TGNC Resources
Note: the organizations listed below indicate that their physical offices have temporarily closed, but that they are still able to provide assistance remotely. Please call or visit their website for more information.
Therapy/Counseling Services
Ackerman Institute for the Family
(212) 879-4900 x122 for intake
ackerman.org
936 Broadway 2nd Fl 10010
Gender and Family Project provides group and family therapy to families with TGNC children and adolescents. Accepts most major insurance & sliding scale.
ICP: Psychotherapy Center for Gender and Sexuality
(212) 333-3444
icpnyc.org/pcgs
1841 Broadway 4th Fl 10023
Affirmative, supportive psychotherapy. Sliding scale, but has initial intake appointment with $60 flat fee. Accepts HIP, HIP Medicaid, HealthFirst Medicaid and Oscar.
Institute for Personal Growth
(800) 379-9220
ipgcounseling.com
235 9th St Jersey City, NJ 07302
Individual, group, couples and family therapy. Specializes in working with LGB and TGNC people, queer and poly relationships, BDSM, kink and sex therapy.
Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services – GLBTQ Counseling Unit
(212) 632-4700
jewishboard.org/listing/gay-lesbian-bi-sexual-transgender-and-questioning-counseling-glbtq
135 W 50th St 6th Fl 10020
Individual, group, couples and family therapy addressing issues such as identity formation, coming out, HIV/AIDS, as well as general mental health; psychiatry and medication management.
Manhattan Alternative
manhattanalternative.com
Network of providers with expertise around issues kink, poly, consensually non-monogamous, trans, gender non-conforming and LGBTQ individuals face.
Health Services and Clinics
APICHA Trans* Health Clinic
(212) 334-6029 x5370
apicha.org/en/transgender-health-services
400 Broadway 10013
Primary Care, hormone therapy, short-term Mental Health Services, trans* groups. Informed consent model for hormone therapy. Accepts most major insurance & sliding scale. Contact Cecilia Gentili, Trans* Health Program Coordinator (646) 884-5370 or CGentili@apicha.org.
Bronx Addiction Treatment Center
(718) 904-0026
1500 Waters Pl Bronx 10461
Special program for trans/LGB folks. Reportedly a safe recovery place for trans women of color. Contact Donna Curtis-Johnson (718) 904-0026 x325 or x331 or donna.curtis@oasas.ny.gov.
Bronx Trans* Health Space
(718) 901-8297
blhfamilymed.com/Community-Involvement/c-k-life
1276 Fulton Ave 10458
General medical care, hormone therapy, mental health counseling, HIV treatment, Hep C treatment, surgeon referrals, surgery assistance programs.
Callen-Lorde
(212) 271-7200
callen-lorde.org
356 W 18th St 10011
Primary and specialized health care, individual/group therapy, dental program, case workers, health care navigators and pharmacy for LGBTQ people. Prioritizes the needs of individuals who are transgender and/or HIV-positive. Informed consent model for hormone therapy. Accepts most major insurance & sliding scale.
Conifer Park Inpatient Rehabilitation Program
1 (800) 989-6446 x8800
coniferpark.com/inpatient-rehabilitation-program
79 Glenridge Rd Glenville 12302
Inpatient rehabilitation program 18+. 7-day detox and 21-day rehab. Friendly for trans women. Accepts Medicaid & most other insurances, does not accept Medicare.
The Mount Sinai Adolescent Center
(212) 423-3000
mountsinai.org/locations/adolescent-health-center
312 E 94th St 10128
Primary and specialized health care, individual therapy, case workers, health care navigators and pharmacy for LGBTQ people. Informed consent model for hormone therapy. Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) program for teens, including skills group and individual therapies.
NYU Langone Health
(646) 929-7870
med.nyu.edu
550 1st Ave 10016
Inpatient and outpatient hospital with emergency mental health unit. Updates can be found at: https://alertsnyulangone.org/patients
NYU Child Study Center
(646) 754-5000
nyulangone.org/locations/child-study-center
1 Park Ave 10016
Care for children and families on outpatient basis through specialized programs, including DBT program.
RAD Remedy
(414) 939-4723
radremedy.org
info@radremedy.org
Provider database. Connects TGNCI and queer folks to accurate, safe, respectful, comprehensive care.
Trans Lifeline
(877) 565-8860
translifeline.org
Grassroots hotline. Also offers low barrier grants to trans people for legal name changes and updated government identification documents as well as support for incarcerated and undocumented trans people. 10-4 a.m. EST.
World Professional Association for Transgender Health
wpath.org
Promotes evidence-based care, education, research, advocacy, public policy and respect in transgender health. WPATH also provides TGNC competency certification for clinicians.
