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Damien Center
Description
Damien Center is Indiana’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS service organization and serves more than 8,000 individuals living with or at risk for HIV through a comprehensive, innovative approach to HIV care and prevention. The Gender Affirming Care program provides services to those over 18 years of age and was designed to address a gap in care for transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse individuals in Indianapolis. While this program does offer medical interventions, the main goal is to offer holistic services to the transgender and gender diverse community which includes primary care, hormone replacement therapy, mental health care, dietitian services, HIV care & prevention, family planning, and much more. |
Address: 26 North Arsenal Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Phone: 317-423-0608 |
Eskenazi Transgender Health and Wellness Program
The Eskenazi Health Transgender Health & Wellness Program, located on the fifth floor of the Sandra Eskenazi Outpatient Care Center, provides primary care and specialty services for older adolescent and adult transgender patients of all gender identities. The first of its kind in Indiana, the program connects primary care and continuous support with surgical options provided through University Gender Affirmation Surgery. The program includes many skilled team members trained in the WPATH standards of care. From primary care physicians and a surgeon, to nurses and caring support staff, all are dedicated to serving the transgender community with excellence.
Phone: 317-880-6042
Phone: 317-880-6042
GENDER NEXUS
GenderNexus is bringing gender diverse people together across central Indiana to foster a community that is healthy, informed, and empowered by increasing access to care in all seven dimensions of wellness. GenderNexus can provide medical referral letters for gender-affirming health care such as top surgery or hormone therapy, and help connect you to LGBTQ+ friendly doctors, therapists. They also offer Short-Term Supportive Counseling
where one can speak with licensed social workers about the dynamics you face as a gender-diverse person.
Phone: (317) 650-5988
where one can speak with licensed social workers about the dynamics you face as a gender-diverse person.
Phone: (317) 650-5988
Riley Children's Hospital - Gender Health Program
Gender dysphoria is a condition in which someone’s experienced gender does not match the gender other people assign to him or her. Without proper care and support, adolescents with gender dysphoria are at increased risk of depression, suicide, sexually transmitted diseases and physical, emotional and sexual abuse. The Gender Health Program at Riley at IU Health strives to prevent these problems and promotes the well-being of your child. The Gender Health Program offers comprehensive support to children, teens and young adults who have experienced gender dysphoria for longer than six months and who may or may not desire to become a different gender. We are the only gender health program in Indiana serving patients under age 21.
Phone: 317-274-881
Phone: 317-274-881
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.
NEED HELP? Call the TrevorLifeline. We are always here. 1-866-488-7386 Address: PO Box 10, Plainfield, IN 46168 Email: [email protected] Phone: 317-559-1600 |
CRISIS SERVICES
If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate crisis support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free. Crisis counselors are trained to answer calls, chats, or texts from LGBTQ+ young people who reach out on our free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, depression, and suicide. ADVOCACY
Through legislation, litigation, and public education, The Trevor Project is the leading advocate for the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people. This includes advocating for preventative and intervention efforts at the federal, state, and local level to address factors that place them at a significantly higher risk of suicide. Learn more about our campaigns here. PUBLIC EDUCATION
Competent suicide prevention starts with how we educate ourselves and each other. The Trevor Project offers mental health and suicide prevention training programs and LGBTQ+ education workshops that give everyone the ability to help. Through innovative online mental health, suicide prevention, and LGBTQ+ training workshops and strategic partnerships across the United States, we have been able to reach more people than ever before. Learn more here. PEER SUPPORT
TrevorSpace is an affirming, online social community for LGBTQ+ young people between the ages of 13-24 years old. With over 400,000 members across the globe, you can explore your identity, get advice, find support groups, and make friends in a moderated online safe space intentionally designed for you. Learn more here RESEARCH
We believe that research has the opportunity to save LGBTQ+ lives and reveal problems that need solving. We are committed to producing innovative research that brings knowledge and clinical implications to the field of LGBTQ+ mental health and suicide research. We accomplish this by leading the development, execution, and analysis of survey data collected from LGBTQ+ young people. We translate these findings and statistics to inform evidence-based policies and practices. Learn more here. |
Hamilton Center - Plainfield
Hamilton Center, Inc. is a regional behavioral health system serving central and west central Indiana. The organization is “building hope and changing lives” through a broad array of behavioral health services for adults, children, adolescents, and families. Services are individualized, trauma informed, and evidence-based. Needs and strengths are assessed and utilized to develop a person-centered treatment plan. Staff members are LGBTQ+ informed.
