2BWell
Affirming
Naturopathic and acupuncture primary-care group that lists transgender care among the conditions it treats.
Trans community resources in Multnomah County, OR
This page lists trans community resources for people in Multnomah County, Oregon, covering needs like peer support groups, trans-led spaces, and mutual aid. Multnomah County includes Portland (the county seat), Gresham, and Troutdale. Listings below serve Multnomah County or are not limited to one part of the state.
Good to know
- Queer Social Club lists trans and queer events across Portland in one place.
- Trans Lifeline (877-565-8860) is a peer support line run by and for trans people.
- Many groups meet online or by Zoom, which can be an easier first step than showing up in person.
Find trans and queer arts, culture, and drag in Oregon
Community is not only support groups and services, it is also joy, art, and showing up as your full self. Oregon has a deep, statewide scene of drag, queer choruses, galleries, zin...
You're not safe at home
"Unsafe at home" can mean many things: intimate partner violence, family violence, family rejection, stalking, roommate conflict, or exploitation. You don't have to label what's ha...
Clackamas CountyMultnomah CountyWashington County
Knowing your rights with police and ICE
Your rights with police and ICE are real and specific, and knowing them in advance is the only time they actually help you. This path covers what you can always say and do, what to...
Finding your trans community in Oregon
Community is not a luxury, it is part of staying alive. Oregon has one of the largest organized trans communities in the country, but it can feel invisible until you know where to...
When you're in a mental health crisis or thinking about suicide
If you are in a lot of pain right now, or thinking about ending your life, you are not alone and you are not a burden. This path lays out who to reach, from trans-run crisis lines...
Clackamas CountyMultnomah CountyWashington County
Finding QTBIPOC community in Portland
Being trans and a person of color means navigating spaces that often ask you to split yourself, trans spaces that center whiteness, BIPOC spaces that aren't always affirming. Portl...
Resources for trans people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Being trans and Deaf or Hard of Hearing means navigating healthcare, community, and documentation systems that often weren't built with you in mind. This path covers your rights to...
Support after sexual violence
If someone sexually assaulted, abused, or coerced you, what happened was not your fault, and you get to decide what happens next, at your own pace. You do not have to report to any...
Clackamas CountyMultnomah CountyWashington County
Clear an Oregon criminal record
An old arrest or conviction can follow you into every job and apartment application, long after you have moved on. Oregon lets you "set aside" (expunge) many records, which seals t...
Clackamas CountyMultnomah CountyWashington County
After a hate or bias crime
If you were targeted because of who you are, your gender, your transness, your race, your faith, your disability, that is a bias crime, and what happened to you counts. Being attac...
Clackamas CountyMultnomah CountyWashington County
Get yourself and your stuff to Oregon
Once your housing and income are lined up, the move itself is a set of logistics you can plan. This path covers how you and your belongings travel, what to do with furniture and pe...
Relocation networks beyond Oregon
Oregon is one of many places trans people are building safety. If Oregon is not your destination, or you need to leave the country, these trans-led networks help people relocate to...
Serving Multnomah County
Align Counsel
Affirming
LGBTQIA+, polyamory, and kink-affirming therapy for women and femmes; in-person Portland plus Oregon telehealth.
All Ways of Being, LLC (Dmitri Dosamantes, LMFT)
Affirming
WPATH-trained gender therapist for trans and gender-diverse clients; HRT and surgery letters, LGBTQIA-affirmative care.
Alyssa Moore Counseling
Affirming
LGBTQ+ affirming LPC specializing in gender affirmation and transition; individuals, couples, and youth 14+.
Andrea Mize, LCSW
Affirming
LCSW and certified sex therapist; multicultural, trauma-informed care for LGBTQ+, kink, and nonmonogamous clients.
Asha Ray, LLC
Affirming
LPC offering gender-affirming surgery assessments and letters, plus trauma and racial/gender identity work in Portland.
Be You With Others: Mixed Gender Process Group
Affirming
Ongoing mixed-gender process/support group facilitated by certified group psychotherapist Pearl Waldorf, LPC, in Portland.
Bishops (Cuts/Color)
Affirming
National salon chain with gender-neutral pricing; multiple Portland-area locations. Use bishops.co to find the nearest shop.
Bombshell Transformations
Affirming
Queer- and trans-owned Portland beauty/wellness collective offering hair, electrolysis, aesthetics, bodywork, and styling.
Bradley Angle
AffirmingFree
Domestic violence shelter, advocacy, and housing support for survivors, with culturally specific LGBTQIA+ services.
Bridge 13
Affirming
LGBTQIA2S+ educational workshops and trainings from New Avenues for Youth, helping providers build affirming spaces.
Bridge City Family Medical Clinic
Affirming
Family medicine practice providing gender-affirming primary care and hormone replacement therapy in Portland.
Bridgetown Sex Therapy
Affirming
Sex and relationship therapy addressing gender identity, sexuality, and trauma; in person and secure video in Portland.
Bywater Health
Affirming
Queer-led primary care offering gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP/HIV care, mental health, and preventive care.
C.H.E.R.I.I.S.H. Counseling LLC
Affirming
Gresham/Troutdale practice offering affirming and equine-assisted therapy; provides gender-affirming HRT and surgery letters.
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) PrEP & Insurance Navigation
Affirming
PrEP navigation, health insurance enrollment, and sexual health services from Cascade AIDS Project's Portland office.
Cascadia Health
Affirming
Large community behavioral health nonprofit with LGBTQ-inclusive mental health care and an LGBTQ specialist at SMYRC.
Cassity Counseling
Affirming
Osage Two-Spirit LMFT offering gender-affirming, culturally competent, trauma-informed therapy with LGBTQ and Native focus.
Cats Paw Electrology
Affirming
Gresham electrolysis studio with a private, LGBTQIA+-welcoming environment; permanent hair removal plus microneedling and peels.
Cayla Panitz, LPC
Affirming
Queer-affirming LPC specializing in eating disorders and body image using a Health At Every Size approach.
Celedon Electrolysis
Affirming
Trans-owned, low-budget electrolysis on SE Hawthorne; transfeminine electrologist focused on affirming gender through control over appearance.
Center for Natural Medicine, Inc.
Affirming
Long-established Portland naturopathic clinic with a dedicated gender-affirming program: hormone management and surgical referrals.
Central City Concern, Old Town Clinic
Affirming
Nonprofit clinic offering integrated primary care, behavioral health, and gender-affirming care in Old Town.
Cheer Portland
Affirming
Portland adult charitable cheerleading team performing to raise funds for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Connective Therapy Collective
Affirming
Queer, sex-positive group practice specializing in LGBTQ+ care, complex trauma, kink, non-monogamy, and sex-worker-affirming therapy.
Cynthia Polance Psychology
Affirming
Licensed psychologist providing evaluations for transgender candidates for medical intervention plus other diagnostic assessments.
David Martin Therapy
Affirming
LGBTQ+ competent LPC with 30+ years' experience; EMDR, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, and men's-studies specialization.
Dian's Well Counseling
Affirming
Trans-affirming practice for TGNB adults; EMDR, peer support, and letters for hormones, surgery, and electrolysis.
Do It Together Counseling
Affirming
Politically-informed relational talk therapy for queer and trans adults in NE Portland.
Dr. Jessica E. Wilson
Affirming
WPATH-certified gender specialist offering therapy and assessments for gender-affirming procedures in SE Portland.
Drag Me Outside
Affirming
Portland-area drag-led hiking collective pairing free nature walks with bawdy humor and ecology lessons.
East Portland Collective
Affirming
Community-led collective offering free art, classes, and events in the Lents neighborhood, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC folks.
Eastside Electrology
Affirming
SE Portland electrolysis specializing in gender-affirming care and surgical prep since 2009, with a dedicated transgender hair-removal page.
Electrolysis Clinic of Portland
Affirming
Downtown Portland electrolysis clinic that treats transgender clients, offering permanent facial and body hair removal for gender transition.
