Resource Library

This document exists as a resource for transgender people and their allies. It is specifically aimed to support transgender youth and their caregivers. This document will be continuously updated as more resources are established and found.

This document was last updated on 4/16/2025.

Author Contact Information

Connor (he/they)

Email: connortransproject@gmail.com

National Resources

The Trevor Project

  • The Trevor Project is dedicated to improving the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth and aims to do so by providing resources for direct support, research, and advocacy. The Trevor Project also offers a 24/7 crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth in need of immediate support.
  • Phone number for crisis hotline: +1 (866) 488-7386

Trans Lifeline

  • The Trans Lifeline is a hotline for trans people to call to talk to other trans people when they are in need of support, including in times of crisis. Their website also offers a resource library for trans people and their allies.
  • Phone number for crisis hotline: +1 (877) 565-8860

PFLAG

  • PFLAG is a national organization with many local chapters that provide close support to parents and families of LGBTQ+ youth. On a national level, they provide resources for support for community members and families, as well as opportunities to advocate for LGBTQ+ right.

Pittsburgh Resources

Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation

  • The Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation has a wide variety of support resources for the Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ community, and specifically many resources for youth and families.

PFLAG Pittsburgh

  • PFLAG Pittsburgh provides in person and virtual support for parents and families of LGBTQ+ youth in the Pittsburgh area.  

QBurgh

  • QBurgh is a news source for all things queer in the Pittsburgh area. They write on the news, upcoming events, and resources in Pittsburgh for the LGBTQ+ community.

Resources for Parents

Guide for How to Support Your Child In Coming Out

  • This article gives advice for how parents can best support their child in various stages of them coming out.

Resources for Allies

GLAAD Tips for Allies

  • This resource offers a guide for how cisgender people can best support transgender people.

Current Events

Erin In The Morning

  • Erin Reed is a transgender journalist who frequently updates her website, as well as social media, with the latest news in transgender rights on a nearly daily basis.

Medical Resources

Professional Medical Organizations Stances on Gender-Affirming Care

  • This site offers a comprehensive list of statements on gender-affirming care from the majority of professional medical organizations. The overwhelming majority of professional medical associations support this care.

Research

Annotated Bibliography for Research and Misinformation on Gender Affirming Care for Transgender Youth

  • I developed this annotated bibliography to provide tools to combat common misinformation that harms trans youth, as well as provide quality research supporting gender affirming care.

International Journal of Transgender Health

  • This journal publishes multidisciplinary articles and research on transgender health.