Trans Resource Guide

Austin and Central Texas

909 E. 49th 1⁄2 St.

Austin, TX 78751

512-419-1233

www.outyouth.org/transwellness

Feb 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About this Guide        4

Out Youth/Trans Wellness        5

Mental Health & Therapeutic Services        6

Therapists        6

Therapists for Families and Young Children        8

Psychiatrists        10

DBT Resources        10

Support Groups        11

Life Coach        12

Out and Proud Life Coaching, LLC        12

Open World Coaching and Consulting, LLC        12

Medical Care        13

Clinics        13

Dentists        14

Massage and Yoga Therapy        15

Nutrition        16

Optometrists        16

OB/GYN Providers        17

Spiritual Healers and Acupuncture        17

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Primary Care        17

Pharmacies and Prescriptions        20

Gender Affirming Surgery        20

Surgeons Outside Central Texas:        22

Fertility Services/Sperm Storage        24

Insurance Info        24

Social Services        25

Community Groups        25

BTLA        26

Education        26

College        26

Financial Aid        27

GED        28

Employment        29

Finance        29

Food        30

General        30

Transportation        31

Housing        31

Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness        32

Foster Care/ Former Foster Care        33

Hair Removal/Beauty        34

Hair Stylists        35

Voice Training        37

Life Coach:        37

Resources and videos:        37

Clothing & Accessories        38

Chest Binders        38

Social Groups        39

Arts        40

Local Artists/Entertainers        40

Legal Help        40

Lawyers in Travis County        40

Domestic Partnerships        41

Name and Gender Marker Resources        41

Self Advocacy Tools        41

Additional Resources        42

Hotlines and Helplines        45

About this Guide

The following list is provided for informational purposes only. Many of these providers have been recommended by those in the trans community who have received their services, or by those with knowledge of culturally competent providers. However, providers or organizations mentioned here may or may not be suitable for every individual or family, and Transgender Wellness, a program of Out Youth, cannot guarantee the quality of service you will receive.

As a result, this is a living document that will be continually amended and updated. We welcome feedback on this guide and hope that as you come across services or providers who are friendly, informed, and affirming, you will share this information with us so we can enhance this list of referrals.If you operate a business or service that is not included in this guide, we apologize for the oversight and invite you to contact us so we can correct the mistake. 

We hope that this collection of resources will be useful to you on your journey!

If you have feedback on this document, please emailEmelio Garcia(they/them) at emelio.garcia@outyouth.org.

Out Youth/Trans Wellness

The majority of clients we serve identify under the transgender umbrella. As such, we provide several services for trans youth and young adults ages 12 - 23, and provide services to adults 18+ through our Transgender Wellness Program.

OUT YOUTH:

Youth Gender Identity Group

Every Wednesday from 5:00 - 6:00 PM, we provide a support group on the topic of Gender Identity for youth ages 12 – 18. For more information: https://www.outyouth.org/govirtual/genderidentitygroup 

Individual Therapy

We offer individual therapy for many clients ages 12 – 23 exploring issues related to gender identity. In order to be connected to this clinical service, we first complete a counseling screening with each individual, which can be requested online at screening.outyouth.org.  

Family Office Hours

Cassidy Laminack, LMFT Associate, LPC Intern, holds family office hours every Sunday to meet with families with LGBT youth, and offer information and support. If you are interested in attending Family Office Hours, please visit https://www.outyouth.org/support-for-families to complete a request form.

TRANSGENDER WELLNESS

We provide support for adults 18+ in partnership with the Kind Clinic through our Transgender Wellness program. Services include:

• Food & Hygiene Program (https://www.outyouth.org/food-hygiene-program)
• Support Groups  (open to the public)

• A YouTube Channel (anyone can view the first video here!)
• Occasional Monthly Workshops and Events (open to the public)
• Life Support (case management) (Kind patients only)  
• Free/Low-Cost Individual Counseling (Kind patients only)
• Letters of Support (legal and medical) (Kind patients only)

Visit https://www.outyouth.org/transwellness for a list of upcoming events and more information.

Mental Health & Therapeutic Services

Therapists

*Insurance not accepted unless otherwise noted.

Therapists for Families and Young Children

St. Edward’s University Counseling Clinic

https://www.stedwards.edu/communityclinic

3001 South Congress, Austin, Texas 78704

(512) 317-2416, counseling@stedwards.edu

Serves childrens through adults, including family therapy

Amanda Dishner, LMFT

Address: 3724 Jefferson St #221, Austin, TX 78731

Phone: 512-298-2174

Website: www.castelltherapy.com 

Specialties: EMDR

Jeff Lutes

Address: 5524 Bee Cave Road, STE F3 Austin, Texas 78746

Phone: 512­-419­-0600 jluteslpc@me.com

Jeff comes highly recommended for his integration of faith and expertise in gender and sexual diversity. www.jefflutespsychotherapy.com

Jennifer Williams Buffalo

Address:  Luminary Counseling 2824 Real Street Austin, Texas 78722 (Inside of Capital Area Counseling)

Phone: 512­-677­-5366

Jennifer has years of experience working with adolescents and their families, LGBTQIA communities and transgender adults and youth. She’s warm, funny, and knowledgeable. http://www.luminarycounseling.com/#

Adrienne Sneed, LMSW

Transformations Gender Playgroup 78704:

The purpose of this playgroup is to provide a safe, inclusive environment for children ages 3-10 to explore their gender identities and spend time around other children who have similar gender histories. While children are playing downstairs, parents are encouraged to meet with each other on the second floor of our office for a peer-led support group.

Phone: 512-423-2840

For a list of resources for families with children under the age of 12, please visit https://www.outyouth.org/support-for-families 

Psychiatrists

Dr. John Abraham

Address: 5910 Courtyard Drive, Suite 220, Austin, TX 78731

Phone: 512-382-6359

admin@collaboracare.com

Website: collaboracare.com/our-practice

Dr. Cynthia Benton

Address: 3625 Manchaca Rd #202, Austin, TX 78704

Phone: 512-239­-8943
bentonappoinment@gmail.com

Website: cynthiabenton.com

Dr. Shelly Riley

Address: 2224 Walsh Tarlton Dr., Suite 110, Austin, TX 78746

Phone: 512-291­-6086

admin@shellyrileymd.com

Website: www.shellyrileymd.com

Dr. Nakia Scott (Child and adolescent only)

Address: 4131 Spicewood Springs Rd., Suite K-10, Austin, TX 78759

Phone: 512-562-­9117
Website: holisticmh.com

Dr. Michael Musgrove

Address: 1717 N Interstate Hwy 35, Suite 200, Round Rock, TX 78664

Phone: 512-964-6992

frontdesk@centexmh.com

Website: www.centexmh.com/

DBT Resources

Austin Center for Psychologist Care (IOP)

Address: 11673 Jollyville Rd, B202 Austin, TX 78759

Phone: 512-342-7979

Austin DBT Associates

Address: 8500 N. Mopac Expressway, Suite 402, Austin, TX 78759

Phone: 512-902-3282

Email: hello@adbta.com

Website: adbta.com

Ascension Seton Behavioral Health (IOP, PHP, DBT)

Address: 5407 Clay Ave, Austin, TX 78756 Phone: 512-324-2039

Monica Lenker, LCSW (Group & Individual DBT)

Address: 8500 N Mopac Expressway Ste. 402, Austin, TX78759

Phone: 512-299-4025

Musarat Yusufali (Group & Individual DBT)

Address: 1006 East 39th Street, Austin, Texas 78751

Phone: 512-872-2529

Support Groups

Transgender Wellness: Gender Affirmation Group

Free and open group for trans and non-binary identified adults, ages 18+. Meets Tuesdays from 5:30 - 6:20 PM AND 7:00-7:50 PM: https://www.outyouth.org/govirtual/transwellness 

Trans-Cendence International  

https://www.transcendint.org/

Multiple meeting times that are virtual

A network of peer support groups for transgender, non-binary, and gender questioning people and their significant others, friends, family, and allies (SOFFAs). Attendees can expect to meet both as one big group, and in separate break-off groups for trans/nonbinary people and significant others/family/friends/allies (or other categories as applicable per meeting). This allows people to share more freely and to talk about issues specific to their subgroup. Each break-off will have a facilitator which matches the makeup of the group.

Waterloo Counseling Therapist-Led Groups

Sliding scale, insurance accepted including medicare and medicaid

Waterloo Counseling runs a variety of therapist-led groups including a Trans Femme Group, Trans Masc Group, Genderqueer group, and others.

https://www.waterloocounseling.org/group-therapy

Waterloo Counseling Peer Support Groups

Free support groups led by volunteers from the community centered on various identities or topics, as well as peer social groups.

https://www.waterloocounseling.org/peerled-groups

Transgender Men’s/Trans Masc Group

Meets virtually Wednesdays 6 - 7:30pm

Initial Individual Session ($100) and 8 week commitment required.