Emily Berry Counseling
Affirming
Radical, relational queer therapy for LGBTQ+ teens and adults; dedicated gender-affirming care offering.
Emily Fagan, LPC
Affirming
LGBTQ+ and gender-identity affirming LPC offering ACT-based individual therapy for teens 14+ and adults.
Every Body Midwifery & Health
Affirming
Portland midwifery practice for home and birth-center birth that explicitly centers trans, queer, and underserved families.
Family Heart Counseling (Leslie Yeargers)
Affirming
Family and couples therapist supporting families when a member is transgender or nonbinary.
Fierce Compassion Psychotherapy (Katie Eichner)
Affirming
Licensed psychologist specializing in trans and gender-diverse clients; WPATH letters and trauma care.
Fireborne Fitness
Affirming
Queer/LGBTQ-welcoming one-on-one personal training in NW Portland and St. Johns (Safe Space Alliance listed).
Forward Momentum Therapy
Affirming
LMFT providing couples, family, and individual therapy affirming LGBTQ+, poly, and kink clients, including gender transitions.
Full Spectrum Therapy
Affirming
Group practice dedicated to LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming care for youth, adults, couples, and families; HRT/surgery letters.
Gender Communication Lab (PSU Speech & Hearing)
Affirming
FREE gender-affirming voice and communication practice at Portland State, led by a licensed SLP.
Genderbomb
Affirming
Portland trans performance ensemble creating theater and variety shows by and for the trans community, with paid trans artists.
Good Circumstance
Affirming
Portland day center and non-lending library for women, including trans and gender-expansive people, centered on quiet, reading, and peer support.
Gradient Counseling (Tiran Sahar)
Affirming
Somatic, relational therapy for queer, mixed-race, and gender-diverse adults; Portland office plus OR/WA telehealth.
Hair for Humans
Affirming
Trans-owned salon specializing in gender-affirming cuts, with a silent-appointment option.
Hairodactyl
Affirming
Vegan, cruelty-free SE Portland salon that welcomes everyone; cuts, color, and styling.
Healing Tides Counseling, LLC
Affirming
SE Portland collective of radical, trauma-informed therapists, many trans/nonbinary; LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming care.
Health Allies Counseling
Affirming
LGBTQ- and trans-affirming group practice in SE Portland with 30+ therapists; OHP accepted, telehealth statewide.
In Context Counseling
Affirming
Portland practice devoted entirely to gender-affirming therapy for trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive people; WPATH letters.
Indigo House PDX
Affirming
Queer-centered massage, acupuncture, and somatic bodywork space in SE Portland.
Inner Sanctuary Wellness
Affirming
NW Portland acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine practice that is explicitly queer- and trans-affirming.
Inner Wellness (Dr. Meghan Kelley)
Affirming
Portland psychologist specializing in LGBTQIA+/trans clients; provides gender-affirmation letters for HRT and surgery.
Integrative Trauma Treatment Center
Affirming
Trauma-focused therapy practice with a dedicated trans and gender-affirming care track and queer-affirming clinicians.
Intersections Counseling
Affirming
Culturally specific therapy for QTBIPOC, kink, and non-monogamous individuals, couples, polyam pods, and families.
Isaiah Bartlett, LCSW
Affirming
Queer and trans LCSW offering gender- and queer-affirming, trauma-informed therapy for teens and adults.
Janus Youth Programs (Homeless Youth Services)
Affirming
LGBTQ-affirming shelter, street outreach, and housing for youth ages 16-24 experiencing homelessness in Multnomah County.
Jason Johnson, PsyD
Affirming
Licensed psychologist specializing in gender identity, LGBTQ+ issues, and life transitions.
Jenny Boyce Counseling, LLC
Affirming
Art and talk therapy with a specialization in transgender care, trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression.
Johanna Rayman, LCSW, GCFP
Affirming
Bilingual, body-centered therapist providing trans and nonbinary affirming care and WPATH evaluations since 2011.
Joleen Ross, LCSW, CADC I
Affirming
Trauma-focused, LGBTQ+-affirming LCSW and EMDR therapist for youth and adults, online and in person.
Kaeb Jennae, LMT, SomaSoul Healing
Affirming
Trans nonbinary LMT offering gender-affirming bodywork, pre/post gender-affirming surgery care, and somatic support.
Kaia Healing Arts, LLC (Relendra Kaia, LPC)
Affirming
Trans clinician offering gender-affirming, ACT-based in-person counseling for trans and gender-expansive adults.
Kaiser Permanente Northwest Gender Pathways Clinic
Affirming
Kaiser Permanente NW multidisciplinary gender clinic with integrated medical and mental health gender-affirming care.
Kari Gjerde, LPC
Affirming
Portland LPC offering trauma-informed individual therapy for queer, trans, and nonbinary clients.
Kelly Arthur Services
Affirming
LMFT/LPC/CADC serving LGBTQ+ individuals and couples; relationship and addiction/recovery work.
Ken Steinbacher Counseling, LLC
Affirming
LPC specializing in gender and gender transition, sexuality, and trauma; queer/feminist, social-justice-rooted.
Kim E. Lucey, LCSW
Affirming
LCSW for children, teens, adults, and families with an LGBTQ+ and substance-use focus; accepts OHP.
Kindred Heart Counseling, LLC (Madison Unsworth)
Affirming
LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming individual therapy in Sellwood; trauma, anxiety, identity, polyamory/kink-affirming.
Laurelhurst Electrology
Affirming
Permanent electrolysis hair removal in a private NE Portland office, by appointment. Trans-serving; note: no genital electrolysis.
Left Out Care
Affirming
Queer- and trans-affirming mobile Bowenwork bodywork practice with discounts for trans, BIPOC, and disabled clients.
Legacy Gender Care Services
Affirming
Legacy Health's gender-affirming program: hormone therapy, primary and gynecologic care, and surgical coordination for adults.
Legacy Good Samaritan, Dr. Nick Esmonde (gender-affirming surgery)
Affirming
Fellowship-trained gender surgeon offering the full range of gender-affirming surgery: FFS, top surgery, and bottom surgery.
Legacy Medical Group-Broadway, Dr. Jane Ware (gender-affirming primary care)
Affirming
Legacy internal medicine PCP in NE Portland with experience in gender-affirming care.
Legacy Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Hema Thakar (gender-affirming surgery)
Affirming
Gender-affirming chest/top surgery within Legacy's Transgender Health Program; also breast and pelvic reconstruction.
Legacy Transgender Health Program
Affirming
Hospital-based gender-affirming care program offering transition-related, primary, and specialty care for trans and gender-diverse patients.
Legacy, Dr. Megan Bird (gender-affirming gynecology & surgery)
Affirming
Board-certified gynecologist and co-medical director of Legacy's Gender and Sexual Health Program; gender-affirming gyn and surgical care.
Link Therapy LLC
Affirming
Affirming, trauma-informed counseling for queer, neurodivergent, and chronically ill adults; explicit gender-transition support.
Megan Wyckoff, LCSW
Affirming
Queer LCSW offering trans-affirming, sex-positive, kink- and poly-friendly therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
Melissa Chernaik Counseling
Affirming
LPC offering individual psychotherapy; LGBTQIA+, poly, and kink affirming; works with gender identity, anxiety, and trauma.
MindSights
Affirming
Youth psychological assessment clinic offering identity-affirming evaluations for LGBTQI2S+ young people up to age 17.
Molly McDavitt Counseling, LLC
Affirming
Art therapist & LPC running a support group for nonbinary, genderqueer, and trans adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
NAYA Two Spirit Safe Space Alliance
AffirmingFree
Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Indigenous youth program at Native American Youth and Family Center.
New Pattern Counseling
Affirming
Gresham group practice serving LGBTQIA+ clients, including co-occurring addiction and faith/identity concerns.
