hey siblings,
Y'all Okay?!
Royal Siblings,
In light of recent federal actions that undermine the rights and recognition of Trans and Non-Binary individuals, we have strengthened our commitment to support our community.
Executive orders such as "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government" and "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" have sought to redefine gender strictly based on biological sex assigned at birth, thereby stripping away protections and denying the existence of our diverse identities.
In response, we have compiled a comprehensive list of vital resources for Trans and Non-Binary community members in Southern California and beyond. Together, we stand resilient, ensuring that our community remains informed, supported, and empowered in the face of these challenges.
Help us build this resource list—together, we can create a robust and evolving clearinghouse of support. Send your additions to memberservices@theuwc.org so we can continue to strengthen our network and uplift our community.
It's an US thing,
Legal Resources
- Transgender Law Center - Advocacy, legal services, and policy change support.
- Lambda Legal - Legal representation and education for LGBTQ+ rights.
Immigration Resources
- Immigration Equality - Legal aid for LGBTQ+ immigrants and asylum seekers.
Healthcare Resources
- LA LGBT Center - Hormone therapy, sexual health, and primary care services.
- St Johns Community Health Clinic - Hormone therapy, sexual health, and primary care services in LA.
Housing Resources
- Unique Transitions - Transitional housing and emergency shelter support.
Southern California-Specific Resources
- Unique Woman’s Coalition - Community support and advocacy for Black trans individuals.
Hotlines
- Trans Lifeline - Financial and emotional support for trans individuals in crisis. Run for trans people, by trans people.
- The Trevor Project - 24/7 service for folks struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, depression, and suicide.