Address: 900 Southfield Drive, Plainfield, IN 46168
Phone: (317) 837-9719
Address: 900 Southfield Drive, Plainfield, IN 46168
Phone: (317) 837-9719
O’Mara, Michele (PhD, LCSW- Lesbian Adventures in Love
At Lesbian Adventures in Love, we get it. —Same-sex relationships come with unique challenges. Couples counseling can be pricey and often misses the mark. Our mission is to provide effective and affordable solutions for your relationship issues. We offer a science-based approach to relationship coaching, specifically for lesbian couples. Our online courses, coaching, and retreats create a supportive and empowering environment tailored to your needs. No cookie cutters here.
At Lesbian Adventures in Love, we get it. —Same-sex relationships come with unique challenges. Couples counseling can be pricey and often misses the mark. Our mission is to provide effective and affordable solutions for your relationship issues. We offer a science-based approach to relationship coaching, specifically for lesbian couples. Our online courses, coaching, and retreats create a supportive and empowering environment tailored to your needs. No cookie cutters here.
Gender Expansive Kids and Company
We exist to help you, parents and family of those with atypical gender journeys. The Indiana Youth Group (IYG) serves LGBTQ youth ages 12-20. In the last few years, more parents have been requesting services for transgender children ages 12 and under. This group was born of that demand. Co-founded by two parents of transgender children, GEKCO brings families of gender expansive children together. To keep our families safe, we vet prospective members and accept referrals from IYG, PFLAG, therapists, counselors and other trusted sources, including other group members. Please message us through Facebook if you would like more information.
Hendricks County Trans-Family Alliance & Support Group
Hendricks County Trans-Family Alliance & Support Group supports transgender kids, adults, family members, and close friends. We are based in a private and secret Facebook group. Our public face is the Facebook page Hendricks County Trans-Family Alliance. You can get in touch with and join the support group either by going tou our public Facebook page and using the "send message" button, or by emailing Annie Johnson at [email protected]. One can participate in either the support group or the alliance, or both.
Indianapolis PFLAG
317-759-3397
PFLAG is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide Support, Education and Advocacy to families, friends, allies, and LGBT people. Founded in 1972 with the simple act of a mother publicly supporting her gay son, PFLAG is the nation's largest family and ally organization. Uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, friends, and allies, PFLAG is committed to advancing equality and full societal affirmation of LGBTQ people through its threefold mission of Support, Education, and Advocacy.
Indy Pride
3733 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-541-8726 x116
Indy Pride, Inc. produces events which educate, honor our history, and celebrate the diversity of the Indianapolis Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community. We exist to unite and serve our members and the LGBTQ+ community of Central Indiana through leadership development, educational programs, and community events which achieve inclusivity, equality, strong community connections, and awareness of LGBTQ+ issues. Best known for the annual Indy Pride Festival, Indy Pride, Inc. also does philanthropic work throughout the year to support many other LGBTQ+ support organizations throughout Central Indiana. In addition to the Indy Pride Festival and events during Pride Month (June), we host a Community Thanksgiving Dinner, award scholarships, facilitate educational events, collaborate with LGBTQ+ organizations, and work in partnership with Circle City Pride Softball, LGBT Film Fest, and Pride Volleyball.
Indiana Youth Group
3733 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-541-8726
IYG creates safe spaces, provides wellness programming, and educates LGBTQ youth and the community. Avon High School and Brownsburg Community High School each have student group alliances that are supported by IYG.
