Upstate New York Nonbinary Resource Hub

Welcome to the Upstate New York Nonbinary Resource Hub!

Navigating the world as a nonbinary person can be challenging, but you are not alone. This resource guide was made to support you in accessing the help and resources you deserve. This list is ever-growing, so if you know of a resource that should be included, or omitted, let us know!

What You’ll Find Here:

- Peer Networks 🤝 – Connect with nonbinary communities online and in person.
- Mental Health Support 🧠 – Find LGBTQ+-affirming therapists and counseling services.
- Crisis Support (Non-Police Intervention) 🚨 – Access peer-run hotlines and identity-specific helplines.
- Gender-Affirming Resources 🏳️‍⚧️ – Explore binder programs, HRT services, and financial aid for gender-affirming care.
- Books & Articles 📚 – Explore literature and writings on nonbinary and transgender experiences.
- Creative & Artistic Spaces 🎨 – Support trans and nonbinary artists and showcase your work.
- Community Centers 🏠 – Find LGBTQ+ centers offering local support, events, and advocacy.

🤝 Peer Networks

- Nonbinary Wiki – A directory of online communities for nonbinary and gender-nonconforming people.
  🔗 Website
- Q Chat Space – Free, live-chat support groups for LGBTQ+ teens (13-19).
  🔗 Website
- Transgender Map – A comprehensive guide with forums and community resources for nonbinary and transgender individuals.
  🔗 Website
- r/NonBinary on Reddit – A supportive and active online forum for discussions, advice, and sharing experiences.
  🔗 Website
- Nonbinary Discord Servers – a collection of discord servers for trans and nonbinary people
  🔗 Website
- Upstate NY Off The Binary Discord Server – A place for nonbinary and questions folks to connect and share resources.
  🔗 Website

🧠 Mental Health Support

- Inclusive Therapists – Directory of LGBTQ+-affirming therapists, many offering sliding scale options.
  🔗 Website
- Prism Therapy Center (Albany, NY) – Specializing in gender-affirming therapy and trauma recovery.
  🔗 Website
- The Gender Wellness Center (Oneonta, NY) – Provides gender-affirming mental health care and HRT support.
  🔗 Website
- The Q Center (ACR Health) (Syracuse, Watertown, Utica, NY) – LGBTQ+ youth resource center offering counseling, support groups, and community programs.
  🔗 Website
- NYC Alternative Psychotherapy – Gender-affirmative psychotherapy in NYC.
  🔗 Website
- Manhattan Alternative – Gender-affirmative psychotherapy in Manhattan.
  🔗 Website
- National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA) Mental Health Guide – Tailored mental health resources for LGBTQ+ Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Islander communities.
  🔗 Website
- Therapy Den – A therapist directory that allows filtering for LGBTQ+ and trans-affirming providers.
  🔗 Website

🚨 Crisis Support (Non-Police Intervention)

- Trans Lifeline – Peer-run emotional support hotline.
  📞 (877) 565-8860 | 🔗 We b site
- Peer Support Space Warm Line – Non-police peer-led warm line for emotional support.
  📞 (407) 823-0859 | 🔗 Website
- Call BlackLine – BIPOC-centered crisis line.
  📞 (800) 604-5841 | 🔗 Website
- StrongHearts Native Helpline – Indigenous-specific support.
  📞 (844) 762-8483 | 🔗 Website

🏳️‍⚧️ Gender-Affirming Support & Resources

- Point of Pride – Provides free chest binders, femme shapewear, and financial aid for gender-affirming care.
  🔗 Website
- Gc2b & More Binders Binder Exchange Programs – Free binder donation and exchange programs.
  🔗 Gc2b Donations 🔗 More Binders
- Plume – Telehealth service providing HRT and gender-affirming care.
  🔗 Website
- Transgender Equality Initiative (TEI) – Offers resources for gender-affirming care, including healthcare navigation, legal resources, and financial assistance.
  🔗 Website
- Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) – Provides free legal services for issues related to gender identity, including name and gender marker changes.
  🔗 Website
- NYC Transgender Resource Guide – Comprehensive guide offering services for transgender and nonbinary individuals in NYC, covering healthcare, legal aid, and housing.
  🔗 Website
- Facebook Groups: – Comprehensive guide offering services for transgender and nonbinary individuals in NYC, covering healthcare, legal aid, and housing.
  - Top Surgery Support - A supportive space for individuals navigating top surgery. 🔗Group Link
  - Nonbinary Top Surgery - A group for nonbinary individuals considering or recovering from top surgery. 🔗Group Link
  - FAT FTM - A community for fat-identified FTMs discussing body changes and surgery. 🔗Group Link

📚 Books & Articles

- A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns – A straightforward and humorous guide to using they/them pronouns.
- Nonbinary: Memoirs of Gender and Identity – A collection of personal essays from nonbinary people sharing their experiences.
- Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon – A powerful exploration of gender beyond societal norms.
- The Future Is Nonbinary – A thought-provoking collection of essays on the possibilities of a gender-expansive future.
- Trans Like Me: Conversations for All of Us – A book that unpacks misconceptions about trans and nonbinary identities.

🛍️Shop & Support BIPOC-Owned Bookstores Online

🎨 Creative & Artistic Spaces

- GenderCool Project – Platform for trans and nonbinary youth to share their creative work.
  🔗 Website
- GenderFail – Publishing platform and art collective for trans and queer artists.
  🔗 Website
- A Big Gay Market – Community events and maker markets centering the LGBTQ community in and around Albany, NY.
  🔗 Website
- Transcendence Art Gallery – A virtual and physical space that showcases artwork from trans and nonbinary artists, fostering a sense of community and visibility in the arts.
  🔗 Website
- Transgender Artists & Allies Community (Facebook Group) – A Facebook group where trans and nonbinary artists can connect and share their work.
  🔗 Facebook Link
- The Gandy Art House – A nonprofit offering creative workshops and mentorship for trans people of color.
  🔗 Website

🏠 Community Centers

- Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center
  📍 300 Wall Street, Kingston, NY 12401
  📞 (845) 331-5300
  🌐 Website
  Provides support groups, events, and resources for the LGBTQ+ community in the Hudson Valley.
- Collar City Pride
  📍 225 River St, Troy, NY
  📞 (518) 300-3413
  🌐 Website
  Provides support groups, events, and case management services for the LGBTQ+ community
- Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse
  📍 155 Gifford Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
  📞 (315) 472-6251
  🌐 Website
  Offers housing, food assistance, and LGBTQ+ support services, including a shelter for LGBTQ+ youth.
- In Our Own Voices
  📍 245 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210
  📞 (518) 432-4188
  🌐 Website
  Dedicated to serving LGBTQ+ people of color through health education, support services, and advocacy.
- Pride Center of the Capital Region
  📍 332 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
  📞 (518) 462-6138
  🌐 Website
  One of the oldest LGBTQ+ community centers in the U.S., offering support services, educational programs, and events.
- The Q Center (ACR Health)
  📍 627 West Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
  📞 (315) 475-2430
  🌐 Website
  A safe space for LGBTQ+ youth with support groups, counseling, and social events to foster empowerment and community.
- Wunderbar
  📍 201 S West St, Syracuse, NY 13202
  🌐 Website
  Provides a queer bar and theater offering a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community, with diverse programming and events.
- The LGBTQ Center of Western New York
  📍 2410 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214
  📞 (716) 852-1777
  🌐 Website
  A hub for LGBTQ+ support services, community-building, and educational outreach in Buffalo and surrounding areas.

This guide was last updated 3/6/2025.

If you know of additional resources, or have a correction, please feel free to reach out!