Resources Directory
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Transgender Youth Information
National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and Gay, Lesbian
and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Cornell University, University of Rochester &New York State for Safe Schools
Cornell University, University of Rochester &New York State for Safe Schools
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
National Association of Secondary School Principals
TYFA's mission is to empower children and families by partnering with educators, service providers and communities, to develop supportive environments in which gender may be expressed and respected. TYFA's vision is a society free of suicide and violence in which ALL children are respected and celebrated. Call (888) IMA-TYFA
For transgendered children, teens and their families with connections to religion.
A group open to youth ages 14-21 and they meet every other Thursday from 6:30 to 9 pm in the Planned Parenthood center in York, PA.
Common Roads Working to Support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Questioning Youth. A mission of the LGBT Community Center of Central Pennsylvania. Hosts Friday Night Safe Space each week.
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Counseling & Addiction Services
Alexis is a licensed social worker providing therapy in Lancaster County (Lititz) & Malvern. She has completed her transition and is interested in helping others confront their own gender identity and to honor their choices.
100 Highland Drive, Suite 301C
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 575-3757 412 East King Street
Malvern , PA 19355
(717) 575-3757
Former AIDS Community Alliance, Alder provides health services and programs dedicated to the unique needs of South Central Pennsylvania's LGBT Community to include mental health services, primary care, HIV/AIDS services, screening and testing, and health education.
(800) 867-1550
Over 20 years experience providing counseling for adolescents and adults on a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety and relationships. Open and compassionate approach to GBLT clients, sensitive to the needs of TG clients. Jeffrey Pincus, Ph.D. has also worked with TG clients and is available if a male clinician is preferred.
Riegler, Shienvold & Associates
2151 Linglestown Road, Suite 200
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-540-1313
Providing counseling in Berks County for individuals, couples, families and groups on issues related to GLBT. In private practice since 1989 and experienced in treating gender issues such as self & social acceptance, whole-self integration and coming out as well as general mental health issues including depression, anger, anxiety, self-esteem, communication and relationship issues, etc. She also provide recommendation letters for hormone treatment and SRS in accordance with the WPATH Standards of Care. Services are confidential, supportive and affordable and are provided in office, over the telephone and online via Skype video chat. By appointment only.
2130 Penn Avenue
West Lawn, PA 19609
(610) 478-8686
Dr. Michele Angello is a member of the Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association. Her primary interests include working with transgendered adults and youth, as well as individuals who identify as genderqueer. Her office hosts the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of Rennaissance, a Transgendered Support Group.
987 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 719
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 917-8561
With over 12 years clinical experience and training in many unique settings, from personal life experiences to professional experiences with assisting individuals with a variety of psychological concerns and life issues. I have experience in supporting individuals with Sexual Issues and Sexuality concerns, as well as LGBTQ community, Sexual Orientation, Same Sex couple concerns, Victimization concerns, Grief and Loss, Trauma. I have experience working with individuals with a wide variety of Mental Health issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Narcissism. I have Experience working with Sex offenders and victims of sexual offences. I have experience assisting individuals with Stress Management, Anger Management, Self Control, Self Esteem, Fitness and Wellness and Appearance concerns. I have experience assisting individuals in goal setting, developing and implementing support plans to assist individuals in moving forward with goals to reach their life’s vision.
My approach is to assist individuals in promoting a positive personal well-being. I believe that no individual is the same so my approach to each individual is tailored to the individual’s personality and needs. I believe in celebrating each success, while assisting each individual in balancing their lifestyle.
301 Chestnut St. Apt 2201
Harrisburg, Pa 17101
(717) 525-7076
They offer in-home counseling services to ensure your privacy and accept insurance, county funding and private pay/sliding scale.
308 E. Broad street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 861-8779
Kim Rosenberg is a M.S. licensed Lancaster County Psychologist, that has worked with several of our members. She is an expert in helping with the emotional journey, including dealing with relationship issues between friends, family, and partners. Visit her website for more information.
Lancaster, PA
(717) 569-1800
Sanctuary Counseling provides one-on-one therapy for clients, most often on a weekly basis. Guided by the Sanctuary Approach, we listen empathically, and provide a safe place for people to find hope and healing.