Nonbinary/Genderqueer Support Group (Kaden Winterkorn)
Affirming
Professionally facilitated weekly support group for nonbinary and genderqueer folks, led by Kaden Winterkorn, LPC, in Portland.
Northern Pathways Counseling (Stacy Sheffler, LPC)
Affirming
Genderqueer LPC offering trans and nonbinary affirming therapy for teens and adults in St. Johns.
Northwest Primary Care, Dr. Matthew Moravec (gender-affirming primary care)
Affirming
Affirming family medicine PCP at Northwest Primary Care, which runs a dedicated LGBTQIA+ gender-affirming care program.
NUNM Health Centers, Lair Hill
Affirming
Teaching clinic providing integrative naturopathic and Chinese medicine care with a commitment to gender-affirming patients.
NW Creative Counseling, LLC
Affirming
Queer-identified LPC offering LGBTQIA2S+ affirming art/creative therapy, trauma, OCD, and psychedelic integration.
OHSU Doernbecher Gender Services (Pediatric)
Affirming
OHSU Doernbecher's interdisciplinary gender clinic for transgender and gender-nonconforming children and teens through age 18.
OHSU Transgender Health Program
Affirming
OHSU's Transgender Health Program offers adult gender-affirming psychiatry, psychology, assessments, and letters of support.
Open Invite PDX
Affirming
Portland queer social group hosting low-key events to help LGBTQ+ folks make friends. Formerly Portland Girls, Gays and Theys.
Owls' Nest North Therapy Joint
Affirming
Queer-owned group practice centered on 2SLGBTQQIA+ and gender-affirming care through an anti-oppression lens.
PDX Gaymers
Affirming
LGBTQ+ gaming community in Portland hosting regular in-person board game nights and social gatherings.
Peter Fullerton's Holistic Voice Studio
Affirming
Trans masculine voice teacher and trans-voice specialist in NE Portland; lessons for all genders.
PFLAG Portland
AffirmingFree
Peer-to-peer support, advocacy, and programs for LGBTQ+ people, families, and allies in the Portland metro area.
Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette
AffirmingSliding scale
Sexual and reproductive health care, including gender-affirming hormone services, across the Portland metro area.
Plucky Girl, LLC
Affirming
Electrolysis permanent hair removal in NE Portland with active trans-community outreach; no upcharge for Brazilian work.
Pohala Clinic
Affirming
Integrative family medicine clinic offering gender-affirming hormone therapy alongside naturopathic and primary care.
Portland Electrolysis and Skin Care
Affirming
Permanent electrolysis for all skin and hair colors, explicitly serving transgender clients; 25+ years experience.
Portland Gay Men's Chorus
Affirming
Portland gay men's chorus performing a full concert season, including a Pride TRANSformation show celebrating trans and gender-nonconforming community.
Portland Lesbian Choir
Affirming
Portland queer choir elevating LGBTQIA2S+ voices through performance since 1986, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026.
Portland Mental Health & Wellness
Affirming
Queer- and BIPOC-owned group practice with a dedicated Affirm 2STNB program; therapy plus psychiatric medication management.
Portland Queer Arts Foundation
Affirming
Portland nonprofit uplifting queer artists through live performances, artist grants, and community events.
Portland Therapy Project
Affirming
Somatic training clinic where supervised graduate therapists provide affordable, queer- and trans-affirming care; accepts OHP.
Portland Wellbeing
Affirming
LGBTQIA+ and gender-affirming LCSW; gender-affirming surgery and DMV letters, EMDR, and Health at Every Size therapy.
Present Beings Couple & Family Therapy
Affirming
Practice run by a transgender therapist working exclusively with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, couples, and adult families.
Pulse Wellness Cooperative
Affirming
Worker-owned queer, trans-affirming, neurodivergent-informed therapy cooperative in Portland.
QT PDX Events / Haus of Blunt
Affirming
Portland QTBIPOC drag and nightlife production house led by Lyta Blunt, behind Haus of Blunt and Baddies Night PDX.
Queer Flockers
Affirming
Monthly birdwatching and socializing meetup for queer folks in the Portland area.
Randall Children's Gender Care Center
Affirming
Pediatric/youth gender-affirming clinic at Randall Children's (Legacy): pubertal suppression, hormone therapy, and behavioral health.
Rebecca Casanova, MPH, LCSW
Affirming
Trauma-informed LCSW serving LGBTQ+, BIPOC, veterans, and survivors; certified in multiple trauma modalities.
Rebel Heart Therapy
Affirming
LGBTQIA+, poly, and kink-affirming group practice led by queer and genderqueer clinicians.
Robin Friedman, LCSW
Affirming
Trauma-informed LCSW (EMDR, expressive arts, somatic) with many years of LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming work.
Rose City Psychotherapy & Sex Therapy
Affirming
Therapy at the intersections of gender, sexuality, and reproductive mental health, with a dedicated LGBTQIA+ track.
Rose City Rollers
Affirming
Portland's flagship roller derby league serving women, girls, and gender-expansive skaters; explicitly trans-inclusive with 65%+ 2SLGBTQIA+ membership.
Rose Haven
AffirmingFree
Day shelter and community center for women, children, and gender-diverse people facing homelessness and poverty.
Sakura Counseling
Affirming
BIPOC and LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed practice with queer-identified clinicians experienced serving the queer community.
Sankofa Counseling, LLC
Affirming
Culturally specific, antiracist therapy for Black, Brown, Trans/Nonbinary, and LGBQAI individuals and families.
Sarah Ellenwood Counseling (Walk the Talk Therapy)
Affirming
Queer-identified LPC/LMFT; couples and family therapy, GLBTQ/kink/poly affirming; in-person, virtual, and walking sessions.
Second Heart Counseling
Affirming
Trans, queer therapist offering gender-affirming WPATH SOC-8 surgical assessment letters and transmasculine/teen groups.
Self Directed Services (New Narrative)
Affirming
Peer-run mental health program from New Narrative; certified peer support specialists help with wellness and recovery goals.
She Bop
Affirming
Sex-positive, body-safe boutique carrying packers, binders, gaffs, breast forms, and STP devices.
Simone D'Amore Counseling
Affirming
LGBTQIA+ affirming, EMDR-trained LPC in SW Portland with a focus on supporting transgender people and their families.
SMYRC (Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center)
Affirming
Drop-in resource center for LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 13-24: safe space, counseling, support groups, food, clothing, and gender-affirming supplies.
Spectrum Counseling & Mental Wellness
Affirming
LGBTQ+ nonprofit clinic offering low-cost and free affirming therapy for trans and marginalized communities (long waitlists).
Sprout Therapy PDX
Affirming
Queer-founded, OHP-accepting clinic with LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming care; two Portland offices plus telehealth.
Stomptown LGBTQ Country Dance
Affirming
Portland LGBTQ+ country and line dance community offering beginner-friendly lessons and partner dancing at recurring monthly events.
Switch On Sex Therapy
Affirming
AASECT-certified sex therapist (LCSW); LGBTQ+/trans-allied, kink- and non-monogamy-aware sex and relationship therapy.
T4T Fantasy Sugar
Affirming
Trans woman-owned sugaring hair removal with an explicit 50% trans/sex-worker first-visit discount.
Take Space Yoga Therapy
Affirming
Queer-run yoga and somatic therapy practice serving queer, trans, and neurodivergent folks; online and in person.
The Electrolysis Collective (formerly StarVolta Electrolysis)
Affirming
Portland electrolysis practice offering gender-affirming and pre-surgical permanent hair removal, including surgical clearing.
The Gay Barn
Affirming
18+ private kink and play-party space producing events for kinky queers, dykes, and lesbians in the Portland area.
The Mainestudio
Affirming
Singing voice habilitation studio taking OHSU and voicedoctor.net referrals; explicit gender-affirmation policy.
The Oregon Clinic, Dr. Michael Schmitt (gender-affirming surgery)
Affirming
Plastic surgeon offering gender-affirming chest (top) surgery: augmentation, reduction, and mastectomy.
