Queer Specific

Queer Specific

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1. lgbt near me

   we offer access to over 22,000 LGBTQ+ community resources through-out the United States and Canada. From community center, doctors & lawyers, social groups, sports teams, youth support and so much more. Use LGBTNearMe and find out what's in your neighborhood!

2. WERQ TOGETHER

   -Comprehensive relocation support for trans people moving to Oregon -Professional peer support, wellness planning, personal health navigation for trans community members

3. PRISMATIC ELECTROLOGY

   Licensed electrology in a calm, hygenic, ADA accessible space. We offer permanent hair removal services for all genders, all bodies, and all skin types. We customize treatment according to your individual tolerance, to more quickly help you achieve your vision!

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   Peter Fullerton Voice

   Peter Fullerton (he, him) is a transmasculine singer, voice coach, and trans voice specialist located in Portland, Oregon.

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   Helpful Pirate LLC

   I’m Muni Kalenandi, MA, CPC (he/they), a Facilitator & Life Navigator, and I help you build resiliency skills so you can stay grounded—even when the social and political seas are rough.

6. Point of Pride

   Point of Pride provides financial aid and direct support to trans folks in need of health and wellness care. Our mission is to help trans youth and adults access necessary, life-saving health and wellness services.

7. Desiderata Counseling

   As a queer person myself, I understand the importance of finding care from someone who truly understands, and providing that care to others is very close to my heart. A little about my practice: I offer individual therapy with a focus on affirming, identity-inclusive care. I accept Providence Health Plan and Blue Cross Blue Shield. I offer a sliding scale fee for clients who are uninsured or underinsured. I am based in the Portland area and serve clients in Oregon.

8. Transitions Estate Law, LLC

   Transitions Estate Law, LLC is a law firm focused on providing clients with quality estate plans and comprehensive legal advice.  We provide a range of services, from Powers of Attorney, to individual or reciprocal wills, to complex trusts. We are centered on supporting and educating the queer community. Website coming soon! Contact: moucha.law@gmail.com | 971-495-3916

9. Trans Name and Renaming Resources

   Trans names are trans power! I have compiled resources to aid you on the beautiful, messy, and (ideally) liberatory name-choosing journey. My aim is to complement the abundance of information related to legal name changes, which — while necessary — reinforces the centrality of cissexist systems that act as gatekeepers to realizing and affirming our identities.

10. How To: Legal Name Change Oregon

    Congratulations! You’ve decided to legally change your name. Be it because of transition, marriage, or just plain old liking another name better, it’s likely been a long road to get here and you should be commended. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to go about the process of changing your name in the state of Oregon. At the end is a list of resources that may be helpful.

11. Bombshell Transformations

    Bombshell Transformations is a beauty and wellness collective dedicated to serving the Trans community and their friends, families and allies. We are located in N Portland, off Ivanhoe, near the St. Johns Bridge. At Bombshell Transformations, we believe that everyone deserves to feel beautiful inside and out! We contribute to Euphoria by offering high quality hair services, healing massage, aesthetics and electrolysis, permanent makeup, hair and makeup lessons, and image consulting services.

12. Pulse Wellness Cooperative

    Joseph Bailey at Pulse focuses on serving marginalized populations, specifically, LGBTQ, BIPOC, and neurodivergent.

13. Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples Guide

    Estate planning can present unique considerations for same-sex couples, especially when it comes to protecting shared assets, ensuring partners are legally recognized in decision-making, and planning for long-term financial security. To help address these challenges, we’ve created a comprehensive guide that walks through important estate planning steps, common pitfalls to avoid, and practical strategies for same-sex couples looking to secure their future. Provided by Evans & Davis Attorney

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    Ancora Wellness

    Gender Affirming Care and Counseling Services in Downtown Hillsboro. "At Ancora Wellness, we believe that everyone has the right to feel well and whole on their timeline and with the support that feels right to them. Your care shouldn’t be fragmented or dictated by insurance companies. Located in Downton Hillsboro, Oregon, we provide integrative care that is anti-oppressive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and trauma-informed."

