GenderWork
GenderWork
4753 N. Broadway St.
Suite 608
Chicago
,
IL
60640
ph:
773-659-9207
Resources
General:
Hudson's FTM Resource Guide (very comprehensive!)
The Jim Collins Foundation provides financial assistance to transgender people for gender-confirming surgeries.
http://jimcollinsfoundation.org/
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/
Transster is a photo repository of female to male (FTM) gender reassignment surgeries.
United Genders of the Universe!
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
Every 2nd Monday 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Every 4th Saturday 6:30pm - 9:30pm
A peer-led conversation group for 18+ who identify as Transgender or are questioning.
Questions? Contact June LaTrobe, jlatrobe[at]centeronhalsted[dot]org
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.
T-Time Discussion Group @ Howard Brown Health Center
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
Counseling Services:
In Chicago:
In Bloomington:
(More info below...)
GenderWork meetings are held in the office of Laura L. Grimes, LCSW. She has extensive experience with transgender issues and is available for consultations or referrals. You may contact her at laura[at]riverrocktherapy[dot]com or by phone at 773-659-9207. You may visit the website http://riverrocktherapy.com for more information on psychotherapy and consulting services for medical professionals around LGBTQI cultural competency issues.
In the same office, available for supportive counseling and psychotherapy, is Jim Cosenza, LCSW, CADC. You can contact him at 773-633-6643 or jim[at]jimcosenza[dot]com.
4753 N. Broadway, Suite 608
Chicago, IL 60640
773-633-6643
www.jimcosenza.com
Supportive counseling and psychotherapy for trans persons and their families. Credentialed with Medicare and a large number private
mental health care providers and EAPs. Specialties in identity, relationships, chronic illness, mood and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, and addictions. Development of psychotherapy group for women
whose husbands and partners are transitioning from male to female.
Affirming and supportive individual, couples, and family therapy for the LGBTQ community located in Bloomington, IL. Sliding scale rates available. My goal is to help you clarify and resolve the difficulties you are facing in a way that makes sense for you.
Areas of specialization include:
Transgender and gender identity issues
LGBTQ related issues
Work or school related difficulties
Substance abuse concerns
Mental health
HIV/AIDS related
Low self esteem
Family of origin issues
Anger management
Stress management
Grief and Loss
Crisis Intervention
Call or email for more information or to schedule an appointment.
(773)-819-LGBT
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GenderWork
4753 N. Broadway St.
Suite 608
Chicago
,
IL
60640
ph:
773-659-9207