Cost: $40 per session

Contact: Noah S. Garcia, LPC-S, noah@nextquestcounseling.com

https://nextquestcounseling.com 

Fighting Eating Disorders in Underrepresented Populations

A Trans+ & Intersex Collective, including virtual support groups for Trans/Genderqueer adults experiencing disordered eating and support group for caregivers/loved ones

https://fedupcollective.org

List of Free Eating Disorder Support Groups

Includes groups specifically for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, larger-bodied, and neurodivergent individuals, among others. Also lists support groups for friends and family.

https://www.theprojectheal.org/free-eating-disorder-support-groups

Alternatives to Suicide

A peer to peer adult support group for those dealing with suicidal ideation.

yarrowcollective.org/calendar

Jennifer Gamewell: Transgender and Non-Binary Teen Group

https://www.jennifergamewell.com/group-therapy

South Austin: 6626 Silvermine Drive, Austin, Texas 78736

Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming/Non-binary Identifying Youth Ages 13-17

Wednesday evenings (biweekly) 5:30PM - 7:00PM

Please call or email for details. Note – this is not a drop-in group.

Jennifer Gamewell: 512-484-1976 | jennifer@jennifergamewell.com

LGBT+ Grief Group

A free, biweekly drop-in group for LGBTQ+ adults grieving the death of a loved one. Meets via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month.

Substance Use Support Options

Seton IOP - an LGBTQ+-affirming intensive outpatient program that supports sobriety / substance use recovery. Virtual only as of January 2023.

https://healthcare.ascension.org/locations/texas/txaus/austin-ascension-seton-behavioral-health

Galano Club - offers various LGBTQ+-affirming 12-step programs, meetings, and groups. In-person and virtual available.
https://austingalano.org

Life Coaches

Open World Coaching and Consulting, LLC - Noah S Garcia, MA, LPC-S, NCC

I work with trans and nonbinary folx on the “how” and “when” of transitioning and navigating issues specific to this that may arise. You can expect that we will work collaboratively to define your goals, formulate a plan, and get you the necessary resources to meet your goals. I will also assist with providing the structure, accountability, encouragement, and support to meet your  goals. 18+. Reach out via email at noah@openworldcc.com to schedule! Phone and video meetings.

noah@openworldcc.com

https://www.openworldcc.com/

Medical Care

Clinics

Austin Travis County Integral Care www.integralcare.org

40 community locations in Travis County - Walk-ins available at some locations

Crisis Services and crisis phone line 512-472-4357

Adult counseling and case management, medication management

Counseling for children and families

Based on ability to pay and takes some insurances including Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Texas Medicaid including All Travis County Managed Medicaid Programs – STAR, STAR Plus, STAR Kids, and Private Health Insurance Plans.

Planned Parenthood www.plannedparenthood.org

North Austin location: 9041 Research Blvd #250, Austin, TX 78758

Note: the North location is currently the only location prescribing hormones

Downtown Austin location: 1823 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702 (Temporarily Closed)

South Austin location: 201 E. Ben White Blvd, Bldgs A & B, Austin, TX 78704

Kind Clinic kindclinic.org

Address: 101 W 40th St #102, Austin, TX 78756 & 8140 N. MoPac Expy, BLDG 2 STE 130B, ATX 78759

Phone: 512-853-9547, Option 1

Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays 9am-5pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am-8pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm

All services are free. Includes STI diagnosis and treatment, HIV testing, PrEP and PEP access.

Prescribes hormone therapy using informed consent model. The Kind Clinic has two locations in Austin to visit for Gender Affirming Care as well as PEP/PrEp/HIV Care.  Kind has a new San Antonio clinic that currently is providing PEP/PrEP/HIV care.  

Lone Star Circle of Care www.lscctx.org

Behavioral health services for all ages

Dentistry (Williamson County: Georgetown, Round Rock, and Bastrop)

Family Medicine, Senior Care Clinics, Vision, OB/GYN

Prescription drugs free or at very low cost for adults, seniors, and children

David Powell Clinic, Dr. Brendan Demarco http://communitycaretx.org/locations/davidpowell.html

4614 N. IH 35. Austin, TX 78751. Phone: 512-978-9100.

Community care clinic that specializes in the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Other Services: On Site Pharmacy, Behavioral Health and Nutrition.

People’s Community Clinic

Address: 2909 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78722

Phone: 512-478­-4939

Serves low-income youth ages 12-23 on a sliding scale/no cost basis. Do not usually prescribe hormone therapy.

New Patient Info

Center for Health Empowerment

Address: 2312 Western Trails Blvd. Ste #103, Austin, TX 78745

Phone: (512) 840-1273

Book an appointment: https://www.checlinic.org/au

CHE’s services are accessible to all community members in-need, however the nonprofit targets its outreach area and marking resources to populations who frequently have less access to sexual health resources, especially communities of color, women at heightened risk of HIV, and youth aged 18-24.

Dentists

Austin Dental, Tom Roland DDS

http://www.lifetimedental.com/

Address: 2206 West Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727

Phone: 512-835-1924

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5pm, Friday 7:30am-1pm

Joan L. Sefcik DDS

https://www.austindentalwellness.com

Address: 4014 Marathon Blvd, Austin, TX 78756

Phone: 512-453-6337

Peak Dental, Traci Cowan DDS

https://www.peakdentaltexas.com/locations/north-austin

Address: 1610 E Parmer Ln E, Austin, TX 78753

Phone: 737-717-3500

Perspective Dental, Ashley Smitherman, DDS

https://perspectivedentalatx.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb+website+button        

Address: 4631 Airport Blvd. Ste 120-A Austin TX 78751

Phone: 512-965-9358

Forest Family Dentistry

Dr. Richard Donkersgoed (Dr. “Rick”)

drrickdonkersgoed@gmail.com

10721 Research Blvd, B180 Austin, TX 78759

(512) 358-4979

https://www.forestfamily.com/locations/research

Massage and Yoga Therapy

Kelly Marshall, LMT, Certified Yoga Therapist, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher,

Spectrum Wellness

Website: https://www.spectrumwellnessaustin.com/

Address: 813 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78702

Phone: 512-923-2370

Hours: Friday 3pm-8pm, Saturday 3pm-8pm, Sunday 10am-3pm, sliding-scale available

Jenn Wooten, Certified Yoga Therapist, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, Waking Yoga

Website: http://wakingyoga.com

Phone: 512-775-3365

Hours: By appointment, sliding-scale available

Michelle Young, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, E-RYT 500

My Vinyasa Practice, no to low cost depending on class/service

Ages 16+ (or younger if advertised as such)

Website: https://www.myvinyasapractice.com/

Address: 109 Jacob Fontaine Lane, Suite 800, Austin, TX 78752

Phone: 512-435-7589

Hours: Online on-demand or by appointment depending on service

Deckllan Hartte, LMT

Address: 2525 Wallingwood Drive

Building #12

Austin, Texas 78746

Website: https://www.deckllanhartte.com/

Phone: (512) 784-6163

Hours: By appointment

Kirtan Marcotte

Yoga, Sound Healing, & Meditation

www.4thchakra.com

4Kirtan@gmail.com

512-225-4630

Tony Senecal, LMT www.tonysenecal.com

Address: 2520 Longview Street, Suite 310, Austin, TX 78705

Contact via website to schedule

Hours: By appointment only

Lance Weihmuller (they/them), LMT

Touch Ceremony Massage Therapy

Address: Earth Commons, 813 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78702

Website: https://www.touchceremony.com

Hours: By appointment, sliding scale available, pay what you can option for all Black and Indigenous clients

Transforming Wellness

Health and Wellness DEI Education + Workshops

https://austinbodycollective.com/product/transforming-wellness/

Sound Therapy

Blooming Heart Center

Registered Nurse and Certified Vibroacoustic therapist

Blooming Heart Center offers State of the Art Vibroacoustic Therapy and will work with you to relieve anxiety, pain, improve sleep or just simply take time to relax and recharge.

