RESOURCES
Welcome to the River City Gems Resources Directory. Our goal is to provide a collection of local and online resources of interest to the transgender and crossdressing community.
local resources
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The Diablo Valley Girls (DVG) is a transgender social support group similar to the River City Gems located in Walnut Creek, CA.
Sutter Gender Identity Support Group
The Sutter Gender Identity Support Group is an open, non-profit, non-sexual social group serving the Greater Sacramento area for those who are serious about their gender identity.
PFLAG’s mission is To create a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
Transgender San Francisco is a support and social group for the entire Transgender and Gender-Non-Conforming community.
The Gender Health Center (GHC) is a trans and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color-led non-profit organization located in Sacramento, CA dedicated to the health, wellness, and joy of transgender, non-binary and gender expansive communities.
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UCSF Gender Affirming Health Program
A multidisciplinary program consisting of experts in transgender medicine and surgery at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco.
Kaiser Permanente Gender Affirming Care
Kaiser Permanente members have access to a range of gender-affirming care options in a safe, inclusive environment.
A non-profit organization in Sacramento dedicated to the health, wellness, and joy of transgender, non-binary and gender expansive communities.
online resources
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Wikipedia
Q&A on gender identity from the American Psychological Association.
A basic introduction to transgender terminology, concepts, and issues, published by GLAAD.
Article on the term “Cis” as it relates to gender
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In this article published in December of 2014, J. Bryan Lowder discusses the increased prominence of trans* themes and characters in the arts (tv, film, performing arts, music).
Would you like to come out to your wife or girlfriend about being transgender, but don’t know how? Written by the spouse of a crossdresser, this article will help you prepare for that important moment of disclosure.
Now I Like It, Now I Don’t: Understanding the Acceptance Pendulum
An article written by a genetic woman who is the spouse of a crossdresser, about understanding why a wife or girlfriend seems to accept your crossdressing one day, and reject it the next.
Caitlyn Jenner and the Prison-House of Perfection
An article written by Tim Murphy, who attended an evening at Lady Ellen’s finishing school in New Jersey.
Exactly How Do You Teach Femininity?
Article in NY Times by Feminine Image Consultant for those who are transgender.
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A wealth of information for transsexual and transgender women, including transition timelines and advice on medical, legal, workplace, and mental health issues.
A New York Times series about transgender experiences and the challenges ahead. Includes a series of editorials and the collection Transgender Lives: Your Stories.
Dancing To Eagle Spirit Society
This organization is dedicated to the healing and empowerment of aboriginal and non-aboriginal two-spirit individuals, their friends, and their allies.
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Community and forum for crossdressers, family and friends. Includes an active support forum for spouses and significant others.
Forum dedicated to the transgender community since 1996.
Author Helen Boyd’s journal of gender & trans issues. Includes her blog and a lively community discussion forum (follow the link to MHB Message Boards)
Popular transgender forum and resources site.
A UK-based online social networking site for crossdressers and the transgender community.
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Works to change law, policy, and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically, and free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity or expression.
A national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people through education and advocacy.
The oldest and largest national legal organization whose mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of those in the LGBTQ+ communities.
National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) Transgender Law Project
A national legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of the LGBTQ+ community through litigation, legislation, policy, and public education.
Works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine gender identity and expression regardless of income or race.
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Located in San Francisco, the GCC’s mission is to provide the highest quality, state of the art gender affirming surgical care accessible to all members of the trans, non-binary, and gender expansive community.
UCSF Gender Affirming Health Program
The UCSF Gender Affirming Health Program is a multidisciplinary program consisting of experts in transgender medicine and surgery at UCSF Medical Center.
Kaiser Permanente Gender Affirming Care
Kaiser Permanente members have access to a range of gender-affirming care options. You’ll be in a safe, inclusive environment, supported by a skilled team of experts.
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A leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people.
A grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
National organization that provides confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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“A gender journey with my past husband and my present wife.” Diane started this blog late 2010, to write about the male-to-female transgender experience from a spouse’s perspective. She shares her experiences, knowledge, resources, and point of view on issues affecting transgender people and their families.
One of her excellent and frequently referenced articles is Spouses, Parents and Other Family Members Share Overlapping Needs.
A gender journey blog written by the wife of a transgender (MtF) spouse.
Discovering My Own Identity – Supportive Wife of a Trans* Woman
A blog by the wife of a transgender (MtF) spouse.
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TYFA empowers young people & their families through support, education, & outreach about gender identity & expression.
A non profit with the mission to create a gender inclusive world for all children and youth.
Trans Youth Equality Foundation
A non-profit that provides education, advocacy, and support for transgender and gender nonconforming children, youth and their families.
A non-profit with the mission to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe.
A leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people.
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Tips for becoming a better ally to transgender people.
Straight for Equality: Trans Allies
A resource and community for people who are not transgender to understand why their voices are critical to achieving equality for all.
TransWhat? A guide Towards Allyship
Information and advice for allies including glossary of terms, common misconceptions and steps to become a trans ally.
ABOUT THE RESOURCE DIRECTORY
This directory is provided as a service to the transgender community and is for informational purposes only.
Local businesses, service providers, and organizations are included based on personal recommendations from individuals. We do not accept compensation for directory listings.
Inclusion in the directory is at the sole discretion of the River City Gems. We may add or remove listings at any time, for any reason. Listing does not imply endorsement by the River City Gems.