Online Resources
Transitioning Guides
Starting point to change your legal name in the state of Illinois
Illinois Department of Public Health - Birth Records, Gender Reassignment
Starting point to change your gender marker and name on your Illinois birth certificate
A Boymoder's Guide to Becoming a Confident Woman
Starter guide on transitioning and confidently presenting more feminine
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
Educational Resources
Trans Healthcare
A Practical Guide to Feminizing HRT
Informal in-depth guide on feminizing HRT and medically transitioning
Resource for original informational content on the subject of transfeminine hormone therapy
Planned Parenthood - Hormone Therapy Self Injection Videos
Visual tutorials and written instructions on how to perform hormone injections
(Source is Planned Parenthood Greater Texas, PPIL does not have visual injection tutorials)
Understanding Hair Removal Options: A Beginner's Guide for Trans Folks
Walkthrough of different types of temporary and permanent methods of hair removal
Electrolysis vs. Laser Hair Removal: Which Is Right for You?
Deep dive into the differences between electrolysis and laser hair removal as permanent hair removal options
U.S. Population Studies
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
Misc.
2026 article investigating the menstrual cycle of trans women in the U.S.
Trans-specific "know your rights" document, covers many categories
A Self Defense Study Guide for Trans Women
Zine offering self-defence strategies for transfems based in lived experience
Website aiming to "help the transgender community navigate complicated firearms laws"
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
Miscellaneous
Blog reviewing and discussing transfeminine literature
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!