Online Resources
Transitioning Guides
Starting point to change your legal name in the state of Illinois
A Practical Guide to Feminizing HRT
Informal in-depth guide on feminizing HRT and medically transitioning
Comprehensive index of guides and resources relating to gender transition
Guide on how to come out in various aspects of your life, a Trans Lifeline project
Education & Information
Resource for original informational content on the subject of transfeminine hormone therapy
Trans-specific "know your rights" document, covers many categories
How Many Adults and Youth Identify as Transgender in the United States?
Study estimating the amount of transgender youth and adults in the U.S., includes an interactive map
Health and Wellbeing: A Report of the 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey
Survey report providing a "detailed look at the health and healthcare of trans and nonbinary respondents"
New Survey Reveals Dramatic Changes for LGBTQ Adults Since November 2024
Summary of 2025 survey noting rates of life-changing decisions being made by trans people since November 2024
Trans Healthcare
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Transgender Map - Online Legal US Options
List of legal online HRT sources
Healthcare Info
Out2Enroll - Trans Health Insurance Guides
State-level info on available insurance plans and how trans-friendly they are
Financial Aid
If you find yourself with some extra pocket money, please consider donating to any of these fantastic organizations!
Healthcare Access
Point of Pride - Annual Trans Surgery Fund
Scholarship-like program that provides direct financial assistance to trans folks who cannot afford their gender-affirming surgery
Point of Pride - HRT Access Fund
Direct financial assistance to trans folks who cannot afford their gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy, provides 18 months of "HRT-related care"
Point of Pride - Electrolysis Support Fund
Financial assistance towards permanent hair removal services (including electrolysis and laser hair removal) for trans folks who cannot otherwise afford them
Offers small grants to trans folks who can’t afford gender-affirming care and wellness services not covered by the previously listed programs
Indigenous LGBTQ+ centered mutual aid fund and network, additionally supports relocation efforts and healthcare related travel expenses
Crisis Assistance
Trans-led crisis support line
Crisis, counseling, and peer support line dedicated to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color "with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens"
Trans-led non-carceral crisis, warmline, and group support, centering multiply marginalized communities
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!