TRANS RESOURCES
Trans Resources
On Campus Resources
Resource & Referral
The RCSGD provides one-on-one support for trans and gender non-conforming students. If you would like to connect with someone please contact, Quinn Solis (they.them), Associate Director of LGBT Resources at quinnsolis@ucsb.edu.
Name Change at UCSB
A step by step guide to change your name in various UCSB systems can be found here.
Name & Pronouns Advocacy for the Classroom
The Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity offers name and pronoun advocacy for the classroom. If you are an incoming, transfer, or continuing undergraduate or graduate student and want us to reach out to your professor(s) or teaching assistant(s) (TA) on your behalf about using your correct name and/or pronouns, please fill out the form here.
Legal Name & Gender Change
If you would like information on how to change your legal name and/or gender, you can find information here. The RCSGD also offers assistance in filling out legal name and gender change forms. We will provide the paperwork and walk you through the process! Please contact, Quinn Solis (they.them), Associate Director of LGBT Resources at quinnsolis@ucsb.edu to schedule an appointment.
Trans & GNC Student Health Services
Health Equity Advocate
Contact: Han Koehle (they.them), koehle@ucsb.edu
Han is our new Health Equity Advocate, specializing in population health for the campus. They can also direct you to clinicians and advice you on
Trans Task Force
Trans Task Force is a coalition of staff, faculty, and students whose focus is on the betterment of trans equality of life on campus. They have several active
Meets monthly on Wednesday from
Contact: Craig Leets (he.him), Director of LGBT Resources, cleets@ucsb.edu
All Gender Restrooms
A map and a comprehensive list of UCSB's all gender restrooms can be found here.
Preferred Locker Room Request
For any students who
Day-to-day locker rentals that do not need registration or that are within a locker room are also available throughout the recreation center.
Contact: info@recreation.ucsb.edu
Changing Profile Picture on Gauchospace
You can edit your profile to include a profile photo, a description of yourself, or to change email settings and list any interests you have.
Step-by-step instructions can be found here.
Note: You are not able to change your name within your GauchoSpace profile. Your name is populated from the Identity services database, which is the campus directory. To change how your first name is displayed you must access your identity through the directory editor. Once you log in, you may change the Commonly Used First Name field.
Off Campus Resources
Lisa’s Place
Thursday’s and Saturday’s, 4-8PM in Santa Barbara First Congregational Church (FCC) at 2101 State Street (enter off Padre Street)
A meetup place for trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming folks in the Santa Barbara Area
Website: https://www.sbtan.org/lisa-s-place-at-sbtan
Pacific Pride Foundation
608 Anacapa Street, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Contact: (805)963-3636
Pacific Pride Foundation is an advocacy and education organization for HIV/AIDS and queer communities in Santa Barbara County.
Services: LGBTQ+ programs for youth and elders, pride center: counseling, clinical therapy groups, community groups, Health & prevention, free testing, and more.
Website: https://pacificpridefoundation.org/
PFLAG
Meets second Monday of every month,
First United Methodist Church, 305 E Anapamu St. at Garden St.
PFLAG Santa Barbara is a chapter of PFLAG, comprised of the families and friends of queer folks in the SB area. They perform advocacy and education for the community as well as support for families of queer folks
Santa Barbara Trans Advocacy Network
Contact: info@sbtan.org
Santa Barbara Trans Advocacy Network is a collection of trans advocates in the Santa Barbara area. They educate individuals and organizations on best practices for trans clients, as well as provide support groups for trans youth and adults.
Link to their website and resources: https://www.sbtan.org/
Planned Parenthood
As of Monday, June 17th, Planned Parenthood California Central Coast announced the launch of their gender affirming hormone care services.
Website: https://plannedparenthood.org/
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics
Isla Vista Neighborhood Clinic 970 Embarcadero del Mar, Goleta CA 93117
An off-campus health clinic designated as “Trans Approved” by Santa Barbara Trans Advocacy Network
Clinic website: https://sbclinics.org/clinics/isla-vista-clinic/
Transgender Law Center
Transgender Law Center (TLC) is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people. Grounded in legal expertise and committed to racial justice, TLC employs a variety of community-driven strategies to keep transgender and gender nonconforming people alive, thriving, and fighting for liberation.
