Resources
PARENTS
10 Steps to Take When Your Kid Comes out As Transgender
Using Chosen Names Reduces Odds of Depression and Suicide in Transgender Youths
Why Support for Trans Youth Matters
Questions to Ask When Looking for a Gender Therapist
Understanding Gender
The Language of Gender
Trans Youth Family Allies – TYFA empowers children and families by partnering with educators, service providers and communities, to develop supportive environments in which gender may be expressed and respected.
LOCAL HEALTHCARE
LGBT Friendly Provider Directory for Sedgwick County
Trust Women of Wichita
Planned Parenthood
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
Love is Respect Hotline
1-866-331-99474 (24/7) or Text “loveis” 22522
The Anti-Violence Project– serves people who are LGBTQ
Hotline 212-714-1124 Bilingual 24/7
GLBT National Help Center
Hotline 1800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743) or
Online Chat at http://www.volunteerlogin.org/chat/
National Sexual Assault Hotline – supports LGBTQ people
1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 24/7 or
Online Counseling at https://ohl.rainn.org/online/
CRISIS SERVICES
TRANS LIFELINE – Trans Lifeline is a non-profit dedicated to the well being of transgender people. We run a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to respond to whatever support needs members of our community might have. Ph# 877-565-8860
Trevor Project - Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. Ph# 866-488-7386
