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Resources for Trans and Non-Binary Individuals

At Sacramento State, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and affirming environment for our trans and non-binary students, faculty, and staff. This page serves as a hub for resources, support services, and community connections designed to uplift and empower individuals of all gender identities. Whether you are seeking information on gender-affirming healthcare, legal name and gender marker changes, student organizations, or inclusive campus policies, we are here to support you. Explore the resources below to find the guidance and advocacy you need to thrive at Sac State.

The content of this page was created with community input by the Sac State Pride Center.

Disclaimer: Inclusive Excellence does not endorse or promote any specific brands, businesses, or organizations listed on this page. The resources provided have been gathered through input from our campus community and are intended to assist individuals in navigating available support options. If any information is inaccurate or if you know of additional or better resources, please contact us so we can continue to improve and update this page.

Immediate Support

If you need urgent emotional support, the following hotlines and services are available:

  • Trans Lifeline – A peer-support crisis hotline created by and for the trans community. They will not call the police unless you request it. Website | Phone: 877-565-8860
  • The Trevor Project – LGBTQ+ suicide prevention and crisis support. Website | Phone: 866-488-7386 | Chat & Text Support Available
  • 988Lifeline – General suicide hotline. Website | Phone: 988
  • LGBT National Hotline - General support and resources. Website | Phone: 1-888-843-4564
  • The Crisis Text Line - Text-based mental health support. Text "HOME" to 741741
  • California Youth Crisis Line - Crisis intervention counseling and resource referrals. Website | Phone: 800-843-5200

Physical and Mental Health Resources

Find trans-affirming physical and mental health resources:

Identity and Self-Discovery

Terms and Definitions

Understanding key terms related to gender identity and expression is essential for fostering inclusivity and respect. Below are concise definitions of several important terms:

  • Transgender (Trans): A term for individuals whose gender identity and/or expression differs from cultural expectations based on the sex they were assigned at birth. Being transgender does not imply any specific sexual orientation; therefore, transgender people may identify as straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, etc.
  • Non-Binary: A term for people whose gender identity doesn't fit within the traditional categories of male or female. Non-binary individuals may identify as both genders, neither, or a different gender altogether. ​
  • Gender Non-Conforming: A term used to describe individuals whose gender expression differs from societal expectations associated with the gender they were assigned at birth. This can include behaviors, clothing, hairstyles, activities, and interests that don't align with conventional gender norms.
  • Drag: A performance art form that involves exaggerated gender expression, often through clothing and makeup, to entertain or make a statement. Drag performers may or may not identify as transgender or gender non-conforming. ​
  • Intersex: A term for individuals born with physical sex characteristics that don't fit typical definitions of male or female bodies. This can involve variations in chromosomes, gonads, sex hormones, or genitals. ​
  • Gender Dysphoria: Clinically significant distress caused when a person's assigned birth gender is not the same as the one with which they identify. Not all transgender or non-binary individuals experience gender dysphoria, but for those who do, it can be a source of considerable discomfort. ​
Resources for Identity and Self-Discovery

More Resources on Gender Dysphoria

Find advocacy groups and legal support:

Coming Out Resources

Coming out is a personal decision. Consider these resources for guidance:

Support Networks and Community

Clothing and Fashion Resources

Clothing

Makeup

  • A Beginner's Makeup Tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WlqBjKC0C8
  • General Makeup tips:
    • For coverage of a facial hair shadow some people use orange lipstick. It can cancel out blueish tones according to the colour wheel. Others use stage makeup underneath.
    • Eyebrows can play a big role. Some people thin them out over months, others recommend to have them shaped in a female style by a professional. Trimming them from below can look more feminine and lift them optically. Take your time and check the results a few times. Possible pattern for eyebrow trimming: Image showing a diagram of how to shape eyebrows.

Voice Training

Advocacy and Policy Organizations

Trans Authors

You can learn more about the trans experience and support trans individuals by reading books by trans authors such as Margaret Killjoy, Zoe Reed, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Imogen Binnie, Casey Plett, Charlie Jane Anders, Neon Yang, and Vann Jones.

Check out this Goodreads list of trans books by trans authors.

Trans Actors and Musicians

You can learn more about the trans experience and support trans artists by checking out these actors and musicians.

Actors:

  • Elliot Page
  • Maddie Blaustein (Voice of Meowth in Pokémon Indigo League)
  • John Cameron Mitchell
  • Laverne Cox
  • Divine
  • Lilly and Lana Wachowski
  • Marsha P. Johnson

Musicians

  • Wendy Carlos – Composer (A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, Tron)
  • April Harper Grey
  • Awfultune
  • Noel Mansbridge
  • Patricia Taxen
  • Ash Bricky
  • Cavetown
  • Laura Les
  • Elliot Lee

Trans- and Drag-Affirming Youtube Channels