15 Old Swede Road, Suite B4
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 385-3155
They understand that finding an addiction treatment program that is comfortable and effective may be difficult for the community. Lakeview Health Systems has created a friendly rehab program that has been designed just for you, allowing you to detox safely and attend drug rehab in comfort. Alienation and discrimination have plagued the LGBT community, but Lakeview Health's Gay Rehab Program can provide refuge from the judgment of others.
(888) 267-0228
Dr. Roger Beardmore ... checking on status
Dr. Roger Beardmore ... has worked with several TransCentral members as the ‘second referral’ with Rowe Counseling Service which has closed down. When contacting Dr. Beardmore’s office, please tell the office manager Donna that you wish to see him for “TG Issues.” This will alert Dr. Beardmore to the sensitive nature of the therapy.
(717) 730-8555
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Dental & Medical
Former AIDS Community Alliance, Alder provides health services and programs dedicated to the unique needs of South Central Pennsylvania's LGBT Community to include mental health services, primary care, HIV/AIDS services, screening and testing, and health education.
(800) 867-1550
Dr. Rachel Levine is the Chief of the Division of Adolescent Medicine and Eating Disorders at Penn State- Hershey Medical Center. She is experienced in Trans-medicine and sees a number of children, adolescents and young adults for HRT and medical follow-up. She is pleased to accept any pediatric patients and patients in their teens and twenties for this medical care. Dr. Levine also sees adults through age 50 for the medical management of an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia which can sometimes be present in Trans patients. She is located in a private office building across the street from the medical center in Hershey with easy access.
PO box 850
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-7235
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Dining .... coming
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Hair Removal, Skin Care, & Nail Salons
Executive Clearance offers fast, total clearing of unwanted hair. A consummate professional, James is fast, clean, safe and friendly, often taking just days to complete what would take other electrologists months to complete. He often visit the Central Pennsylvania area.
2242 Genesee Street
Cheektowaga/Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 897-4247
Clinic in Doylestown, PA which focuses on surgery and overall wellness care for the transgendered community. Founded by Dr. Christine McGinn, herself a transwoman.
18 Village Row
Suite 43
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 693-1199
They are a very professional and comfortable staff who provide laser hair removal among other services who are used by several of our members. Excellent maintenance plan.
205 Saint Charles Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-5512
Their services include hair removal, vein therapy, acne treatments, photo-rejuvenation and sun damage treatments. Just because VPL is the most cutting- edge answer to your skin care needs,they do not carry the high price tag of laser treatments. bare® Skin Care is the first to bring affordability to skin rejuvenation. They believe that all men and women should enjoy beautiful skin, because bare® Is beautiful. Call today for a free, no pressure consultation. Their highly-trained and knowledgeable staff works hand in hand with experts to make your experience safe and enjoyable.
3130 Grandview Road
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-0267
Christine is the only certified electrologist in Berks county at the moment. She is trans friendly, already working with members of the community, and openly embraces difference.
The dedicated, professional staff is renowned for providing more than fourteen years' of the most advanced hair
removal, permanent make-up, and skin care methods in the Berks county region. The technicians are fully licensed experts in their fields who know that everyone deserves to be as beautiful as they can possibly be -- and it never hurts to get a little help. At Beautiful You they recognize every guest, each face, and each body as unique, and provide the solutions to meet your individual needs.
Services Include:
• Advanced electrolysis for all skin types
• Certified permanent make up
• Eyebrow specialist, including Softap® permanent eyebrows and eyeliner
• Anti-aging, anti-acne, and micro-current skin treatments
• Facial and body waxing
• Thermo-coagulation skin treatments
• Full nail services, including gel, acrylic and OPI gel polish
• Pedicure services
3625 Kutztown Road
Laureldale, PA 19605
(610) 921-3717
email: bybc07@aol.com
Trans-friendly, certified Electrolysis Technician in Harrisburg that charges $65/hour. Easy to get to. Ask for Julia.
3000 Herr St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 652-7900
email: JuliaB3000@yahoo.com
Laser and Electrolysis. Ask for Trudy Spangler....she works with several of our members, past and present.
