MeNTA at the LOFT: Transgender Resources

The American Boyz NYC Chapter
This is the NYC Chapter of the American Boyz, an organization for "people born female but who feel that is not an adequate or complete description of who they are (including but not limited to tomboys, butches, female crossdressers, drag kings, f2ms, transmen, mtms, intersexuals, thirds, and others along with their significant others, friends, family, and allies)".

Chi Delta Mu Chapter of Tri-Ess (CDM)
The nearest chapter of Tri-Ess, a national organization for the support of the needs of het CDs and their spouses/SOs. Monthly meetings at a location in Northern New Jersey. Potential members must undergo a screening process. (A nice group with strong spousal support.)

Crossdressers International(CDI)
New York City's open CD group; has a west side midtown apartment and a newsletter, "Crossdresser's Monthly." Plus weekly open house on Wednesday evenings, and a monthly meeting featuring speakers, dinners or other activities. A safe haven for crossdressers.

ConnecticuTView
TG organization based at the LGBT Center in New Haven (and one of the models for MeNTA). Monthly meetings at the New Haven LGBT Center. Electronic newsletter for members.

FTM Informational Network
FTM resources, articles, news -- excellent site.

The Gender Identity Project at the NYC LGBT Center
One of the models for MeNTA. Great resources for those who can get to the NYC LGBT Center.

Gender Talk

The Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association
HBIGDA is "a professional organization devoted to the understanding and treatment of gender identity disorders". Roughly 300 members worldwide hail from psychiatry, endocrinology, surgery, psychology, sociology, and counselling. Establishes Standards of Care for the treatment of "gender identity disorders".

Imperial Court of NYC

ICTLEP
(International Conference on TG Law & Employment Policy) The leading Transgender Law Resource.

IFGE
(International Foundation for Gender Education)

ISNA (Intersex Society of North America).
The leading resource for intersexed persons, ISNA is a peer support, education, and advocacy group founded and operated by and for intersexuals: individuals born with anatomy or physiology which differs from cultural ideals of male and female.

It's Time America

Lavender Links - Transgender/Transexual/Transvestite Links
Many, many links to TG-related sites; part of Lavender Links, a gigantic collection of worldwide links to LGBT resources.

Metropolitan Gender Network
Monthly meetings with guest speakers, open discussions, socializing. Annual Pride parade visibility, City Lights Magazine.

New York Association for Gender Rights Advocacy
The New York Association for Gender Rights Advocacy is a membership organization that advocates at the state and local level for self-determination in gender expression and identity. NYAGRA sees its constituency as including all individuals who experience discrimination and violence because of the ways in which they choose to express their gender. Such individuals may include, but are not limited to: transgender-identified and transexual people, and gender non-conforming people who identify as gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and heterosexuals.

RENAISSANCE
(Renaissance Education Association). The Renaissance mission is to provide the very best in comprehensive education and caring support to transgendered individuals and those close to them. This is accomplished through offering a variety of carefully selected programs and resources focused on the factors affecting their lives.

Tiffany Club of New England The Tiffany Club has been in existence for 20 years with its focus on helping others with issues of gender confusion, crossdressing, and transsexuality. Tiffany welcomes any and all contacts from people interested in support or information.

The Transgender Forum
E-zines, resource, community - with links to other transgender resources.

The Trangender Gazebo
The Transgender spot at gay.com, hosted by Gwen Smith.

Transgendered Network International (TGNI) Transgendered & Proud! Full-Spectrum support for all transgendered, their families, and friends.

Transgenderists Independence Club, Albany, New York (TGIC) The TransGenderists Independence Club (TGIC) is open to all transgendered people, their supporters and their significant others in the Albany, NY area, regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, or sexual preference.

T.O.P.S.
(Transgendered Officers Protect and Serve). An organization of current and past law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and military personnel, dedicated to promoting and supporting emotional, professional and legal needs of the transgender individuals in these professions.

Transgender Support Las Vegas
Facilitates an open transgender support group for all persons working to discover and express who they are in terms of gender, with links to other transgender sites and resources.

The Transexual Menace
An international nonviolent direct-action group focusing on the issues facing the transgender community.

The Behavioral Health Center at
Westchester County Medical Center
Transgender Program
Telephone: (914) 493-1753
Fax: (914)493-7939

(Note: This list is currently in formation.  Please email us if you have additional links to suggest.)