Gender Identity and Expression Resources

General Resources

 Bklyn Boi Hood

Black Trans Men

Center for Gender Sanity, Diagram of Sex and Gender 

International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and IntersexAssociation

National Center for Transgender Equality 

Transgender Day of Remembrance at Gender.org  

Trans People of Color Coalition  

Advocacy Organizations:

National Center for Transgender Equality 

The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) is a 501(c)3 social justice organization dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration and empowerment.

Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund 

Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund is committed to ending discrimination based upon gender identity and expression and to achieving equality for transgender people through public education, test-case litigation, direct legal services, community organizing and public policy efforts.

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape 

Supporting and Partnering with all communities to end sexual violence

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence 

The World Professional Association for Transgender Health 

The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), formerly known as the Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, Inc. (HBIGDA), is a professional organization devoted to the understanding and treatment of gender identity disorders.

Transgender Law Center 

Focused on transgender legal issues in the State of California. However, it does have a wealth of information that pertains to the country as a whole.

National Transgender Advocacy Coalition 

NTAC works for the advancement of understanding and the attainment of full civil rights for all transgender and gender variant people in every aspect of society and actively opposes discriminatory acts by all means legally available.

Transgender Law and Policy Institute 

A non-profit organization dedicated to engaging in effective advocacy for transgender people in our society. The TLPI brings experts and advocates together to work on law and policy initiatives designed to advance transgender equality.

Transgender American Veterans Association 

The Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA) was formed to address the growing concerns of fair and equal treatment of transgendered veterans and active duty service members.

Sylvia Rivera Law Project 

New York based outfit. SRLP works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination or violence.

Other Regional Support

The Curve 

A group open to youth ages 14-21 and they meet every other Thursday from 6:30 to 9 pm in the Planned Parenthood center in York, PA.

Planned Parenthood of Central PA

P.0. Box 1469

728 South Beaver St

York, PA 17405

(717) 845-9683 Ext. 235

Common Roads

Working to Support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth.  A mission of the LGBT Community Center of Central Pennsylvania.  Hosts Friday Night Safe Space each week.

221 North Front Street

Harrisburg, PA 17101

(717) 920-9534

TransPitt

Serving the Pittsburg area since 1983

TransgenderEducation Association of the Greater Washington DC Area

Serving the Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington DC area since 1982

Parents, Familyand Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) - Harrisburg

PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of GLBT persons, their families and friends by providing an opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity.

Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church

300 East Simpson Street

Mechanicsburg, PA17055

Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) – York

PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of GLBT persons, their families and friends by providing an opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York

925 South George Street

York, PA 17403

Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) – Lancaster 

PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of GLBT persons, their families and friends by providing an opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity.

24 E. Ross Street

Lancaster, PA 17602

(717) 397-1095

TEG Harrisburg 

Provides education, information and understanding for the male to female, female to male, pre and post op transsexual. In addition, the group will provide an educational forum for HR and other professionals working with transsexuals.

100 North Cameron St,

Suite 301 East

Harrisburg PA 17101

tegharrisburg@yahoo.com

Other Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming Resources:

TG Life

A site by, for and about the Trans community.

GenderTree

A wealth of information concerning Transgenderism and religion.

GenderSanity

A consulting service for transsexuals who plan to transition on the job, their coworkers, and their employers. We offer help in planning a successful transition, guidance for employers dealing with transition issues, and diversity training about transsexualism.

International Foundation for Gender Education

A national organization that provides a wealth of information and articles.

Gender Education and Advocacy

Gender Education and Advocacy (GEA) is a national organization focused on the needs, issues and concerns of gender variant people in human society. They seek to educate and advocate, not only for ourselves and others like us, but for all human beings who suffer from gender-based oppression in all of its many forms.

Gender Identity Research and Education Society 

The aim of this website is to inform a wide public of the issues surrounding gender identity and transsexualism. It is also a resource for gender dysphoric people and their families; the medical and other professionals that provide their care; HealthAuthorities; Members of Parliament and other policy makers.