transgender resources and info
A guide to transitioning, healthcare, community, legal services, and more as a transgender person.
introduction and topics
Welcome to the transgender resource guide! Before you dive in, it is important to note that many of these resources are pertinent to Indianapolis/Indiana. However, there are still many things in this guide that are applicable to a much wider range of locations. Regardless of where you are, we hope this guide will help you!
Pick a category to start exploring:
transition goods
General
GenderGear.ca: Shop for Transition Goods and learn more about these important resources
TransIndy: Offers link to Transition Goods, how to find surgeons and HRT providers, and has a local support group
Measuring Bra Size
Binding 101
binders
shapewear
Origami Customs: GNC/swimwear/etc. for LGBTQ+ community
Point of Pride: Free Gaffs/Shapewear to those in need
American Shapewear
LeoLines Binders and Panties
packers
FtM Essentials
Trans Guys
Peecock Packer Store
ReelMagik Packer Store
breast forms
clothing
Queering Indy: Facebook Group that provides local resources, including job help, housing help, clothing help, etc.
Indiana Youth Group: Basic Needs Nights, Youth ages 12-20 can drop in during open hours to swap clothes, pick up basic necessities, and do laundry. Mon 4-7pm, Wed 3-9pm, Thurs 3-9pm, and Fri 3-9pm
Long Tall Sally
Woman Within
Outplay Swim and Activewear
shoes
Penny Loves Kenny: Shoes up to size 14
Long Tall Sally: Shoes up to size 15
Stravers
wigs
Wigs.com: Synthetic and human hair
Uniwigs: Predominantly synthetic wigs, but other options as well, many with unique styles
healthcare services
Healthcare resources
OutCare
Links to public health resources by state, including Indiana
Links to healthcare providers based on state, specialty, etc. This also includes LGBTQ+ friendly mental health counselors.Indiana Transgender Network
Indiana specific resources, including medical, support, legal, and othersEskenazi Health Transgender Health & Wellness Program
Offers Family Medicine, surgery (through University Gender Affirmation Surgery), and psychiatrySandra Eskenazi Outpatient Care Center
720 Eskenazi Ave.
Indianapolis 46202
(317) 880-0000 (Main Switchboard)
(317) 880-6042 (Patient Care Coordinator)
Hotlines
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565 -8860; 11AM –5 AM ET
Fenway Health Helpline (25+): (617) 267-9001, Toll-Free(888) 340 4528; Mon –Sat 6 PM –11 PM ET
National Eating Disorders Hotline: (800) 931-2237; Mon –Thurs 9 AM –9 PM and Fri 9 AM –5 PM
Peer Listening Line (25 & Under): (617) 267-2535, Toll-Free(800) 399-PEER; Mon –Sat 5 PM –10 PM
The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386; Text and online Chat available as well
GLBT National Help Center: (888) 8443-4564; Mon –Fri 4 PM –12 AM, Sat 12 PM –5 PM
LGBT National Youth Talkline: (800) 246-7743; Mon –Fri 4 PM –12 AM, Sat 12 PM –5 PM
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255; Online Chat is available
SAGE Elder Hotline (50+): (888) 234-7243; Mon –Fri 4 PM –12 AM, Sat 12 PM –5 PM
Addiction and Alcohol Hotline: (844) 214-3171
National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673; Online chat is available.
Trans Competent Dentists
Nora Dental Associates, P.C.
Dr. Karen E. Fischer | Dr. Kristen B. Pate860 E. 86th Street, Suite #1
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 575-2888
[email protected]Comdent Dental
Dr. Scott Hall4200 S. East Street
Indianapolis, IN 46277
(317) 783-9993
[email protected]Eller Road Fishers Dentistry
Dr. Lis Randall9931 Eller Road
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 537-1053Fishers Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Ana Vasquez - sees patients through college age9126 Technology Lane, Suite 100
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 598-9898Dental Care Center of Monroe County
Dr. Jill Reitmeyer1602 W. Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 339-7700Terre Haute Family Dental Care
Dr. Jack Windsor3430 S. 4th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 234-2644
Electrolysis and Hair removal
Arborcrest Electrology and Northside Laser
8140 North Whittier Place
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 845-1002Advanced Aesthetics & Electrology
Tiffany McDole4302 Hadleigh Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 856-3906Chernoff Cosmetic Surgery Indianapolis
Dr. Greg Chernoff, MD9002 N Meridian Street #205
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 573-8899Laser & Light Surgery Center
533 E. County Line Road, Suite 204
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 215-5099Biggerstaff & Associates
8040 Clearvista Parkway, Suite 340
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 621-2444Phases Skin Care and Laser Center
11455 N Meridian St. Suite 150
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 848-8101Bliss Laser Hair Removal and Spa