Legal Resources/Services
New York Legal Assistance Group
LGBT Law Project
212.613.5000 x5107
Intakes: 212.659.6161
nylag.org/units/lgbt-law
7 Hanover Sq 18th Fl 10004
Work to promote the rights and unique needs of the LGBTQ community. Special emphasis on meeting the needs of LGBTQ members who are of colour, low income, transgender, gender non-conforming and youth.
Sylvia Rivera Law Project
(212) 337-8550
srlp.org
147 W 24th St 5th Fl 10001
Representation for low-income TGNCI people and TGNCI people of color in three main areas: Survival & Self-Determination, Immigrant Justice and Prisoner Justice.
Transgender Legal Defense and Education
(646) 862-9396
transgenderlegal.org
20 W 20th St Ste 705 10011
Provides education on trans rights, connects low-income TGNB people with pro bono attorneys to assist with legal name changes.
Support/Advocacy Groups
Brooklyn Community Pride Center
(347) 889-7719
lgbtbrooklyn.org/tgnc
1360 Fulton St Ground Fl Brooklyn 11216
Support group Tuesdays 6:30-7:45. Topics of interest for TGNC people 18+. TGNC folks only.
Bronx Trans Collective
(646) 723-3325
facebook.com/pg/BronxTransCollective/about/?ref=page_internal
2825 3rd Ave Ste 301 Bronx 10455
Multiple trans-led orgs offering support with referrals for folks 18+.
Hudson Pride Connections Center
(201) 963-4779
hudsonpride.org
176 Palisade Ave 3 Jersey City NJ 07306
Social platform that provides workshops, social events and much more for the trans community. Contact Stephanie Mills, Client Services Manager stephanie@hudsonpride.org.
The LOFT-LGBT Community Services Center for the Lower Hudson Valley
(914) 948-2932
loftgaycenter.org
252 Bryant Ave White Plains 10605
Trans support group, AA, name change for TGNC people, drop-in LGBT legal clinic, HIV services, groups for LGBT families, library/computer center, referrals.
PFLAG TransFamilies Project
(212) 463-0629
pflagnyc.org
130 E 25th St Ste M1 10010
Support for parents, family members and friends of transgender and gender nonconforming loved ones.
Translatinx Network
(646) 882-2000
137 W 19th St 2nd Fl 10011
translatinxnetwork.org
Through promotion, outreach in education, and capacity-building, we encourage and strengthen the creation of safe and productive environments for trans women.
Queens Pride House
(718) 429-5309
queenspridehouse.org
76-11 37th Ave Ste 206 Queens 11372
Social and support groups, including Transgender Empowerment Group, Open Colors LGBTQ Youth Group, health education, referrals. Drop-in center with computer lab/library. Spanish support groups also offered.
Binders, Instructions and Tips
Chest Binder Reviews
chestbinders.wordpress.com
GC2B
gc2b.co
High quality, affordable binders.
Hudson’s FTM Resource Guide
ftmguide.org
Information for transmasculine folks and loved ones.
Open Minded Health
openmindedhealth.com
Resource for information about gender and sexual minority health. Posts are a mix of research, activity risk reduction tips and news.
TransActive: In a Bind
(503) 252-3000
graduate.lclark.edu/programs/continuing_education/transactive/
Free chest binders to TGNC youth 18 and under.
The Transgender Boards
transgenderboards.com
Free and open transgender community discussion forum. The mission and purpose of this community is to provide help, support and information.
Trans Youth Family Allies
(888) 462-8932
imatyfa.org
info@imatyfa.org
Online discussion groups, east coast events and best practices guides for practitioners.
Hair Removal & Dermatology
Breier Skin Care and Hair Removal
(917) 697-0542
breier-hair-removal-skin-care.business.site
85-15 Main St Queens 11435
Laser, electrolysis, skin rejuvenation. TGNC friendly.
Queens Laser & Electrolysis Hair Removal
(718) 507-1921
queenshairremoval.com
87-08 Justice Ave Ste 2J Queens 11373
Berkowits School of Electrolysis
(718) 544-4234
berkowitsschool.com
107-25 Metropolitan Ave Queens 11375
Kline Dermatology
(212) 517-6555
nycdermatologyandcosmeticcenter.com
700 Park Ave 10021
Light Touch Laser Hair Removal
(646) 926-7202
lighttouchnyc.com
133 Broadway Ste 303 10010
Laser hair removal, spider vein removal, pigmented lesion removal, rosacea therapy, skin tightening.
Satori Hair Removal
(212) 366-2588
satorilaser.com
133 W 14th St 10011
Laser, spider vein removal, skin tightening, skin resurfacing. Donates 15% of sales.