Phone: 512-592-9431

Email: marcy@bloomingheartcenter.com

Website: https://www.thebloomingheartcenter.com

Physical Therapy

Origin Physical Therapy, Pelvic Floor Specialists

https://theoriginway.com 

info@theoriginway.com

Multiple locations throughout the Austin area

Phone: 737-234-9618

Nutrition

NeuroFit Nutrition, Nikki Drummond, Clinical Nutritionist & Owner

neurofitnutrition.com

Address: 13062 US-290, Suite 202 , Austin, TX 78737

Phone: 512-699-8764

Katie Hardison, RDN, LD (they/them/theirs)

Registered and Licensed Dietitian

Office: 512.920.2633

Fax: 737.241.0937

Website: kimbroughnutrition.com

Kimbrough Nutrition

Kathy Kimbrough, RD, LD (she/her)

Anti-diet dietician

https://www.kimbroughnutrition.com

Optometrists

Innovative Eyecare, Dr. Shelly Collins, O.D. www.drmcqueen.com

Address: 4301 W. William Cannon Dr, Bldg B Suite 210, Austin, TX 78749

Phone: 512-328-0015

Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30am-6pm

OB/GYN Providers

Dr. Mary Geldernick, MD

Phone: 830-629-6462

Address: 505 N Union Ave New Braunfels, TX 78130

https://www.drgeldernick.com/

Dr. Carolyn Kaufman at Austin Regional Clinic

https://www.austinregionalclinic.com/doctors/caroline-carrie-kaufman

12174 N Mopac Expressway, Suite A, Austin, TX 78758

512-994-2662

Planned Parenthood North Austin

9041 Research #250, Austin, TX 78758 (Office is located upstairs)

Book online or call 512-331-1288

The online form does not give space for preferred name, but admin staff are trained to ask and use preferred name when you arrive.

Gastroenterologists

Robert Frachtman, M.D.

Phone: 512-454-4588

Address: 7951 Shoal Creek Boulevard Bldg #B Austin, TX 78757

https://gialliance.com/robert-frachtman-austin-tx?facilityId=7704&utm_source=GMBSocialClimb&utm_medium=RobertL.Frachtman%2 CM.D

Spiritual Healers and Acupuncture

Tonya Lyles- Gbeda Acupuncture and Sound Therapy

Phone: 512-426-4595

Website: www.nccaomdiplomates.com/tonyalyles/tonya-lyles-lac 

Jonah Welch, Non-Binary Trans Artist, Mystic, and TCM/Acupuncture Grad Student

Offers trans/gender-diverse spiritual counsel, mentoring, consultation, and more.

Phone: 608-333-1311

Website: https://jonahwelch.com/about

Angelica McAuley, Positive Movement School

Offers Tarot readings, energetic services, embodiment + movement guidance, mentoring, and more.

Website:  https://positivemovementschool.com/

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Primary Care

Providers with a ( * ) are known to have worked with trans youth under the age of 18.

Providers with a ( + ) are known to have prescribed hormones with the informed consent model for those over 18

Planned Parenthood+

Address: 9041 Research #250, Austin, TX 78758

Phone: 512-331-1288

Informed Consent Nurse travels between Downtown and North locations  

Call for appointment, currently a waitlist.

ASHwell

Address: 8101 Cameron RD #105, Austin, Texas 78754

Phone: (512) 467-0088

www.ashwellatx.org 

Free PrEP, PEP, HIV testing/treatment, Hep C treatment, & STI Testing

Free HRT consultation, gender care labs/blood work, & medical appointments

A patient navigator to help with any insurance or pharmacy problems

Linkage to acupuncture and massage therapy for very affordable/sliding scale pricing

To be eligible for HRT services must be a patient at ASHwell for HIV Care or PrEP

KIND Clinic: Gender Care Clinic+

www.kindclinic.org

Central Austin:

Address: 101 W Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78751

Phone: 5833-937-5460 (833-WE-R-KIND)

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-5pm; Wednesday 11am-7pm;

South Austin:

Address: 2800 S IH 35 Frontage Rd #103, Austin TX 78704

Phone: 833-937-5460 (833-WE-R-KIND)

Hours: Monday through Friday 9 am-5 pm, Wednesday 11-7:30

San Antonio:

Address: 732 Isom Rd Ste. C, Rm 1, San Antonio, TX 78216

Phone: (210) 853-0028

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-5pm; Wednesday 11am-7pm;

All services are free of cost. Patients are seen regardless of income level or health insurance status. Services include HRT prescription and monitoring, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing and treatment, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to prevent HIV. Prescribes hormone therapy using informed consent model (no therapist letter required).

Children’s Health Dallas GENECIS Program*

Address: 1935 Medical District Dr., Dallas, Texas 75235

Phone: (214) 456-0262

Pride Family Practice*+

Address: 1201 North Lakeline Blvd, Suite 400, Cedar Park, TX 78613

Phone: 512-379-7272

pride.admin@pridefamilymedicine.net

http://pridefamilymedicine.com/

Informed consent available for 18+

Therapist letter required for under 18

Todd Canon, MD

South Austin Medical Clinic

Address: 2555 Western Trails Blvd., Ste. 101, Austin, Texas 78745

Phone: (512) 892-6600

Therapist letter required

Dr. Elizabeth Gomen, MD., Seton Family Physicians

Address: 5103 Kyle Center Dr., Suite 103, Kyle, Texas 78640

Phone: 512-504-0855

Caroline (Carrie) Kaufman, M.D. (OB/GYN),  Austin Regional Clinic (ARC)

Address: 12201 Renfert Way Ste 250 Austin, TX 78758

Phone: 512-994-2662

Brandon Altillo (he/him), MD

Lone Star Circle of Care

Email: brandon.altillo@austin.utexas.edu

Languages: English & Spanish/Espanol

Jessica L. Langsjoen, MD, OBGYN, Baylor, Scott, & White

Address: 1402 W Avenue H, Temple, TX 76504
Phone: (254) 771-8411
Therapist letter required

Walter J. Meyer, MD, UTMB Health*

Address: 815 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550

Phone: 409-772-0770

Address: 1201 Lakeline Blvd #400, Cedar Park, TX 78613

Phone: (512) 379­-7272

Maria C. Monge, M.D., Dell Children’s*

Address: 5339 N. IH 35 Frontage Rd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78723

Phone: 512-324-6534

Eva Montes, PA, Central Family Practice

Address: 720 West 34th Street, Suite 105, Austin, TX 78705

Phone: 512-371-­9260

Informed consent, HRT available to 18+ only

Stephanie Shaw, MD, ECNU Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology

Address: 6500 N Mopac Expressway, Building 3 Suite 200, Austin, TX 78731-4309 

Phone: 512-458­-8400

https://texasdiabetes.com/about-us/our-doctors/stephanie-shaw/

Therapist letter required

Mary Jane Wray, MD, Luling Community Health Center*

Address: 115 S Laurel Ave, Luling, TX 78648

Phone: 830-875-­6399

Dr. Jesse W. Dunkle

ARC Far West: 6835 Austin Center Boulevard, Austin, TX 78731

512-346-6611

https://www.austinregionalclinic.com/doctors/jesse-dunkle#Locations

Pharmacies and Prescriptions

Medsavers Pharmacy: medsaverspharmacy.com

Address: 1800 W 35th St. ATX

Phone: 512-465-9292

Email: medsaverspharmacy@gmail.com

HRT Prices as of 02/05/18:

Topical testosterone $69-$119 (dose dependent) for a 3 month supply

Injectable testosterone is $86, supply is dose dependent. This supply  would generally cover about 4 months. For many, testosterone, including needles, can cost as little as $20 per month.

Topical estrogen starts at $49 for a 2-4 month supply.

Oral estrogen about $10 for a month supply or $22 for a 3 month supply depending on dose.

Oral spironolactone can be $10-$35 a month depending on dose.

GoodRX: www.goodrx.com:

Tool that collects prices & discounts from over 60,000 U.S. pharmacies. Can also be downloaded as app.

HRT Prices:

Estradiol (injection) -  https://www.goodrx.com/estradiol-valerate $45 - $110 (1 vial)

Estradiol (oral) - https://www.goodrx.com/estradiol-norethindrone $40 - $104 (28 tablets)

Estradiol (patch) - https://www.goodrx.com/estradiol $35 - $80 (8 twice-weekly patches)

Depo-Testosterone (injection) www.goodrx.com/depo-testosterone $11 - $19 (1 vial)

Oral Estrogen www.goodrx.com/estrace $4 - $21 (30 tablets)

Spironolactone www.goodrx.com/spironolactone?drug-name=spironolactone

Needy Meds: www.needymeds.org

Service that connects you with prescription programs and free or low cost solutions for the uninsured (many require applications and doctor’s signature)

HRT Prices:

Testosterone www.needymeds.org/generic-drug/DrugSearch/testosterone

Estrogen www.needymeds.org/generic-drug/DrugSearch/estrogen

Spironolactone www.needymeds.org/generic-drug/DrugSearch/spironolactone

Gender Affirming Surgery

For extensive information about gender-affirming surgeries:

https://www.genderconfirmation.com

Crane Center

Curtis Crane, MD

Ashley DeLeon, MD

Richard Santucci, MD

Gerhard S. Mundinger, MD

Breast augmentation, top surgery (double incision and keyhole), tracheal shave,

facial masculinization and feminization, body masculinization and feminization, and bottom surgery (metoidioplasty, phalloplasty, urethral lengthening, scrotoplasty, vaginectomy, glansplasty, penile and glans implants, vaginoplasty, vulvoplasty, and genital nullification)

HRT is not required to get top surgery, and top surgery is not required to get bottom surgery. Will perform certain surgeries to clients under 18 with parental consent and additional requirements.

