Resources
Click here for the current Resource Guide for Individuals Impacted by H.4624 (anti-gender affirming care bill)
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Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
Trevor Project LGBTQ+ Hotline: (866) 488-7386
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Lowcountry in Transition Support Group : Charleston-based support group for transgender adults and those exploring their gender identity. (Speak with your therapist for more details on how to join)
We Are Family : We Are Family is a non-profit located in North Charleston that provides support to LGBTQ+ youth (ages 12-24) through a variety of resources, including peer discussion groups, name change workshops, gender affirming gear, and mental health assistance (to name a few).
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Queer Med (QMed) : QueerMed provides supportive and affirming care for the transgender community via telehealth. They provide HRT (gender affirming hormone replacement therapy) utilizing an informed consent model via telehealth to those located in the south east including SC, NC, GA, and FL.
Truesdale Medical : Truesdale Medical provides LGBTQ+ inclusive healthcare services in North Charleston, including primary care, PrEP, and Addyi.
Planned Parenthood: PP of Charleston offers gender-affirming hormone therapy, preventative healthcare screenings, STI Testing, pregnancy testing, birth control, abortions, and HIV services.
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Point of Pride: Offers financial aid and direct support to trans folx in need of health and wellness care. Financial aid is available for electrolysis/laser hair removal, HRT, gender affirming surgeries, and more. Also provides free chest binders & femme shapewear.
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Guide to Filing a Title IX Complaint (discrimination based on sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation)
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Trans Bodies, Trans Selves by Laura Erickson-Schroth
Workbooks:
The Transgender Self Care Journal by Andrew Maxwell TriskaThe Reflective Workbook for Parents and Families of Transgender and Non-binary Children by D.M. Maynard
The Reflective Workbook for Partners of Transgender People by D.M. Maynard
Virtual Collection of Free Trans-Focused Literature:https://transreads.org/
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Comes as You Are by Emily Nagoski
She Comes First by Ian Kerner
Fucking Trans Women by Mira Bellwether
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The Ethical Slut by Janet W. Hardy
Polysecure by Jessica Fern
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Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson
CPTSD: From Surviving to Thrivingby Pete Walker
Understanding the Borderline Motherby Christine Anne Lawson
It Didn't Start with You by Mark Wolynn
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The ADHD Effect on Marriage by Melissa Orlov