Patient and Family Education
We want you to have all the information you and your child need to access gender-affirming healthcare services and support in your community. This page provides links to resources we hope will be helpful.
Resources at Seattle Children’s
- What to expect at your Gender Clinic visit
- How to prepare for your visit
- Transportation and places to stay
- Hospital services
- Paying for care
- Social Work
Resources to Support Gender Diverse Youth
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Community resources to support gender diverse youth
- AMAZE - Age-appropriate educational videos for school-age youth about gender, sexuality and puberty
- Gender Diversity
- Gender Identity Development in Children (Healthychildren.org)
- Resources and FAQ: Understanding Gender (Gender Spectrum)
- Peer Support Group (Ingersoll Gender Center)
- LGBTQ Youth Resources (Lambert House)
- Adolescents and Teens Parent Support Groups (PEPS)
- PFLAG
- Queer Kid Stuff - Offers education for kids ages 3 and up on gender, sexuality and other identity topics
- Stand With Trans
- TransFamily Support Services
- Transhealth Program (Washington Health Care Authority)
Mental Health Resources
- How to Find a Therapist(PDF) (Spanish)
- Coping With Injections and Blood Draws(PDF) (Somali) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
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Mental health community resources
- CalmHarm - A free, interactive app to help manage self-harm and stay safe
- Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 any time to start texting with a crisis counselor.
- Love Is Respect - Support for healthy relationships and domestic violence prevention
- Trans Lifeline - Call 877-565-8860. Staffed by transgender individuals.
- The Trevor Project - Call 866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 or chat from your computer to reach trained counselors for LGTBTQ+ young people.
- Washington Mental Health Referral Service or call 833-303-5437. Information also in Russian, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Gender-Affirming Social Transition
- Chest Binding (PDF) (Simplified Chinese) (Somali) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
- Packing (PDF) (Simplified Chinese) (Spanish)
- Tucking (PDF) (Russian) (Simplified Chinese) (Spanish)
- Menstrual Hygiene (PDF) (Simplified Chinese) (Somali) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
- Menstrual Suppression and Breakthrough Bleeding for Gender Diverse Youth (PDF)
- How to Update Your Identifying Information (PDF) (Spanish)
- Gender Affirming Clothing (PDF)
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Social transition community resources
- Chest binder donations (Pointofpride.org)
- Name change scholarship (Translifeline.org)
- Binding and tucking safety (Callen-Lorde.org)
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School community resources
- LGBTQ Programs, Curriculum and Support (Seattle Public Schools)
- Gender Diversity: Best Practices for Schools
- Know Your Rights at School (National Center for Transgender Equality)
- LGBTQ+ Students of Color Resource Guide (Best Colleges)
Gender-Affirming Medical Care
For patients and families interested in learning more about gender-affirming medical care, our clinical team can help design an individualized care plan that takes into account the patient's stage of puberty, future care goals and any current or past health concerns.
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Gender-Affirming Care for Adults
Legal Resources
- Lavender Rights Project
- National Center for Lesbian Rights – Serves LGBTQ+ people of all identities
- Washington Medical-Legal Partnership
Contact Us
Contact the Gender Clinic at 206-987-2028 to make an appointment or for questions about scheduling.
Youth or families who need additional support resources that are not available on our website can contact our care navigators at 206-987-5768. The care navigators are not able to assist with scheduling questions.
Providers, see how to refer a patient.
Please email us if there are resources you would like to see included on this page.