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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

Website: https://www.fresnocitycollege.edu/faculty-and-staff/associations-committees-governance/associations/allied-staff-faculty-association.html

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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

Phone(559) 244-5911

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

Address

1250 Fulton St,

Fresno, CA 93721

Phone(559) 325-4527

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

transemotion@gmail.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

Email: ncte@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

glad.org

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LGBTQ National Help Center

glnh.org

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.

Website: http://mygenderadventure.wixsite.com/broketransboy/single-post/2015/06/17/Binders-Cheap-ones-Free-ones-Donations

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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.

Website: http://mygenderadventure.wixsite.com/broketransboy/single-post/2015/06/17/Binders-Cheap-ones-Free-ones-Donations

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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 

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Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
National Resources
Free & low-cost FTM Binders
Free & Low Cost MTF Shapewear
Financial Assistance for Transition Services
FTM Binding Advice
FTM Clothing Advice
MTF Feminization Guidance
US Hotlines
Housing and Rent Relief
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