northern NJ and the NYC metro area.
The largest LGBTQ+ social services center in New Jersey. Free services to support, affirm, and connect community members.
Newark's first LGBTQ center, opened as a safe space, especially for people of color, after a decade-long advocacy effort.
Local pride organization serving Mahwah and northern Bergen County.
One of the longest-running LGBTQ+ social and support organizations in New Jersey.
Built from a community campaign to raise a Pride flag in town. Focused on building a more active LGBTQ+ social community through meet-ups and events.
Sussex County community focused on creating a safe place for all, with community activism and fundraising efforts to expand inclusivity and resources.
Pride center serving the LGBTQ+ community across the tri-state region of NY, NJ, and PA. Events, educational programming, media center, lending library, and support groups.
Help with transgender legal name changes, gender-affirming garments, support groups, and information across the Bethlehem-Allentown-Easton area.
Tools to help protect trans or nonbinary youth amid changing state laws. Resources for relocation considerations and staying safe at home.
National advocacy organization working to advance trans equality through policy, research, and education.
Advocacy and organizing for LGBT equal rights. Resources for TGNC people including guides, employer guidance, and the Corporate Equality Index.
Their Transgender Civil Rights Project provides leading legislative, policy, and strategy assistance to advance the rights of trans people.
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. National organization with local chapters creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
A team of trans and gender-diverse educators offering professional development and personal growth trainings, webinars, train-the-trainer programs, and individual classes.
Resource for medical professionals working with trans clients in healthcare settings.
Resource lists do not stay current on their own. If you find a broken link or know of an organization we should add, let us know.
And if you are looking for affirming therapy alongside community, our team includes clinicians with deep experience supporting trans and gender-diverse clients, parents of trans youth, and families navigating transition. Learn more about our affirming therapy.
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