Contact: info@transgenderlawcenter.org
(510) 587-9696
Groups
On Campus
TRANSformative
Office Location: SRB - Women's Center
Wednesdays, 3:00-4:15pm
Leader: Emily Maynard, Ph.D.
This is a weekly group for trans and non-binary-identifying students to address issues related to transitioning, misgendering, bodies, relationships, medical care, transphobia, and general life topics. This group provides an opportunity for members to share their experiences with others in a “brave” space.
Sign up here: https://goo.gl/forms/YAq53onKG8tq7m4F3
CAPS True Selves Process Group
Office location: Main CAPS Building
Thursdays, 2:00-3:15
This is a weekly group led by Janet Osimo, Psy.D., for gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, and transgender individuals to address issues related to coming out, relationships, transitioning, finding support on campus, and general life topics. This group provides an opportunity for members to share their concerns with others in a safe, supportive environment. Pre-screening required.
Sign up here: http://caps.sa.ucsb.edu/programs/GroupCounselingRequest.aspx
Off Campus
Santa Barbara Lesbian Group Meetup
This lesbian group is for those in the Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria and nearby areas. All ages are welcome, lesbian singles or lesbian couples, and bi/queer/trans women who love women! We socialize over happy hour, coffee/drinks, dining, hikes/beach, movies, music, art, games/sports, events, volunteering, and other fun unique/varied activities or entertainment that SB has to offer.
For more information: https://www.meetup.com/Santa-Barbara-Lesbian-Group-Meetup/?_cookie-check=RIhll-XJRsT5FPiD
Online
Santa Barbara Trans and Genderqueer Social
@santabarbaratransmeetup on Facebook
A Facebook page run through SBTAN to meet with trans folks!
Student Organizations
Trans Social Group
Contact: Hikaru Ezra Mernin (cmernin@umail.ucsb.edu)
Meetings are Thursdays at
A social group open to undergraduates, graduate students, staff, alumni, and community members to talk and play games!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UCSBTSG/
S.A.S.S. (Society for Accessible and Safe Spaces)
Contact: Hikaru Ezra Mernin (cmernin@umail.ucsb.edu)
Meetings TBA
S.A.S.S. is a political organization whose focus is on trans advocacy and liberation.
Queer/Trans Grad Student Union
The QT GSU aims to provide community, mentorship, advocacy, and professional development to LGTBQIA+ graduate students at UCSB.
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/qtgsu/home?authuser=0
Contact: qtgsu.ucsb@gmail.com
Queer and Trans Community
A social group open to anyone
Meets: Tuesdays
Contact: ucsbqsu@gmail.com
Support Lines
Ally Moms
A network of mothers of trans children across the country focused on supporting other trans kids. As Ally Moms, we have lots of love and understanding to go around. Do you need a friendly ear to just listen? Do you just want to ask a question or say “hello”? It is so important to us that anyone who is transitioning or thinking about coming out has the tools they need. What we can offer is a kind word, a loving, virtual hug, or perhaps a suggestion or two.
Mom list link: https://callhimhunter.com/
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of our community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. Our vision is to fight the epidemic of trans suicide and improve overall life-outcomes of trans people by facilitating justice-oriented, collective community aid.
Website: https://www.translifeline.org/
(800) 565-8860
Microgrants Application
At Trans Lifeline Microgrants, we see, support, and welcome all varied gender identities and experiences. Where historically and socially many identities are excluded from the trans spectrum, our organization embraces and elevates them, recognizing that each of us share a very unique experience with gender. If you aren’t cisgender, you are eligible and encouraged to apply for our services.
Trevor Project
Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/#sm.0000c1sedktxwdw8rw026wl1vkbti
(886) 488-7386
Other Resources
Apparel
Origami Custom
Customized Swimwear, Lingerie and Activewear for all bodies and genders
Since each item is made to your measurements, you are guaranteed a perfect fit.