OutCare Health - "OutList"
OutCare Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the purpose of providing extensive information and education on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) healthcare. OutCare recognizes the unique health needs of LGBTQ individuals and connects them with the most appropriate healthcare providers, resources, and events. Likewise, OutCare strives to better educate medical students, supplement healthcare providers, and energize communities to deliver high-quality, culturally competent, unbiased healthcare. Supported by the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Office of Diversity Affairs, OutCare is a collaborative effort of Indiana University and Marian University medical students as well as community members. The OutList recognizes healthcare providers who identify based on 5 criteria as culturally competent in the provision of care, treatment, and services of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) population. The OutList is open to all healthcare providers of any distinction or specialty. Search for a provider at the link or join the OutList today!
Queering Indy- Facebook Group
Queering Indy is aimed at just that - creating additional spaces for the Indianapolis Queer Community to connect! We have a range of programming that's always growing. From sober events to meditation sessions to hikes and picnics, we're always thinking of new ways for us all to connect. Have an idea for something new we should add to our roster of events? Send us a message on the Queering Indy page, or just make a post here! We're always listening! This group in particular is an online hub for you to connect to all of the other Queer or LGBTQIA folx in the city and surrounding areas. Looking for a queer friendly landlord or a roomate? This is the place to ask. Need some advice on what doctors around town are skilled on trans issues? We've got you covered.
Queering Hendricks County - Facebook Group
A place for LGBTQ people in the Hendricks County area to network, find safe spaces to patronize, and initiate discussion.
Trans Indy
Life Journey Church, 2950 E 55th Place, Indianapolis, IN 46220
TransIndy is a peer-led social/support group for transgender and gender diverse people in central Indiana. We meet on the fourth Saturday of every month at 3:00 P.M. at Life Journey Church. Typical attendance at a meeting ranges from 15 to 25 people with equal representation of transgender people and SOFFAs (significant others, friends, family, and allies). We also have active and supportive Email Lists and an active Facebook Group. We provide support to our members and our community through open monthly meetings, information booths at pride festivals, resource sharing, and general mentorship.
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of our community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. Our vision is to fight the epidemic of trans suicide and improve overall life-outcomes of trans people by facilitating justice-oriented, collective community aid.
Need to talk? Call 877-565-8860! Our peer support hotline is run by and for trans people. We’re available 7am-1am PST / 9am-3am CST / 10am-4am EST. Volunteers may be available during off hours.
Transgender Resource, Education & Enrichment Services ( TREES, Inc)
Trees, Inc. was started in January 2015 and driven by the need to do our part to stem the rash of transgender suicides and murders. Our purpose is explained in our vision and mission below. By improving transgender educational resources in under served communities we strive to enrich the lives within each community and reduce the risks inherent with identifying as transgender and, as a result, save lives. We see a need to get quality transgender resources to rural communities in every state thus we strive to bring these resources and educational tools to small town America to enrich the lives of transgender people, their supporters and all communities.
We exist to help you, parents and family of those with atypical gender journeys. The Indiana Youth Group (IYG) serves LGBTQ youth ages 12-20. In the last few years, more parents have been requesting services for transgender children ages 12 and under. This group was born of that demand. Co-founded by two parents of transgender children, GEKCO brings families of gender expansive children together. To keep our families safe, we vet prospective members and accept referrals from IYG, PFLAG, therapists, counselors and other trusted sources, including other group members. Please message us through Facebook if you would like more information.
Hendricks County Trans-Family Alliance & Support Group
Hendricks County Trans-Family Alliance & Support Group supports transgender kids, adults, family members, and close friends. We are based in a private and secret Facebook group. Our public face is the Facebook page Hendricks County Trans-Family Alliance. You can get in touch with and join the support group either by going tou our public Facebook page and using the "send message" button, or by emailing Annie Johnson at [email protected]. One can participate in either the support group or the alliance, or both.
Indianapolis PFLAG
317-759-3397
PFLAG is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide Support, Education and Advocacy to families, friends, allies, and LGBT people. Founded in 1972 with the simple act of a mother publicly supporting her gay son, PFLAG is the nation's largest family and ally organization. Uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, friends, and allies, PFLAG is committed to advancing equality and full societal affirmation of LGBTQ people through its threefold mission of Support, Education, and Advocacy.
