National Center for Transgender Equality

Transgender Resources · Illinois · Free

NCTE — leading social justice advocacy organization for transgender people, with policy and ID change resources. A starting point for trans adults seeking gender-affirming healthcare, mental health, or peer support. Peer support groups are usually free, meet weekly or biweekly, and welcome anyone questioning or out. Federal passport gender X marker has been available since 2022 — application is the standard DS-11. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Illinois residents and the people supporting them.

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