Address: 4407 Bee Cave Rd Suite 612

Austin, TX 78746

Phone: 415-6446-9486

Email: TXReception@CraneCTS.com

Insurance information: https://cranects.com/insurance/

https://cranects.com/

Jeffrey Hall, MD

Breast augmentation, top surgery (breast reduction), laser hair removal, hair restoration, and facial feminization and masculination

Address: 300 Beardsley Ln, Bldg C, Suite 101, Austin, TX 78746

Phone: 512-327-5337

Address: 301 Denali Pass Dr, Cedar Park, TX 78613

Phone: 512-770-1777

https://hallplasticsurgery.com/

Dustin Reid, MD, Restora Austin Plastic Surgery Centre

Breast augmentation, double incision (w nipple grafts), keyhole, and periareolar

Address: 901 W 38th St #401, Austin, TX 78705

Phone: 512-371-8817

Sarah Saxon, MD, Saxon MD Facial Plastic Surgery

Facial feminization

Address: 1100 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78701

Phone: 512-537-4191

Dr. Adam Bryce Weinfeld

Facial Feminization Surgery, rhinoplasty revision, breast augmentation, keyhole, double incision (w nipple grafts)

Address: 6811 Austin Center Blvd Suite 420, Austin, TX, 78731

Phone: 512-324-2765

https://www.drweinfeld.com/

Gary Lawton, MD

Informed consent top surgery, double incision (w nipple grafts)

Address: 525 Oak Centre Dr #260, San Antonio, TX 78258

Phone: 210-496-­2639

​​https://www.plasticsurgery-sanantonio.com/

Constance Barone, MD

Breast augmentation (transumbilical), top surgery (with pec impants, facial surgeries, and laser hair removal

Address: 9502 Huebner Rd Suite 202, San Antonio, TX 78240

Phone: (210) 228-6698

https://www.baroneplasticsurgery.com/transgender-surgery

Aisha White, MD (she/her)

Top surgery

Email: aisha@qpsatx.com

Surgeons Outside Central Texas:

Dany Hanna, MD

Address: 7777 Forest Ln Suite C650, Dallas, TX 75230

Phone: (972) 327-5524

https://hannagendercenter.com/

Daniel Freet, MD 

Address: 6410 Fannin Street, Suite 1400

Houston, TX 77030

Phone: (832) 325-7181

https://www.utphysicians.com/provider/daniel-j-freet/

The International Center for Transgender Care

Peter Raphael, MD

Scott Harris, MD

Alan Dulin, MD

Alfred Anotnetti, MD

James Gibbs, MD

Facial feminization and masculination, body feminization and masculination, gender confirmation (vaginoplasty and centurian metoidioplasty), orchiectomy, breast augmentation, keyhole, double incision (with nipple grafts)

Address: 6020 West Plano Parkway, Suite #100

Plano,TX 75093

Phone: 469-429-7557

https://thetranscenter.com/

Bardia Amirlak, MD

Facial feminization and masculination, breast augmentation, double incision (with nipple grafts), double incision (pedicle), periareola and transareolar mastectomy

Address: 1801 Inwood Road, Dallas, Texas 75390

Phone: 972-972-4708

https://www.amirlakplasticsurgery.com/

Michael Eisemann, M.D.

Top surgery (with nipple grafts and pec implants), breast augmentation, facial masculinization and feminization, tracheal shave, body masculinization and feminization, and laser hair removal

Puberty blockers and HRT with a letter

Address: 6550 Fannin St. Suite 2119, Houston, TX 77030

Phone: 713-730-2449

Website: https://www.cosmeticsurgeryhouston.com/procedure/transgender-plastic-surgery/

Tue Dinh, MD

Gender confirmation (vaginoplasty, metoidioplasty, and phalloplasty), breast augmentation, top surgery

Address: 6560 Fannin St Suite 2200, Houston, Texas, 77030

Phone: 832-734-7631

https://dinhplasticsurgery.com/

Frank Agullo, MD

Breast augmentation, top surgery, tracheal shave, hair transplants, facial feminization and masculinization, and body masculinization and feminization

Address: 1387 George Dieter Dr. Bldg C301, El Paso, TX

Phone: 915-590-7900

https://www.agulloplasticsurgery.com/procedure/transgender-procedures/

Fertility Services/Sperm Storage

Austin Fertility Institute

https://austinfertilityinstitute.com

Address: 2200 Park Bend Dr Bldg 1 Suite 402, Austin, TX 78758

Phone: (512) 339-4234

Fairfax CryoBank 

Address: 4201 Marathon Blvd # 303, Austin, TX 78756  

Phone: (512) 206-0408

Website: https://fairfaxcryobank.com/lgbt-families 

Sppare.me:

Cryogenic sperm preservation, $250-$750 for sample processing and 1 year of storage (also requires blood work at an additional cost)

https://sppare.me/pricing/

Austin Fertility Center http://www.austinfertility.com/ 

Does consultations about what adjustments may need to be made with hormones prior to the deposit.

Consultation cost: 

$265 for egg freezing (then make plan for more pricing for IVF ~12K-15K)

$130 semen analysis

$775 for freezing and storage for two months (they do not store for more than two months)

Ovation and Fertility http://www.ovationfertility.com/

Fertility Texas http://fertilitytexas.com/

Discount programs: http://fertilitytexas.com/discount-programs/

Has a number of locations, although none in Austin. Claim to specialize in (among other things) transgender fertility

Insurance Info

Transcend Legal

www.transcendlegal.org

Has a website with a library of insurance policies with information about exclusions and coverage.

Insurance Cost Calculator:

www.plannedparenthoodhealthinsurancefacts.org/index.php/get-help

Insurance enrollment assistance (ACA, CHIP, MAP, and Medicaid) foundcom.org/health-programs/health-insurance-enrollment

Medicaid & CHIP (Texas) https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home

ACA Enrollment www.healthcare.gov

Info for transgender clients www.healthcare.gov/transgender-health-care

Preview plans and price estimates www.healthcare.gov/see-plans

Oscar insurance has been used and reported to have trans healthcare coverage

Medical Access Program (MAP) of Central Health www.medicalaccessprogram.net

Unfortunately, MAP specifically excludes coverage for trans affirming care: “Any treatment for transsexualism, gender dysphoria, sexual re-assignment or sex change, including, but not be limited to, drugs, surgery, medical or psychiatric care.”

Trans Line project-health.org/transline

Trans Line is a free medical consultation service. There are a number of articles already on the site, however if you reach out with a question you will receive a response in at least 48 hours from a medical professional.

“We host a national online transgender medical consultation service that offers health care providers up-to-date transgender clinical information and individualized case consultation across a broad range of clinical transgender issues. TransLine is staffed by expert medical providers from LGBT clinics from around the nation who can help you provide the best possible care to your transgender patients.”

Financial Assistance

Point of Pride Point of Pride provides financial aid and direct support to trans folks in need of health and wellness care. Applications for the Annual Transgender Surgery Fund open on November 1. The deadline to apply is November 30 by 11:59pm EST. All applications must be submitted online.

Grants

Genderbands

Transition Grant applications are open every year from October 1 to November 30. Applications will appear on the website October 1.

The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center

The TransMission program provides financial assistance of up to $500 for expenses related to social, legal, medical, or surgical transition. Applicants must be over 18 years of age and reside within the United States. Priority will be given to residents of New York’s Hudson Valley. All are welcome to apply. Applications are currently closed. Check back for updates.

The Jim Collins Foundation

The 2024 grant cycle is closed. The 2025 grant cycle will open on June 1, 2024 and will close on August 15, 2024.

Reproductive Health

Sexual Wellness

Kind Clinic

Kind Clinic offers PrEP, PEP, HIV Testing and Care, STI Testing and Treatment.

ASHwell Sexual Health and Wellness

Empowering central Texans by providing sexual health and wellness services that serve the body, mind and spirit.

Vivent Health

Your home for health care and sexual wellness. Vivent Health provides comprehensive health care services all in one place, with you always at the center.

