Crisis, Health & Legal

Gender Affirming Resources

FREE binders, gaffs, breast forms, packers, etc. If you’re a youth or if you know of a youth looking for FREE gender-affirming resources, submit your Gender-Affirming Resource Request, and we’ll help you get what you need.

The Vermont Diversity Health Project (VDHP)

The Vermont Diversity Health Project (VDHP) is a searchable database that exists to help patients identify safe, affirming, supportive, and effective healthcare providers. Outright Vermont and Pride Center of Vermont work together to maintain the VDHP.

Transgender Youth Program at UVM Medical Center

The Transgender Youth Program at the University of Vermont Medical Center provides transgender young people and their families with case management, support, resources, and referrals in a comfortable and affirming setting.

Vermont Counseling Network

The Vermont Counseling Network maintains a regularly updated list of therapists with openings for new clients. The list can be filtered by age range, insurance, specialty, and more. Start your search for a therapist here!

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England is a national nonprofit healthcare provider offering free and affordable comprehensive medical care, including primary care, sexual & reproductive wellness services, HIV and STI testing, and gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy. They also are a great source of education - both online and in their clinic - to help you make informed medical decisions!

Vermont Health Connect

Vermont Health Connect has tips for trans people applying for health insurance. VT Health Connect is Vermont's health insurance marketplace, where you can compare health plans, enroll in a plan, and get financial assistance. 

Safe Harbor Vermont

Safe Harbor Vermont provides a variety of healthcare services including medical and mental health/psychiatry at no-cost for adults and families in Vermont experiencing homelessness. Individuals who are staying in an emergency shelter, on the street, camping out, or even staying temporarily with a friend may be eligible for services through the Homeless Healthcare Program.

Vermont Department of Health

VT Health Department provides free disease prevention resources such as STI testing, free condoms, and more.

Partnership to End Addiction

Partnership to End Addiction provides resources for prevention, treatment, and recovery from substance abuse and addiction.

Vermont Gynecology

VT Gynecology (VT GYN) is a medical center who provides care for transgender patients, including hormone therapy.

Folx Health

Folx Health is the largest virtual healthcare provider for LGBTQ+ people.

Plume 

Plume is a virtual gender-affirming care clinic providing hormone therapy (also known as HRT), as well as care for a variety of common health concerns.

National Trans Health Clinic Map

This Trans Health Clinic Map can help folks living outside Vermont find providers for gender affirming healthcare near you.

Legal Name and Gender Changes 101

An overview of the process of changing your name and gender marker on legal documents in Vermont, and to compile the forms, explanations, and resources necessary to do this in a single document. Download Legal Name and Gender Changes 101! Note: as of January 21, 2025, some parts of this guide are out of date. We are watching this issue closely and will share an updated version as soon as we can!

VT Legal Aid

Call (800) 889-2047

VT Legal Aid is an organization that offers a variety of free legal services for Vermonters facing a civil legal problem that threatens their rights, shelter, job, health or well-being.

VT Network Legal Clinic

The VT Network Legal Clinic offers free legal advice and counsel to all Vermont residents who are experiencing legal issues related to domestic and sexual violence. Their attorneys specialize in Relief from Abuse and family court matters and are occasionally available to support victims of crimes related to domestic or sexual violence. To connect with the Legal Clinic, fill out this online referral form.

Lambda Legal

Lambda Legal is a national legal organization working for LGBTQ+ civil rights. If you feel you have experienced discrimination, visit lambda legal online or call toll-free: (866) 542-8336

Vermont Human Rights Commission

The mission of the Vermont Human Rights Commission is to promote full civil and human rights in Vermont. The Commission protects people from unlawful discrimination in housing, state government employment, and public accommodations.

Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)

Through strategic litigation, public policy advocacy, and education, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) works in New England and nationally to create a just society free of discrimination based on gender identity and expression, HIV status, and sexual orientation.

Vermont American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Vermont ACLU is freedom’s watchdog, working in the courts, legislatures, and communities to defend individual rights and personal freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Transgender Law Center

Transgender Law Center is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people.

Advocates for Trans Equality

Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) was founded in 2024 as the National Center for Transgender Equality and Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund, two long-time champions for the trans community, merged together as one organization. A4TE fights for the legal and political rights of transgender people in America.

Anti-Trans Risk Assessment Map

This Anti-Trans risk assessment map shows a snapshot of the number of bills targeting transgender people in bathrooms, medical care, and more in each state.

National Center for Lesbian Rights

NCLR is a national legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, legislation, policy, and public education.