5610 Greenvillage Road
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-1278
Jerry Winarski, certified laser technician, offers laser hair removal and electrolysis in a safe comfortable discreet environment. he also offers tattoo removal and photo facials and other skin care services. Monthly specials and financing is available.
1108 N. Bethlehem pike
Spring House PA 19477
(215) 301-1974
email: shmedspa@ymail.com
16 years of experience as an electrologist along with her own personal experience of being a client herself has allowed her to provide her clients with the best possible experience and results.
1930 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-9619
Absolute Electrology welcomes new TS clients. I know that many of you know someone or have personally had disappointing results with either Laser or previous Electrolysis. Please call Inna if you are looking for an Electrologist that will work with you to achieve your goal of permanent hair removal. I use telescopic Loupes, the same type that are used in surgery, to make precise insertions with great accuracy. The added benefit for the patient is less eye strain for the Electrologist and less fatigue so that we are getting the same great accuracy after a 3 hour session as if we had just begun.
Inna Katz, LE, CPE
15 James Street
Florham Park, NJ 07932
(973) 538-9807
email: abselectrology@gmail.com
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Legal
Elizabeth P. Mullaugh, an attorney at McNees, Wallace & Nurick, has been wonderful to work with and provided assistance to our group in organizing as a non-profit organization at both the state and federal level. We highly recommend her and her law firm.
100 Pine Street
P.O. Box 1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166
(717) 237-5243 (phone)
(717) 260-1729 (fax)
Founded in 1996, Equality Advocates is the only organization in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania offering direct legal services for the LGBT community. Look under 'issues and info' for transgendered topics of interest. They explain how to do name changes without the need for a lawyer.
1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 605
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(866) LGBT-LAW
She is an attorney with a practice catering to LGBT clients and happy to meet with trans clients on any issues.
1154 Mount Rose Avenue
York, PA 17403
(717) 668-7634
FAX: (717) 843-7273
The firm welcomes members of the LGBT community who are interested in obtaining legal name changes, as well as child custody matters. With an office conveniently central to Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties, The Rashid Firm offers competitively priced legal fees for representation for name changes.
Nusrat J. Rashid, Esquire
The Crozer Building
419 Avenue of the States, Suite 406
Chester, PA 19013
(484) 424-3670
Law Office of Derek J. Cordier
Derek J. Cordier, Esq
319 S Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 919-4002
Ms. Kristine Holt is herself Transgender and a lawyer licensed in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She specializes in Family Law including Domestic Partners, Bankruptcy, Administrative matters such as name changes, and Discrimination, Civil Rights, and Employment Discrimination.
1518 Walnut Street, Suite 800
Philadelphia, PA 1910
(215) 545-7789
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Lodging ... information coming soon
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Make-up, Make-over Services
Roxi's T-Girl Make Over Services
Roxi is a well know Drag Queen in the Harrisburg, Pa and surrounding areas who has semi retired. She also known for her fabulous make overs for Drag Queens and TG Girls. Roxi has provided make overs for many entering Pageants for Drag Queens as well as Genetic Women. She has also done Make Overs and Make up classes for ROSE as special Programs for members and visitors.
Harrisburg, Pa
717- 691- 3179
Amanda Richards, a T-girl herself, not only does MTF make-overs, but provides make-up instructions, wig reconditioning, and photo shoots.
2523 Willow Park Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 216-6394
Long-time member of TransCentralPA, contact Randi for your make up and skin care needs.
Hagerstown, MD
(240)-625-6747
Tina teaches people about skin care and makeup for their specific needs through free private consultations. She specializes in solving skin care problems, such as adult acne, excessive oil or dryness, and skin discolorization or sensitivity. She can also design personal color looks using Mary Kay's quality, long lasting cosmetic line. Mary Kay products are backed with a 100% money back guarantee. Mary Kay is a socially responsible company with the goal helping people feel comfortable and confident with the skin they're in.
Harrisburg, PA
(717) 798-2663
Not only makeup artistry and waxing, but Pure Envy Lash Boutique is Harrisburg's first and only spa/salon that specializes in semi-permanent eyelash extensions, featuring Xtreme Lashes®. Pure Envy lash boutique is also a skin care center offering a comprehensive range of beauty services and specialized products for your every skin care need to help you wake up beautiful every morning. She has experience working with Transgender clients.