Planned Parenthood

The Planned Parenthood Centers offer high quality, affordable medical care for women, men, nonbinary folks & teens. Book now. Services are high-quality, low cost & confidential.

Out Youth

Out Youth offers sexual wellness kits

Social Services

Community Groups

Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT):

Transgender Education Network of Texas is dedicated to furthering the cause of Gender Diverse people in Texas through education in both public and private forums. TENT strives to halt discrimination through social, legal, legislative, and corporate education.

Allgo:

Allgo is a statewide QPOC organization in Texas. Allgo works to create and sustain queer people of color activists, groups, organizations, and allies through artistic expression, promoting wellness, and grassroots organizing.

Austin Black Pride:  

Austin Black Pride is a 501(C)3 organization that works to educate, celebrate, and empower LGBTQ people of color.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/austinblackpride/ 

Black Trans Leaders of Austin (BTLA) :  

BTLA is a team of black trans and gender diverse community leaders that seek to understand needs, bring clarity to those needs, and advocate for meaningful change. Our vision is that all black trans and gender diverse people in Austin, TX. Have the opportunity to thrive.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/BlackTransLeadership/

https://btla.squarespace.com/?fbclid=IwAR313pgoTXIULV17wmstLCXBU6vGFIlrqsnWHuyUSiZU9CryXtJjtYK1VNs

The Q:

Services include peer-to-peer support on a number of topics for gay, bi and queer men, STI and HIV testing and social events www.facebook.com/theqaustin/?fref=ts

Address: 2906 Medical Arts St, Austin, TX 78705

Phone (512) 420-8557

Support Group for Parents of Transgender Children and Youth

Private Facebook Support Group 

Website : https://www.facebook.com/groups/618154762160595

PFLAG

Free support group meetings for LGBTQ people, family members and friends in the Austin, Texas area

Education

College

College Forward

Phone: 512-452-4800

Email: info@collegeforward.org 

Website: www.collegeforward.org

Foundation Communities College Hub https://foundcom.org/education-pathways/college-hub/

College Student Support Services foundcom.org/financial-stability/college-student-support-services/

Capital Idea (Community College and Career Placement)

www.capitalidea.org/programs/

Eligibility: www.capitalidea.org/qualifications/

CareerUp info events: http://www.capitalidea.org/careerups/

Overview of trans inclusive policies at Texas Colleges txtns.org/policies-in-central-texas/

College Guide for LGBTQ Students

www.affordablecolleges.com/resources/lgbtq-college-resources/

Financial Aid

Stonewall Foundation Scholarship

Microgrants range from $25 - $650. Applicants must be between 18 - 25 years old

https://www.stonewallfoundation.org/scholarships/

Point Foundation Scholarship (4 year Universities)

Requirements - https://pointfoundation.org/point-apply/application-faqs/

Application - https://pointfoundation.org/point-apply/apply-now/

Point Foundation Scholarship (Community Colleges)

Requirements - https://pointfoundation.org/point-apply/community-college/ 

Click “Apply Now” to apply

LEAGUE Foundation LGBTQ Scholarship 

https://www.leaguefoundation.org

Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce Scholarships

Qualifications: https://austinlgbtchamber.com/educationfund/

Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4USC_2aCqHuhWXPwp_kkMcf0h8-WsLETaUCOg2behsnjSFA/viewform

Scholarship $1,000+

PFLAG Houston

Qualifications http://outforeducation.org/ 

Application: https://outforeducation.org/lgbtq-scholarship-information/#_scholarapply

Audre Lorde Scholarship Fund/ZamiNobla

This community scholarship specifically awards out black lesbian women who are 50 years of age or older and going to college. Applicants should be active within their local LGBTQ community.

https://www.zaminobla.org/audre-lorde-scholarship

Awards of $1,000+

Asian Pacific Islander Queer Women & Transgender Community

Qualifications: http://www.apiqwtc.org/resources/apiqwtc-scholarship/

Scholarships of $2,500

American Atheists

https://www.atheists.org/activism/scholarships/ 

Awards range from $500 - $1,000

GED

Goodwill

Attend an orientation to work with Career Case Managers for career readiness training, GED preparation, paid work experience, and career counseling. Dates are found on the website.

Website: www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/education-job-training/opportunities-for-youth 

Lifeworks (English and Spanish)

Free GED class for anyone 16-26, financial assistance paying for tests

Attend an Orientation

• First Friday 9am-1pm at LifeWorks East, 35 N Pleasant Valley Rd
• Second Friday 9am-1pm Lifeworks South, 3700 S 1st St, Austin

Website: www.lifeworksaustin.org/ged 

ACC

Adult Education GED classes offered for people 19 and older. While you need a social security number to register online, an alternative ID number can be provided if you don’t have one by contacting an Adult Education staff member

Online or in person application necessary for placement in classes

Apply online here: www.austincc.edu/abe/hse/ or visit the Adult Education offices M-F 8:00-5:00

Highland Campus 6101 Airport Blvd Austin, TX 78752: Room 1402 Second desk on the left

Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville Rd. Austin, Texas 78702: Room 1209A

Trade Schools

Texas Welding Schools: https://texasweldingschools.com/

Texas Massage Therapy Schools: https://texasmassagetherapyschools.com/

Employment

Workforce Solutions www.wfscapitalarea.com

Find a Job, Build Your Resume, Prepare for Interviews, Earn a GED Gain Occupational Skills and child care financial support

Youth Services also available: https://www.wfscapitalarea.com/our-services/youth/

Youth ages 14-21 NOT in H.S. who need a GED and/or full time employment

Goodwill Education & Job Training www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/education-job-training

Complete intake to determine eligibility for Workforce Advancement www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/intake-form

Attend orientation for Youth Opportunities www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/education-job-training/opportunities-for-youth

Job Fairs www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/education-job-training/job-fairs

Employment Resources for Neurodivergent and Disabled Folks

Neurodiversity Career Connector: Job board that provides a one-stop shop for all the employers with neurodiversity-focused hiring initiatives.

SourceAbled: Staffing company where you create one profile to get matched to many jobs. Offers to help you throughout the job search process and provides support once hired. Resumes submitted through SourceAbled get priority consideration.

Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Staffing company where you create one profile to get matched to many jobs. Offers job search help, alternative interviews, and professional development

Ultranauts: Tech company that strongly encourages neurodiverse candidates to apply

Inclusively: Platform to find jobs with employers who are intentionally seeking candidates with disabilities. Also offers networking and community support

abilityJOBS: Platform to find jobs with employers who are intentionally seeking candidates with disabilities.

Hire Autism: Job board that includes free Navigator service for support in resume, cover letter and interview prep. No formal diagnosis required.

Peak Performers: Peak Performers is a nonprofit temporary staffing and employment agency headquartered in Austin, TX.

Finance

Foundation Communities: www.foundcom.org

One-on-One financial coaching : foundcom.org/financial-stability/financial-coaching

Tax Prep : http://foundcom.org/financial-stability/austin-tax-preparation/ 

ACA enrollment: Arianna Anaya, Program Coordinator; Main: (512) 496-3786;   Cell: (512) 897-8738 arianna.anaya@foundcom.org

United Way Capital Area

Website: https://www.unitedwayaustin.org/connectatx/

Jeremy O. Torres Emergency Stabilization Fund

For LGBTQIA+ emerging adults (ages 18 - 25) in the San Marcos area who are in crisis.

https://www.bobcatpridescholarship.com/apply.htm

Food

Central Area Food Bank www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/get-help/

Classes/Recipes/E-Cookbooks: www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/get-help/eat-healthy

 www.budgetbytes.com/recipes/ 

Find Food Now www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now

Your Texas Benefits goodfoodgoodmove.yourtexasbenefits.com/

SNAP benefits application www.yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home

Sustainable Food Center www.sustainablefoodcenter.org

Phone: 512-236-0074

Free 6-week Cooking Class https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/cooking-and-gardening/happy-kitchen

Double your SNAP benefits at Farmer’s Markets sustainablefoodcenter.org/programs/double-dollars 

General

FindHelp (Formally known as Aunt Bertha): https://www.findhelp.org/

An online tool that connects people with social services programs available in their area

Central Texas Transgender Society: http://www.transcentex.org/

Resources, social calendar  

City of Austin Neighborhood: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/health/locations Many (but not all) offer food pantries, notary services, job search help, clothing closets (or drives), and referrals to other community resources or case management.

