TG Groups and Resources

National & International CD Organizations
National & International OPEN Organizations
CD Support Groups
OPEN Support Groups
Significant Others Support
GLBT Friendly Churches
Young People Support
NYC Metro Area Vendors
NYC Area Restaurants & Clubs
National TG Friendly Travel Directory
Chatrooms
      Self-Help & Information Sources      
Listserves, Forums, & Newsgroups
Link Lists, Querys, Search Engines
FTP and Gopher Sites
Publications and Videos
      Clothing Sources      
Jewelry
Wigs
Cosmetics
      Transformation Services / Makeovers      
      Potpourri      

National & International CD Organizations:
(Organizations with a primary focus on heterosexual crossdressing)

• TRI-ESS International Homepage (The Society for the Second Self). Tri-Ess is the nation's oldest and largest organization of heterosexual crossdressers and their partners. Its focus is on affirming crossdressers and their partners and in supporting their social needs and their desire to improve themselves in the fine art of crossdressing.
• S.P.I.C.E. (Spouses/Partners International Conference for Education). The leading support and education group for the spouses and partners of heterosexual crossdressers.
• The Cornbury Society of Vancouver, British Columbia

National & International OPEN Organizations:
("Open" Organizations that address the needs of the full spectrum of the Transgender Community)

• AEGIS American Educational Gender Information Service (Now known as Gender Education and Advocacy - GEA)
• Albany Gender Clinic Hormone treatments for transexual and transvestite males
• The Beaumont Society The longest established Transvestite/Crossdressing support group in the UK.
• Chicago Gender Society (Chicago, IL)
• Cleveland Transgender Information
• Erie Sisters Transgender Support Group in Erie, Pennsylvania
• ETVC, Educational TV Channel (San Fransisco, CA) - Has now become T.G.S.F. - TransGender San Fransisco
• FTM Informational Network Great source for FTM Information and Links
• FTM International A primary resource for female-to-male identified persons. Publishes FTM International Newsletter, the most widely circulated newsletter for the Female-to-Male crossdresser and transsexual.
• Gender Education and Advocacy (GEA) (Formerly AEGIS)
• Gender Identity Center of Colorado, Inc.
• Gender Identity Project
• GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network)
• GRAANJ The Gender Rights Advocacy Association of New Jersey (GRAANJ) is a statewide membership organization committed to securing full civil rights for transgender and intersex people, and individuals of non-stereotypical gender identity and expression, without regard to race, religion or sexual orientation.
• Greater Philadelphia Renaissance
• The Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association HBIGDA is "a professional organization devoted to the understanding and treatment of gender identity disorders". Roughly 300 members worldwide hail from psychiatry, endocrinology, surgery, psychology, sociology, and counselling. Establishes Standards of Care for the treatment of "gender identity disorders".
• Human Rights Campaign
• Imperial Court of NYC
• ICTLEP (International Conference on TG Law & Employment Policy) The leading Transgender Law Resource.
• IFGE (International Foundation for Gender Education)
• ISNA (Intersex Society of North America). The leading resource for intersexed persons, ISNA is a peer support, education, and advocacy group founded and operated by and for intersexuals: individuals born with anatomy or physiology which differs from cultural ideals of male and female.
• Lambda Letters Project
• LGBT Community Services CenterThe Center has been the heart of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities in New York City since 1983. Each week, 5000 people come to the center to participate in more than 300 programs including mental health counseling, HIV prevention, youth support, AIDS services, public policy, and cultural programs.
• M.A.G.G.I.E. (Mid Atlantic Gender Group Information Exchange)
• National Council on Family Relations (NCFR)
• National Gay and Lesbian Task Force NGLTF is a leading progressive civil rights organization, that seeks to build the political strength of the lesbian and gay rights movement at the grass roots level.
• National Lesbian and Gay Law Association
• National Transgender Advocacy Coalition Founded in 1999, NTAC - the National Transgender Advocacy Coalition - is a §501(c)(4) civil rights organization working to establish and maintain the right of all transgendered, intersexed, and gender-variant people to live and work without fear of violence or discrimination.
• NYAGRA The New York Association for Gender Rights Advocacy
• Press For Change An effective political lobbying and educational organization, which campaigns to achieve equal civil rights and liberties for all transgendered people in the United Kingdom, through legislation and social change.
• RENAISSANCE (Renaissance Transgender Association). The Renaissance mission is to provide the very best in comprehensive education and caring support to transgendered individuals and those close to them. This is accomplished through offering a variety of carefully selected programs and resources focused on the factors affecting their lives.
• Spokane Gender Information Center
• T.G.S.F. - TransGender San Fransisco (San Fransisco, CA) - Formerly ETVC, Educational TV Channel
• Tiffany Club of New England The Tiffany Club has been in existence for 20 years with its focus on helping others with issues of gender confusion, crossdressing, and transsexuality. Tiffany welcomes any and all contacts from people interested in support or information.
• Transgendered Network International (TGNI) Transgendered & Proud! Full-Spectrum support for all transgendered, their families, and friends.
• Transgender At Work (TAW)
• The Transgender Fund Financial support for qualified initiatives advancing the interests of the transgender community.
• Transexual Menace The leading network of transgender activists ... not as scary as their name sounds.
• Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North TG support group in the Atlanta, GA area

