Community Resources
This index is primarily for services based in Los Angeles County. Not all resources here are specifically geared towards gender expansive and TGI/ENBY+ folx (Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, Intersex & Non-Binary), but resources which are have been indicated in the Accessibility column.
Accessibility column contains information about language support, and identity-specific resources; you can find these resources by searching each list for specific terms, such as: Español, BIPOC, etc.
If you have any resources you would like added to this list, or a reason you feel a resource needs to removed from this list please contact: [email protected]*
*Please note this is only for updating the resource list, and not for support in accessing resources.
The list is searchable, and available for download and print.
| Organization (Links to Website) | Contact | Services Description | Location | Accessibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trans* Lounge | [email protected]. | Free classes, workshops, and groups for the gender expansive community. 25+ groups offered monthly. | Virtual & 1125 N McCadden Pl Los Angeles, CA 90038 | TGI/ENBY+. English & Closed Captioning available on virtual platforms. |
| Social Networking Groups | [email protected] | Coming Out Workshops (Men, Women, TGI/ENBY+), Herstories, MasQ, Hablemos, FLEX, Trans Perceptions, Club Intersex | Virtual & 1125 N. McCadden Pl Los Angeles, California 90038 | LGBTQ+. Español Groups: Hablemos & FLEX. Closed Captioning available on virtual platforms. |
| Lifeworks: Youth Mentoring at the Center | [email protected] | Mentorship program for youth ages 12-24 to be matched with adult mentors for long term connections and guidance. | Virtual & 1125 N. McCadden Pl Los Angeles, CA 90038 | LGBTQ+ youth ages 12-24 as Mentees. LGBTQ+ adults 30+ as Mentors. |
| Trans: A Group (TAG) | Intake Form [email protected] | TGI/ENBY+ social and support group for ages 12-24. Currently meets virtually. Weekly on Mondays 6-8pm PST. Link for intake form, e-mail with questions. | Virtual & 1125 N McCadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90038 | TGI/ENBY+ youth ages 12-24. English only available at this time. |
| Seniors Services |
(323) 860-5830 | Free classes, workshops, and groups for the LGBTQ+ folx 50+. Senior Services also offers Case managers who can help connect to resources, such as housing, etc. | Virtual & 1118 N. McCadden Pl Los Angeles, CA 90038 | LGBTQ+, 50+ adults. |
| Volunteer Resources at LA LGBT Center | Register here! | Register to volunteer to support LGBTQ+ community through the LA LGBT Center's programming. Types of volunteer opportunities available include: general support, ongoing program support, professional skills, resistance squad, special events, & mentoring. | 9 Locations in LA Area | All Identities to support LGBTQ+ programs. All spoken languages encouraged to register! |
| AIDS Life Cycle | (323) 860-7380 | LGBTQ+ Cycling Fundraising ride to support HIV research, for cycling community, training, and volunteer oipportunities. | SF & LA | LGBTQ+ |
| Village at Ed Gould Plaza | Courtyard, computer lab, social networking groups, restrooms, cultural arts programming. In-person access will vary during COVID. | 1125 N. McCadden Pl Los Angeles, CA 90038 | All identities. | |
| Center South | (323) 860-3799 | HIV testing, access to PrEP and PEP services, housing case management, mental health services, computer lab, drop-in safe space for everyone, with a focus on serving the needs of young gay and bisexual men of color ages 12 to 29. Instagram is the best way to stay up to date with events. In-person access will vary during COVID. | 2313 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90008 | LGBTQ+. Language: English & Español |
| Mi Centro | [email protected] | Groups & HIV testing. In-person access will vary during COVID, | 1930 Wilshire Blvd #208 LA, CA 90057 | LGBTQ+. Language: English & Español |
| American Trans Resource Hub | 562-653-6029 [email protected] | Connection to resources for legal, education and healthcare, support groups, and binder giveaways. | Online | TGI/ENBY+ |
| Center for Health Justice | 213-229-0985 Warm Line for Resources: (213) 320-8829 | Services for people with a history of incarceration: health education and supportive services that act as a bridge to a healthier, more productive life. Resources guide, as will as warm line that responds 9a-5p, M-F. | 900 Avila Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 | All Identities. Individuals with experience with incarceration. |
| Cuties | [email protected] | Cuties is a Black & queer-owned community space providing resources and events, both virtually and in-person, to the LGBTQIA+ community. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Cuties began as a coffee shop and safe space focused on providing queer community and a place to gather that wasn’t centered around alcohol. You can sign-up for their mailing list on their website | Los Angeles, CA | LGBTQ+ Folx, Centering QTBIPOC folx |
| Diversity Collective - Ventura County | (805) 644-5428 [email protected] | Groups for LGBTQ+ Youth ages 8-23, Education, and HIV/STI education. | Ventura County 2471 Portola Road Ste 100 Ventura, CA 93003 | LGBTQ+. Language: English |