Blackland Neighborhood Center (78722) 512-972-5790 http://www.austintexas.gov/department/blackland-neighborhood-center

Clarksville Community Health Center (78703) http://www.austintexas.gov/department/clarksville-community-health-center

East Austin Neighborhood Center (78702) 512-972-6650 http://www.austintexas.gov/department/east-austin-neighborhood-center

Montopolis Neighborhood Center (78741) 512-972-6650 http://www.austintexas.gov/department/montopolis-neighborhood-center

Rosewood-Zaragosa Community Center (78702) 512-972-6740 http://www.austintexas.gov/department/rosewood-zaragosa-neighborhood-center

South Austin Neighborhood Center (78704) 512-972-6840 http://www.austintexas.gov/department/south-austin-neighborhood-center

St. John Community Center (78752) 512-972-5139 http://www.austintexas.gov/department/st-john-community-center

Transportation

Cap Metro Reduced Fare ID: http://www.capmetro.org/RFID/

Housing

Austin Tenants Council: www.housing-rights.org 

Telephone Counseling Line: 512-474-1961 M-F 9am-12pm

The Telephone Counseling Line provides education and information regarding residential tenant-landlord disputes. Phone are answered by trained housing counselors who offer options, refer callers to other agencies or suggest legal assistance through Legal Aid, lawyer referral services, etc. The call line is often operating at a high volume, so keep calling until you get a human.

Crisis Intervention,  512-474-1961

Counselors mediate on behalf of tenants to resolve emergencies such as illegal eviction, lockout, utility shut-off, or improper seizure of personal property that threaten their housing. This includes Rental Repair Assistance. Through advocacy and mediation, the Renters’ Rights Assistance Program helps low-income renters enforce their right for repairs of conditions that threaten health or safety.

Eligibility: Crisis intervention clients must be Travis County residents and not exceed income guidelines. Rental repair assistance is available only to Austin residents who do not exceed income guidelines.

In-House Counseling

The Renters’ Rights Assistance Program provides 30-minute in-house counseling sessions to tenants and landlords who have questions regarding their rights or responsibilities. Counseling, brochures, and other materials are provided to clients in need of more in-depth information than can be provided through telephone counseling.

Fees: In-house counseling is free for Travis County residents who do not exceed income guidelines. For all others, a 30-minute counseling appointment is $15. Proof of income is required.

Procedures: Call 512-474-7006 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Affordable Housing Guide: https://www.housing-rights.org/guide-to-affordable-housing-1

Austin Queer/Trans Housing Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/atxkweerhousing/

Active group for those offering and searching for housing. Membership must be approved by a current member.

LGBT Realtors: Austin Gay Realtors and Gay Friendly Real Estate Agents - GayRealEstate.com 

        At GayRealEstate.com we’re committed to connecting members of the

LGBTQ community to agents we know personally, have investigated and interviewed

extensively, and in some cases have been working with for over 20 years!

Type in the city you are looking for and it will pull up LGBT or LGBT friendly realtors in that area

Phone: 1-888-420-6683

Also has other LGBT friendly resources listed

Roommate Search

Diggz.co find rooms and roommates with shared interests, lifestyles, etc. using personalized profiles

Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness

ECHO- Rapid Rehousing Services www.austinecho.org (512) 234-3630

ECHO administers a 50 question survey called the coordinated housing assessment. This assessment is necessary for many of the resources below. To access the survey call the number above between 9am-4pm or visit the walk in locations below (beginning August 15th 2017)

Walk-in Locations:

Sandra Joy Anderson Clinic

1705 East 11th Street Austin, TX 78702

Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm

The Southeast Health and Wellness Clinic

2901 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741

Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm

Trinity Center (Monday & Tuesday are “women only” days)

304 East 7th Street Austin, TX 78701

Mon-Fri 9am-1pm

Caritas of Austin https://caritasofaustin.org/need-help/get-started/ 

Complete coordinated assessment (above) to determine eligibility

Education, Employment, and Food Assistance for housing clients

LifeWorks www.lifeworksaustin.org

Call 512.735.2100 to get on the waitlist. It is helpful for your case to call back everyday or as much as you can

• Emergency Shelter ages 12-17
• Transitional Living ages 17-23
• Aftercare Transitional Care for former foster youth ages 17-20
• Lifeskills Training for youth in DFPS foster care ages 16-19

Foundation Communities 512-610-7377 www.foundcom.org

Housing rental communities foundcom.org/housing/our-austin-communities

At Risk/Homeless families w/children 512-610-7377 foundcom.org/housing/at-risk-homeless-families

Safe Alliance www.safeaustin.org/safeplace 

24/7 Hotline 512-267-7233

Two emergency shelters, one for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and one for survivors of child abuse – anyone can be sheltered here, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Free individual and group counseling services, social workers who can help survivors access the financial, housing and health resources and advocates at court to offer support and information to those applying for protective orders are also available. They also have an attorney on site and an elementary charter school.

Sunrise Navigation Center - https://sunrisenavigationcenter.org/get-help

Helps with housing assessment signups, food, clothing and more.

Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm, line starts forming at 8am.

Located at 4430 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745

Foster Care/ Former Foster Care

SUPER INCREDIBLE RESOURCE LIST! texasfosteryouth.org/resources-list/

Legal Questions & Resources for Youth texasfosteryouth.org/legal-resources/legal-resources-for-youth/

Legal Resources for Advocates texasfosteryouth.org/legal-resources/legal-resources-for-advocates/

Youth Guide to “Aging Out” of Foster Care texasfosteryouth.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/5th-Edition-Foster-Youth-Guide-Web-Final.pdf

Lambda Legal Guide to LGBTQ Youth In Care www.lambdalegal.org/publications/getting-down-to-basics

Fitness 

Fit & Fearless 

Women & Queer Owned gym that specializes in Krav Maga

Address: 4109 Todd Ln Suite 1600, Austin, TX 78744

Phone: (512) 441-5728

fitandfearless.com

Go Dance Studio- Go dance studio mission is to “honor clients by working together to promote dance diversity, discovering the unique path that is right for each client and teammate while creating an inclusive community with a cheerful and welcoming atmosphere.” Newcomer night costs $15, but prices are quite a bit higher after that. Dance partners are gender neutral godancestudio.com

4477 S Lamar Blvd #530 Austin TX 78745

W Anderson Ln #530 Austin TX 78757        

Krav Maga ATX- Learn Krav Maga, kickboxing, ground fighting, and more in a safe, inclusive, friendly environment. Please contact for potential financial scholarships for membership.

321 W Ben White Blvd, Suite 204-B, Austin, TX 78704

512-850-8155

info@kravmagaatx.com

Sky Candy Aerial Arts- Sky Candy provides a variety of aerial, circus, dance, performance and fitness disciplines. If you’ve never done aerials before, there is “Intro to Aerials” a no-commitment drop-in class that lets you try out the four main apparatuses- Silks, Hammock, Trapeze and Lyra. Classes available for youth and adults www.skycandyaustin.com 

1023 Springdale Road, 8A Austin, TX 78721

(512) 800-4998

Hair Removal/Beauty

Austin Laser Solutions

Phone: 512-296-5162

https://www.austinlasersolutions.com/

Has promotions for trans clients. Buy 5 get 3 free (as of September 2022)

Austin Medical Electrolysis Clinic

Phone: 512-997-7700

Address: 11400 Oakwood Drive, Austin, TX 78753

Website: http://austinmedicalelectrolysisclinic.com/index.htm

Website specifically mentions working with trans people, but also uses outdated terms (i.e. “pre-op”)

Laser and Electrolysis Studio

Phone: (512) 459-6353

Address: 1512 W. Koenig Lane, Austin, TX 78756

Website: www.laserelect.com

Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, Sunday by appointment only

Previously owned by Cheryl Piquard, and their mission statement says “We are proud allies of the LGBTQIA community. Our business stands for the rights and safety of our clients and will continue to treat everyone with respect and equality.” Recently bought by a new owner who says, “I will continue to serve and fight for this community as Cheryl has for the past 40 years.”

International Beauty Center

Phone: 512-522-3783

Address: Spicewood Forest Office Park, 4131 Spicewood Springs Rd. Building I, Suite 4

Austin, TX 78759

Website: beautycenterinc.com

Website advertises expertise working with transgender clients, but also uses outdated terms (i.e. “pre-op”), but trans people have found the staff respectful.

Alite Laser (laser and electrolysis)

Phone: 512-328-1555

Address: 504 West 17th St, Austin, TX 78701

Website: alitelaser.com

No specific mention of working with trans people on website, but highly recommended by trans people who have gone there.

