🌍 Where to Turn for Gender Support

31 de marzo de 2025

Trusted Organizations, Resources & Helplines Around the World

Exploring your gender identity or navigating transition-related questions can be exciting, confusing, or emotional — sometimes all at once. Whether you’re looking for practical advice, medical support, or simply someone to talk to, you're not alone.

We've put together a list of safe and affirming resources — from helplines to community groups — in different countries and online. No matter where you are on your journey, support is available.

👉 Need a clear explanation of what it means to be transgender?
Start here: “About Transgender” — a helpful, inclusive introduction.

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🧭 1. General LGBTQIA+ Organizations & Community Centers

These organizations offer local or national LGBTQ+ help, community events, education, and peer groups. A great starting point if you’re looking for connection or general guidance.

Broad support, connection, and advocacy — close to home.

🏥 2. Medical & Transition Support

These organizations help you understand your medical options, advocate for your rights, and access hormone therapy or surgery where possible.

Find respectful, affirming care on your journey.

UNTAG – Best Practices for International Medical Institutions blogpost
WPATH
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
Mermaids (UK)
TransInterQueer (TrIQ, DE)
Fundación Daniela (ES)

💬 3. Peer Support & Online Communities

Online and offline peer groups are safe spaces to share your story, get support, and feel seen. Great for building confidence and connection.

Meet people who understand — wherever you are.

UNTAG Online Spaces for Connection and Support blogpost
Trans Lifeline
Q Chat Space
It Gets Better Project
MindOut (UK)

📞 4. Crisis & Mental Health Services

These confidential, free support lines are there when you need to talk — for moments of anxiety, dysphoria, or suicidal thoughts.

If you’re in emotional distress, help is available right now.

Find a Helpline (Global Directory):
The Trevor Project (US):
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US): Call or text 988
Samaritans (UK/Ireland): – Call 116 123
113 Zelfmoordpreventie (NL): – Call 0800-0113
Talk Suicide Canada: – Call 1-833-456-4566
Telefonseelsorge (DE):
Lifeline (AU): – Call 13 11 14
SOS Suicide (FR): Call 01 45 39 40 00

🛂 5. Support for Specific Groups

Some communities face extra barriers — these orgs focus on refugees, BIPOC folks, youth, or people with complex needs.

Resources for those navigating more than one identity or unique life situations.

Queer Refugees Deutschland (DE) Acceptess-T (FR)
Black Trans Alliance (UK)
Kids Help Phone (CA)
De Luisterlijn (NL)
Casa Frida (MX): No official site found – known shelter in Mexico for LGBTQ+ migrants

Support is out there

Whatever your gender journey looks like —
whether you're questioning, transitioning, or simply seeking connection —
support is out there.

You are worthy of care, community, and compassion. And
you never have to walk this path alone.

If you know other organisations that you'd like us to include, please let us know! Send a mail to marketing@untag.com

With love & support,

Team UNTAG

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