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FTM Trans Resources.

I wanted to make a post with some quick resources and websites that might help some of you. So please, check them out.

Suicide prevention/help services:

http://www.lauras-playground.com/chat.htm

866 4-U-Trevor  (866-488-7386) OR http://www.thetrevorproject.org/

http://www.7cupsoftea.com/

http://www.translifeline.org/

Each of these are different, but i'll go ahead and give you a quick description of each so you can choose which is best for you. All links and phone numbers are places where you can go to seek help, whether it's to simply talk to someone about what's on your mind, or suicide prevention. They'll connect you with someone who'll help and listen. Laura's Playground(link 1) is more of a website where Trans folk and their loved ones can connect in chat rooms or forums to talk about different subjects. You don't need to be depressed or suicidal to join in! The Trevor Project(link 2/phone number) is a suicide prevention site and hotline for the LGBT community. 7 Cups of Tea (link 3) is a site that I work closely with. You can connect with a listener anonymously via web chat. They will listen to whatever you need to talk to you about and help accordingly. You can even connect with me! Finally, Trans Life Line (link 4) is a non-profit dedicated to the well being of transgender people. They run a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people, to talk and help about whatever your problems are. All of the services listed above are FREE.

Hudson's FTM Resource Guide:

Hudson's FTM Resource guide is basically everything you need to know about FTM's and everything FTM's need to know about surviving with helpful tricks, links, and stories.

http://www.ftmguide.org/

Self Made Men:

Self Made Men offer's a website that includes tips and tricks for transmen, written by transmen. There's even a store with FTM products and items.

http://www.theselfmademen.com/

FTM Garage Sale:

This site is basically a place where transmen can sell and buy FTM products and items. It has a little bit of everything and is relatively cheap!

http://ftmgaragesale.livejournal.com/

I hope some of these links and resources help you and let me know if you check them out! Have a great day!

-Lynn

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Resources, Resources, Resources!

So, I was looking for some resources on doctors familiar with transgender people and gender dysphoria, and I came across this website that has a bunch of different resources, even some for transexual women. Here are some of the ones they list and a little description:

Intersex Society of North America The Intersex Society of North America (ISNA) is devoted to systemic change to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital surgeries for people born with an anatomy that someone decided is not standard for male or female.

National Center for Transgender Equality The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) is a 501(c)3 social justice organization dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration and empowerment.

NPR's “All Things Considered” Two-Part Radio Series on Gender Identity Issues in Children http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90247842 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90273278

Survivor Project Survivor Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of intersex and trans survivors of domestic and sexual violence through caring action, education and expanding access to resources and to opportunities for action. Since 1997, we have provided presentations, workshops, consultation, materials, information and referrals to many anti-violence organizations and universities across the country, as well as gathered information about issues faced by intersex and trans survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

TransGenderCare TransGenderCare contains a large archive of compiled health information on medical, psychological, electrology, and general health services for the transgender community.

Transgender Roadmap The Transgender Roadmap is a resource for patients that provides a guide to the journey of transitioning.

If you're interested in seeing all of the organizations , you can click right here.

Have any questions? Let us know! 

Hope this helps!

-William