CD Support Groups:
(Support Groups with a primary focus on heterosexual crossdressing)

• Brenda's Domain
• The Couples Network (Vanessa Kaye's Gender Gifted Pages)
• The Emerald City of Seattle, Washington

OPEN Support Groups:
("Open" Support Groups that address the needs of the full spectrum of the Transgender Community)

• Atlanta Gender Explorations Twelve years of continuous service to Atlanta's transgender community.
• The Buffalo Belles (Buffalo, NY Area)
• Capitol Girls Gender-Gifted Belles of the South
• C.A.T.S. - Charleston Area Transgender Support (Charleston, SC)
• C.H.I.C. - Crossdressers Heterosexual Intersocial Club (Los Angeles, CA)
• CompassNew England's largest FTM support group
• Connecticut Outreach Society Open to all transgendered individuals, spouses, and significant others of legal age, as well as to interested medical and mental health professionals, regardless of gender, race, creed, or sexual orientation.
• ConnecticuTView A Renaissance affiliate OPEN support group. They welcome persons of every sex, gender, race, and creed, and there is no interview or referral requirement. Their membership (over 100) is primarily from Connecticut, but also includes people from NY/NJ/RI/MA/NH/OH/PA/FLA.
• Crossdressers International (CDI) of NYC A nice group of girls who hold an open house with food and girl talk every Wednesday evening and have special events about once a month.
• CrossPort (Cincinnati, OH)
• Emerald Coast Chapter of Pantra (Panhandle Transgender Alliance)
• Emerald Fantasy
• Expressing Our Nature (EON) (Syracuse, NY Area)
• Femme Fever Professional Counseling for you, couples, or significant other. They truly care -- counseling is done at Karen's home, and is very personal. Support Group/Parties every month (also at home: private and safe). This is a great venue to meet others and BE Yourself! The meets are fun, and attendance is approximately 35 at each! Its great to chat, eat and just ENJOY your femme self! If you aren't ready to come out dressed, staying "en drab" is certainly permitted! Friends are important! If you want to dress and look your best, pre-party makeovers at a reduced fee are performed. The group is friendly and very warm! FemmeFever is now the largest TG Organization in the NY-NJ-CT tri state area, come see why!
• Freddie Gorski's Fairplay TV 198 Fingerboard Road, Staten Island, NY 10305   Fabulous TG Parties and Balls, Makeovers, Wig Sales, and more!
• Gender Expressions
• Gender Talk
• Hampton Roads TG Outreach (Tidewater area of Virginia)
• Iowa Artistry (Cedar Rapids, IO)
• LipLock A place for Transgendered Persons, their Admirers, and Significant Others.
  Free Email, Homepage, Photo Album and Chat Room.
• Long Island Femme Expressions (LIFE) A Support Group and Social Club for Crossdressers and Other Transgendered Individuals, Their Families, Friends, and Significant Others on Long Island, NY
• MeNTA at the LOFT Metropolitan North Transgender Alliance, at the LOFT Center
• MHVTA The Mid-Hudson Valley Transgender Association's (MHVTA) principal mission is to provide outreach and support for our members, their families, and their friends, and to be active in the Transgender Community and the greater community of the Mid-Hudson Valley, New York.
• Mirror Image (Memphis Tenn. TransGender Association) (Memphis, TN)
• (EN)GENDER, Helen Boyd’s journal of gender & trans issues Helen Boyd is the author of My Husband Betty (Thunder’s Mouth, 2004) which has been nominated for a Lambda Literary Award and is now in its 5th printing. She is currently working on her next book, Boy Meets Girl.
• New Jersey Support Group
• New York Transgender Association
• The Northwest Gender Alliance NWGA of Portland, Oregon is a social support and educational group for individuals who desire to explore and express another gender. Offers an accepting, understanding, and supportive environment in which individuals are able to explore and express transgendered feelings.
• Rainbow Gender Association (San Jose, CA)
• Rainbow Mountain Resort
• Rochester (NY) CD Network (Rochester, NY Area)
• St. Louis Gender Foundation (St. Louis, MO)
• The Stonewall Center An education, support and social group for transgender individuals, their partners, families and allies.
• The Sunshine Club of Western Massachusetts Supporting the whole spectrum of the Transgender Community
• Susan's Place Transgender Resources
• Tennessee Vals
• T-Girls Network This is a place in cyber-space for all the beautiful ladies;TV's, TS's, CD's, DQ's, GG's, Transvestites, Transexuals, Cross Dressers, Drag Queens, Genetic Girls, and those who adore them.
• Transgender Forum
• The TransGender Independence Club (Albany, NY Area) The TransGender Independence Club is an outreach and support group, open to anyone who expresses, or desires to express, their gender in a way different from what is typical, and what society deems appropriate for the gender declared at birth.
• TransPitt (Pittsburgh, PA)
• Tri-States Transgender Group (Boise, ID)
• Transgendered Network International
• The Vanity Club For "Girls Who Want To Have Fun"
• Washington-Baltimore Alliance

