LGBTQIA+ Resources

Crisis:
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Idaho Suicide and Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
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Mobile Crisis: (208) 334-0808
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Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth): 1-866-488-7386
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GLBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
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Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
Professional Development:
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Gender Education Network - CEs available
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The Affirmative Couch - CEs available
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True Colors - information about LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness
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Family Acceptance Project - A Practitioner's Guide
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ALGBTIC Competencies for Counseling with Transgender Clients
Youth & Family Resources:
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FATE (Family’s Advocating for Transgender Equality) is a private group on Facebook. Please contact me if you’re interested in joining.
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Treasure Valley PFLAG: (208) 863-5831
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Family Acceptance Project - Family Education Information (free)
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Youth Alliance for Diversity (in Boise, Idaho)
Social and Support:
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Tri-States Transgender Group [Email Address Contact: Emilie]
Schools – What You Can Do:
Religion and Spirituality:
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Unitarian Universalist Association – Welcoming Congregation Program
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The Human Empathy Project - free, confidential consultations available for those exploring faith and how it intersects/what it teaches about LGBTQ+ cultures and people.
Legal Support and Information:
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Boise Police Dept LGBTQ Liaison -- Officer Dan Lister
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or 208-570-6300
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Gender-Affirming Programs:
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Point of Pride - Surgery fund, free binders, and more.
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Gender Infinity - Mapping affirmative providers (haircuts, laser hair removal, etc)
Support for Families with Transgender Members:
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“Trading Places: When Our Son Became a Daughter” by Jane Baker
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COLAGE online community for youth and adults with LGBTQ parents
LGBTQ-affirming Youth Camps:
Trans:
Name and Gender Change Information:
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Name Change: Submit petition to the court and publish notice of the petition hearing in a county newspaper for four weeks
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Driver’s License: Submit court order certifying name change
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Birth Certificate: As of April 2018, Idaho Office of Vital Statistics will amend the gender on a birth certificate upon request of the applicant; no medical documentation is required.
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Passport: Must submit certification from physician confirming appropriate clinical treatment for gender transition. See source for details and sample physician letter.
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Social Security Record: Submit government-issued documentation reflecting gender change or certification from physician confirming appropriate clinical treatment for gender transition. See source for details and considerations.
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Military Records: Although regulations restrict the ability of transgender individuals to serve openly, veterans may be able to update their records. See source for details.
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Immigration Documents: See source for considerations and consult with an immigration attorney to receive advice.
Gender Dysphoria:
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Not all transgender persons experience Gender Dysphoria. DSM Diagnosis Criteria
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Zinnia Jones and Gender Analysis: Depersonalization in Gender Dysphoria
Health Care:
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Central District Health Department Clinics: (208) 327-7400
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Planned Parenthood: Website here or call (208) 376-9300
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Gay AA: (208) 344-6611
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Center of Excellence for Transgender Health Primary Care Protocol
Transgender Development Model:
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Arlene Istar Lev “Transgender Emergence Model”
Trans Competent Physicians:
Dr. Daniel P. Flynn Pediatric Endocrinology (St. Luke's)
222 N. 2nd Street, Suite 215
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 381-7340
Dr Tara Whitaker Family Medicine, PCP, Hormones (St. Lukes)
1520 W. State Street, Suite 100
Boise, Idaho 83702
(208) 947-7700
Dr. Marvin Alviso Family Medical, PCP, Hormones, Puberty Blockers,
HIV-AIDS, Sliding scale clinic (FMRI Clinic)
777 North Raymond Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 514-2500