Trans*, DSD, & Intersex Resource Consolidation Packet Because information, resources, and support should be easy to access. Version 4 – Updated Oct 2nd, 2013 Page | 1 Resource Contents Overview > Introduction & How to Use This Packet……………………………………………………………………………………..7 I. Trans* Affirming Health Care……………………………………………………………………………………………………18 II. Transitioning Information, Support, and Resources…………………………………………………………………29 III. Disorders of Sexual Development (DSD) and Intersex Communities……………………………………….49 IV. Sexual Health & Queer Safe Sex 101…………………………………………………………………………………………55 V. Supportive Resources………………………………………………………………………………………………………………85 VI. Centers and Community Resource Consolidation Initiatives………………………………………………….114 VII. Trans* in the Workplace & Other Legal Issues.………………………………………………………………………128 VIII. Legal Reform and Public Activism…………………………………………………………………………………………..129 Detailed Resource Table of Contents Introduction and How to Use This Packet o Why was this resource consolidation packet created and who is it intended for? o How do I submit suggestions, corrections, or updates that I wanted included in this packet? o How frequently is this manual updated? o What is the next step? o What this packet is and is not o What do the “M” and “Y” symbols next to certain links mean? o Trans101 & Symbology o Some information about terminology, word choice, and word meaning in this packet . LGBTQ+ and SGL . Trans* vs. Trans vs. Transgender . Transgender vs. Transgendered . Transvestite and Hermaphrodite . Disorders of Sexual Development (DSD) vs. Intersex . DSD and Intersex within the Trans* Label . American vs. Western vs. Global Labels Across Time . “Trans* Enough” and Passing I. Trans* Affirming Health Care……………………………………………………………………………………………..18 a. General Health Info & Health Advocacy………………………………………………………………………18 b. Health Clinics……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….19 i. U.S. Transition Focused Health Clinics…………………………………………………………….19 ii. U.S. LGBTQ+ Inclusive Health Centers………….…………………………………………………20 c. Mental Health Resources…………………………………………………………………………………………….22 d. Insurance & Health Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………….23 i. Health Insurance Information…………………………………………………………………………23 ii. Policy Change Advocacy………………………………………………………………………………….24 Page | 2 II. Transitioning Information, Support, and Resources…………………………………….……………………..25 a. Financing Transition………………………………………………………………………………..…………………..25 b. Breast Forms………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………26 i. Nipple Enhancers……………………………………………………………………….…………………..28 c. Gaffs…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..29 d. Prosthetic Vulvas & Vaginas….………………………………………………………………………………….…30 e. Chest Binders…………….………………………………………………………………………………………………..31 f. STPs, Packers, and Prosthetic Penises………………………………………………………………………...32 g. Harnesses & Packing Underwear………………………………………………………………………………..34 h. Trans* Masculine/Male Swimwear…………….……………………………………………………………….35 i. Trans* Feminine/Female Swimwear………..……………………………………………………….………..35 j. Trans* Affirming Clothing Websites.…………………………………………………………………….……..36 i. Gender Non-Binary Clothing Alternatives………………………………………………….…..36 ii. Underwear & Lingerie……………………………………………………………………………………..37 iii. Trans* Friendly Adult Shops……………………………………………………………….…………..38 k. Surgery………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..39 i. U.S. Doctors……………………………………………………………………………………………...…….39 l. Hormone Replacement Therapy.…………………………………………………………………………………41 i. General Information and Supplies………………………………………………………………….41 ii. Estrogen……………………………………………………………………………………..………………….42 iii. Testosterone………………………………………………………………………………………………….43 m. Youth Transition Resources…………………………………………………………………………..……………44 III. Disorders of Sexual Development (DSD) & Intersex Communities…………………..….………………45 a. General Information, Support, and Resources………………………………………..….………………45 b. 5 Alpha Reductase Deficiency……………………………………………………………………….…………….46 c. Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome………………………………………………………………….……………46 d. Gonadal Dysgenesis……………………………………………………………………………………….……………47 i. Swyer Syndrome……………………………………………………………………………….……………47 ii. Turner Syndrome………………………………………………………………………………….………..47 e. Hypospadias and Epispadias………………………………………………………………………………….…….48 f. Klinefelters Syndrome (XXY), Trisomy X (XXX), Jacob’s Syndrome (XYY)…….……………….49 g. Leydig Cell Hypoplasia…………………………………………………………………………………….……………49 h. Penile Agenesis………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..49 i. Micropenis…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….50 j. Muellerian Agenesis………………………………………………………………………………………….…………50 k. Mosaicism and Chimerism…………………………………………………………………………………….…….50 l. Ovo-Testes…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….50 m. Persistent Muellerian Duct Syndrome………………………………………………………………….