Significant Others Support:

• A Wives' Bill Of Rights
• Wive's and CD's Bill of Rights"
• Kandice Morgan's S. O. Support Page Writings related to living with cross dressers. Primarily written by the Wives.
• S.P.I.C.E. Website
• Tri-Ess Caring Friends Individual support to wives and SO's of crossdressers
  • For Tri-Ess members only. E-Mail to triess_caringfriends@tri-ess.org
• Tri-Ess Sponsored CDSO Online Forum List Server
  • For general info send E-Mail to triess_cdso@yahoo.com

Young People Support:

• CD-KIDS Forum Tri-Ess sponsored online forum for children of Tri-Ess members
• Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere COLAGE is the best (well okay, the only) support and advocacy organization for daughters and sons of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents.
• Chrysalis Excellent information source for Transgender Children Teens, as well as for their families and those who love them.
• GLSEN - Student Pride U.S.A. (Students and GSA's)
• GPAC Gender Youth
• Health Discovery.Com Teen Center
• Honda CDs Place
• Labyrinth Young People's Discussion Group List Server     (Administrators: Kylie and Anita)
  To Subscribe:
  • E-Mail Labyrinth Listserver
  • Put anything in the subject line (listserv ignores)
  • Send One-line message: "subscribe labyrinth"
  
  For general info send E-Mail to List Owners
• Luv-In-It Transgenders from a young female's point of view

Chat Rooms:

• Above & Beyond
• Michelle's Mid Day Break
• Mrs. Silk
• Tiffany Elisabeth's Ballet Studio

Self-Help & Information Resources:

