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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:
- UC Davis Gender Affirming Care - Provides trans and gender affirming care.
- Planned Parenthood Midtown Sacramento - Hormone therapy and gender affirming care.
- Sacramento Gender Health Center - Free counseling services and support groups.
- Gender Affirming Care Sacramento - Counseling services.
- Sacramento LGBT Center - Gender and sexual health services, counseling and support groups, harm reduction, community building.
- Transhealth - Nonprofit healthcare organization in the U.S.
- Southern Equality’s Trans in the South – Directory of trans healthcare providers in the Southeastern US.
- Informed Consent Clinic Map – Map of informed consent clinics across the US.
- TransActual UK – Guide for general practitioners on how to best support transgender/gender-nonconforming patients.
- Gender Dysphoria FYI – Definitions and explanations of gender dysphoria.
- National Library of Medicine Study – Research on detransition factors.
- Spectrum Outfitters – Online store for FTM/transmasculine binders.
- Mozaic Care - Gender affirming care.
- Rachel Bluebond-Langner, MD - Plastic surgery specialist.
- Transgender and Non-Binary People FAQs from the Human Rights Campaign
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.
- Figuring Out You're Trans
- Am I Trans?
- How do I know if I'm Transfeminine?
- Gender Affirmations:
- Erin in the Morning – Transfemme reporting and research.
- Transgender Teen Survival Guide – Extensive trans-related resource guide.
- Sonja's Guide to Questioning - A transwoman's guide to safely navigate questioning one's gender.
- Trans Summer School - A straightforward guide full of articles, research, and step-by-step guide to figuring out one’s gender.
- Transgender Map - A List of Resources On Navigating Transitioning
- "All the Way" - A Charles Bukowski Poem for Motivation
- Transgender and Non-Binary People FAQs from the Human Rights Campaign
- "What to Expect When He's Expecting" - A resource developed by Vann Jones to guide transmasculine/FTM individuals through healthcare and fertility.
More Resources on Gender Dysphoria
- https://genderdysphoria.fyi/ - An ongoing guide for what many kinds of dysphoria look like
- "Gender Dysphoria Isn't What You Think" - https://medium.com/@CassieLaBelle/gender-dysphoria-isnt-what-you-think-6fdc7ae3ac85
- "'That was dysphoria?' 8 signs and symptoms of indirect gender dysphoria" - https://the-orbit.net/zinniajones/2013/09/that-was-dysphoria-8-signs-and-symptoms-of-indirect-gender-dysphoria/
- "These 5 Myths About Body Dysphoria Are Super Common – But Also Super Wrong" - https://everydayfeminism.com/2015/06/these-5-myths-about-body-dysphoria-in-trans-folks-are-super-common-but-also-super-wrong/
Legal Suppport
Find advocacy groups and legal support:
- Transgender Law Center – Legal services and advocacy for trans individuals.
- Sylvia Rivera Law Project – Legal aid for name changes, housing, and advocacy.
- Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) – Legal guidance and resources for trans individuals.
- Lambda Legal - Supports different areas of Expertise such as Employment, Healthcare, Students’ Rights
Coming Out Resources
Coming out is a personal decision. Consider these resources for guidance:
- The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals – A resource for parents and professionals.
- The Trevor Project Coming Out Handbook - Explore what coming out means to you with tools and guiding questions.
- UC Davis LGBTQIA Resource Center's Coming Out Resources
- For Scientific Perspectives:
- Read the American Psychological Assocation's Resolution on Transgender, Gender Identity, and
Gender Expression Non-Discrimination. - Bauer, G.R., Scheim, A.I., Pyne, J. et al. Intervenable factors associated with suicide risk in transgender persons: a respondent driven sampling study in Ontario, Canada. BMC Public Health 15, 525 (2015).
- Moody C, Smith NG. Suicide protective factors among trans adults. Arch Sex Behav. 2013 Jul;42(5):739-52.
- Read the American Psychological Assocation's Resolution on Transgender, Gender Identity, and
Support Networks and Community
- PFLAG – National LGBTQ+ support and advocacy network.
- Gender Spectrum – Support for trans youth and gender education.
- Trans Youth Equality Foundation – Advocacy and support for trans youth.
- The GALAP – Network of therapists who provide gender-affirming care letters.
- Phoenix Collective – A professional trans network.
- LGBTQ+ Resource List - From transgender activits Vann Jones from the Bay Area, CA.
- On Campus:
Clothing and Fashion Resources
Clothing- Origami Customs – Custom swimwear and lingerie for trans individuals.
- LeoLines - California-based trans clothing designer.
- Point of Pride – Free femme shapewear for transfeminine individuals.
- Tuck Buddies – Colorful underwear for tucking.
- RainbowRears - Underwear and binding.
- Rebirth Garments – Custom trans and disability-inclusive clothing.
- Underneath the Rainbow - Australian trans underwear designer.
- ThredUp – Online consignment store for wardrobe updates.
- Stand for Trans - A global network of hair, beauty, and wellness industries and organizations that seek to create and inspire safe and positive experiences for all guests, especially guests from the trans community.
- On Campus:
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:
Voice Training
- Prismatic Speech – Voice training services.
- Transfemme Voice Guide – Guide for vocal 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