The Coastal Bend Trans Alliance is committed to connecting transgender and gender-diverse individuals with supportive, affirming, and accessible resources. Whether you’re looking for healthcare providers, legal assistance, mental health support, or peer groups, you’ll find vetted, local, and national services listed below. Additional resources are actively being pursued and identified. A more curated list may be requested if you reach out to us at info@cbtransalliance.org.

🏥 HRT Providers

LGBTQIA+ Affirming Primary & Specialty Care

Texas-Based Providers (In-Person or Telehealth)

• Kind Clinic

  Locations: Austin, San Antonio, Dallas | Telehealth statewide

  Nonprofit LGBTQIA+ health clinic offering HRT through informed consent, free or low-cost based on income.

  ➤ kindclinic.org

• Plume (Telehealth)

  Nationwide gender-affirming hormone therapy from licensed clinicians. Monthly subscription model includes visits, prescriptions, and ongoing care.

  ➤ getplume.co

• Folx Health (Telehealth)

  Custom HRT plans shipped to your door, including estrogen, testosterone, and blockers. Emphasizes privacy and ease of use.

  ➤ folxhealth.com

• Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation – Inclusive medical and sexual health services, PrEP access, hormone therapy support.

National Resources & Clinics

• QueerDoc (Telehealth, Some In-Person)

  Trans-led, queer-run healthcare with gender-affirming services including HRT and post-operative care guidance.

  ➤ queerdoc.com

• Planned Parenthood (Select Clinics)

  Many Planned Parenthood locations across Texas offer HRT with an informed consent model. Call ahead to confirm services near you.

  ➤ plannedparenthood.org

Support with Starting HRT

• Trans Lifeline Microgrants

  Offers funding to help cover the cost of HRT, name changes, and other transition-related expenses.

  ➤ translifeline.org/microgrants

• Point of Pride HRT Access Fund

  Covers 12 months of free care through Plume for selected applicants.

  ➤ pointofpride.org/hrt-access-fund

• Pride Family Medicine (Telehealth Available) – Gender-affirming hormone care, STI screening, and more.

  pridefamilymedicine.com

Voice & Surgical Care Referrals

• Contact us for up-to-date regional referrals for trans-competent ENT specialists, surgeons, and speech therapists.

🧠 Mental Health & Peer Support

• The Mosaic Project of South Texas – Currently offering free trans-men, trans-women, and non-binary support groups in partnership with Strengthening Wellness.

• Strengthening Wellness – Sliding scale therapy with LGBTQ+ affirming clinicians in Corpus Christi

• The Trevor Project – 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth

  thetrevorproject.org

⚖️ Legal Assistance

• Texas Legal Services Center – Name and gender marker change guidance

  tlsc.org

• Lambda Legal – National legal advocacy for LGBTQIA+ rights

  lambdalegal.org

🎓 Youth & Student Resources

• Trans Youth Family Allies – Advocacy and education for families and educators

  imatyfa.org

🏛️ Advocacy & Policy

• Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT) – Texas’s leading trans-led advocacy organization advancing gender-diverse equity through education, policy, and community organizing. Offers statewide resources for youth, families, educators, and allies. transtexas.org

• Equality Texas – Statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy and legislative updates

  equalitytexas.org

• Human Rights Campaign – National policy tracking and action center

  hrc.org

🏠 Housing, Employment & Emergency Assistance

• The Purple Door – Resources for individuals experiencing domestic violence, including LGBTQ+ survivors

  purpledoortx.org

• Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend – Job placement support in an inclusive environment

  workforcesolutionscb.org

🧰 Transition Tools

• Name & Gender Marker Change Toolkit – Downloadable forms and how-to guides for Texas

• Binder & Tucking Resource Requests – Apply through our Transgender Resource Initiative for free affirming gear

🌐 National Helplines

• Trans Lifeline – Peer support line run by and for trans people (877-565-8860)

  translifeline.org

• LGBT National Help Center – General support and information (1-888-843-4564)

💬 Need Help Finding Something?

If you’re looking for a specific resource not listed here or need help navigating your options, please contact us and a team member will respond confidentially.