The Wellness Group for Voice, Speech, & Swallowing
Affirming
SLP practice offering gender-affirmative voice and communication therapy, including the 'Express Yourself' group class.
Therapy With Rani (Rani Gupta, LCSW)
Affirming
Oregon-licensed LCSW offering IFS and somatic therapy primarily for BIPOC clients, in person in Portland and via telehealth.
Trans-Fem* (Portland)
Affirming
Portland peer support and social group for transfeminine, intersex, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, and questioning people, meeting at Q Center and on Zoom.
Tree of Life Counseling and Coaching (Jason Durtschi, LCSW)
Affirming
LCSW working extensively with LGBTQ+ clients including religious/sexuality trauma; transgender-allied.
True Colors Recovery Organization
Affirming
Oregon's first LGBTQ+ recovery community organization, offering free peer recovery mentorship, daily meetings, and a welcoming center.
UTOPIA Portland (United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance)
Affirming
Portland's queer and trans Pacific Islander nonprofit, offering cultural programming, organizing, and community space.
Valerie Yeo, Psy.D., LLC
Affirming
Licensed psychologist (she/they) offering gender exploration support and therapeutic psychological assessment in SE Portland.
Voicedoctor (Dr. James P. Thomas)
Affirming
Laryngologist offering feminization laryngoplasty (voice-feminization surgery) in Portland.
Whole Body Health Physical Therapy
Affirming
Multi-clinic Portland PT with a pelvic-health team specializing in trans-competent and pre/post-gender-affirming-surgery care.
Wishbone Chiropractic
Affirming
Inner SE Portland chiropractor offering trauma-informed care and explicitly welcoming LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and hypermobile patients.
Afro Village PDX
Portland movement building equity and dignity for Black and Brown communities, with a focus on people facing housing insecurity.
Always Here Bookstore
Always Here Bookstore is a queer and trans worker-owned bookstore based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in LGBTQIA+ literature for all ages. The store focuses on celebrating and providing access to queer stories, serving as an inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.
Arab American Cultural Center of Oregon (AACCO)
Nonprofit cultural center preserving and promoting the heritage of Oregon's Arab American community.
ASL Queers PDX
ASL Queers PDX is a community organization based in Portland that creates social and educational events for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and signing LGBTQIA2S+ individuals. The group focuses on fostering inclusive spaces, promoting American Sign Language, and supporting queer Deaf culture through gatherings, workshops, and advocacy.
Asset to the Resistance
Grassroots network of accountants offering free financial education and tax/fiscal support rooted in economic justice.
BatSquatch Softball
No sufficient information found to provide a summary.
Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC) Day Center
Multnomah County day center in downtown Portland where houseless people can rest, shower, do laundry, and get connected to services.
Bike Dykes PDX
Bike Dykes PDX organizes social bike rides and community events specifically for queer women, trans, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people in Portland. The group focuses on creating inclusive, supportive spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals to connect through cycling and related activities.
Birch Community Services
Portland program combining low-cost bulk groceries with financial-literacy coaching for families working toward stability.
Birdhers PDX
Birdhers PDX is an organization based in Portland that creates inclusive birdwatching experiences and community events specifically for women, transgender, and non-binary individuals. The group focuses on providing a safe, accessible space in nature, free from traditional patriarchal structures, and regularly organizes birding walks, educational activities, and stewardship events in partnership with local organizations.
Black & Pink PDX
Black & Pink is a prison abolitionist organization focused on abolishing the criminal punishment system and supporting the liberation of LGBTQIA2S+ people and people living with HIV/AIDS who are affected by incarceration. The organization engages in advocacy, support, and organizing efforts to address the needs and rights of these communities within and beyond the prison system.
Black and Brown Herb Exchange (BBHE)
Connects BIPOC herb farmers, makers, and learners and runs a Black Liberation Garden in Portland.
Books Through Bars (PDX)
All-volunteer nonprofit that mails free books and reading materials to incarcerated people.
Bridge Meadows
Intergenerational affordable housing communities for foster/adoptive families and older adults.
Bridging Voices
Bridging Voices is a youth chorus based in Portland for LGBTQ+ and allied singers ages 13-21. The organization provides a safe and accessible environment for youth to experience empowerment and unity through music, and is recognized as one of the largest choruses of its kind in the nation.
Brown Girl Rise
Portland nonprofit building a sisterhood of girls and non-binary youth of color through leadership and camp programs.
Brown Hope
BIPOC-led racial-justice and healing-justice nonprofit building community through programs like the Black Resilience Fund.
Cascades Abortion Support Collective
Volunteer collective offering free, confidential abortion support and reproductive supplies across Oregon.
Center for Women's Leadership (PSU)
PSU center building women and gender-expansive leaders through training, cohorts, and events across Oregon.
City Day Storage Program
Free, secure storage in Old Town where people experiencing homelessness can stash their belongings for the day or up to 30 days.
CLEAR Clinic
Free drop-in legal clinics across the Portland metro for expungement, fee waivers, and name and gender-marker changes.
ColumbiaCare Services
Statewide nonprofit behavioral health agency running licensed residential treatment, crisis programs, supportive housing, and veterans services for adults with serious mental illness.
Commons Law Center
Sliding scale
Sliding-scale legal aid with broad income eligibility, covering housing, family, and probate.
Community Warehouse
Free
Free furniture and household goods. Case manager referral only.
Coordinated Housing Access Team (CHAT)
Multnomah County's coordinated front door to housing help for single adults and adult-only households. One assessment connects you to multiple programs at once, including rent assistance, rapid rehousing, and supportive housing.
Critical Resistance Portland
Portland chapter of the national prison-industrial-complex abolition org, home to the Care Not Cops campaign.
Cultivate Initiatives
East Portland nonprofit offering showers, hygiene, shelter, and workforce support for unhoused neighbors.
Deadly Babes
Adult-entertainer collective building community and support for marginalized sex workers, home-based in Portland.
Depave
Portland nonprofit that removes pavement and re-greens neighborhoods to fight environmental injustice and heat.
Don't Evict PDX
Volunteer tenant-power project for renters facing eviction in the Portland metro area.
Don't Shoot Portland
Black-led Portland arts, education, and social-justice org with legal advocacy and free community programs.
Doulas Latinas International
Community-based, multilingual doula support and training advancing birth equity for Latine, Indigenous, Black, and LGBTQI+ families.
Dress for Success Oregon
Employment support and professional attire for women and gender-expansive people seeking economic independence.
Equitable Giving Circle
Portland nonprofit advancing BIPOC economic equity through a CSA food program, wellness, and housing work.
Filipino Bayanihan Center
Culturally specific Filipino community center in SE Portland offering a food pantry, youth programs, and migrant worker support.
FinAbility
Survivor-founded nonprofit offering free, trauma-informed financial tools and mentorship to people rebuilding after domestic abuse.
Food Not Bombs PDX
Free vegan meals and produce giveaways in SE Portland, no ID or paperwork required.
Freedom to Thrive
Abolitionist organizing nonprofit working to divest from prisons and policing and invest in communities, with a gender-affirming lens.
Freeform Portland
Volunteer-run community radio (90.3 / 98.3 FM) giving a voice to the underrepresented.
Gateway Center for Domestic Violence Services
Multnomah County's one-stop center for survivors of intimate partner abuse, sexual assault, and sex trafficking.
Gather:Make:Shelter
Portland nonprofit offering free art workshops, community, meals, and paid creative work for people experiencing houselessness and poverty.
Girls Inc of the Pacific Northwest
After-school and summer programs helping girls ages 6-18 grow up strong, smart, and bold across the Portland area.
Greater Portland Trans Unity
Trans-led collective in Portland organizing the annual Trans Pride March, monthly socials, and community events for the trans community.
Guerreras Latinas
An East Portland Latina-led group offering peer support, empowerment, and resources for Spanish-speaking Latina women and families.