15. UTOPIA PDX

    United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance (Portland chapter) is a nonprofit run by and for Queer and Trans Pacific Islanders (QTPIs), established in 2017. We organize to heal through the love of our culture and the love of our people.

16. Queer Flockers

    A monthly event for queer folks to learn and experience birding while socializing. All are welcome!

17. A4TE's Trans Health Project

    Advocates for Trans Equality's Trans Health Project - trans healthcare insurance tutorial, insurance & legal resources, gender centers, financial aid.

18. Insurance Denial Resource

    Basic Rights Oregon's free resource for trans and queer oregonians facing insurance denials.

19. Inner Canvas Counseling

    Queer, neurodivergent therapist specializing in a mix of psychodynamic and art therapy

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    TendWell

    Radically inclusive, ENTIRELY FREE peer support focused on the chronically ill and queer communities

21. The T House

    Portland nonprofit offering gender transition assistance including financial assistance, hair and makeup lessons

22. OHSU Transgender Health

    The OHSU Transgender Health Program can connect you with international leaders in care for the transgender and gender-nonconforming communities.

23. TransActive

    Program by Lewis and Clark College offering support and education to queer youth and their families

24. QueerDoc

    Gender affirming care via telehealth for all ages- does not take insurance

25. QTBIPOC Reproductive Healthcare & Gender Affirming Care Resource Directory

    Living document with info on QTBIPOC providers, made by and for QTBIPOC

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    Trans Relocation Fund

    Grassroots mutual aid network helping trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse people relocate safely to Oregon

27. Staywell Health

    A queer owned virtual direct primary care clinic offering inclusive, gender affirming, and personalized care to adults across multiple states, including Oregon

28. Advocates for Trans Equality

    Advocates for Trans Equality fights for the legal and political rights of transgender people.

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    Basic Rights Oregon

    Basic Rights Oregon works fearlessly and tirelessly to build a strong, vibrant, powerful, and progressive movement for LGBTQ2SIA+ equality.

30. Transponder

    A Eugene nonprofit providing support, resources, and education for the transgender and gender-diverse community and our allies.

31. Pride Northwest

    LGBTQ+ education and advocacy organization that operates Portland Pride events throughout the year.

32. Pride Foundation

    An LGBTQ philanthropic foundation in the Pacific Northwest which offers a scholarship program

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    PFLAG

    Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: the long-standing allyship nonprofit

34. Oregon Pride in Business

    ORPIB is the hub for LGBTQ+ professionals, bringing together the people and resources that strategically support Oregon businesses.

35. Oregon Queer History Project

    LGBTQIA2S+ archives of the Pacific Northwest- formerly known as GLAPN

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    Northwest Gender Alliance

    The Northwest Gender Alliance is for transgender persons living in the greater Portland OR-Vancouver WA area. A non-profit social support and educational group that provides a range of support, education and events.

37. Mid-Willamette Trans Support Network

    Grassroots organization supporting the transgender, nonbinary, intersex, gender-nonconforming, and gender-ethnic minority communities in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties

38. Friendly House Elder Pride Services

    Works to enhance the lives of older LGBTQ+ community members through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development.

39. Beyond These Walls

    Serving and advocating for incarcerated LGBTQ+ people.

40. Immigration Equality

    LGBTQ and HIV+ specific immigration aid

41. True Colors Recovery

    Affirming LGBTQ+ specific substance use recovery

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    The Trevor Project

    Crisis and suicide prevention for queer/trans youth

43. APD LGBTQ Initiatives

    ODHS Aging and People with Disabilities has an action plan to support older adults who identify as LGBTQIA2S+

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    The Marie Equi Center

    Fellow QRC; harm reduction, peer support, gender affirming referrals, and more

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    Portland Q Center

    Portland’s LGBTQ community center with many different support groups.

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    Queer Grief Club

    Grief services specific to the LGBTQ community

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    Plume

    Resource for gender affirming healthcare services