• The Beaumont Society
• A Bill Of Gender Rights
• Breast Development and Enhancement Process
• The Breast Form FAQ
• Carole's Corner (Great "How To" writeups on Bras, Breastforms, Female Profile, Nylons & Pantyhose, Wigs, and lots more!)
• Cross Dressers International Newsletters (Current Issue & Back Issues) Catch The Action In The New York Scene!
• CDS On-Line Transgender Resource Guide
• Developing A Female Voice
• Dr. Anne Vitale, Ph.D. Dr. Anne Vitale on Gender Issues
• Emergence Ministries Resources Emergence Ministries is dedicated to serving the practical and spiritual needs of the transgendered community. This site has many articles on issues relating to sexual orientation and gender counselling.
• FAQs About Crossdressing What is Crossdressing? Why do people crossdress? Isn't cross-dressing just a sexual perversion? Isn't cross-dressing just a step?
• 4therapy.com Network 4therapy.com provides the most trustworthy and reliable way to confidentially identify and select a psychotherapist ideally suited to your needs as well as free access to confidential chat rooms, self-assessment tests, expert-moderated forums, e-mail, and well-researched articles and reports on mental-health issues.
• Gender Expressions
• The Gender Identity Center of Colorado, Inc.
• Gender Identity Research and Education Society Interesting site describing the medical case for TG/TS issues. The site is a British Gender research group, and is really good.
• Gender Issues Directory
• GenderPAC News
• Gender Talk
• Gianna E. Israel Gender Library Therapist with articles on transgender issues
• The Girdle Zone
• God Loves Fags GLBT Community News ("This is my commandment, that you love one another, as I have loved you." John 15:12)
• GLITSE Gay Lesbian International Therapist Search Engine (GLITSE offers free and anonymous services consisting of a national database of referrals specific to the gay and lesbian community.)
• Grace & Lace Letter International An Evangelical Christian publication for Crossdressers, Transgendered, and Transsexuals
• The International Bill of Gender Rights
• The International Journal of Transgenderism Special Issue on What is Transgender?
• I Remember Stonewall - Thirty Years Later
• Kinsey Institute
• New York Regional DirectoryLinks to helpful organizations for all phases of your life
• Notes on Gender Transition
• Rachel Miller: Our Gender Family newsletters
• Remembering Our Dead A tribute to victims of trans hate, violence, and prejudice
• Sally's Oasis
• Self-Help & Psychology Magazine
• SIECUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S.) - Annotated Bibliography of Organizations and Print Materials
• TG Connect.Com E-Newsletter for all your transgender needs. Resources, News, Information & More. M to F and F to M support
• T.G.I.F. TransGender Information Forum (All you want to know about Male-to-Female and Female-to-Male Transsexuals and Transgenderists in one website)
• TG Now
• 
• Wive's and CD's Bill of Rights"

Listserves, Forums, and Newsgroups:

TRI-ESS LISTSERVES AND FORUMS:

