Crisis, Health & Legal
Know Your Rights: Info Session for Parents & Caregivers of Trans and Gender Creative Youth
Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Online
Outright Vermont will partner with Vermont Legal Aid and the Vermont ACLU to host a virtual information session for parents and caregivers of transgender and gender creative youth. We will cover current Vermont policies and law related to access to gender affirming health care, shield laws, and changing gender markers on important documents. We will also discuss potential legislative and administrative actions the state could take to further protect trans youth. Attorneys and legal advocates will be available to answer questions and give intake or education resource referrals.
RSVP required! Register today.
Healthcare Resources
Gender Affirming Resources
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. The practices identified within are committed to being a safe and affirming space for those in the LGBTQ+ community.If you have any questions about VDHP or want more support in finding the provider that’s right for you, please contact the VDHP Team at the Pride Center: Call (802) 860-7812 or vdhp@pridecentervt.org
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!
Legal Resources
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!
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.