Designed for all bodies- offering people of any size, shape, age, ability and gender expression a safe and affordable way to have customized items that meet your individual needs.
gc2b Transitional Apparel
Founded in 2015, gc2b is a trans-owned company based in Maryland. gc2b's founder, CEO, and designer saw that the only binding options were uncomfortable and inadequate compression shirts designed for cis men. As a University of the Arts Industrial Design graduate, he used his experience in product design and his back ground in textiles to provide accessible, comfortable, and safe binding options designed by trans people, for trans people. gc2b binders were the first garments designed and patented specifically for gender-affirming chest binding.
Media
BROTHERS Series
BROTHERS is a critically-acclaimed short-form narrative series that follows a group of transgender male friends, exploring what it means to go up against traditional societal gender roles. BROTHERS was a pioneer effort: the first narrative series about a group of trans male friends to not only feature the stories of transgender men, but also to cast trans actors in the main roles. The show touches on a few of the many issues that face transgender individuals - healthcare, dating, dysphoria, homophobia, identity and more.
http://www.brothersseries.com/
The Normality Project
In the spring of 2016, two friends set out to start a simple photography project to present at an art show. At that time, it was in their hearts to take portraits of transgender individuals in the local area. That summer they displayed portraits of five different trans individuals: four trans men and one non-binary individual. These are real stories about real human beings who are trying to find their place in this world just like you and me. This project is an attempt to bring awareness and normalize the stigma of identifying as trans.
Self-Care Strategies
Point 5CC - Gender Dysphoria
Point 5cc has become synonymous with showing pride and support for the transgender (and LGBT) community. Every purchase directly supports Point of Pride, our sister non-profit that provides an Annual Transgender Surgery Fund and chest binder and breast form donation programs, as well as other efforts to help trans people in need around the world. We have always aimed to create high-quality, trans-inspired clothes that build community and support equality and awareness. We also aim to have a variety of products that allow folks of all backgrounds, especially stealth folks or people who have not yet come out, to feel safe and comfortable.
Buzzfeed - Gender Dysphoria
The uncomfortable feelings that come with gender dysphoria can really throw a wrench in your day-to-day life, making even simple tasks seem impossible. This type of dysphoria is often defined as a condition where a person experiences discomfort or distress because the gender to which they were assigned at birth and their gender identity don't match up. When your body and mind aren't seeing eye-to-eye, it's easy to feel pretty low.
Blogs
Transthetics
Transthetics started as a one man kitchen laboratory experiment, born out of frustration of a lack of realistic, quality, easy to use and comfortable prosthetic devices available for trans men. This blog contains information pertaining to health/medical/surgery, politics, transtories, videos and more!
https://transthetics.com/blog/
Point of Pride
Point of Pride works to support trans youth and adults who otherwise lack access through gender-affirming programs that empower them to live more authentically.We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Eugene, Oregon that serves the international transgender community. We are entirely volunteer-operated.
Male to Female/Transfemme
Trans Women of Color
GLAAD, formerly Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, organization created in 1985 that is devoted to countering discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals in the media and promoting understanding, acceptance, and equality. These tags give you updates on news pertaining to Trans Women of Color.
https://www.glaad.org/tags/trans-women-color
Hormones: A Guide for MTFs
This booklet is written specifically for people in the MTF spectrum who are considering taking hormones. It may also be a helpful resource for partners, family, and friends who are wondering how hormones work and what they do. For medical professionals who are involved in prescribing hormones or are looking after the health of someone who is taking hormones, there is a detailed set of guidelines for doctors and nurses available from the Transgender Health Program (see last page).
The Well Project
Founded in 2002, The Well Project is the premier online resource on women and HIV both nationally and globally, reaching more than three million users annually through our web portal and social media channels. The Well Project leverages technology to dramatically improve health outcomes and quality of life for women living with HIV. The information and community support that The Well Project offers helps women build a foundation to not only survive, but also thrive with HIV.
https://www.thewellproject.org/hiv-information/resources-trans-women