2448 Walnut Street, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 525 9966
info@pureenvylash.com
Le Femme is the first and only FULL service transformation and fantasy photo studio in New Jersey exclusively for cross-dressers and trans-girls. Offering lessons and much more. Their mission is to provide education, emotional support and acceptance in a safe and friendly atmosphere while teaching skills and providing services to the cross-dressing and transgender community.
New Brunswick, NJ
(732) 241-4174
Located on Long Island, New York - 40 minutes from NYC; Near the LIRR.
Phone ... 516-520-0380 ... To speak to Karen about her video and make up services
E-mail Address .... karen@femmefever.com
Femme Fever is owned and operated by Karen, she is well know throughout the eastern seaboard and recognized as a wonderful Make Up Artist for Transgender Women ... Karen background in cosmetology, enhanced by her experience of performing transformations EXCLUSIVELY for the male-to-female community for the past 8 years, (full time) makes for an insightful, in-depth and enjoyable MUST HAVE for any crossdresser or transsexual. The transgendered community has been benefiting from Karen's Makeup Made Easy Workshops and transformations (throughout the eastern seaboard) for several years and now its your chance to learn all of her basic tips, tricks and techniques in the privacy of your own home.
Karen made a Make up video called ... Make Up Made Easy and is available to anyone wishing to purchase it. You can check out her information on the video by clicking the link provided .... http://www.femmefever.com/video2.html ....
You can also see her work as a make up Artist for the Transgender Community and by some of those using her Make Up Made Easy video. Just click on the following link. .... http://www.femmefever.com/before.html
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Nightlife, Clubs & Bars
Harrisburg's Newest Alternative Bar! which also serves food. Liquid is very Transgendered friendly and offer TransCentralPA Members free admission on our meeting nights.
891 Eisenhower Blvd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Alternative Bar with seperate dance floor and bar area. Mixed crowd.
36 West 11th Avenue
York, PA 17404
(717) 846-6969
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Primarily a gay bar with occassional drag performances.
706 North Third St
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-3060
Held on the third Saturday of each month at the Shangrila restaurant near the King of Prussia Mall. Very large turn-out of T-girls and several significant others and admirers.
120 Swedesford Rd
Devon, PA 19333
Atlands Ranch is open on Fridays and Saturdays. Large Dance Floor, 2 Bars, Great Drag Show Entertainment
once a month, TG Friendly, Friendly Crowds and Great Staff
If your going to Atlands Ranch for the first time it is hard to find but well worth going to.
8505 Orchard Road
Thomasville, PA
1-717-887-1694
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Female to Male
Information and Accessories
This is a place for FTMs, transmen, and anyone on the transmasculine spectrum to discuss fitness and nutrition. Working out and eating right can go a long way in making your transition a successful and healthy one!
This is a peer to peer discussion SURGERY group on metoidioplasty procedures for FTMs.
This private, non-AIPS site contains information regarding FTM surgery, local motel information, current costs, FAQs, and pre-op and post-op pictures based on the experiences of those who are members.
The Transitional Male, also known as the T-male, is a comprehensive, educational, support based, personal website dedicated to enhancing the lives of Transmen as well as providing information to them, their significant others, family and friends.
This website was created to when the Transster site was deleted. This is a photo repository of female to male (FTM) gender reassignment surgeries.
FTMInternational and cognate groups provide support meetings for FTMs and their families in cities throughout the world. FTMInternational spans 18 countries and 22 years.
An extensive resource for info, photos, research regarding surgery options for Female-to-Male transgendered persons to include metoidioplasty, phalloplasty, Centurion, hysterectomy, vaginectomy, salpingo-oophectomy, scrotoplasty, urethroplasty, testicular prostheses, chest surgeries including double incision, liposuction, periareoler, keyhole, etc.
by Jamison Green
Children of Lesbian & Gays Everywhere (COLAGE)
by R. Nick Gorton MD, Jamie Buth MD, and Dean Spade Esq. While this book is free to use, it wasn't free to make. Significant effort went into its production. If you find it valuable, please consider making a donation to either Lyon-Martin Women's Health Services www.lyon-martin.org (where I work) or the Sylvia Rivera Law Project www.srlp.org (where Dean Spade works.) Visit their website at www.nickgorton.org
Their mission is to ensure that all transgender men and SLGBTQI individuals are acknowledged, provided equal access and protection under the law to contribute to a productive society.