Indy Pride
3733 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-541-8726 x116
Indy Pride, Inc. produces events which educate, honor our history, and celebrate the diversity of the Indianapolis Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community. We exist to unite and serve our members and the LGBTQ+ community of Central Indiana through leadership development, educational programs, and community events which achieve inclusivity, equality, strong community connections, and awareness of LGBTQ+ issues. Best known for the annual Indy Pride Festival, Indy Pride, Inc. also does philanthropic work throughout the year to support many other LGBTQ+ support organizations throughout Central Indiana. In addition to the Indy Pride Festival and events during Pride Month (June), we host a Community Thanksgiving Dinner, award scholarships, facilitate educational events, collaborate with LGBTQ+ organizations, and work in partnership with Circle City Pride Softball, LGBT Film Fest, and Pride Volleyball.
Indiana Youth Group
3733 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-541-8726
IYG creates safe spaces, provides wellness programming, and educates LGBTQ youth and the community. Avon High School and Brownsburg Community High School each have student group alliances that are supported by IYG.
- IYG Parents of Progress: program offers parents and caregivers of LGBTQ youth a safe space to become educated about and feel supported in topics that are important to developing and sustaining a happy and healthy relationship with their youth.
OutCare Health - "OutList"
OutCare Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the purpose of providing extensive information and education on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) healthcare. OutCare recognizes the unique health needs of LGBTQ individuals and connects them with the most appropriate healthcare providers, resources, and events. Likewise, OutCare strives to better educate medical students, supplement healthcare providers, and energize communities to deliver high-quality, culturally competent, unbiased healthcare. Supported by the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Office of Diversity Affairs, OutCare is a collaborative effort of Indiana University and Marian University medical students as well as community members. The OutList recognizes healthcare providers who identify based on 5 criteria as culturally competent in the provision of care, treatment, and services of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) population. The OutList is open to all healthcare providers of any distinction or specialty. Search for a provider at the link or join the OutList today!
Queering Indy- Facebook Group
Queering Indy is aimed at just that - creating additional spaces for the Indianapolis Queer Community to connect! We have a range of programming that's always growing. From sober events to meditation sessions to hikes and picnics, we're always thinking of new ways for us all to connect. Have an idea for something new we should add to our roster of events? Send us a message on the Queering Indy page, or just make a post here! We're always listening! This group in particular is an online hub for you to connect to all of the other Queer or LGBTQIA folx in the city and surrounding areas. Looking for a queer friendly landlord or a roomate? This is the place to ask. Need some advice on what doctors around town are skilled on trans issues? We've got you covered.
Queering Hendricks County - Facebook Group
A place for LGBTQ people in the Hendricks County area to network, find safe spaces to patronize, and initiate discussion.
Trans Indy
Life Journey Church, 2950 E 55th Place, Indianapolis, IN 46220
TransIndy is a peer-led social/support group for transgender and gender diverse people in central Indiana. We meet on the fourth Saturday of every month at 3:00 P.M. at Life Journey Church. Typical attendance at a meeting ranges from 15 to 25 people with equal representation of transgender people and SOFFAs (significant others, friends, family, and allies). We also have active and supportive Email Lists and an active Facebook Group. We provide support to our members and our community through open monthly meetings, information booths at pride festivals, resource sharing, and general mentorship.
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of our community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. Our vision is to fight the epidemic of trans suicide and improve overall life-outcomes of trans people by facilitating justice-oriented, collective community aid.
Need to talk? Call 877-565-8860! Our peer support hotline is run by and for trans people. We’re available 7am-1am PST / 9am-3am CST / 10am-4am EST. Volunteers may be available during off hours.
Transgender Resource, Education & Enrichment Services ( TREES, Inc)
Trees, Inc. was started in January 2015 and driven by the need to do our part to stem the rash of transgender suicides and murders. Our purpose is explained in our vision and mission below. By improving transgender educational resources in under served communities we strive to enrich the lives within each community and reduce the risks inherent with identifying as transgender and, as a result, save lives. We see a need to get quality transgender resources to rural communities in every state thus we strive to bring these resources and educational tools to small town America to enrich the lives of transgender people, their supporters and all communities.
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