Psychotherapist Trainer Consultant
Finn V. Gratton, LMFT
Covid-19 Resources for the Trans/Non-binary Community
https://www.genderyouthproviders.com/blank-page-9
Information about Medical Transition
Hormones and Blockers
Seattle Children's Hospital information pages: information handouts and short videos on feminizing and masculinizing hormones and puberty blockers https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/gender-clinic/patient-family-resources/
UCSF Transgender Care information pages (adult):
Estrogen hormone therapy: https://transcare.ucsf.edu/article/information-estrogen-hormone-therapy
Testosterone hormone therapy: https://transcare.ucsf.edu/article/information-testosterone-hormone-therapy
Santa Cruz Area
Santa Cruz Trans-online: Website maintained by Diversity Center, Queer Youth Task Force, & Trans-teen project: directory of medical & mental health care, services and groups in the Santa Cruz and greater SF Bay Area
Diversity Center: provides support group and online resource information
http://www.diversitycenter.org/trans/
Transfamily Support Group: monthly meetings, gatherings, support
http://santacruztrans.blogspot.com
Peninsula/ South Bay Resources
Outlet: Support groups, counseling and trainings in schools: Redwood City, San Mateo, Mountain View)
http://www.acs-teens.org/what-we-do/outlet/
LGBTQ Youth Space Support groups and counseling, San Jose
Transfamily Support Group of Santa Clara Valley
http://santaclaratransfamilysupport.net/
Billy de Frank Center, San Jose LGBTQ Center
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Gender Health Center: medical, mental health, social work, community connection
https://www.scvmc.org/health-care-services/Gender-Health-Center/Pages/overview.aspx
Stanford Pediatric and Adolescent Gender Clinic
https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/service/gender
San Francisco and East Bay Resources
Gender Health SF, Dept of Public Health, adults, peer navigation, support for medical transition
https://www.sfdph.org/dph/comupg/oprograms/THS/default2.asp
Transvision, Tri-City Health Center: adults
https://tri-cityhealth.org/medical-services/transvision/
UCSF Transgender Health Care: adult medical care
https://www.sfdph.org/dph/comupg/oprograms/THS/default2.asp
UCSF Child and Adolescent Gender Center: provides medical support for youth throughout Bay Area and beyond
https://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/clinics/child_and_adolescent_gender_center/
National Organizations
See http://sctrans.org/ for many national organizations as well as Santa Cruz local resources
Transgender Law Center: for all things legal. Their ID Please guide is comprehensive guide to name and gender change
http://transgenderlawcenter.org/
National Center for Transgender Equality: Works on multiple transgender issues including: schools, military, incarceration employment, and immigration Produced guide for getting your health care covered.
Gender Spectrum: Creating gender inclusive environments for children & teens.
Annual professionals and family conference 2nd weekend in July. Online resources
Families in Transition Guide: Guide for families of youth going through gender transition
www.ctys.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Families-in-TRANSition.pdf
WPATH: World Professional Association for Transgender Health, issues practice guidelines used by most professionals, professional and educational organization
http://www.wpath.org/site_home.cfm
ICATH: Informed Consent for Access to Transgender Health
COLAGE: For children of LGBTQ parents
Trans Aging Project
http://forge-forward.org/aging/
Trevor Project: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth
http://www.thetrevorproject.org/ 1-866-488-7386 plus text and chat (see site)
Online Resources/ Blogs
Genderqueer.me Full of resources for transgender and nonbinary folks
https://genderqueer.me/
Everyday Feminism: lots of great blog articles on trans and gender non-binary
http://everydayfeminism.com/tag/trans-gnc/
Finding a Trans- Friendly Therapist: Ryan Sallan's guide for interviewing gender therapists to ensure training and a good fit for your needs. http://www.ryansallans.com/trans/finding-a-trans-friendly-therapist/
Books & Reading
There has been a recent explosion of good books and articles. Some may be perfect for some trans youth and adults and parents, while not so good for others. This is only a start. Ask your friends, read reviews, and talk to your independent bookseller!
Youth
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/11446.Booklist_for_Trans_Teens
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/20314.Transgender_Friendly_Young_Children_s_Books_
For Parents and Other Adults Supporting Children
The Gender Creative Child: by Diane Ehrensaft
The Transgender Child: by Stephanie Brill and Rachel Pepper
Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth and Adults: by Finn Gratton
For professional providers (may also be of interest to community members and families)
A Clinician's Guide to Gender Affirming Care by Sand C. Chang, Annaliese A. Sing, and lore m. dickey
Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth and Adults: A Guide for Professionals and Families: by Finn Gratton