LGBTQ Resource Directory
Fresno City College LGBTQ Resources
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LGBTQ Spectrum Club: Meetings
Fridays 12-1pm in the Senate Chambers inside Student Activities
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Allied Staff & Faculty Association
Email: AlliedSFA@FresnoCityCollege.edu
President: Arien Reed
Arien’s Phone: 559-442-8237, ext. 8937
Arien’s Office: A-105
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Safe Space Ally Program
Coordinator: Jerry Thurston
Phone: 559-442-4600, ext. 8455
Office: MS-202
Email: Jerry.Thurston@FresnoCityCollege.edu
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Psychological Services
559-443-8687
Location: Room 216 in Student Center (above the Bookstore)
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Rainbow Rams (LGBT+ Support Group)
Meetings: Wednesdays 3-4pm in Room 216 (Psychological Services) in Student Center (above the Bookstore)
Student Health Services
Phone: 559-442-8268
Office: ST-112 (downstairs Student Services building)
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Report harassment/discrimination to...
Vice President of Student Services
Phone: (559) 443-8558
Office: ST-222 (upstairs northeast corner of Student Services)
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Report hate crimes/assaults to...
Campus Police
Address: 1940 N Calaveras St, Fresno, CA 93704
Website: https://www.fresnocitycollege.edu/campus-life/911.html
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Fresno, California LGBTQ Resources
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Fresno EOC LGBTQ+ Resource Center
1250 Fulton St,
Fresno, CA 93721
website: https://fresnoeoc.org/lgbtq/
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Trans-E-Motion
Transgender support groups, medical transition grants, rent relief program, free FTM binders and MTF gaff panties, social gathering, education, resource fairs, celebrations, & advocacy
facebook.com/Transemotion
transemotion.com
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Community Link (LGBTQ community resource)
Support Groups
GLBTQ Youth (facebook.com/fresnoyouthalliance/) & PFLAG (pflagfresno.org)
Phone: 559-266-LINK
Email: info@communitylinkfresno.com
Website: fresnorainbowpride.com
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LGBT Fresno
Online map & resource guide of LGBT-friendly businesses in Fresno
Website: lgbtfresno.com
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To Report a Hate Crime in Fresno...
FBI Office: 559-436-4474
Hate Crimes Task Force: Assistant U.S. Attorney's Office: 559-497-4083
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Planned Parenthood
STD testing & treatment, transgender hormone therapy & transition services
Phone: 800-330-8542
Email: heather_meyers@ppmarmonte.org
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WestCare Fresno
The Living Room provides free barriers, lubrication, sex education, & advocacy
Program Coordinator: Toni Harrison
Phone: (559) 486-1469
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United States National Resources
The Recovery Village Ridgefield
LGBTQ Addiction Resources
Address: 888 Hillhurst Rd., Ridgefield, WA 98642
Phone: 844-240-3638
Website: https://www.ridgefieldrecovery.com/resources/lgbtq-addiction/
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Drug Rehab
LGBTQ Addiction Resources
Website: https://www.drugrehab.com/guides/lgbtq/
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RehabSpot
LGBTQ Drug & Alcohol Abuse Resources
Website: https://www.rehabspot.com/alcohol/who-alcoholism-affects/LGBTQ-Community/
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Addiction Center
LGBTQ Drug & Alcohol Abuse Resources
Website: www.AddictionCenter.com/Addiction/LGBTQ
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National Center for Transgender Equality
Phone: (202) 642-4542
Website: transequality.org
Address: 1133 19th St NW, Suite 302, Washington D.C. 20036
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National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
Website: nqttcn.com
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Transgender Law Center
Website: transgenderlawcenter.org
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Florin|Roebig
LGBTQ discrimination info and legal representation (fees apply)
Website: https://florinroebig.com/lgbtq-discrimination/
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GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
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LGBTQ National Help Center
Phone: 415-355-0003
Email: help@LGBThotline.org
​Mailing address: 2261 Market Street, #296, San Francisco, CA 94114
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) National Hotline
1-888-843-4564
LGBT National Youth Talkline
1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743)
LGBT National Senior Talkline
1-888-234-7243
LGBT Switchboard of New York
212-989-0999
United States LGBTQ Hotlines
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The Trevor Project Lifeline
LGBTQ youth crisis intervention & suicide prevention
Phone: 866-488-7386
Text Message a Trevor Counselor: Text START to 678678
Online Chat: thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
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Boystown Hotline
physical/sexual/emotional abuse, addiction, suicide prevention, parenting
Phone: 1-800-448-3000
Website: boystown.org
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Trans Lifeline
Website: translifeline.org
877-565-8860
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Free & Low Cost FTM Binders
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FTM Essentials Free Youth Binder Program
Limited numbers of binders are available each month for qualifying youths age 24 and under who cannot access binders for financial reasons. Must have a US mailing address.