Health Share of Oregon Social Needs & HRSN Supports (Application)
Online request form for Health Share of Oregon (OHP) members to apply for rent, utility, and other social-needs supports, including the HRSN housing benefit.
Heatherly Disability Representatives
Portland firm representing people through Social Security disability (SSDI/SSI) and veteran benefits claims, including hearings. Free consultation.
Hygiene 4 All (H4A)
Peer-run hygiene hub offering free showers, supplies, and care for unsheltered Portlanders.
Impact NW
Portland-area nonprofit providing homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing through the coordinated access system.
In Mulieribus
Portland women's vocal ensemble performing early and contemporary choral music by and for women's voices.
IRCO (Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization)
Free
Long-established Portland organization providing 200+ culturally and linguistically specific services to immigrants, refugees, and the broader community.
Junior League of Portland
Women's civic organization training volunteer leaders and running community projects across Portland since 1910.
Kathy's Place
Affordable-housing nonprofit helping single mothers and their children break the cycle of poverty in SE Portland.
Kinship House
Outpatient mental health therapy for children and families navigating foster care, adoption, and guardianship.
Klip Klop Productions
Klip Klop Productions is an event production company based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in organizing and promoting drag shows, dance parties, and themed entertainment events. The company produces a variety of nightlife and community events, including drag brunches, rave parties, and celebrations focused on LGBTQ+ visibility and culture.
Latino Network
Latino Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of Latine youth, their families, and communities across Oregon. The organization provides programs focused on early literacy, parent involvement, academic support, youth leadership development, and advocacy to promote equity and social change.
League of Women Voters of Portland Education Fund
Nonpartisan civic group that helps Portland-area residents register, vote, and understand local ballot issues.
LifeWorks NW, Mountaindale Recovery Center
Residential addiction recovery program for women, part of LifeWorks NW's mental health and substance-use services.
Living Color Beauty Supply
Long-established Black-owned NE Portland beauty supply with wigs, braiding/weaving hair, textured-hair care, and accessories.
Marshallese Women's Education and Health Network
A network of Marshallese women in Oregon and Washington advancing health and education in their community.
Metropolitan Family Service
Long-running Portland-area nonprofit offering free food markets, free tax prep, financial coaching, and older-adult support.
Mid-K Beauty Supply #1
NE Portland beauty supply with human-hair wigs, braiding hair, and a wide range of products for textured hair; walk-ins welcome.
Milk Crate Kitchen
Chef-prepared, BIPOC-led free family meals delivered to people in need, no questions asked.
Multnomah County Behavioral Health Crisis Line
Multnomah County's 24/7 behavioral health crisis line for mental health and substance use emergencies.
Multnomah County Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Multnomah County program offering case management and housing assistance for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
National Lawyers Guild, Portland Chapter
Volunteer progressive legal chapter providing legal observers, mass defense, and Know Your Rights support.
Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest (NARA NW)
Native-focused integrated primary care, behavioral health, and substance-use recovery serving the Portland metro since 1970.
NAYA (Native American Youth and Family Center)
Indigenous-led Portland center serving 10,000+ community members yearly through 40+ programs in education, culture, housing, and survivor services.
Neighborhood House
Long-running SW Portland social-service agency offering food, housing, early education, and senior support.
New Narrative
Portland mental health nonprofit offering a full continuum of care, including outpatient and residential treatment, transitional and permanent supportive housing, and peer programs for adults.
North Portland Drop-In Center
Low-barrier daytime drop-in center in St. Johns with meals, showers, rest, mail, and referrals, run by Do Good Multnomah.
On The Inside
Healing and creative-arts programming for incarcerated women, reducing recidivism and intergenerational incarceration.
Open Slopes PDX
Open Slopes PDX is an organization dedicated to enabling people of color and queer individuals to connect and grow in snowsports through community building and mutual aid. The group focuses on fostering inclusion, safety, and empowerment in outdoor winter activities by organizing events, lessons, and scholarship opportunities.
Oregon Queer History Collective
Oregon Queer History Collective is an organization dedicated to preserving, documenting, and sharing the history of LGBTQ+ communities in Oregon. It engages in archival work, public education, and community events to highlight and celebrate queer histories and experiences within the state.
Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation
Grantmaking foundation advancing equity in Oregon's legal profession and access to justice for underserved communities.
Ori Gallery
Queer and trans BIPOC-run art gallery and organizing space offering exhibitions, free workshops, and community programming.
Our Streets PDX
Portland nonprofit providing daily meals and support for houseless neighbors, youth, and local communities.
Outside In, Gender Diverse Health Services
Portland clinic providing gender-affirming primary care, hormone therapy, and trans health services for the community.
p:ear
Creative mentorship for young people experiencing homelessness, ages 15 to 25, through art, education, recreation, and job training.
PDX Diaper Bank
Provides free diapers and diapering supplies to low-income families, older adults, and disabled people in the Portland area.
PDX Free Fridge
Network of community fridges and pantries across Portland: take what you need, leave what you don't.
PDX Saints Love
Mutual-aid nonprofit providing free food, supplies, and peer support to unhoused and vulnerable neighbors.
PDX Sex Worker Resource Project
Black- and Indigenous-led mutual aid offering cash aid, supplies, and advocacy for sex workers across Portland.
PDX Women in Technology (PDXWIT)
Volunteer-run community connecting and supporting women and underrepresented people in Portland's tech industry.
PHAME (Pacific Honored Artists, Musicians, and Entertainers)
Fine and performing arts academy for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
POIC + RAHS (Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center + Rosemary Anderson High School)
Culturally specific education, career training, and wraparound support for at-risk youth and adults affected by poverty, homelessness, and reentry.
Portland Animal Welfare Team (PAW Team)
Free veterinary care, pet food, and supplies for the pets of people experiencing houselessness or extreme poverty.
Portland Free Store Project
Pop-up free store where anyone can take goods they need, free of cost and free of judgment.
Portland Fruit Tree Project
Harvests backyard and orchard fruit that would go to waste and shares fresh produce with the community.
Portland Harbor Community Coalition (PHCC)
Environmental justice coalition led by communities most impacted by the Portland Harbor Superfund cleanup.
Portland Indigenous Marketplace
Nonprofit creating barrier-free market spaces for Indigenous and Black artists and entrepreneurs.
Portland Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)
Member-run union organizing workers across any industry to win better conditions and build workplace power.
Portland Mutual Aid Network (PMAN)
All-volunteer mutual aid group giving food, survival supplies, and care items to unhoused Portlanders.
Portland New Family Fund
Free birth doula, postpartum doula, and lactation support for low-income parents in the Portland area.
Portland People's Outreach Project (PPOP)
Volunteer, peer-run harm reduction street outreach for people who use drugs.
Portland Rescue Mission (Burnside Shelter)
Downtown Burnside shelter offering daily meals, hygiene, and overnight beds for men, plus recovery programs. Faith-based.
Portland State University Queer Resource Center
Campus hub supporting queer and trans students at Portland State University through advocacy, community, and resources.
Portland Street Art Alliance
Nonprofit empowering artists to create murals and public street art across Portland and the Pacific Northwest.
Portland Street Medicine
Street-based medical care brought directly to Portland's unhoused neighbors wherever they shelter.
Portland Street Response
Free
Unarmed mobile crisis team for behavioral health and basic needs, dispatched via 911 or 503-823-PSR3.
Portland Symphonic Girlchoir
Award-winning youth choral program offering vocal music education in an inclusive Portland-area community.
Portland Zine Symposium
Free, all-ages annual zine conference celebrating DIY publishing and independent print culture in Portland.
Queer Death Collective
All-volunteer, anti-capitalist community offering accessible, affirming death care and grief support for queer people.
Queer Social Club PDX
Community-powered events calendar and newsletter helping queer people find local events and connection.
