Local Resources
Events Around Town
Local Events Calendar - Prairie Pride Coalition
Continually updated list of LGBTQIA+ related events happening in BloNo
Local Community Groups
Independent Groups
Local LGBTQIA+ community organization
WClub Bloomington-Normal (Facebook)
Women-focused LGBTQ+ group that periodically meets for coffee
Local trans org that hosts monthly trans-only get togethers and other events
West Bloomington Revitalization Project
Nonprofit focused on community improvement and empowerment, offers many programs
University Groups
Illinois State University LGBTQA+ Alumni Network
Network serving LGBTQIA+ ISU alumni
Illinois State University Queer Coalition
Affinity group for LGBTQIA+ ISU faculty, staff, & graduate students
Illinois State University Pride
Registered Student Organization for LGBTQIA+ ISU undergraduates
Illinois Wesleyan University Pride Alumni Community
Network serving LGBTQIA+ IWU alumni
Heartland Community College Pride
Organization for LGBTQIA+ HCC undergraduates
Trans Healthcare
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Healthcare provider offering HRT, offers telehealth
Organization supporting those living with HIV as well as vulnerable community members in need of healthcare
Carle Health - Dr. Rachael Plantholt
Primary care provider in Normal
Carle Health - Dr. Adam Houghton
Family medicine provider in Bloomington
Healthcare provider offering comprehensive healthcare services for women, offers HRT in Greater Peoria
Misc. Trans Healthcare
Advanced Electrolysis by Chloe
Electrolysis studio based in Washington, IL
(Closest available electrolysis option to Bloomington-Normal)
Laser hair removal clinic, offers "laser hair removal for transgender transition"
(Milan frequently discounts their services, worth waiting until you see a sale)
Eckelmann-Taylor Speech and Hearing Clinic
ISU-based clinic, offers "gender-affirming communication services"
Crisis Assistance
Sexual violence crisis center, offers many support services
Food Assistance
Food Pantry List - West Bloomington Revitalization Project
Curated list of food pantries in the area
Therapy
Trans-friendly counseling, offers several providers with various specialties
Therapeutic roleplay service, uses tabletop RPG gameplay as a vector for self-reflection
Is there a resource you don't see on this list that you think would be helpful to the trans women and transfems of Bloomington-Normal? Email your suggestions to me at tctransfems@protonmail.com!