Resources

Crisis:

• Idaho Suicide and Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

• Mobile Crisis: 208-334-0808

• Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth): 1-866-488-7386

• GLBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564

• Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860

Professional Development:

• GLSEN – Gay, Lesbian & Straight Educator Network: www.glsen.org

• Safe Schools Coalition Idaho: www.safeschoolscoalitionidaho.org

• Reteaching Gender and Sexuality: www.putsthisonthemap.org

• Gender Spectrum: www.genderspectrum.org

• Idaho Association of LGBT Issues in Counseling – www.ALGBTIC.org

• ALGBTIC Competencies for Counseling with Transgender Clients: www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/competencies/algbtic_competencies.pdf?sfvrsn=8

• ALGBTIC Competencies for Counseling LGBQQIA Clients:  www.counseling.org/docs/ethics/algbtic-2012-07.pdf?sfvrsn=2

• Trevor Project Lifeguard Workshop - A learning tool specifically designed for you to help young people.

Youth & Family Resources:

• The Community Center (TCC): www.tccidaho.org

• Idaho Falls PFLAG: www.ifpflag.com

• Treasure Valley PFLAG: 208-863-5831

• PFLAG of Canyon County: cc.pflag@gmail.com

• Family Acceptance Project: www.familyproject.sfsu.edu

• It Gets Better: http://www.itgetsbetter.org

• Youth Alliance for Diversity (YAD): www.yffn.org/yad

• All Under One Roof (SE Idaho): www.allunderoneroof.org

Social and Support:

• Breaking Boundaries – Idaho Falls: www.breakingboundariesidaho.org

• All Under One Roof (SE Idaho): www.allunderoneroof.org

• Lion’s Pride Idaho: www.lionsprideidaho.com

• Boise Mpowerment: community.boisempowerment@facebook.com

• The Triangle Connection: avirta2@yahoo.com

• Common Ground Community Chorus

• Tri-States Transgender Group (Contact: Emilie): emiedney@hotmail.com

• Eastern Idaho Support: Email ifgendercom@gmail.com

• FATE: Family’s Advocating Transgender Equality: Email frostbyte4u@msn.com

• Trans Coeur d’Alene Support Group: www.facebook.com/groups/129031587249829/

• National Center for Transgender Equality: www.transequality.org

• Pride Foundation: www.pridefoundation.org

• Your Family, Friends and Neighbors Inc. (YFFN): www.yffn.org

• Coeur d’Alene Trans* Facebook Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/129031587249829/

Schools – What You Can Do:

• Anti-Bullying: http://www.peacefulplaygrounds.com/how-teachers-should-respond-to-bullying/

• Gay Straight Alliance: http://www.gsanetwork.org

• How to start a Gay Straight Alliance: http://www.glsen.org/sites/default/files/Gay-Straight%20Alliances.pdf

Religion and Spirituality:

• Mormon Spectrum: http://www.mormonspectrum.org/lgbtq/

• Unitarian Universalist Association – Welcoming Congregation Program: http://www.uua.org/lgbtq/welcoming/program

• United Church of Christ Open and Affirming: http://www.ucc.org/lgbt_ona

• Find an Affirming Church: http://www.gaychurch.org/

• Southeastern Idaho Queer Friendly Churches: https://sites.google.com/site/gayidahofalls/churches

• Liberating Spirit Metropolitan Community Church: https://www.facebook.com/liberatingspiritmcc/?fref=ts
  

Legal Support and Information:

• American Civil Liberties Union – Idaho branch - www.aclu.org

• Lambda Legal: www.lambdalegal.org

• Out and Equal: www.outandequal.org

• Transgender Law and Policy Institute: www.transgenderlaw.org

• LGBT Law: www.lgbtlawidaho.com

• Idaho Human Rights Commission: www.humanrights.idaho.gov

• Boise Police Dep. (Tina Perkins – 208-570-6221 and Katie Davey – 208-570-6224)

• Nondiscrimination Ordinances in Idaho http://acluidaho.org/issues/lgbt-equality/

• Federal Rights for Transgender persons http://www.transequality.org/know-your-rights

• Know Your Rights: Transgender People and the Law https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/transgender-people-and-law

• Transgender Law Center Legal Information Helpline: http://transgenderlawcenter.org/programs/legal-helpline

• Transgender Law & Policy Institute http://www.transgenderlaw.org/

Support for Families with Transgender Members:

• Raising My Rainbow: www.raisingmyrainbow.com

• Trans Youth Family Allies: www.imatyfa.org

• Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey.org

• Gender Spectrum: www.genderspectrum.org

• Growing Up Trans: PBS & Frontline Report

• Jazz Jennings: You Tube Channel

• “The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals” by Stephanie Brill and Rachel Pepper (http://www.amazon.com/The-Transgender-Child-Handbook-Professionals/dp/1573443182)