QueerCutePDX
Queer community space offering a podcast, book club, and community events in Portland, OR
Rahab's Sisters
Radical-hospitality community and low-barrier services for women, trans, and nonbinary folks facing poverty and houselessness.
Raphael House of Portland
Confidential emergency shelter and advocacy for domestic violence survivors and their families in Portland.
Renters Action Network (RAN)
Tenant-led organizing group fighting for renters' rights and stronger housing protections in Portland.
Repair PDX
Volunteer-run Repair Cafes where you can get broken household items fixed for free.
Rockwood Common
Community gathering space in the Rockwood neighborhood of east Multnomah County.
Salt & Sage
Salt and Sage is a theatre company based in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to foregrounding the female experience and exploring the personal and political dimensions of sexuality through live performance. The organization produces a mix of new works and innovative stagings of classic plays, particularly Shakespeare, and provides space for actor training and artistic growth. Salt and Sage also collaborates with artists from other mediums to expand understanding of the human experience and engage diverse audiences.
Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter (SAFES)
Salvation Army emergency shelter in downtown Portland for guests identifying as female.
Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI), DV Program
Culturally specific advocacy for Black survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the Portland metro area.
Siren Nation
Portland nonprofit promoting women and nonbinary people in the arts through performances, exhibitions, and workshops.
Sisters of the Road
Grassroots movement centering unhoused neighbors and systemic solutions to homelessness and poverty.
SMYRC New Avenues
SMYRC (Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center), a program of New Avenues for Youth, provides a safe and supportive space for sexual and gender minority youth ages 13-23 in Portland, Oregon. The organization offers basic resources such as food, clothing, hygiene supplies, gender-affirming garments, case management, counseling, education, and engagement activities to support the well-being and empowerment of LGBTQ+ youth.
Street Books
Bicycle-powered mobile library serving people who live outside or at the margins in Portland.
Street Roots
Weekly street newspaper that lets people experiencing homelessness earn income, and publisher of the Rose City Resource guide.
Taking Ownership PDX
Revitalizes and renovates Black-owned homes in Portland so families can age in place and build wealth.
Tenacious Rose
Mutual aid group and gift shop serving Portland's underserved, BIPOC, and LGBTQ communities.
The Q Center
Portland's 2SLGBTQIA+ community center offering programs, support groups, and gathering space for the whole community.
The Wash House
Free laundry and hot showers for people experiencing homelessness, run by Ground Score's GLITTER program in inner SE Portland.
Traction Project
Self-defense, martial arts, and moto/mechanics mentorships by and for people marginalized by gender.
TransActive Gender Project
Gender-affirming counseling and support for trans and gender-expansive youth and families, run through Lewis & Clark in Portland.
TriMet LIFT
Low cost
Shared-ride paratransit for people with disabilities unable to use regular TriMet buses and trains.
Triple Threat Mentoring
Portland youth mentoring program for middle and high schoolers, centered on attitude, academics, and athletics for youth of color.
Umoya Relief Foundation
Culturally rooted support for African and immigrant families navigating housing, food, mental health, and schools in the Portland metro.
Urban Gleaners
Food rescue nonprofit running 20+ free food markets across the Portland metro area.
Victim Rights Law Center
Free civil legal services for survivors of sexual assault; no income, age, or immigration restrictions.
Voz Workers' Rights Education Project
Worker-led day labor center connecting immigrant workers to jobs and organizing for fair, dignified work.
Waterside Renewal Foundation
Community nonprofit restoring a St. Johns riverfront brownfield into public green space and an education center.
We Are Black (XB)
Portland-based platform and app connecting people to Black business, Black culture, and community.
Wigland
Long-running Portland wig shop with synthetic and human-hair wigs, custom wigs, and a 10% medical hair-loss discount.
William Temple House
Free food pantry plus low-cost counseling, clothing, and household goods for Portland-area neighbors.
Women In Film, Portland (WIF PDX)
Portland nonprofit advancing women in film through education, outreach, and professional development.
Women in Sports and Events (WISE), Portland
Portland chapter of the national WISE network supporting women's careers in the business of sports and events.
WomenFirst Transition & Referral Center
Reentry support, mentorship, and recovery housing for women leaving incarceration, centering Black women.
Write Around Portland
Free, judgment-free community creative-writing workshops for underheard voices.
YWCA of Greater Portland
Survivor housing, advocacy, senior and youth services, and social-justice training in the Portland area.
Not limited to one county
These listings do not name a county in their service area. Check each one for location and eligibility.
A Haven for Us
Affirming
Free, fully virtual peer support groups for LGBTQIA+ adults nationwide, with a focus on trans and gender-nonconforming folks.
Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE)
Affirming
National trans policy and legal advocacy org formed by the 2024 merger of NCTE and TLDEF.
Affirming Voice & Communication, PLLC
Affirming
Telehealth gender-affirming voice therapy with a provider experienced serving transmasc and nonbinary clients since 2015.
Amalia Greene, LCSW
Affirming
LGBTQIA2S+-affirming LCSW (she/they), WPATH member, offering online therapy to adults across Oregon.
American Trans Resource Hub
Affirming
Trans-led peer support helping trans people across the US navigate social, medical, and legal transition.
Amie Christie, LPC
Affirming
Telehealth LPC for anxiety, depression, and life transitions; transgender- and LGBTQ+-allied, free 15-min consult.
Amy Marsh, Clinical Sexologist
Affirming
Online clinical sexologist and AASECT-certified sexuality counselor; LGBTQIA+, poly, and kink-affirming, a no-shame zone.
Andrew Hann Voice & Piano Studio
Affirming
Gender-affirming voice training plus singing and piano lessons; lessons offered online.
Autistic People of Color Fund
Affirming
National mutual-aid fund giving microgrants directly to autistic people of color, by and for the community. Trans-affirming.
Bethprana Novi Counseling
Affirming
LCSW offering telehealth therapy for trans, nonbinary, and neurodivergent Oregonians; writes gender-affirming surgery letters.
Camp Starlight
Affirming
Free weeklong residential summer camp for LGBTQIA+ youth (and children affected by HIV/AIDS) in Oregon and Washington.
Cardigan Counseling LLC
Affirming
Queer, mixed-race Asian American LPC offering virtual therapy for Oregon adults, including transgender and gender-identity support.
Cathy Moonshine, PhD
Affirming
Licensed psychologist offering teletherapy to Oregon clients; 30+ years in mental health and addiction care.
Center for Body Trust
Affirming
Weight-inclusive, body-trust provider training and a directory of certified specialists, many offering remote care.
Chell Oak Therapy
Affirming
Therapist (they/them) offering adult counseling plus gender-affirming assessments and letters via informed consent.
Chris Hooten Consulting
Affirming
Workplace inclusion facilitator and advisor on gender inclusion and neurodiversity for organizations.
Claudelle R. Glasgow, PsyD
Affirming
Nonbinary, queer psychologist offering trans-affirming telehealth therapy and gender-affirmation surgery readiness letters across WA and OR.
D Seright, LMFT
Affirming
Queer, genderqueer LMFT offering trans-affirming therapy and neurodivergent assessment via telehealth across Oregon.
Don't Call the Police (Portland)
Affirming
Online directory of community-based, non-police crisis alternatives for Portland, including LGBTQ+ and youth resources.
Flourish In Flux Therapy
Affirming
Transmasculine LPC offering gender, relationship, and OCD therapy via telehealth; writes gender-affirming referral letters.
Fluid Voice Studio
Affirming
Gender-affirming voice coaching to align your speaking voice with your identity; free new-student consult.
FORGE
Affirming
National trans anti-violence organization supporting trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming survivors of violence and the providers who serve them.
Free Mom Hugs - Oregon
Affirming
Oregon chapter of the national movement of moms, families, and allies offering love, hugs, and affirmation to LGBTQIA+ people.
Free Youth Binder Program (Trans Essentials)
Affirming
Free chest binders and gender-affirming gear for trans youth 24 and under.