| FLUX | https://www.facebook.com/FLUXahf/ | Social events, creating safe spaces, and advocacy for Trans/GNC folx. | Greater Los Angeles Area. Online services available. | TGI/ENBY+ |
| Gender Cool Project | Contact Form | The GenderCool Project is a youth-led movement bringing positive change to the world. The Champions are helping replace misinformed opinions with positive experiences meeting transgender and non-binary youth who are thriving. | National Orginzation | For TGI/ENBY+ Youth. Website in English |
| The Gender Doula | [email protected] | Trans-identified Gender Doula providing education and support for TGI/ENBY+ folx and their loved ones, including HRT information circles, trainings, and doula services. Most services available on sliding scale. | Greater Los Angeles Area. Online services available. | All identities. |
| Gender Justice LA | (323) 300-8599 | Advocacy group. Organizes, holds space, provides resources, and collaborates with others so that our communities can: resist, develop, heal, and come together in ways that feel brave & affirming. | Los Angeles, CA | TGI/ENBY+ Identified. Centering BIPOC. |
| Gender Spectrum | https://www.genderspectrum.org/about/contact | Education, resources, and support groups for folx supporting trans-identified youth. | National directory of resources and groups. | Parents, Services Providers and TGI/ENBY+ youth. |
| Invisible Men | https://invisibletmen.com/contact/ | Mentorship, resource connection, mental health support and resource connection, including a free chest binder program! | Los Angeles, CA & Atlanta, GA | Transmasculine & ENBY Identified. Centering BIPOC. |
| JQ Helpline | https://jqinternational.org/contact/ | The JQ Helpline is a Jewish LGBT+ organization that provides inclusive support and resources for LGBTQ+ Jews, their families, and allies. There is a toll free number as well as online support groups, as well as events and education. | 801 Larrabee St., Ste #10 West Hollywood, CA 90069 | Jewish LGBTQ+ folx and their loved ones. |
| Love in Trans | Contact Page | Program led by a trans/cis couple built for supporting partnerships where someone is involved in a gender transitions. Services include peer-led support spaces, and one-on-one coachings. | Virtual | TGI/ENBY+ and Loved Ones. Language: English |
| Non-Binary & Intersex Recognition Project | [email protected] | Advocacy organization focused on Education, Research & Policy. | 3756 W Avenue 40, Ste. K #272 Los Angeles, CA 90065 | ENBY, Intersex + Identitifed focused. |
| NBULA - Non-Binary Union Los Angeles | https://www.instagram.com/the_nbula/ [email protected] | Social support and programming for non-binary folx of many identities! Virtual groups, calls, and social media engagement available. | Virtual & LA-Base | ENBY+ Identified. |
| ProjectQ | (213) 617-8442 [email protected] | ProjectQ provides free gender affirming haircuts, self empowering workshops, food & hygiene boxes, gender affirming clothing, chest binders, menstrual products, and so much more to LGBTQIA+ youth experiencing homelessness. | Los Angeles, CA | LGBTQIA+ youth experiencing homelessness. |
| Free Online Self-Defense Course by TheyThemFriends aka Your Gay Dance Teacher | Contact form | Free online program for download for trans & non-binary adults who want to learn more about self-defense and grounding themselves. In this program, you'll find over 9 hours of video course content [CC] on the following topics on HOW TO: Stop a Panic Attack through Embodiment, Regulate the Nervous System through Breathwork and Movement, Balance Hypervigiliance vs. Risk Assessment through Mindfulness, Co-Create Safety through Requests and Boundaries, Use Your Self-Defense when De-Escalating Conflict, and more. | Virtual Download | Available in English and with Closed Captions. Accessed virtually, and can be completed on your own time and space. |
| Trans Chorus of Los Angeles | [email protected] https://transchorusla.org/contact/ | Community chorus for TGI/ENBY+ individuals. | Los Angeles, CA | Transgender,Non-Binary, Intersex, Gender-Non-Conforming and Gender-Fluid individuals |
| Trans Defense Fund LA | Apply for Free Self-Defense Kits | Self-defense classes and kits for TGI/ENBY+ community, mutual aid. | LA-focused, but not exclusive. | TGI/ENBY+. Centering BIPOC & Sex Workers. |
| Transgender Map | Index of transition resources , information, and support. | Online index of resources | ||
| Trans Lifeline Resource Index | Index of resources for gender expansive and questioning folx. Trans and BIPOC led & centering organizations have been prioritized in this index. Topics include: Aging, Anti Racism & Not Relying on Police, Coming Out, Conferences, Criminal Justice Support, Disability, Domestic Violence, Español, Gaming, Healthcare, Immigration & Undocumented Support, Legal Transition, Mental Health & Wellness, Mutual Aid, Non-Binary & Genderqueer, Online Harassment, Other Hotlines & Warmlines, SEx Work, Shelter & Housing, Social Transition, &Work | Online Resource Index (National) | Available in English & Español | |
| TrevorSpace | Chat rooms and virtual spaces & community for LGBTQ+ young people. | Virtual | LGBTQ+ Youth, ages 13-24. | |
