Essential Resources
ND Transgender Essential Resources
Below is a compiled list of all the important resources trans individuals may need to know going through their life. Find information for support groups, emergencies, how to change legal name, family resources, help with discrimination, and more.
Emergency
Trans Lifeline
A suicide hotline run by transgender people for transgender people
http://www.translifeline.org/ | (701) 281-3023
Rape and Abuse Crisis Center
Inclusive of all who are affected by sexual assault and/or abuse
https://www.raccfm.com/ | (701) 293-7273 (phone lines open 24/7)
Youth Services
Youth Support Group
- https://www.facebook.com/fmkaleidoscope/
The Trevor Project
24-hour crisis line and counseling for LGBTQ youth (866) 488-7386
Resource Website
- http://w Resource Website ww.imatyfa.org/ : A really good resource for both family and youth:
Parent Support Groups
- Parents of LGBTQ+ youth support group. This can be helpful for parents to talk to teach other.
Legal Resources
Legal Name Change for North Dakota
https://eforms.com/name-change/nd/
Changing Gender Marker on Driver’s License/Birth Certificate/Social Security Card
https://transequality.org/documents/state/north-dakota
Support Organizations
(each College has a LGBTQ Group too!)
Tri State Transgender
All genders welcome at support group every third Saturday, Pride Center
http://tristatetransgender.weebly.com/ | https://www.facebook.com/TristateTrans
FTM Fargo Moorhead Brotherhood
A support group specifically for transgender men
https://www.facebook.com/Ftmfargomoorheadbrotherhood
Non Binary Support Group
Social and support for any non-binary individual
https://www.facebook.com/FM-NonbinaryFluidNonconforming-Support-and-Social-1213961848643273
Therapy + Letter of Referral for Hormone Therapy
MSUM Voice Therapy
Sliding Scales, helps to safely and effectively improve voice
https://www.mnstate.edu/speech-clinic/contact.aspx | 218-477-2330
Naomi Tabassum
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Email: noami.tabassum@newstoryfargo.com | Phone: 701-526-4898
Website: newstoryfargo.com
The Village Family Service Center
Sliding Scale Therapy Gender Therapy for Adults and Minors
Website: thevillagefamily.org
Dan Sturgill
Sanford Gender Psychologist
http://www.sanfordhealth.org/find-a-doctor/danial-sturgill | 701-234-3100
Hormone Therapy
Dr. David Newman
Sanford Fargo based, needs referral from Dan Sturgill
Dr. William Zacks
Altru Grand Forks based, needs letter of referral from any qualified therapist
Harbor Health Clinic
Sliding scale, informed consent hormone therapy
email: scheduling@harborhealthclinic.org | phone: 701-566-0593
General Information + Resources for Families
Helps people understand the complexities of Gender
http://www.transstudent.org/gende
Trans Youth Family Allies
Comprehensive resources for both parents and children
http://www.imatyfa.org/
Reporting Discrimination
Human Relations Commission
Listens to, records, and helps find solutions to discrimination
email: bnelson@fargond.gov | phone: 701-476-4143
Contact Information
Transgender Liaison
For detailed information on any resource or community outreach and training, contact Faye
email: fayeseidler@gmail.com