Resources
Some of these links are specific to relocating while trans, and some are simply meant to help with the usual challenges of relocating. Some links go to organizations, and some to other resource lists. We have volunteers trained and ready to help folks coming to our area access the services they need.
LGBTQIA+ organizations
Gender Health Center – Provides free healthcare, hormone clinic, mental health services, and groups. Website Resource Guide lists trans-friendly arts and culture, community centers, health and social services, legal services, housing resources, substance use resources, therapist directory, trans resources, veterans services, and youth resources.
LGBT Center – Sacramento Community Center
Lavender Library – Book clubs, support groups, queer lit and more
LGBTQ Resources in the Greater Sac Area – excellent list compiled by a local social worker, including community centers, pride organizations, legal resources, social support, top surgery, youth services and more
General Area Resource Guides
Sacramento Community Resource Guide – includes medical, mental health, and substance abuse services, food pantries, housing support, affordable housing, clothes closets, bus passes, temp agencies, career training, and more
Sacramento Bee Guide for LGBTQ+ Newcomers
MediCal and Covered CA (health insurance for self-employed and low-income people)
Document explaining how to apply
Financial/Public Assistance
Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance (DHA) – various federal, state, and local government programs designed to provide temporary cash aid, food assistance, and health insurance for eligible low-income Sacramento County residents.
Food Assistance
Sacramento Area Food Pantries – enter town or zip code for comprehensive list
Sacramento Region Food Assistance Map
Transit
Transit in Sacramento works well if you live near light rail or a frequent bus line. SacRT has information about route planning and fares.
To travel farther, e.g., to Davis or the Bay Area, Amtrak runs the Capital Corridor or San Joaquin trains, and SacRT runs a bus to Davis called the “Causeway Connection.” Yolobus offers buses 42a and 42b between Sacramento, Davis, and Woodland.
Comprehensive Summary of public transit in and around Sacramento
Houses of Worship confirmed welcoming of trans and non-binary people
Episcopal, Trinity Cathedral, Downtown
Interfaith, Spiritual Life Center, Arden Arcade
Jewish Synagogue, Congregation B’nai Israel, Carmichael
Methodist, United Methodist Church of Rancho Cordova, Rancho Cordova
Presbyterian, Westminster, Downtown
Religious Science, Center for Spiritual Awareness, West Sacramento
United Church of Christ, Parkside Community Church, South Land Park
United Church of Christ, Sierra Vista Community Church, Arden Arcade
Unitarian Universalist, Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento, Sacramento
Legal Issues and Services
ACLU.org – legal information and advocacy
Advocates for Trans Equality – Directory of 80+ organizations that provide help with identity documents and other legal services
Lawhelp.org – self-help information about legal service
LGBTmap – up-to-date map showing state-by-state rights and restrictions for the LGBTQIA community
Human Rights Campaign – promotes civil rights legislation for LGBTQ+ people
Rights of CA Employees Who Are Trans or Gender Nonconforming
State of CA Civil Rights Department
Lambda Legal – defend trans and nonbinary rights. Identity Document guidance.
Mental Health Services
In-person:
Sacramento Area Therapists – trans/nonbinary identifying, specializing and/or affirming
Sacramento Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic – provides services on a voluntary, walk-in basis to all Sacramento County residents who are experiencing a mental health crisis and/or substance abuse crisis, regardless of their ability to pay. Alternative to ER and calling the police.
Gender Health Center – offers a spectrum of health and mental health services; of note, has a harm reduction ‘crisis squad’ that services unhoused trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people.
The Source – mental health support for youth up to age 26; focus is current or former foster youth but all youth are eligible. Alternative to calling the police. The responder can meet in-person with kin in the home, at a park, etc.
National Hotlines:
LGBT National Help Center – see website for hours and offerings
Trans Lifeline – provides trans peer support. 877-565-8860 (10am – 6pm Pacific)
Trevor Project – 24/7 support for youth up to age 24
THRIVE Lifeline – free texting-only hotline support by trained Crisis Responders who share underrepresented identities and backgrounds. 24/7/365. Text: (313) 662.8209
The Northwest Network – queer-centered peer support organization that supports queer and trans survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, domestic violence, hate violence, stalking, and harassment.
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