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Gender-Affirming Resources in New Hampshire and New England: Providers and Support

This list is for informational purposes only and comes from transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse community members’ recommendations as well as professional networking. The listing of a health care or service provider is not meant to be a recommendation or endorsement of their services, only as a starting point. Please feel free to do your own research about providers. Trans and gender diverse social media groups, such as TransGender NH or New England Transgender: trans: can be a great place to ask for and read about people’s experiences with specific providers.

Index:

  1. Gender-Affirming Therapists and Psychiatric Providers
  2. Community resources: groups, events, and spaces
  3. Medical Care
  4. Hormone Replacement Therapy
  5. Top Surgeries
  6. Bottom Surgeries
  7. Facial Feminization Surgeries
  8. Welcoming businesses
  9. Electrolysis
  10. Hair Stylists, Barbers and Salons
  11. ADHD coaching
  12. Tailors
  13. Vocal training
  14. Genetic banking, fertility options, parenting and related support groups
  15. Physical Therapy, Massage, Spa, and Personal Trainers
  16. Support for parents of trans children
  17. Schools
  18. Other Resource lists: regional and national
  19. Support Hotlines (National)
  20. ID/Document Change and other Legal Resources (Local and National)
  21. Other Resources (National)
  22. Grants and Financial Support (National)
  23. Relocation Information and Assistance (National)

Gender-Affirming Therapists and Psychiatric Providers

*Providers who write letters of medical necessity for gender affirming care for clients 18 years and older are marked with a star(*). These providers use the informed consent model and clients should not be charged additionally for this service beyond the agreed to out of pocket and/or insurance cost. Those who offer in person and telehealth are listed by location. Those who offer telehealth only or telehealth in multiple states are listed in the telehealth section.

Amherst

Concord

Dover

Durham (UNH Students only)

Lebanon

Londonderry

Manchester

Nashua

Portsmouth

Telehealth (NH and other states)

Community resources: groups, events, and spaces

Medical Care

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Top Surgeries

Feel free to cross-reference this list with the archived list of surgeons with no or high BMI limits or the updated list, FED UP Collectives BMI limits by surgeon guide.

Bottom Surgeries

Feel free to cross-reference this list with the FED UP Collectives BMI limits by surgeon guide.

Facial Feminization Surgeries

Feel free to cross-reference this list with the FED UP Collectives BMI limits by surgeon guide.

Welcoming businesses

The Affirming Spaces Project (ASP) is a New Hampshire-based organization dedicated to improving local communities through the development and maintenance of welcoming and affirming environments for patrons, visitors and employees of all genders. They train business to be TGNC inclusive and keep a list of those businesses on their site.

Electrolysis

Hair Stylists, Barbers and Salons

ADHD coaching

Tailors

Vocal training

Genetic banking, fertility options, parenting and related support groups

Physical Therapy, Massage, Spa, and Personal Trainers

Support for parents of trans children

Schools

Other Resource lists: regional and national

Support Hotlines (National)

  • Trans lifeline– suicide prevention hotline for trans, non-binary, gender diverse, and questioning individuals 877-565-8860
  • Trevor Lifeline– hotline for young LGBTQ people 866-488-7386 call, chat or text available
  • National LGBT Help center:  LGBT hotline: 888-843-4564 LGBT youth hotline: 800-246-7743 LGBT senior hotline: 888-234-7243
  • DeQH – DESI LGBTQ+ Helpline for South Asians 908- 367-3374
  • BlackLine: 24/7 Text or Call Hotline that provides peer support, counseling, and a space to report abuse, violence and mistreatment by police and vigilantes with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens. 800-604-5841
  • SAGE National LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline 877-360-LGBT (5428)
  • The Network/La Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, SM, polyamorous, and queer communities. Hotline: 617-742-4911
  • FORGE Information, resources & referrals for trans+ survivors of domestic, sexual, or hate violence or stalking. Not an immediate hotline, leave message for a return call. (414) 559-2123.
  • National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs support for survivors of anti-LGBTQ hate violence and LGBTQ survivors of sexual assault or partner abuse 212-714-1141, they also keep a directory of anti-LGBTQ violence member programs across the country and have a way to report anti-LGBT hate violence on their site.
  • INARA Warmline: This free and confidential warmline is operated by members of the Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity with the goal of supporting, empowering, and connecting LGBTQ+ Muslims. The warmline is available from 5-11 pm Central on Fridays and Saturdays, To access this resource, call: 71-QTM-INARA (717-864-6272).
  • THRIVE Lifeline: This trans-led and operated text-based crisis support resource is available 24/7 to anyone 18+. This 501(c)(3) grassroots organization explicitly focuses on supporting individuals belonging to marginalized communities. To access this resource, text: +1-313-662-8209. THRIVE Lifeline also maintains a list of other resources, hotlines, and warmlines that provide (crisis) support to marginalized individuals.

ID/Document Change and other Legal Resources (Local and National)

  • 603 Name Change Project Shaheen & Gordon and 603 Legal Aid partner to provide free name changes in New Hampshire. 603 Legal Aid gives free legal services to people who qualify. If you do not qualify, you may still be able to get help for a reduced fee or from a lawyer who can help you with parts of your case for free.
  • Joseph & Norinsberg, LLC’s Guide to Handling LGBTQ discrimination in the workplace created by an employment law firm
  • Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) Advocates for Trans Equality fights for the legal and political rights of transgender people in America. Leveraging decades of experience on the frontlines of power, we shift government and society towards a future where we are no less than equal. A4TE was founded in 2024 as the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF), two long-time champions for the trans community, merged together as one organization. Also available on their site is their new Trans Legal Survival Guide.
  • Sylvia Rivera Law Project The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine their gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination, or violence. SRLP is a collective organization founded on the understanding that gender self-determination is inextricably intertwined with racial, social and economic justice.
  • Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund This fund provides free legal name change services for those who live the cities listed on their website.
  • Immigration Equality An organization specifically focused on LGBTQ immigration rights

Other Resources (National)

  • Find a safe bathroom on-line database of gender neutral bathrooms, searchable by location
  • Trans Health Research “Our team uses a participatory population perspective to work “with”, not “on”, communities in research and evaluation, education and training, and policy and advocacy efforts. On this website you can view information on our current and past projects, read publications and reports, explore LGBTQ+ health resources, and meet our team.”
  • Pronoun Dressing Room a site where you can enter your name and pronouns and see them in short paragraphs to see how it feels
  • EqualDex Map of countries that have legal recognition of nonbinary gender
  • Erin in the Morning Erin Reed, Transgender Journalist reporting on LGBTQ+ legislation, news, and life every day
  • The Intentional Man Project provides men of trans experience with the community and the programmatic support they need to live healthier, connected, and more fulfilling lives.
  • LGBTQ online safety guide
  • Good Queer News Sharing stories and strategies for building hope and joy
  • LGBTQ Nation LGBTQ focused news site
  • Trans Formations Project– tracking anti-trans legislation

Grants and Financial Support (National)

Relocation Information and Assistance (National)

Please contact us with any recommendations or edits.

Last updated February 21, 2025