• "My Child Is Transgender" by Matt Kailey (http://www.amazon.com/My-Child-Transgender-Children-ebook/dp/B00867Y6OU/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1338134052&sr=1-1) 

• "Trading Places: When Our Son Became a Daughter" by Jane Baker (http://www.amazon.com/Trading-Places-Daughter---Mothers-Transition/dp/0990626709/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445649999&sr=8-1&keywords=trading+place%3A+when+our+son+became+our+daughter

• Organizations, Communities, Literature, and Films https://community.pflag.org/transgender

• COLAGE online community for youth and adults with LGBTQ parents http://www.colage.org/online-communities/

LGBTQ-affirming Youth Camps:

• Camp Aranutiq: www.camparanutiq.org

• Trans Youth Equality Foundation: www.transyouthequality.org

• Camp Ten Trees: www.camptentrees.org

Trans*:

• Blog from a gender therapist: http://darahoffmanfox.com/so-how-does-someone-know-if-theyre-transgender/
• Female to male: www.ftmguide.org
• Laura’s Playground: www.lauras-playground.com

• Male to female: www.gendercentre.org.au/support/male-to-female-support.htm

• Transition Survival Kit: www.tsroadmap.com

Name and Gender Change Information:

• Name Change: Submit petition to the court and publish notice of the petition hearing in a county newspaper for four weeks (http://www.transequality.org/documents/state/idaho)

• Name Change Forms http://www.courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/name-changes

• Name Change National Document Center: http://www.transequality.org/documents

• Driver’s License: Submit court order certifying name change (http://www.transequality.org/documents/state/idaho)

• Transgender persons can correct gender markers on drivers license without proof of surgery as of April 23, 2013 https://www.aclu.org/news/idaho-amends-policy-changing-gender-marker-drivers-licenses

• Driver’s Licenses and Identification Cards Fact Sheet http://itd.idaho.gov/dmv/DriverServices/driver_license_facts.html

• Idaho Transportation Department Website http://itd.idaho.gov/dmv/index.html

• Birth Certificate: Idaho does not allow amendment of gender marker on a birth certificate (http://www.transequality.org/documents/state/idaho)

• Passport: Must submit certification from physician confirming appropriate clinical treatment for gender transition. See source for details and sample physician letter. (http://www.transequality.org/know-your-rights/passports)

• Social Security Record: Submit government-issued documentation reflecting gender change or certification from physician confirming appropriate clinical treatment for gender transition. See source for details and considerations. (http://www.transequality.org/know-your-rights/social-security)

• Military Records: Although regulations restrict the ability of transgender individuals to serve openly, veterans may be able to update their records. See source for details (http://www.transequality.org/know-your-rights/military-records)

• Immigration Documents: See source for considerations and consult with an immigration attorney to receive advice. (http://www.transequality.org/know-your-rights/immigration-documents)

Gender Dysphoria:

• Not all transgender persons experience Gender Dysphoria. DSM Diagnosis Criteria http://www.news-medical.net/health/Diagnosis-of-Gender-Dysphoria.aspx

Health Care:

• Genesis Project – Pocatello - www.genesisproj.com/GayGuide.html

• Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV and AIDS: www.alphaidaho.org

• Central District Health Department Clinics: 208-327-7400

• Planned Parenthood: 208-376-9300

• Gay AA: 208-344-6611    www.alcoholicsanonymous.com

• World Professional Organization for Transgender Health: http://www.wpath.org

• Center of Excellence for Transgender Health Primary Care Protocol http://transhealth.ucsf.edu/trans?page=protocol-00-00

• Physical Modifications for Trans Women http://www.tsroadmap.com/physical/index.html

Transgender Development Model:

• Arlene Istar Lev “Transgender Emergence Model”

• • Model Outline http://safezone.uncc.edu/allies/theories

  • Entire Book http://www.bookonrack.com/emergence/transgender-emergence.html

Trans* Competent Physicians:

• Dr. Marvin Alviso, Family Medical, hormones, Puberty Blockers, HIV-AIDS, Sliding scale clinic

777 North Raymond Street, Boise, ID 83704

208-514-2505

• Dr Ashley Davis, Hormones and General Practice

222 North 2nd Street #204, Boise, ID 83702

(208) 429-9100

• Dr. Daniel P. Flynn, Pediatric Edocrinology

222 N. 2nd Street,Suite 215, Boise, ID 83702

(208) 381-7340

• Dr. Joseph "Neil" Ragan, Health West

465 Memorial Dr.  Pocatello, ID 83201-4008

(208) 234-4700

• Dr Tara Whitaker, Family Medicine, Hormones

1520 W. State Street, Suite 100, Boise, Idaho 83702

(208) 947-7700

Thank you to Jordan Wixon and Jennifer Gess for their hard work with putting together our extensive resource page! Please email IALGBTIC@gmail.com to add resources to this page.