Many thousands of people have made female-to-male (FtM) gender transitions and are now living fully and successfully as men.
Loren Cameron
Loren Cameron is the author of multiple photography books about transgendered identity.
Hand made, custom binders starting at $10. Manufactured in Pennsylvania so delivery is quick.
DJ Knows Dicks has several FTM prostheses.
Mango Products has a line of FTM prostheses for both pre-op and post-op FTM men with metoidioplasty or phalloplasty to include chest binders.
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Male to Female
Wigs, Forms & Accessories
Terri and Tia offer exceptional quality, Human Hair, Customizable Full Lace Wigs made according to your specific head measurements to provide a perfect fit.
(800) 932-1779
info@lacemeupwigs.com
Your Kid's a Star Handbags
Custom made handbags with your memories as the design! Call Lorraine at (717) 443-9970 for more information. To see the larger images of the handbags, click on the pictures below.
(717) 443-9970
Donna sells and services a wide variety of wigs. She'll also cut and style your own natural hair and hair pieces. Her specialty is up-dos.
181 Scotch Road
Ewing, NJ 08628
(609) 883-0002
One of the most comprehensive Transgender stores in the country. Please contact John if you have something special that you are looking for to enhance your appearance.
JWarrener@aol.com
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Wig Styling and Hair Salons
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LGBTQ Community Information
The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Center of Central PA is a volunteer-led effort to create a regionally representative community center that is both a location and a unifying point for central Pennsylvania's large, diverse, and multi-county LGBT population. The mission of the LGBT Center of Central PA is to create common ground for the LGBT community and allies in central Pennsylvania by providing services through educational, cultural, and community activities that foster wholeness. We seek to:
Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment
Provide and support comprehensive programs throughout the community
Embrace diversity, health, and wellness
1306 N. Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 234-0328
CPGLCC works to support diversity and assist Central Pennsylvania’s business community in pursuit of an ideal workplace, marketplace, industry and region.
Because of social myths about gender, transgender people face many issues, from unemployment to homelessness to acts of violence. By educating ourselves and others, Equality Pennsylvania fights for the right to live openly without fear of abuse or discrimination. Equality Pennsylvania is devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people through education and advocacy on state and local issues of importance to transgender people. By empowering transgender individuals and rallying our allies to educate and influence policymakers and others, Equality Pennsylvania offers a strong and clear voice for transgender equality.
Silent Witness Peacekeepers, a program of the LGBT Center of Central Pennsylvania
Silent Witness Peacekeepers Alliance (SWPA) is an organization of gay and straight allies dedicated to providing a non-confrontational buffer between the LGBT (lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender) community and those who would protest LGBT events. We are peacekeepers, not counter-protesters, protecting everyone's right of free speech. We provide visual protection from "street preachers" and protesters at events such as Pridefests, the showing of films such as Jim in Bold and For the Bible Tells Me So, or staging of plays such as The Laramie Project, using our bodies and rainbow umbrellas as shields. In times of need, we intervene to prevent confrontations between protesters and event participants, often acting as escorts for those who would like to attend such events. Where there are those who publicly promote hate, we will be there to help provide a loving, supportive front opposing them. We provide a visual representation of support for those in our society who may feel marginalized, while simultaneously protecting everyone's rights of free speech and religion.
The mission of the Pride Festival of Central PA is to increase positive visibility of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Straight Ally community of Central Pennsylvania by providing opportunities to express and celebrate diverse perspectives, emphasizing acceptance of all individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
The Pride Festival of Central PA promotes awareness of and showcases organizations available to the GLBT and Straight Ally community, provides a safe environment for people of the GLBT and Straight Ally community to celebrate their diversity, and supports local economic growth by partnering with the community and attracting individuals to Central Pennsylvania.
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Web Site Directory
Transgender Community Resources
Transology
The Study of Transgenderism
Offering Transgender Education and Support Services
Chapters in York and Lancaster, Pa.
A Premier Transgender
Educational and Support Organization
