Resource directory
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS
FTM-UK
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FTM-UK/
Transgender zone
http://www.transgenderzone.com/
Susan's
Laura's Playground
Support site for any transgendered person
http://www.lauras-playground.com/
Mermaids_uk
For gender variant children and adolescents aged 13-19 when joining
http://www.mermaids.freeuk.com/
Gires- (Gender Identity Research and Education Society)
Information for trans people, their families and the professionals who care for them
SUPPORT GROUPS
"T" House
"T" House is a support group and forum for Black and Minority Ethnic Trans people living in London. Its mission plan is to empower individuals, encourage self-respect, heighten self-awareness, instil confidence and raise self-esteem.
Weekly Meeting:
Purple explosion is an event held every Friday 7.30 - 10.00pm at The Meeting Room, Archer Chambers 9 Archer St Soho W1D 7AZ. The programme consists of a support group - sharing our experiences as Trans people, Forum - discussing areas that have an impact on our daily lives and on the first Friday of the month the focus group - reviewing influential Trans people.
Contact Details for service users: t_houselondon@yahoo.co.uk
TransLondon
http://www.translondon.org.uk/Home.html
TRANS ORGANISATIONS
QwesT FTM UK
QwesT FtM UK is a Charity that furthers the interests of and provides support for FtM identified people and their families in the UK
Transfabulous
Celebrating transgender art and culture through community events, parties, conferences and the Transfabulous International Festival
http://www.transfabulous.co.uk/
Gendered Intelligence
Allows trans youth the chance to discuss and debate issues around gender through facilitated creative workshops in the uk
http://www.genderedintelligence.co.uk/
Pace
LGBT Mental health and well-being
http://www.pacehealth.org.uk/about_us/Transgender.htm
FTM International
YLGC-Young LGBT Christians
Meetings held around the country including residentials for people Aged 16-31 http://www.ylgc.org.uk/
Metropolitan Community Churches
South London; http://www.mccsouthlondon.co.uk/
East London; http://www.mcceastlondon.org.uk/
North London; http://www.mccnorthlondon.org/
Trans with Pride's conference
http://www.pridelondon.org/trans.php
Club/bar wotever
HELPLINES
Galop
Anti-violence charity providing information and advice for those experiencing transphobia, harassment and abuse. Also provide help with making complaints against the police.
Help line: 02077042040
www.galop.org.uk
trans project: www.galop.org.uk/shine
Stonewall Housing
Housing support for LGBT people
Call; 02073595767
Homeless Link
A non specific organisation which gives support and advice for the homeless in England. Article about homeless LGBT people; http://www.homeless.org.uk/policyandinfo/issues/groups/lgbt
COUNSELLING
Elop
Soka
http://www.sokaservices.com/about.htm
Connexions
Not LGBT specific but offers advice and education, careers, housing, money health and relationships for 13-19 year olds in the uk. Includes web chat, telephone and call back.
Counselling Directory
A free directory- contains a search option that directs you to counsellors working in your area. We have been told by 'counselling-directory' that each person who has submitted a profile on the site have had to produce their proof of qualification and insurance cover, or is registered with a professional body online with recognised codes of ethics and practice. It is advised that if you need gender-related counselling, that you contact the counsellor to ask if they're suited to give that.
TRANSITION BLOGS
http://www.thetransitionalmale.com/
http://20six.fr/xxboys/cat/201406/0/_homepage_
http://www.butch-femme.com/portal/
PODCASTS
About podcasting
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcasting
http://www.podcastingnews.com/
BBC podcast directory
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/podcasts/directory/
Getting podcasts from iTunes
http://www.apple.com/itunes/store/podcasts.html
http://www.apple.com/itunes/overview/
Other sources of podcasts
http://juicereceiver.sourceforge.net/index.php
A small selection of websites linking to trans-related podcasts
Radical guy
http://radicalguy.podomatic.com/?badge=1 (mainly FTM)
Talking Tranny
http://www.talkingtranny.com/ (mainly MTF)
Trans-Ponder
http://www.trans-ponder.com/ (mainly MTF)
Podfeed
http://www.podfeed.net/podcast/Speaking+Out+About+Trans+Peoples+Equality/8145 (various)
Trans fm
http://www.transfm.org/ (various)
FYI Radio
Listen to pod-casts at; www.fyiradio.podomatic.com
BOOKS
Becoming a Visible Man by Jamison Green
Whipping Girl: A transsexual woman on Sexism & the Scapegoating of Femininity by Julia Serano
Body Alchemy: Transsexual Portraits by Loren Cameron
Just Add Hormones by Matt Keilty
Drag King Dreams by Leslie Feinberg
Sex Works by Del La Grace Volcano
The Testosterone Files: My Hormonal and Social Transformation from Female to Male by Max Wolf Valerio
My Gender Workbook by Kate Bornstein
A change for good by John Thorp
BC's Books: Gender and Transgender Theory
TEXT-BASED TRANSITION LEAFLETS AND GUIDES
FTM London's booklets and leaflets
NHS Guides
The White Book: A Really Indispensable
Manual For Inhabiting A Trans Man's Being by
Dr. Stephen Whittle available from the FTM Network: http://www.ftm.org.uk/
WEB-BASED TRANSITION GUIDES AND TRANS RIGHTS ADVICE
FTM Guide
Transster
Where you can view people surgery results and get info about surgeons and prises
Press for Change
The Gender Trust
http://www.gendertrust.org.uk/
Transclothing Project UK
A new project designed to distribute clothing received from generous donations to those who come under the trans umbrella but have difficulty accessing the 'right' clothes.
For more details search Youtube for "transclothing project uk" or email transclothing@gmail.com
PACKING AND PEEING
Mango
For FTM Prostheses, harnesses, and chest binders
Travel-mate
Made for women who travel but handy for FTM's too
http://www.wavejourney.com/travelmate.html
FTM prosthetics
http://www.ftmprosthetics.com/
DJ knows dicks
Toys in Babeland
DIY harnesses
Get some elastic and you're away!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp_T6W8biSI
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