The list below is part of an ever-expanding set of resources for trans and gender expansive individuals, their families, allies and support community.
If you wish to see additional resources add, or have information on any existing resources that require updating, please email info@saratogapride.com
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Founded in 1951 by the Universalists, Unirondack is a radically inclusive Summer Camp and Conference Center located on Beaver Lake (Niiohehsà:ne) in the forever wild forests of the Western Adirondack Mountains on Haudenosaunee Land.
Our mission is to provide an environment that inspires people to explore responsible roles in the web of life through physical, mental, and spiritual challenges. Our programs respect different traditions and the search for truth.
Comprehensive Inclusivity means prioritizing marginalized voices, and simultaneously taking on the work of holding space for growth and accountability in the imperfections and mistakes of accomplices to engage actively in learning from mistakes — without burdening those impacted.
We are queer-friendly, body positive, unapologetically feminist, fueled by compassion and hopeful for a better world that starts at Unirondack and carries far beyond the walls of our buildings and benches of our campfire circle.
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https://capitalpridecenter.org
THE MISSION OF THE PRIDE CENTER OF THE CAPITAL REGION IS TO PROMOTE THE WELLBEING OF ALL LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER-IDENTIFIED PEOPLE AND THOSE AFFECTED BY DISCRIMINATION BASED ON GENDER IDENTITY AND EXPRESSION.
We are the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ center in the country. Our programs, both at the Center (332 Hudson Ave. in Albany) as well as held throughout the region, meet the health and human service needs of the LGBTQ community as well as educate and advocate for those needs in the broader Capital Region. As the oldest continuously-operating LGBTQ community center in the country, the Pride Center has worked to build a welcoming and empowering community for all people.
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https://www.raialbany.com/directory
In 2000, with the support of many community members, Rainbow Access Initiative, Inc. (RAI) was developed with the explicit goals of eliminating health disparities, empowering consumers of mental and physical health services, and educating health and human service providers on the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ people.
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https://pflag.org/find-resources/
PFLAG: “Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.”
This website provides a range of curated resources for being a better ally (“To the Transgender Community, To my LGBTQ+ loved ones, In My School Community, In the workplace, In My Faith Community”) as well as “the essentials”: “Supporting your LGBTQ+ Grandchild, LGBTQ+ Glossary, Our Trans Loved Ones, Our Children, Faith in Our Families, At Ease: Support for Military Families with LGBTQ+ Children and Teens, When a Loved One Comes Out”, and includes resources in Spanish as well.
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This is an incredibly comprehensive list of terms, organized alphabetically (and searchable) that are relevant to the LGBTQ+ community. It includes terms for sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
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This is an incredibly comprehensive list of terms, organized alphabetically (and searchable) that are relevant to the LGBTQ+ community. It includes terms for sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
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https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Crisis counseling services for LGBT individuals
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https://www.thetrevorproject.org/research-briefs/diversity-of-youth-gender-identity/
This report provides insightful analysis of the results of the Trevor Project’s 2019 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, which surveyed over 34,000 LGBTQ youth ages 13-24. The executive summary documents in graphs and text the significant increase in gender diversity of LGBTQ youth. For example, “One in four LGBTQ youth identified outside of the gender binary. More specifically, 25% selected gender queer/gender nonconforming, a different identity, or chose multiple identities. Within the gender binary, 7% of youth exclusively selected transgender man or transgender woman.”
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https://www.wpath.org/provider/search
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health conducts “clinical and academic research to develop evidence-based medicine…to promote evidence based care, education, research, public policy, and respect in transgender health.” They have published and updated the Standards of Care to “provide clinical guidance for health professionals to assist transgender and gender diverse people with safe and effective pathways to achieve lasting personal comfort with their gendered selves, and to maximize their overall health, psychological well-being, and self-fulfillment.” They provide training to healthcare providers, and have a list of certified providers searchable by location. (State-wide searches will offer the best results)
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https://translifeline.org/hotline/#familyandfriendshotline
“Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.” In addition to their trans peer support phone service, they also offer a hotline for friends and family of trans individuals, and resources on how to support trans loved ones.
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Written by Jeannie Gainsburg, The Savvy Ally (Second Edition, 2023) is an enjoyable, humorous, encouraging, easy to understand guidebook for being an ally to the LGBTQ+ communities. It is chock full of practical and useful tools for LGBTQ+ advocacy, including: current and relevant information on identities and LGBTQ+ language; tips for what to say and what not to say when someone comes out to you; LGBTQ+ etiquette and techniques for respectful conversations; common bloopers to avoid; tools for effectively navigating difficult conversations; suggestions for addressing common questions and concerns; actions for creating more LGBTQ+ inclusive spaces; and recommendations for self-care and sustainable allyship.
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https://milnepublishing.geneseo.edu/introlgbtqstudies/
This free, online textbook is also available in paperback, and offers an overview of key topics in the field of LGBTQ+ Studies, such as Global Sexualities, which describes gender and sexual variation from a global perspective; U.S. LGBTQ+ History, from pre-colonial Native American cultures to the LGBTQ and Queer Movements today; Prejudice and Discrimination against LGBTQ+ People, and LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness; LGBTQ+ Relationships and Families, and Education and LGBTQ+ Youth; and LGBTQ+ film and literature. The textbook also includes a practical guide to conducting LGBTQ+ research. The online version is complemented by rich multimedia resources that are embedded in the chapters.
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This accessible article explains some of the heated debate about health care for trans youth, sketching out two broadly opposed sides: “The first side wants to reduce standardized gatekeeping around procedures, leaving the matter of the right age at which to, say, undergo top surgery up to the doctor, parents, and teen…The second side worries that allowing access to top surgery for young people at all is reckless, and could lead to regret.” Citing research data as well as popular media accounts, the author argues for reducing gatekeeping and trusting medical professionals, parents, and teens to make decisions that will ultimately lead to better outcomes for more people.
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A national organization created by educators, GLSEN offers resources for students, educators and allies to combat discrimination and prompt LGBT awareness and inclusion
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https://onlinespeechpathologyprograms.org/gender-affirming-verbal-communication/
Research has shown that when a person’s voice doesn’t align with their gender identity, it can have a detrimental effect on their overall quality of life. This incongruence not only draws unwanted attention but can also jeopardize their safety.
Sometimes, the way we speak doesn’t quite match who we truly are. It’s like our voice is on a different page from our identity. That’s where voice and communication training steps in. Think of it as your personal voice coach, helping you align the way you sound with the real you. It’s all about bringing your voice and identity into harmony.
And get this, it’s not just for those who identify as transgender, non-binary, or gender nonconforming; it’s for anyone looking to bring their authentic voice to the forefront. So, if you’re looking to make your voice truly yours, you’re in the right place. goes here