Website: https://www.ftmessentials.com/pages/ftme-free-youth-binder-program
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Point of Pride Free Chest Binder Program
Provides new or gently-used chest binders to any trans person who is in need and cannot afford or safely obtain one. International shipping included free.
Website: https://pointofpride.org/chest-binder-donations/
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Tumblr Transgender Clothing Exchange
Gendered clothes, sometimes including binders, are sold at low cost or given away for free.
Website: https://transclothesexchange.tumblr.com/
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Trans Clothes Swap
Gendered clothes, sometimes including binders, are sold at low cost or given away for free.
Website: https://transsupplies.tumblr.com/
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The Transitional Male Big Brothers Binder Program
Provides quality new or gently used binders to trans men & trans boys 18 and over (and younger when a parent makes contact) who would otherwise not be able to afford a new binder.
Website: http://www.thetransitionalmale.com/BBUB.html
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Broke Trans Boy’s “Binders! Cheap ones, Free ones, Donations”
Resources on free and low cost binders.
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Neutral Wolf’s “Binders and Free Binder Programs”
Resources on free and low cost binders.
Website: https://neutralwolf.com/2017/09/22/binders-and-free-binder-programs/
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Genderqueer.Me “Binder Donations”
Resources on free and low cost binders.
Website: https://genderqueer.me/2011/05/02/binders-donations/
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TransGuys’ “Where to Get Free or Reduced Price Chest Binders”
A list of free binder programs.
Website: http://tumblr.transguys.com/post/33859957893/free-cheap-ftm-binders
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Bustle’s “11 Of The Best Binders You Can Buy, According To A Trans Person”
Includes reviews of and links to many commercially available binders as well as information about free and low cost binder programs.
Website: https://www.bustle.com/p/11-of-the-best-binders-you-can-buy-according-to-a-trans-person-30921
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You can also try asking around for an inexpensive hand-me-down binder in the Swap Meet at the FTM Surgery Support Forums, or on one of the FTM mailing lists, or check out LiveJournal’s FTM Garage Sale.
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FTM Binding Advice
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Broke Trans Boy’s “Binders! Cheap ones, Free ones, Donations”
Advice on safe binding.
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FTM Clothing Advice
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"FTM Dress to Pass: Clothing Tips - All Bodies, All Seasons, Many Styles (For Trans Guys)"
Advice on affordable masculinizing clothing.
Website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMkgbVxNMxg&t=3s
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See also Jammi Dodger's channel or Aydian Dowling's channel for various FTM clothes advice
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Free & Low Cost MTF Shapewear
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Point of Pride Free Chest Binder Program
Provides new or gently-used shapewear to any transfemme youth or adult who is in need and cannot afford or safely obtain one. International shipping included free.
Website: https://pointofpride.org/trans-femme-shapewear/
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MTF Feminization Guidance
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Point of Pride "Gaffs 101: Tucking Safely and Comfortably"
How to comfortably and safely wear MTF shapewear.
Website: https://pointofpride.org/gaffs-101-tucking-safely-and-comfortably/
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7 Simple Ways to Improve [Feminize] Your Appearance
Tips on how to feminize your appearance.
Website: 7 Simple Ways to Improve Your Appearance (MTF Transgender / Crossdressing Tips)
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5 Shopping Tips for Trans* Women
Tips on how to feminize your appearance.
Website: https://www.hercampus.com/style/5-shopping-tips-trans-women
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Lingerie Tips for Trans Women and Other Transfeminine Folks
Tips on how to comfortably feminize your undergarments.
Website: https://www.thelingerieaddict.com/2016/05/lingerie-tips-trans-women-transfeminine-folks.html
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Underwear Guide For Trans Women
Undergarment tips on how to comfortably feminize your appearance.
Website: https://www.cheapundies.com/pages/underwear-guide-for-trans-women
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MTF resources (US & International)
Tips on how to feminize your appearance.
Website: 7 Simple Ways to Improve Your Appearance (MTF Transgender / Crossdressing Tips)
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Financial Assistance for Medical Transition
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Find a entire list of grants and other sources of financial assistance to help you afford your gender confirmation health care.
Website: https://www.lgbtlifewestchester.org/financial_assistance_for_medical_transitioning_services
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For trans folks living in the California Central Valley, please see "Trans-E-Motion" under Fresno, CA for medical transition grants
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Rent Relief Programs for LGBTQ Folks
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For folks living in the California Central Valley, please see "Trans-E-Motion" under Fresno, CA for medical transition grants