Prepared by the Will County Pride Coalition this is an extensive guide for Trans / Non Binary Individuals from legal to medical. An excellent resource. Click here to download.
For decades, Transformations by Rori provides an array of full services to the transgendered community from clothing, makeovers and just about everything else
Dr. Deborah Wilke - EdD, LCPC, FAPA Gender Counselor with over 20 years experience located conveniently in the SW Suburbs of Chicago. Minutes away from where Gender Explorers meets.
For over 179 years, the Universalist Unitarian Church has been a part of the spiritual life of Joliet, providing a religious home for people who believe that the best way to find truth is to keep an open mind. Unitarian Universalism is one of the oldest religions of our nation, shared by many of our forefathers, which providing a safe haven to those who are searching for their true and personal spiritual path. They are very LGBT affirming.
Howard Brown Health in Chicago is committed to improving the health of trans and gender non-conforming communities. They offer programs that address the unique barriers faced by trans and gender non-conforming clients as well as medical, behavioral health, and case management staff who are sensitive to your needs.
For years Kathe Perez has given many seminars to the transgendered community and provides individual coaching to help people find their true voices.
Mallory Sills Chicago based personal stylist and image consultant for the trans community
Chicago based, Mallory Sills believes what we wear is more than “just clothes.” Instead, she believes it’s about creating a personal style that works for each individual’s lifestyle, career, and personality. Image Success by Mallory is a full-service personal styling company. Services include (but are not limited to): personal shopping, closet clean outs, makeup lessons, special event styling and more. Find out more at her website here
Chi Chapter is a Cross-Dressing/Transgendered Support Organization which meets in Hinsdale, Illinois. Click chi-chapter.org/ to visit their website.
Help.org
Help.org educates those seeking medical and substance abuse advice. Help.org assists those trying to find treatment and general medical programs plans based on individual needs. Click here for more information.
Shamanic Ascension Healing
Dana Massat, is (very LGBTQ friendly) a Pre-Licensed Psychotherapist in Frankfort, IL (MA in Clinical Psychology), a Graduate and Instructor at Sacred Journey Institute, is a Holistic Practitioner, Energy Healer, Intuitive & Divine Channel. Dana has studied Shamanism for the past 15 years and continues to be a pioneer in the field of energy medicine using a shamanic and Intuitive approach to healing bringing her clients health (mind-body-soul) back into perfect balance. Please visit her website here.