GLSEN Oregon Chapter
Affirming
Grassroots chapter working to make Oregon schools safe and affirming for LGBTQ+ students through policy, trainings, and events.
Hagen Counseling (Jennie B. Hagen, LMHC/LPC)
Affirming
Downtown Vancouver WA feminist therapist (licensed in WA and OR); LGBTQ+ welcoming, best fit for transfeminine clients.
Haymarket Pole Collective
AffirmingFree
Sex worker-led collective providing direct aid and healing justice for Black, Indigenous, and trans sex workers in the adult entertainment industry.
Healthy Trans
Affirming
Trans health information and resource hub, with a focus on gender-affirming surgery education and publications.
Heather Washburn, LPC
Affirming
Portland LPC offering telehealth trauma/EMDR therapy; transgender-allied, free 15-minute consult.
Human Rights Campaign
Affirming
The largest US LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy organization, working on policy, elections, and education.
Ian Schroeder, LPC (Partners in Healing Counseling Services)
Affirming
Trans-identified, LGBTQ+ and addiction-focused therapist licensed in Oregon and Washington.
Inner Gold Counseling, LLC
Affirming
Queer-identified LPC offering telehealth therapy for Oregon adults, naming transphobia as a barrier to wellbeing and accepting OHP.
It Gets Better Project
Affirming
Global nonprofit that uplifts, empowers, and connects LGBTQ+ youth through stories and grants.
Joyful Awakening
Affirming
IFS-informed, EMDR-certified trauma therapist; explicitly queer- and trans-affirming, fat-positive, anti-racist.
Kate O'Brien Inclusive Counseling
Affirming
Queer, nonbinary therapist offering teletherapy to LGBTQIA2S+ adults and teens across Oregon.
Katherine Goforth
Affirming
Trans woman opera singer and voice teacher; teaches in Portland (Lydian Music Studios) and Vancouver, WA (Clark College).
Kawaguchi O'Connor Initiative (KOI)
Affirming
Washington-based trans mutual aid that funds transportation and temporary host housing for trans people fleeing hostile states, mainly to the Seattle area.
Lambda Legal
Affirming
National legal org advancing the civil rights of LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV.
Lavender Spectrum Health
Affirming
Vancouver WA LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity-affirming medical clinic offering gender-affirming hormone therapy.
Lodestar Mental Health Services, LLC
Affirming
LGBTQIA+-focused LPC providing telehealth therapy to Oregon clients 16 and older.
Luke R. Allen, PhD
Affirming
Licensed psychologist specializing in transgender health and LGBTQ+ affirming online therapy for adults, youth, and families.
Mairi Moibeal Healing Services
Affirming
Oregon-based queer and neurodivergent grief guide, death doula, and astrologer supporting people in transition.
Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon (The Peer Company)
Affirming
Statewide peer-support nonprofit for mental health and addiction recovery.
Mindfulness Therapy Service, LLC
Affirming
Telehealth practice (Desiree Guzman, LCSW) for anxiety, depression, and trauma; transgender and LGBTQ+ expertise.
NameChange.org
Affirming
Online self-help service that pre-fills the court forms and gives step-by-step instructions for a legal name change.
National Center for LGBTQ Rights (NCLR)
Affirming
National legal org for LGBTQ+ people; runs a free Legal Information Helpline.
Ocean Bloch Somatics
Affirming
Queer and trans LMFT and Somatic Experiencing practitioner; somatic, mindfulness-based trauma therapy.
Oregon Pride in Business
Affirming
LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce for Oregon and SW Washington with a searchable directory of queer and ally businesses.
Oregon YouthLine
Affirming
Free teen-to-teen crisis and support line for youth 10-24, staffed by trained youth volunteers. Call, text teen2teen to 839863, or chat.
Oshin Medicine
Affirming
Telehealth naturopathic practice by a queer, trans, nonbinary provider offering low-barrier gender-affirming care.
OutCare Health (OutList)
Affirming
National searchable directory of LGBTQ+-affirming healthcare providers, plus resources, mentorship, and trainings.
Pacific Northwest Electrology & Skincare
Affirming
Electrolysis center (Vancouver WA, also Tualatin OR) specializing in trans gender-affirming hair removal, including pre-surgical removal.
Pineapple Support
Affirming
Free and subsidized mental health support for online adult-industry workers.
Portland Healing House
AffirmingSliding scale
Trans-led nonprofit providing postoperative lodging and recovery care for trans people after gender-affirming surgery. Sliding scale, starting at zero cost.
PostScript Therapy LLC
Affirming
Queer- and trans-affirming practice (Stace Parlen, LMFT) offering narrative therapy and WPATH readiness letters.
Pride In Numbers Oregon
Affirming
Community-led statewide research project documenting the lives of Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ Oregonians through survey, storytelling, and art.
Rain Estrada, LPC (Daylight Counseling)
Affirming
Queer- and BIPOC-affirming trauma and EMDR therapist offering online therapy across Oregon, including WPATH gender-affirming letters.
Refresh Therapy, Inc.
Affirming
Vancouver WA group therapy practice listing LGBTQ as a specialty; in-person and virtual.
REFUGE Restrooms
Affirming
Free web app mapping and rating safe, gender-neutral restrooms for trans and gender-nonconforming people.
Relationship Gardening (Shannon Batts)
Affirming
Telehealth gender-affirming surgery/HRT letters (often one session), antiracist couples work, and trans-marriage support.
Reproductive Health Client Services (OHA)
Affirming
Free/low-cost contraceptive and reproductive health care for eligible Oregonians.
Rural Organizing Project
Affirming
Statewide network supporting 90+ rural human-dignity groups across Oregon advancing equality, justice, and democracy.
Saren Craig, LPC (Resonance Portland)
Affirming
Trans/nonbinary LPC offering gender-affirming therapy and WPATH surgery letters via telehealth.
Strands for Trans
Affirming
Online directory and interactive map of 7,500+ trans-friendly barbershops and salons that have pledged to be gender-inclusive.
The Dru Project
Affirming
National nonprofit (honoring a Pulse victim) providing LGBTQ+ college scholarships, GSA mini-grants, and a comprehensive GSA guide.
The GALAP (Gender Affirming Letter Access Project)
Affirming
Grassroots project and directory connecting trans people to therapists who pledge to write free gender-affirming care letters.
The Okra Project
Affirming
Black trans mutual aid nonprofit whose Rides and Meals Fund helps Black trans people pay for groceries, meals, and safe Uber transportation.
The Trevor Project
Affirming
24/7 free, confidential crisis and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people by phone, text, or chat.
TLDEF's Trans Health Project
Affirming
TLDEF program providing legal resources, insurance appeal templates, and a helpline to expand trans access to health care.
Trans Empowerment Project
Affirming
Grassroots nonprofit supporting disabled Two-Spirit, trans, intersex, and gender-expansive BIPOC communities.
Trans Families
Affirming
Online support organization for parents and caregivers of transgender and gender-diverse children, with virtual support groups.
Trans Justice Funding Project
Affirming
Community-led funder giving unrestricted grants to grassroots groups led by and for trans people.
Trans Rescue
Affirming
Global volunteer network helping trans, intersex, and queer people flee dangerous places, with planning support and resources for people leaving the US.
Trans Safety Emergency Fund
Affirming
Swiss-based, Trans and BIPOC-led fund giving direct monthly financial aid for housing, health, safety, and relocation, open to trans people worldwide including the US.
TransFamily Support Services
Affirming
Free family coaching and insurance navigation for trans and nonbinary youth, adults, and their families.
Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA)
Affirming
National advocacy and support org for transgender military veterans, including help with VA care and DD-214 updates.
Transgender Law Center
Affirming
The largest national trans-led civil rights org, connecting trans people and families to culturally competent legal services.
TransGender Pulse
Affirming
Online peer community, forums, and chat for trans people and allies, with trained suicide-prevention moderators.