• CDTRIESS: Crossdresser Support and Discussion List
  • Moderator: Mandi Atheart
  • System Administrators:
    • Mandi Atheart; E-Mail:mandi_at_heart@yahoo.com
    • Jane Ellen Fairfax; E-Mail:JEFTRIS@aol.com
    • Sofronia Anne Strong; E-Mail:sas@tri-ess.com
    • Lisa Ann Seymour; E-Mail:lisaann@ruralamerica.net
  • TO SUBSCRIBE:
    • Send E-Mail to the administrator at CDTRIESS@home.lsoft.com
    • Include your E-Mail address, name and Tri-Ess Membership number.
  • For general info link to Tri-Ess Crossdressers Forum Information Page
• CDSO: Spouses and Significant Others Support and Discussion List
  • Moderator: Cheryl Seymour
  • System Administrators:
    • Cheryl Seymour; E-Mail:nimue_enchantress@yahoo.com
    • Mary Frances Fairfax; E-Mail:JEFTRIS@aol.com
    • Onnalee; E-Mail:spice@tri-ess.com
    • Pamela; E-Mail:milomae@fastlane.net
  • TO SUBSCRIBE:
    • Send E-Mail to the moderator at TriEss_CDSO@yahoo.com
    • Include your E-Mail address, and name.
    • *OR*
    • Get the latest information on subscribing by linking to Tri-Ess Spouses and Significant Others Forum Information Page
• TRIESS42: Couples Support and Discussion List
  • Moderator: Cat-GW
  • System Administrators:
    • Cat-GW; E-Mail:catpau2@yahoo.com
    • Jane-CD and Mary-GW; E-Mail:JEFTRIS@aol.com
    • Cheryl-GW; E-Mail:nimue_enchantress@yahoo.com
    • Lisa Ann-CD; E-Mail:lisaann@RURALAMERICA.NET
    • Pamela-GW; E-Mail:milomae@fastlane.net
    • Mandi-CD; E-Mail:mandi_at_heart@yahoo.com
  • TO SUBSCRIBE:
    • Get the latest information on subscribing by linking to Tri-Ess Couples Forum Information Page
• CD-KIDS: Children Of Crossdressers Support and Discussion List
  • Moderator: Arienne
  • System Administrators:
    • Arienne; E-Mail:evry1needsafriend@yahoo.com
    • Jane-CD and Mary-GW (Ex-Officio); E-Mail:JEFTRIS@aol.com
    • Cheryl-GW (Ex-Officio); E-Mail:nimue_enchantress@yahoo.com
    • Lisa Ann-CD (Ex-Officio); E-Mail:lisaann@RURALAMERICA.NET
  • TO SUBSCRIBE:
    • Get the latest information on subscribing by linking to Tri-Ess Children Of Crossdressers Forum Information Page
• SERENITY OF TRI-ESS: A Forum For Childrens' Issues
  • Moderators: Ari and Sara, two adult children of crossdressers.
  • If you are concerned about children's issues, such as whether, how, or when to tell them, or how to help them cope with crossdressing, this forum is open for you.
  • There is no charge.
  • Participation is a free option that comes with your Tri-Ess membership.
  • If you would like to participate, e-mail as follows:
    • serenitytris@yahoogroups.com

OTHER LISTSERVES:

• Listserver for TransPeople of Color
  • TG POC is a discussion-oriented listserv for TransPeople of Color, as well as their significant others and allies.
  • This listserv was created in 1998 by Nadyalec, an Arab/Muslim FTM activist, so TG/TS People of Color could "have a place for us to talk about the issues that we face, share support and information, and build communities."
  • To our knowledge, this is the only international listserv for TransPeople of Color in the world. We look forward to having you as part of our community.
  • TO SUBSCRIBE:
    • Send an empty Email message to tgpoc-subscrib-@egroups.com from the E-mail address that you will use to send and receive E-mail
    • or visit http://groups.yahoo.com, and fill out the form there.
• New List For Adult Children
  • System Administrators:
    • Julie Gilkey (Listmom) E-Mail:julieg@amnix.com
  • TO SUBSCRIBE:
    • Send E-Mail to the administrator at julieg@amnix.com
    • Include your E-Mail address, name, age, and qualifications.
  • SPECIAL NOTE:
    • We are actively seeking a (FTM) Listdad to help administer the listserve group. If you are an FTM, or know of one who might be interested, please contact us with particulars.
• TG Christian List Information
• TG Spiritual Resources
• TRANSGEN List Information

NEWSGROUPS:

• alt.clothing.lingerie
• alt.fashion
• alt.fashion.crossdressing
• alt.personals.transgendered
• alt.sex.trans
• alt.stories.tg
• alt.support.crossdressing
• alt.support.sexreassign
• alt.support.srs
• alt.transgendered
• soc.support.transgendered

Link Lists, Querys, Search Engines:

• Above & Beyond Gender Resources (Good links to shopping, support groups and personal pages)
• Google Search
• Rachel's Web This is a Transgendered Resources, Links{Safely over 2500, here} and Support Site.
• Rhianna's Groovy Luscious Lipstick Page
• Transgendered Resource List Serving the TG Community (by Ron's Rhinestones, Inc.)
• The TRANSGEN List

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