……..50 n. Progestin-Induced Virilization………………………………………………………………………………………50 Page | 3 IV. Sexual Health and Queer Safe Sex 101………………………………………………………………………………..51 a. Sexual Health & Sexual Transmitted Infections (STI’s)………………………………………………..51 i. General Information & Support………………………………………………………………………51 ii. Youth Resources…………………………………………………………….……………………………...52 iii. Bacterial STI’s………………………………………………………………..……………………………….54 1. Bacterial Vaginosis………………………………………………….………………………….54 2. Syphilis……………………………………………………………………………………………….54 3. Chlamydia…………………………………………………………………..……………………..55 a. Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)……………….…………………..55 4. Gonorrhea……………………………………………………………………..………………….56 5. Chancroid………………………………………………………………………..…………………56 6. Ureaplasma Urealyticum…………………………………………………..……………….56 7. Granuloma Inguinale………………………………………………………….………….…..57 iv. Parasitic STI’s…………………………………………………………………………………….………….…57 1. Pubic Lice/Crabs……………………………………………………………………..………….57 2. Scabies………………………………………………………………………………………..……..57 3. Mycoplasma Genitalium…………………………………………………………….….…..58 4. Trichomoniasis…………………………………………………………………………….….….58 v. Viral STI’s………………………………………………………………………………………………….….….59 1. HIV and AIDS……………………………………………………………………………………...59 a. Disease and Drug Information……………………………………………….59 b. Southeastern Midwest HIV and AIDS Support..………………..……61 c. HIV Positive Support…………………………………………………………..….62 d. Centers, Advocacy & Involvement, News………………………….….63 e. Educational Tools…………………………………………………………………..64 f. Trans* Specific Resources…………………………………………..………….65 g. Resources for People of Color…………………………………….………….65 i. General Resources…………………………………………..………..65 ii. Asian and Asian……………………………….……………..…………66 iii. Black & African American……………….…………………..…….67 iv. Latin@.................………………………………………………….....68 v. Native Americans and Alaskan Natives………………………69 h. Resources for Native Spanish Speakers……………………………..….70 i. Government Organizations and Public Support……..……………..71 j. Faith-Based HIV/AIDS Support………………………………..…………….72 2. Genital Herpes………………………………………………………………………..………….72 3. HPV and Genital Warts……………………………………………………………..………..73 4. Hepatitis B……………………………………………………………….………………….………74 5. Molluscum contagiosum…………………………………………………………….……...75 6. Cytomegalovirus (CMV)……………………………………………………………….….…75 vi. STI Secondary Infections and Complications………………………………………………..…75 1. Mucupurulent Cervicitis (MPC)………………………………………………………….75 2. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)……………………………………………………..76 Page | 4 b. Adult Sex Education and Body Positivity…………………………………………………………………….76 i. Education and Sexual Resources…………………………………………………………………..76 ii. Tumblrs………………………………………………………………………………………………………….77 c. Indiana Sexual Assault & Rape Resources and Recourse…………………………………………….78 i. Indiana Crisis Centers and Resources…………………………………………………………….78 ii. National Support and Resources…………………………………………………………………..79 iii. Resources at Indiana Public Colleges and Universities………………………………….80 V. Supportive Resources……………………………………………………………………………………………………….81 a. Trans* Resources………………………………………………………………………………………………………81 b. MTF Resources………………………………………………………………………………………………………….83 c. FTM Resources………………………………………………………………………………………………………….84 d. Genderqueer and Non-binary……………………………………………………………………………………85 e. Trans* People of Color……………………………………………………………………………………………….88 f. Trans* Youth and Families…………………………………………………………………………………………89 i. Youth Support & Identity Formation…………………………………………………………….89 ii. Family Related Support…………………………………………………………………………………90 iii. Schools, Anti-Bullying, and Suicide Prevention Resources……………………………91 1. Youth Advocacy and Education………………………………………………………..91 2. Anti-Bullying Resources……………………………………………………………………92 a. LGBTrans*Q+………………………………………………………………………92 b. General……………………………………………………………………………….92 3. Suicide Prevention…………………………………………………………………………..93 4. School Reform………………………………………………………………………………….94 5. LGBTQ Scholarships………………………………………………………………………….95 iv. Homelessness Resources………………………………………………………………………………96 1. Information………………………………………………………………………………………96 2. Shelters and Homelessness Support…………………………………………..……97 a. Support……………………………………………………………………………..…97 b. Indiana…………………………………………………………………………………97 c. Illinois…………………………………………………………………………………..97 d. Ohio…………………………………………………………………………………..…98 3. Media and Education………………………………………………………………………..98 g. LGBTrans*Q+ Seniors…………………………………………………………………………………………………99 h. LGBTrans*Q+ Living with Disabilities………..………………………………………………………………100 i. LGBTrans*Q+ Service Members and Veterans…………………………………………………………101 j. Faith-Based Support…………………………………………………………………………………………………101 k. Addiction Treatment and Recovering Community……………………………………………………102 i. Facilities by State…………………………………………………………………………………………102 ii. LGBTQ+