Potion (facials, brows, lashes, waxes, microblading, cosmetic tattoos)

Text: 512-812-7553

Call: 512-572-7872

Address: 1825 Fortview Rd. #107, Austin, TX, 78704

Website: potiontx.com

POC/Women-owned

Cute Nails 

Phone: 512-937-2659

Address: 1211 E. 7th St. Austin, TX. 78702

Website: https://www.cutenailstudio.com/ 

Pedicures, Waxing, Tooth Gems, Gel & Lacquer Manicures, Waxing, Lash Lifts and more

Healing Ink (Marge Gomez)

Phone: 512-701-7989

Address: 1221 W. 6th St. Austin, TX. 78703

Website: https://healinginkstudio.com 

Paramedical permanent make-up. Located inside Bella Salon

Hair Stylists

Symbolica Salon

Website: https://www.symbolicasalon.com/

Phone: (512) 537-2046

Address: 6406 N Interstate 35, My Salon Suite #104, Austin, TX 78752

Gender neutral pricing. Owner Jasmine will provide youth under 18 years old free gender-affirming haircuts if you note seeing her info in this guide when you book an appointment.

Proud People Barber (Mobile Barber)

Website https://proudpeoplebarber.com

General Inquiries:  lozano@proudpeoplebarber.com 

Adrian (they/them) at Bird’s Barbershop

(512) 492-8400

905 E 41st St, 78751

https://www.instagram.com/cutsbythem/?hl=en

Shade Salon

Website https://www.shadesalonatx.com/

(512) 775-8722

7301 Burnet Rd.  #106 Suite  5 AUSTIN, TX. 78757

Lauren (she/her) at Shed Barbershop

(512) 228-8792

shop number: 512-305-3915

2210 S 1st St, Unit H, Austin, TX 78704

Barber cuts. Cuts at shop are $35

Short Hair Company

Website https://www.shorthaircompany.com

Phone: 512-806-9092

3720 S Congress Ave B,  Austin, TX. 78704

Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 7pm & Saturday 9 am - 4 pm

Take 5 Haircuts

Phone: (512) 506-9055

Address: 1050 Lakeline Blvd #102, Cedar Park, TX 78613

Appointment Required

Salon Deleon

(512) 850-9307

salondeleonllc@yahoo.com

2901 South Capital of TX Hwy Sola Salons, Studio #30 Austin, TX 78746

https://salondeleonaustin.square.site/

Artists Hair Studio

Book on Instagram @thecosmodad or by call or text (512) 956-6974

9911 Woodland Village Drive 78750

Haircuts long and short, Color, Curly hair, Texture services including locs, and a variety of extensions

Scissor Sisters Salon & Spa

(512) 660-5131

6535 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752

Book online at https://na02.envisiongo.com/a/scissorsisters/

Voice Training

Your Lessons Now

Offers coaching to retrain both the speaking AND singing voice. Sessions are conducted via Zoom. Located in Portland, OR.

Prices: $50/ 30-minute individual session, $80/60-minute individual session, $25/ 60-minute group session.

https://www.youtube.com/user/scootergoat01

https://www.yourlessonsnow.com

(210) 883-4093

Icy Monroe, The Voice Clinic

http://www.thevoiceclinicaustin.com/contact/

Prices: Consultations $40 for up to an hour, Sessions $50.00 for 40 minute session, $60.00 for 50 minute session when purchased as part of a package

Erica Bodoin, Speech Pathologist at UT Austin Ebodoin@gmail.com, 512-294-9077

Carol Willis Simsack

Phone: 206-550-2965

https://simsakvoicegallery.wordpress.com

Prices: $50.00 per hour at her home in Elgin, TX, and double that if she comes to your home in the Austin or Bastrop Texas areas

Dara W. Allen, MS CCC-SLP

Phone: 512-466-5013

Website: https://www.austinvoiceinstitute.com/services/transgender-voice-therap

Harmonic Speech

https://www.harmonicspeech.com/gendervoice

We are speech-language pathologists specialized in gender affirming voice and communication training for both singing and speaking voices.

Resources and videos:

Video Tutorials

Suddenly Sara YouTube Series: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DiyKv4o5Ls

ExceptionToTheRule's video voice tutorial: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGYwFPKjy9E

ExceptionToTheRule's audio voice tutorial: soundcloud.com/cyndercyns/voice-tutorial

Resource guides:

Violet’s Voice Tips: www.reddit.com/r/asktransgender/comments/1wi7uk/violets_voice_tips/

MTF Voice Changing Regime

The Changing Female-To-Male (FTM) Voice: www.radical-musicology.org.uk/2008/constansisped.pdf

Testosterone and the trans male singing voice: transguys.com/features/testosterone-ftm-singing

Clothing & Accessories

Cheap places to buy clothes of varying sizes and styles

        Texas Thrift $

        Goodwill $

        Buffalo Exchange $$

        Treasure City Thrift $

        Savers $

List of Austin Clothing Closets: http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/austin_clothing_closets.html

Texas GSC clothing swap

Dress For Success:

Nonprofit geared towards helping femme identified individuals who need assistance with interview clothes

https://austin.dressforsuccess.org/

Top Drawer:

Non-profit thrift store  that benefits folks living with HIV

http://www.topdrawerthrift.org/

Sammie’s Closet:

Free clothes closet located in Pflugerville. Sammie’s closet has gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories for the Trans and Non-binary community. This is run by family members and allies interested in celebrating uniqueness and bravery.

Must make an appointment by emailing sammi3scloset@gmail.com

Phone: 512-640-9363

Chest Binders  

GC2B Binders:

These binders are generally regarded as great in terms of comfort and effectiveness and come in a wide range of sizes. Available in full or half length.

Flavnt Streetwear: 

Austin based company that makes binders, shirts, sweatshirts and other accessories. This company also fundraises for top surgery

Out Play Swimwear:

A variety of styles of swimwear including swim tops that bind

Free or Low Cost Binders

Free binder application:  http://pointofpride.org/chest-binder-donations/

Free Youth Binder application: www.ftmessentials.com/pages/ftme-free-youth-binder-program

Out Youth also offers free binders as part of our Food & Hygiene program. To request a binder, fill out the following form:

https://podio.com/webforms/24523786/1793881

Social Groups

TGQ Social

The TGQ Social is for the trans spectrum: genderqueers, trans ladies, trans fellas, gender non-conforming types and all those who support and love us. Events are held about once a month Website: www.facebook.com/TGQSocial

Dragon’s Lair

While not explicitly an LGBTQ+ community group, Dragon’s Lair prioritizes creating a welcoming atmosphere for “any member of the comics and gaming fandom community regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, country of origin, sexual orientation or gender identity” and has a code of conduct to help ensure that Dragon’s Lair is safe space

Website: dlair.net/austin

Beyond Brothers: A social organization focused on creating a positive and supportive community for Gay,Bisexual and Transgender Black/African-American Men. We support one another thru events, activism, peer mediation and volunteer work.

Websites: facebook.com/BeyondBrothaInt and www.beyondbrotha.org 

If You Give a Trans Person a Book Club

A book club for trans people that meets virtually on the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30PM-7:00PM CST

https://www.basicallywonderful.online/transbookclub

Arts

Hivearts: 

HIVE is a creative community fostering accessible artistic development through collaboration and low-cost classes and seminars. Hive “seeks to empower women of color, trans, queer, cis women and non-binary folks”

Website: hivearts.org

The Mahogany Project

The Mahogany Project is a collective of black queer men that serve to tell the stories of other black queer men.

Gender Unbound Festival

The Gender Unbound Art Fest is a multi-discipline arts festival featuring trans and intersex creators. Created by and for trans and intersex community members, the purpose of Gender Unbound is to center and amplify our voices as the agents of our own stories. By illustrating our own visions, speaking in our own words, and dancing to our own music, we can break through stereotypes and show off the diversity of our best, most talented selves. Website: www.genderunbound.org 

Volunteer for the Event: www.genderunbound.org/volunteer

Local Artists/Entertainers

Boyz of Austin

https://www.facebook.com/boyzofaustin/

Legal Help

Lawyers in Travis County

CHA Law Group, Christine Henry Andresen

Address: 2003 S Lamar Blvd #3, Austin, TX 78704

Phone: 512-394-4230

Elizabeth Brenner of Burns Anderson Jury & Brenner, LLP

Address: 4807 Spicewood Springs Road, Bldg 4, Ste 100 Austin, Texas 78755

Phone: 512-338-5322

Website: https://www.bajb.com/attorneys/elizabeth-brenner/

Elizabeth Coleman

Free support to families changing children’s legal name and gender marker, and free support for adult name and gender marker change in cases of DV

512-827-9870

schwartz.eliza@gmail.com

Texas Riogrande Legal Aid

Phone intakes: 1-888-988-9996, M-F 8:30am-7:30pm

RAICES-Austin

Address: 2101 S I-H 35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78741

Phone: (512) 994-2199

For detained consultations: (512) 994-2199 ext. 160

RAICES is a nonprofit agency that provides free and low-cost legal services to underserved immigrant children, families, and refugees in Texas. RAICES is the largest immigration legal services provider in Texas. Their attorneys and legal assistants provide legal advocacy and representation in the immigration system. Their legal services extend from low-cost residency and citizenship services to pro-bono representation for families and children in detention, with service offerings for Residency & Citizenship Services, Asylum Seekers, Removal Defense, DACA, Legal Representation for Family and Children, and more. This organization has experience advocating for LGBTQ+ peoples.

