LA Wildfire Resources
Emergency Shelters and Housing Resources
1. Los Angeles LGBT CenterProvides emergency housing, shelter services, and long-term housing options for LGBTQ+ individuals, including trans people.Website: https://lalgbtcenter.org/Phone: (323) 993-7400; Hotline: (323) 993-7400 (general inquiry)
2. The Transgender Emergency Fund (TEF)Services: Provides emergency financial assistance for trans people in need, especially those who are homeless or displaced.Website: https://transgenderemergencyfund.org/Phone: (866) 826-7396
3. United Way 2-1-1Services: Free, confidential help with emergency housing, disaster recovery, and access to services.Website: https://www.211.org/Phone: Dial 211 (nationwide, 24/7)
4. LGBTQ+ Housing DirectoryServices: A directory of LGBTQ+-inclusive shelters and housing resources for those who are displaced by disasters.Website: https://www.lgbtqhomeless.org/
Healthcare and Medical Needs
1. Planned ParenthoodServices: Transgender healthcare services, including hormone therapy and general medical care, often available through telehealth.Website: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/Phone: Find local health center
2. Callen-Lorde Community Health Center (offers telehealth)Services: LGBTQ+ health services, including hormone therapy, mental health care, and urgent medical support.Website: https://callen-lorde.org/Phone: (212) 271-7200
3. National LGBTQ Task Force: Transgender Health ResourcesServices: Provides resources for transgender health care, including how to access hormone therapy and medical care during emergencies.Website: https://www.thetaskforce.org/issues/health/
4. World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
Services: A network of healthcare providers who specialize in transgender care. Includes information on accessing care for those displaced or in emergency situations.
Website: https://www.wpath.org/
5. Transgender Care by Telehealth Services
Services: Virtual consultations for hormone therapy and mental health support tailored to the transgender community.
Website: https://www.genesishcs.org/transgender-care
Mental Health and Crisis Support
1. The Trevor Project (National Crisis Hotline)Services: Offers suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ youth, including support for trans individuals in emotional distress.Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/Phone: Text START to 678678 or call 1-866-488-7386 (24/7)
2. Trans Lifeline (Peer Support Hotline)Services: A hotline offering peer support for trans people, including in crisis situations or during displacement.Website: https://www.translifeline.org/Phone: 1-877-565-8860 (24/7, toll-free)
3. LGBTQ+ National HotlineServices: Provides confidential peer support for LGBTQ+ people of all ages, including trans individuals facing crisis or distress.Website: https://www.glbthotline.org/Phone: 1-888-843-4564 (Available 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. ET)
Legal Support
1. Lambda LegalServices: Legal support for LGBTQ+ individuals, including advice on discrimination, housing, healthcare, and employment issues during emergencies.Website: https://www.lambdalegal.org/Phone: 1-800-802-2123
2. National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)Services: Provides legal information and advocacy around issues like name/gender marker changes, healthcare access, and discrimination.Website: https://transequality.org/Phone: 202-642-4542
3. Transgender Law Center (TLC)Services: Legal support for trans individuals, including issues of housing discrimination, name and gender marker changes, and accessing care during displacement.Website: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/Phone: 1-800-995-8593 (Legal support line)
General Disaster Relief
1. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)Services: Provides general disaster relief, including financial assistance, housing, and recovery resources. Ensure trans-inclusive policies by advocating for inclusive support.Website: https://www.fema.gov/Phone: 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362)
2. Red Cross Disaster ReliefServices: Offers shelters, food, and medical aid in disaster zones. Ensure that shelters are trans-inclusive by advocating for specific needs in these spaces.Website: https://www.redcross.org/Phone: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Mutual Aid and Community Support
1. Transgender Emergency FundServices: Offers emergency funds and support for trans people, especially those who are homeless or displaced.Website: https://transgenderemergencyfund.org/Phone: (866) 826-7396
2. The Black Trans Advocacy CoalitionServices: Provides mutual aid, crisis assistance, and advocacy for Black trans people in particular, offering support for housing, healthcare, and safety.Website: https://www.blacktrans.org/
Tips for Emergencies
Access to Hormone Therapy: If displaced, it’s crucial to keep a supply of hormones in your emergency kit or make arrangements with local clinics or telehealth providers to continue treatment without interruption.
Gender Marker and ID Concerns: If you need help with gender marker changes, legal aid organizations like Lambda Legal and NCTE provide resources on how to navigate ID-related issues, especially if you're displaced and documents are lost.
Safety in Shelters: When seeking shelter, prioritize finding spaces that are trans-inclusive, or if necessary, contact advocacy groups (like the LA LGBT Center) that can assist in ensuring safety at shelters.
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