| Reach LA | (213) 622 1650 [email protected] https://www.reachla.info/contact | Support spaces, creative arts programming, sexual health services. HIV/AIDS prevention education, linkage to care and support services for HIV positive and high-risk negative youth and young adults. | 1400 E. Olympic Blvd. #240 Los Angeles, CA 90021 | Youth. POC Indentified. |
| San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ+ Center | (626) 578-5772 (text/call) [email protected] | Peer-led support groups that include: Non-Binary, TGI, Craft, Disability Justice, Seniors, Youth Support, QTPOC. | Virtual & Prince Erik Hall 2607 S. Santa Anita Ave Arcadia, CA 91006 | LGBTQ+ |
| Stand with Trans | Contact Form [email protected] | Support groups & resources for TGI/ENBY+youth & their parents. Virtual groups available. | MI - Virtual groups available | TGI/ENBY+ Youth & Parents. |
| The Transverse | Contact Page | Trans-owned and operate media content and social media spaces, including: Twitch, Discord, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram. | Virtual & Ventura County | TGI/ENBY+. Language: English |
| Unique Women's Coalition | (650) 336-8471 [email protected] | Black Trans organization providing supportive spaces, Covid-19 relief, mentorship, scholarship, and community care engagement work. | 3055 Wilshire Blvd Ste 350 Los Angeles, CA 90010 | Black TGI/ENBY+. |
| The Wall Las Memorias | (323) 257-1056 [email protected] | Community wellness organization for Latinx LGBTQ+ folx providing linkage to services and peer-led counseling & support groups, especial around issue of sexual health and substance use. Support groups include for: trans femmes of color, ENBY folx, youth, HIV+, spirituality, and families & caregivers. | 800 W. Sixth St, Ste 750 Los Angeles, CA 90017 2020 E. 1st St Los Angeles, CA 90033 | LGBTQ+ & Latinx-identified. Languages: English & Español |
| Sapphic LA | Sapphic LA | Substack | A queer events listing page with tons of happenings in the LGBT+ community all across LA! Great resource for finding LGBT+ events near you. | Los Angeles, CA | LGBT+ focused, events for all identities |
| Everywhere Is Queer | [email protected] | An online app and website that offers a map of 9,100+ businesses that are queer owned and queer friendly, all over the United States. | Online | LGBT+ focused, businesses from all identities on the spectrum, available via website or app for free |
| TransSanta | @transanta | A donation/support service for at-risk transgender youth. Supporters can anonymously buy gifts for trans youth in foster care, experiencing homelessness, or in need of support. | Online, nationwide | Trans youth focused, anyone can sign up to be a doner |
| Somos LOUD | [email protected] | The Latino Outreach and Understanding Division (LOUD) is a division of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) that strives to fight social and health disparities by employing initiatives that are culturally relevant and mobilize Latino communities across the United States in an authentic voice. | LA County Based | LGBTQIA+ focused, English and Español |
| LA County Commission on HIV | (213) 738-2816 [email protected] | The Commission on HIV (COH) serves as the local planning council for the planning, allocation, coordination, and delivery of HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) services. | LA County based | LGBTQIA+ focused, English and Español, online meetings available |
| Los Angeles Spoonie Collective | [email protected] | The Los Angeles Spoonie Collective is composed of disabled, neurodivergent, and chronically ill LGBTQIA+ community members within the Los Angeles area (Tongva land). They offer virtual and in-person workshops and panel discussions on the intersections of race, gender, and disability, disability justice, feminist theory, and more. | Los Angeles County area | LGBTQIA+ focused, English and Español, plenty of accessible online events/panels, focus on intersectional justice including race, disability, gender, and more. |
| Autistic Self Advocacy Network | [email protected] | A non-profit advocacy network for autistic individuals which offers educational resources and works to ensure autistic voices are heard and included in policy-making so that laws and policies take into account the community's needs. | Autistic Self Advocacy Network PO Box 66122 Washington, DC 20035 | All identities, accessible online |
| Association for Autism and Neurodiversity | (617) 393-3824 [email protected] | An organization helping autistic and similarly neurodivergent people build meaningful and connected lives through education, community and support in an inclusive atmosphere of validation and respect. | Association for Autism and Neurodiversity 85 Main Street, Suite 3, Watertown, MA 02472 | All identities, free and low-cost programs, accessible online programs |
| Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network | Mailing address: 5100 Van Dorn St. Unit 6633 Lincoln, NE 68506 Online email newsletter | An organization offering empowerment, solidarity aid, community, meetups, fiscal support, and publication support for Autistic women and nonbinary folks. | 5100 Van Dorn St. Unit 6633 Lincoln, NE 68506 | Online and in-person events, women and nonbinary focused, English and Español |