Domestic Partnerships

Travis County Clerk

Address: 5501 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751

Phone: 512-854-9188

Clerk Edgar is familiar with registered domestic partnerships, filing to establish or dissolving partnership

Name and Gender Marker Resources

Texas Name and Gender Marker Change Wiki - July 2022

https://lawlibrary.traviscountytx.gov/docs/GenderMarker_and_NC_Kit_March_2017.pdf

Accompanying facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/239080616277407/ 

Out Youth also offers assistance with name and gender marker changes as part of our Transgender Wellness program (ages 18+):

https://www.outyouth.org/govirtual/transwellness

NU Trans Movement - a Dallas organization that helps with name and gender marker changes:
https://nutransmovement.org

Trans Equality Texas

Website: http://www.transequality.org/documents/state/texas

Self Advocacy Tools

General Educational Tool

Lambda Legal Know Your Rights

Gender Spectrum Online Resources

Trans Youth Leadership Summit

Employment

Transgender Law Center, “Tips for Working with Transgender Coworkers An information and resource publication for employees” http://transgenderlawcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/12.16.2015-forcoworkers.pdf 

This brief flyer (front and back) lists some intro definitions as well as basic guidance on how to be a good and respectful coworker to trans people. Good jumping off point for cisgender coworkers.

Transgender Law Center Resources, “Model Transgender Employment Policy: negotiating for an inclusive workplace” http://transemploymentprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ModelWorkplacePolicy-New.pdf 

Includes model policies for privacy, record keeping, names/pronouns, restrooms, locker rooms, dress code, health insurance and more. Includes a sample “Workplace Transition Plan” for those socially transitioning at work.

Know your Rights for Federal Employees http://www.transequality.org/know-your-rights/employment-federal 

Employment Discrimination and Transgender People

https://transequality.org/know-your-rights/employment-general

Additional Resources

WPATH Standards of Care 7th Edition: 

Written by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, this is the international standard for health care professionals working with trans and non-binary people. Unfortunately, it is somewhat outdated, overly restrictive and less than fully affirming.

“The overall goal of the SOC is to provide clinical guidance for health professionals to assist

transsexual, transgender, and gender nonconforming people with safe and effective pathways to achieving lasting personal comfort with their gendered selves, in order to maximize their overall health, psychological well-being, and self-fulfillment.”

https://wpath.org/publications/soc

How to be a trans inclusive provider

Trans 101 for Trans People: A Guide to Medically Transitioning

http://openmindedhealth.com/transgender-101-trans-people/

How to Talk to your Doctor about Being Trans

http://www.outforhealth.org/files/all/getting_trans_competent_care.pdf

Chest Binding 101

transguys.com/features/chest-binding 

Gaff/Tucking 101

https://pointofpride.org/gaffs-101-tucking-safely-and-comfortably/

Gender Spectrum:

Resources to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Includes a comprehensive collection of research, resources, and stories to help any parent, family member, or guardian learn more about gender diversity.  

Website: genderspectrum.org    

Family Acceptance Project:

A research, intervention, education and policy initiative that works to prevent health and mental health risks for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) children and youth, in the context of their families, cultures and faith communities.

Website: familyproject.sfsu.edu

Center for Excellence in Transgender Health:

The mission of the Center of Excellence for Transgender Health is to increase access to comprehensive, effective, and affirming health care services for trans communities. Provides Guidelines for the Primary and Gender-Affirming Care of Transgender and Gender Nonbinary People, including protocols specific to gender nonconforming children and transgender adolescents.  

Website: transhealth.ucsf.edu/protocols 

The Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens

Book by Stephanie Brill and Lisa Kenney.

Half Price Books: https://www.hpb.com/products/the-transgender-teen-9781627781749

Transgender Education Network of Texas: The Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT) is an organization dedicated to furthering the gender diverse equity in the State of Texas.

Website: transtexas.org

Hotlines and Helplines

PLEASE NOTE: If an incident is in progress or threat of immediate harm exists, call 911.                  

Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 12-24.

Trevor Project Lifeline: 866-488-7386, available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

TrevorText: Text the word “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200, available Monday-Friday 2pm-9 pm CT

TrevorChat: www.thetrevorproject.org, available 7 days a week, 2pm - 9pm CT

THRIVE Lifeline

THRIVE offers 24/7 text support to marginalized individuals (BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, person living with disabilities, neurodiverse, etc.) with focus on those in the STEMM field. THRIVE can help with mental health crises, but you don’t have to be in crisis to reach out. They can help navigate identity, orientation, and barriers to academic and professional entry. They also have transgender support groups. They do not contact emergency services without a caller’s consent.

THRIVE Lifeline: Text the word “THRIVE” to 1-313-662-8209

Ok 2 Talk  

According to their website:“The goal of OK2TALK is to create a community for teens and young adults struggling with mental health problems and encourage them to talk about what they’re experiencing by sharing their personal stories of recovery, tragedy, struggle or hope.”

Tumblr Page: ok2talk.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Description: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Crisis Chat also available. When you call you are automatically transferred to the closest suicide intervention program to you based on your phone number’s area code.

Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

The Network La Red

According to their website: “The Network/La Red’s 24-hour hotline provides confidential emotional support, information, referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender (LGBTQ+) folks, as well as folks in kink and polyamorous communities who are being abused or have been abused by a partner. We also offer information and support to friends, family, or co-workers on the issue of domestic violence in LGBTQ+ communities.” They also offer remote support groups for LGBTQ+ survivors of abuse.

Hotline: 800-832-1901

The National Domestic Violence Hotline

According to their website: “The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.” They do not contact emergency services.

Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Textline: Text “START” to 88788

Live Chat: https://www.thehotline.org/

Love is Respect

Love is Respect offers confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse in the US. They do not contact emergency services.

Hotline: 866-331-9474

Textline: Text “LOVEIS” to 22522

Live Chat: https://www.loveisrespect.org/

The Deaf Hotline

The Deaf Hotline is a 24/7 hotline formed by a partnership between ADWAS (Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services) and the National Domestic Violence Hotline. They offer 24/7 support for the deaf community. Deaf Hotline advocates receive extensive training in domestic & sexual violence. Hotline services are offered via ASL, video relay (VRS/VP), email, and live chat.

ASL and Live Chat: https://www.thedeafhotline.org/

VRS/VP: 855-812-1001

Email: hotline@adwas.org

Lines that Don’t Call 911

Trans Lifeline

Trans Lifeline’s is a 24/7 peer support hotline run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. You can call if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans. They do not contact emergency services without a caller’s consent. Trans Lifeline has a microgrants program for name and gender marker changes. They also offer a Friends and Family line offering peer support for friends, partners, family members and professionals supporting trans loved ones and community member.

Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860

Friends and Family Line: Call Trans Lifeline and they will schedule someone to call you back.

Wildflower Alliance

(888) 407-4515

[Monday through Thursday]

PST: 4pm to 6pm / EST: 7pm to 9pm

[Friday through Sunday]

PST: 4pm-7pm / EST: 7pm-10pm

Get support, ask about resources, connect with another person who can relate or has 'been there', or just talk.

Our peer support line is answered by a trained peer supporter who has their own first-hand experience with psychiatric diagnosis, trauma, addiction, and/or other interrupting challenges. This line does not collect personal information, perform assessment, or call crisis or the police.

https://wildfloweralliance.org/peer-support-line/

Call BlackZine

(800) 604-5841

Available 24/7 (text or call)

Call BlackLine provides a space for peer support, counseling, reporting of mistreatment, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences for folks who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTO+ Black Femme Lens. Call BlackLine prioritizes BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). By us for us.

https://www.callblackline.com/

Fireside Project

(623) 473-7433

Everyday 11am-1pm (through call)

The psvchedelic peer support line provides emotional support during and after psychedelic experiences.

https://firesideproject.org

StrongHearts

Native Helpline

(844) 762-8483

Available 24/7 (through call)

StrongHearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.

https://strongheartshelpline.org/

WARNING: We can't confirm StrongHearts does not call police, however, it is anonymous which prevents the line from being mandatory reporters and significantly decreases the risk of state/police involvement.