Resources

Gender Personal does not provide individualized support for gender issues.
For those seeking personal help, consider the resources below or look for options online.

Below are just a few national and Seattle-based resources you may find helpful.
Regrettably, we do not have the staff to add suggestions to this list.

Linda Gromko, MD is a Board Certified Family Physician who has worked with the transgender community for years. In Where’s my Book? she explains the basics of gender identity, sexual orientation, puberty, puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and gender affirming surgeries. She shares years of her patients’ wisdom and practical information on getting through every day in the best way possible—from coming out to parents, to school issues, to coping with depression, to love and sex.

Why is this book important?

This reference book draws from Dr. Gromko’s twenty-plus years of experience working with her transgender and gender-nonconforming patients. Physician and surgeon colleagues and Gromko’s clients weigh in to enrich this full reference.


“Dr. Gromko is an honest, clear, compassionate, respectful and responsible physician who understands transgender and gender-nonconforming people. With A Practical Reference, that is precisely what she delivers. It’s your own private house call—remarkably thorough and helpful. Share it with your doctor!”

-Jameson Green, PhD, author of Becoming a Visible Man
and former President of WPATH

The books below feature Jacqui's artwork both on the cover and throughout the book.
More information can be found at www.lindagromkomd.com

We know that transgender kids and their families need specialized information. Alarmingly, the suicide attempt rate among trans youth is close to half! This book is intended to give gender non-conforming kids some of the information they need to grow to be happy, productive, loving and loved. It’s intended to provide the information we need as parents, educators, and health care providers to do better with and for our kids.

  • A Report of the National Transgender Discrimination Survey

    “This study brings to light what is both patently obvious and far too often dismissed from the human rights agenda.” (quoted from the report).

    Download “A Report of the National Transgender Discrimination Survey” (PDF format).

  • Gender Diversity

    Website link
    Email: info@genderdiversity.org
    Phone: 1-855-4GENDER

    Gender Diversity increases awareness and understanding of the wide range of gender variations in children, adolescents, and adults.

  • Gender Odyssey

    Website link
    Email: info@genderodyssey.org

    Gender Odyssey is an international conference focused on the needs and interests of transgender and gender-nonconforming people.

  • Ingersoll Gender Center

    Website link
    Email: info@ingersollcenter.org
    Phone: (425) 329-7907

    Ingersoll Center is a mutual support and education organization for transgender, gender variant, and genderqueer people, and the people who support them.

  • Seattle Counseling Service

    Website link
    Email: info@seattlecounseling.org Phone: (206) 323-1768

    Seattle Counseling Service advocates, educates and serves to advance the social well being and mental health of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender communities.

  • Inside Out: A Documentary About Transgender Children

    This film that documents the lives of 5 transgender children, sharing a range of experiences and stories. This documentary is highly recommended whether or not you identify as transgender or gender variant.

    The producers are currently soliciting tax-deductible contributions to complete this independent film.

  • TEDx Columbus: Decker Moss on Gender

    In this extraordinarily articulate TED talk, Decker Moss presents the transgender experience by telling his story in terms everyone can relate to.

    Watch the talk here.

  • LGBTQ+ friendly Colleges & Student Resources

    Website link

    Attending college can be difficult, but lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning students may have an even harder time than others. This guide was created to help LGBTQ+ students understand how many campuses are helping to make the college experience more welcoming and supportive.

  • LGBTQ+ Scholarships

    Click here to learn more about college scholarships through the Pride Foundation.