610 S. Tillotson Ave.
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 289-2547Muncie Electrology Clinic
Tracie Disher LE, CPE1525 West Jackson
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-0668
Surgery and Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Information on a variety of gender confirmation surgeries, including questions to ask your surgeon of choice, preparation, recovery, and how to choose the right surgeon for you.Healthline
An openly queer individual discusses some of the common gender confirmation surgeries that Trans and GNC folks may pursue, as well as how insurance works to cover the procedure and finding a provider to cover it.TransHealthcare Surgeon Directory
A large list of surgeons, both stateside and worldwide, that provide FtM/N and MtF/N surgeries.
Fertility Preservation
Indiana Fertility Institute
10610 N. Pennsylvania St. #101
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 575-6565
[email protected]Midwest Fertility Specialists
12188-A N. Meridian St., Ste. 250
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-16372514 E. DupontRd., Ste. 220
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
260-490-3456Family Beginnings
8435 Clearvista Place, Ste. 104
Indianapolis, IN 46256
317-595-36665128 E. Stop 11 Rd., Ste. 38
Indianapolis, IN 46237
317-865-0411
HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health Organizations
Damien Center
26 North Arsenal Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46201
(317) 632-0123
[email protected]Eskenazi Health Infectious Disease Clinic
Locations:Eskenazi Health Center Blackburn
2700 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 931-4300Eskenazi Health Center Cottage Corner
1434 Shelby St.
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 655-3200Eskenazi Health Center Forest Manor
3840 N. Sherman Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 541-3400Eskenazi Health Center Grassy Creek
9443 E. 38th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46235
(317) 890-2100The Bell Flower Clinic
640 Eskenazi Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 221-8300Planned Parenthood
Indianapolis locations:Southside Health Center of Indianapolis
935 E Hanna Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 788-0396Eastside Health Center of Indianapolis
9385 E Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46229
(317) 899-4731Midtown Health Center of Indianapolis
3750 N Meridian St., #100
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317)925-6747Ryan White HIV Services Program
2951 East 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 221-4623StepUp Inc.
850 N. Meridian Street, First Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 259-7013BU Wellness Network
3737 North Meridian, Suite 401
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 931-0292
[email protected]
COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT
support groups
TransIndy
Meets the fourth Saturday of the month at 3 PMLife Journey Church
2950 E 55th Place
Indianapolis, IN 46220GenderNexus
Multiple group types are offered including youth, adult, parent/caregiver, and partner1100 West 42nd Street, Suite 315
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 650-5988BU Wellness Network
3737 North Meridian, Suite 401
Indianapolis, Indiana 46208
(317) 931-0292
[email protected]Indiana YouthGroup
Gender Verse: Every other Friday 6–7 PM3733 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 541-8726
Domestic Violence
The Julian Center
2011 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN
(317)920-9320Domestic Violence Network
9245 N. Meridian Street, Suite 235
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 872-1086
legal help
National Center for Transgender Equality
Rights as a Trans or GNC individual, self-help guides on obtaining IDs, legal help, and health coverage guidesLGBT Law Project
A variety of legal resources, including gender marker and name change help, insurance coverage, and discrimination suits
(765) 423-2703
[email protected]
addiction recovery
Fairbanks
8102 Clearvista Parkway
Indianapolis, IN 462561
(800) 225-4673
trans and gnc resources for youth
Indiana Youth Group
For ages 12 -20 most days, 12 -22 on Mon and Fri3733 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 541-8726Riley Children’s Hospital Indiana University Health
Gender Health Program -Serves patients under the age of 21705 Riley Hospital Dr.Indianapolis, IN, 46202(317) 274-8812GEKCO Gender Expansive Kids and Company
Support group for parents of Trans and GNC youth under the age of 12
(317) 590-0826
[email protected]BU Wellness Network
IMAGE LGBTQ+ Youth (Mpowerment) Program3737 North Meridian, Suite 401
Indianapolis, Indiana 46208
(317) 931-0292 [email protected]