Are you a trans or nonbinary person looking for support?
We’re here to help. Our Gender Advocates are trans-identified peer counselors who provide compassionate listening and affirming resources to help you navigate your gender congruence journey.
We all need a network of support to thrive
Our Gender Advocates can help you navigate your gender congruence journey and get connected to resources.
Our Gender Advocates are not medical professionals, mental health professionals, legal professionals, or licensed social workers.
Gender Advocates are volunteer peer counselors who support other trans people through their gender journeys by helping them navigate systems and access affirming resources.
They are trans people helping other trans people thrive.
What we can offer
- Compassionate, nonjudgmental listening.
- Guidance from a trans-identified individual.
- Support as you work towards your gender congruence goals.
- Someone to discuss your medical and legal congruence options with.
- Resources to connect you with professional and affirming services in your community.
- Support as you navigate your health insurance coverage.
- Support as you navigate challenging relationships and experiences of transphobia in your personal and professional life.
What we can not offer
- Crisis support.
- If you’re experiencing a crisis or suicidal thoughts, call TransLifeline 877-565-8860.
- Mental health therapy or substance abuse support.
- Prescriptions for HRT.
- Medical or surgical services.
- Direct financial support for medical interventions.
- Legal advice or services.
- Guaranteed outcomes or answers on the best course of action for you—only you can know that!
We believe that:
Ready to meet with a Gender Advocate?
When you submit a request for peer counseling services, you will be matched with a Gender Advocate who will reach out to schedule your first 30-min call with you. When possible, we work to match you with a Gender Advocate within 30 days, but sometimes our waitlist can be several months long.
Our support sessions are offered to trans and nonbinary folks free of charge for the first three sessions. For ongoing support, we offer our Gender Advocate support sessions on a sliding scale basis or provide referrals to trans-affirming mental health providers.
At this time, we are only able to offer our services to individuals who are 18 years of age or older.
*Remember, we are volunteer peer counselors, not professionals or crisis counselors.
We want to reiterate that Gender Advocates are not medical professionals, mental health professionals, legal professionals, or licensed social workers. We are trans people helping other trans people achieve a sense of gender congruence, navigate institutions, and access affirming resources.
We are not a Crisis Hotline. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings, we encourage you to call Trans Lifeline, a crisis hotline run by trans people for trans people.
You can reach Trans Lifeline at US (877) 565-8860 or Canada (877) 330-6366 or visit their website.