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4753 N. Broadway St.
Suite 608
Chicago, IL 60640
ph: 773-659-9207
General:
Hudson's FTM Resource Guide (very comprehensive!)
The Transitional Male is a comprehensive, educational, support-based, personal website dedicated to enhancing the lives of FTMs and providing information for them and their SOFFAs.
http://thetransitionalmale.com/
For everyone who views gender as having more than two options.
http://www.unitedgenders.org/
In Chicago:
The Center on Halsted serves as a catalyst for the LGBT community that links and provides community resources and enriches life experiences.
Events at Center on Halsted:
Transgender SOFFA Group
Every Monday, 7pm - 8pm
Cost $5. Pre-screening required.
Call Tim Bechtel, LCSW at 773.472.6469 X 158
Howard Brown is the Midwest’s premier lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) health care organization, and leads the region in addressing the comprehensive health care needs of people in the LGBT community.
Free Trans Program for ages 24 and under @ Broadway Youth Center
There is also a program for Trans Guys (24 and under):
This peer social and support group is for trans-masculine youth or young people who are questioning their own trans-masculinity. The group meets every 3rd Monday of the month at the Broadway Youth Center, 3179 N. Broadway. (on the corner of Belmont and Broadway) from 6-8:00pm. The group is by and for Female-Born, Masculine-Identified youth 24 and younger. Trans-masculine identities might include Trans, FTM, Stud, Gender Queer, Butch and Questioning to name some. Topics include coming out, dating and relationships, safer transitioning, passing tips, legal issues, our day-to-day lives and anything else important to you.
How do I get connected? Contact Casey at the Broadway Youth Center 773-935-3151 x224.
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month, 6:30-8:30pm. T-Time Discussion Group is a space that supports, educates and empowers the transgender and intersex community. Open group for FTM, MTF and Intersexed individuals as well as those questioning their gender. Peer led.
Contact:
Lois L. Bates
Transgender Health Manager
Howard Brown Health Center
4025 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60613
Tel: (773) 388-8926
GenderWork
4753 N. Broadway St.
Suite 608
Chicago, IL 60640
ph: 773-659-9207