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If you need support right now
Trans Lifeline
877-565-8860
Peer support by and for trans people, 24/7
The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth, 24/7
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free, confidential crisis counseling by text
Know your rights
These organizations provide free legal information, advocacy, and in some cases direct legal help for transgender people.
Lambda Legal
Legal help and resources for LGBTQ+ people, including free legal information
ACLU Trans Rights
Know your rights guides, legal resources, and current case updates
Transgender Law Center
Legal resources, policy advocacy, and direct legal services
National Center for Trans Equality
Policy guides, ID documents help, and know-your-rights resources
Equality Illinois
Illinois-specific LGBTQ+ advocacy, resources, and legal guidance
Human Rights Campaign
State-by-state legal guides, policy tracking, and community resources
Healthcare & community
Uniting Pride — Champaign-Urbana
Local LGBTQ+ center with support groups, gender-affirming items, food pantry, and an affirming provider directory for the C-U area
U of I LGBT Resource Center
Open to the broader C-U community — resources, referrals, trans-specific support, and voice training through the U of I clinic
GLMA Provider Directory
Find LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare providers near you
PFLAG
Support for trans people and families — local chapters across Illinois
Trans Lifeline Resources
Community resources, mutual aid, and support for trans people
Trans Health Project
Healthcare navigation, provider guides, and insurance resources