TransHealthCare
Affirming
Free worldwide directory of gender-affirming surgeons, searchable by procedure, U.S. state, country, and insurance.
Transitional Justice
Affirming
Grassroots, trans-led group providing temporary and transitional housing in safer US communities for trans people and families fleeing anti-trans laws.
True U Clinic
Affirming
Online informed-consent hormone therapy for trans and nonbinary people in Oregon. No referrals or therapist letters.
Undead Voice
Affirming
Trans-owned online voice transition program led by an SLP; coaching, curriculum, and community to align voice with gender identity.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, 24/7 national line by call, text, or chat for anyone in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis.
AAUW of Oregon
Statewide membership network advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, scholarships, and research.
Abby's Closet
Nonprofit that gives away free formal and prom dresses to high school students across Oregon and SW Washington.
Adelante Mujeres
Forest Grove nonprofit empowering low-income Latina women and their families through education, business, and leadership programs.
Advance Gender Equity in the Arts (AGE)
Portland-based social-justice nonprofit using theatre to advance intersectional gender equity in the arts.
African Women's Coalition
Portland nonprofit that mobilizes and empowers African immigrant and refugee women across Oregon and SW Washington.
Apano Action Fund
APANO Action Fund is an advocacy organization focused on advancing the interests of Asian and Pacific Islander communities in Oregon through political action, policy advocacy, and civic engagement. The organization works to build community power, develop leaders, and promote equity by organizing, mobilizing voters, and supporting policy changes that benefit these communities.
Baby Blues Connection
Free peer support, info, and resources for parents and families coping with perinatal mood disorders.
Beyond These Walls
Supports LGBTQIA2S+ people impacted by incarceration through case management, reentry help, pen-pal programs, and advocacy.
Black and Beyond The Binary Collective
Portland-based collective building leadership, healing, and safety for Black-African trans, queer, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, and intersex Oregonians.
Black Educational Achievement Movement (BEAM)
Portland-based collective lifting up Black students across Oregon through mentoring, summits, and college-to-career programs.
Black Parent Initiative
Oregon's culturally specific nonprofit supporting Black and African American families with young children through coaching and programs.
Books to Prisoners
Seattle-based nonprofit mailing tens of thousands of free books to incarcerated people across the U.S. each year.
Bridges Oregon, Inc.
Statewide advocacy for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, in their own languages.
Call to Safety
Portland-based crisis line and survivor support for people affected by domestic and sexual violence, serving callers statewide.
Causa Oregon
Oregon's statewide Latine immigrant rights organization, advocacy, community education, and rapid-response support.
Community Access Services
Oregon nonprofit providing supported living, employment, and day services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Community Alliance of Tenants (CAT)
Oregon's statewide, member-led renters' rights org with a tenant hotline, know-your-rights info, and organizing.
DanceSafe
National harm-reduction nonprofit offering drug-checking kits, reagent testing, and fact-based drug education online and at events.
Ebony Collective CDC
A Black-led community development nonprofit building economic resilience and liberation for Black families in the Portland metro area.
Emerge Oregon
Statewide program that recruits and trains Democratic women to run for elected office.
Fair Shot For All
Statewide coalition of 30-plus groups advancing economic, racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ justice through Oregon legislation.
Federal Lifeline Assistance Program
FCC program giving low-income households a monthly discount on phone or internet service.
For All Families Oregon (formerly Family Forward Oregon)
Statewide group organizing parents and caregivers to win economic and reproductive justice for Oregon families.
Forward Together
National reproductive-justice org centering queer, trans, and BIPOC communities through cultural strategy and movement-building.
Friendly House Elder Pride Services
Portland program serving LGBTQ+ older adults with social events, support services, advocacy, and housing help.
GABRIELA Portland
Portland chapter of a Filipina/Pinay women's alliance organizing for gender justice and the rights of the Filipino community.
Genital Autonomy Collective
Online peer support groups for trans, intersex, and gender-diverse people around genital autonomy.
Girl Scouts of Oregon & SW Washington
Statewide Girl Scout council offering troops, camps, and leadership programs for youth across Oregon and SW Washington.
Girls on the Run Greater Oregon
Evidence-based 10-week program building confidence and life skills for 3rd-8th graders, ending in a celebratory 5K.
HelpMeLeave.Us
A free Visa Explorer and guidance for at-risk Americans considering leaving the US.
Independent Living Resources
Free
Portland's disability-led center for independent living: free help with independent-living skills, advocacy, peer support, and navigating services.
Joyful Transitions
Free gender transition gear and consults for low-income and houseless trans and nonbinary people of all ages.
League of Women Voters of Oregon
Nonpartisan civic organization empowering Oregonians to register, vote, and engage in government.
MTM (Trillium OHP Non-Emergency Medical Transport)
Free non-emergency medical rides for Trillium OHP members to covered appointments.
National Harm Reduction Coalition
National advocacy and capacity-building organization promoting overdose prevention, syringe access, and harm-reduction resources.
Never Use Alone Inc.
Free, confidential 24/7 national overdose-prevention hotline for people using drugs alone; operators call EMS if a caller stops responding.
Northwest Abortion Access Fund
Regional abortion fund helping people pay for and travel to abortion care across the Northwest.
Northwest Mothers Milk Bank
The Pacific Northwest's only nonprofit human milk bank, providing safely pasteurized donor breastmilk to babies in need.
OCADSV, Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Free
Oregon's statewide coalition strengthening survivor-centered, trauma-informed advocacy and a directory of local DV/SA programs.
OnPoint Community Credit Union
Trans-friendly Oregon credit union. Open a checking or savings account online or at a branch once your housing is secured. Membership is open to people who live or work in much of Oregon.
Oregon Crystal Meth Anonymous
Free 12-step Crystal Meth Anonymous fellowship with in-person, virtual, and hybrid recovery meetings across Oregon.
Oregon DOJ Bias Response Hotline
Statewide Oregon DOJ line for anyone who experiences or witnesses a bias incident or hate crime, with trauma-informed support and referrals.
Oregon Justice Resource Center
Statewide legal nonprofit advancing civil rights and representation for people in poverty, people of color, and the incarcerated.
Oregon Law Help
Statewide civil legal information and self-help portal, written by Oregon attorneys, with referrals to legal aid offices.
Oregon Problem Gambling Resource (OPGR)
Free, confidential statewide gambling-addiction treatment, counseling, and a 24/7 helpline for Oregonians and affected family.
Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force
Statewide nonprofit coordinating survivor-centered prevention of and response to sexual violence in Oregon.
Oregon Tradeswomen
Pre-apprenticeship training and job placement helping women and gender-diverse people build careers in the skilled trades.
Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon & SW Washington
Nonprofit supporting people facing ovarian cancer through peer mentoring, support groups, financial aid, and awareness.
PDX Housing Solidarity Project
Volunteer group supporting Black and Indigenous first-time homebuyers in Portland through navigation, down-payment gifts, and wealth redistribution.
Period. Inc
Youth-powered nonprofit founded in Portland working to end period poverty and stigma nationwide.
PFLAG National
National org with Oregon chapters supporting LGBTQ+ people, their families, and friends through peer groups and advocacy.
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon
Statewide advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood working to protect reproductive rights in Oregon.
Portland Transmasculine Support Group (Kaden Winterkorn)
Weekly peer support group for trans men and transmasculine and nonbinary people, facilitated by a transmasculine counselor in SE Portland.
Postpartum Support International
National perinatal mental health helpline and provider directory, headquartered in Portland.
Pride Northwest
Nonprofit that organizes Portland Pride and year-round LGBTQ+ events celebrating and uplifting the community.
Prison Book Program
Sends packages of free, hand-selected books to incarcerated readers in all 50 states.
Prison Education Foundation Scholarship
National scholarships helping incarcerated students earn associate or bachelor's degrees from accredited colleges.
Prisoner Express
Free newsletters, creative programs, and educational opportunities for incarcerated people, by mail.
Pueblo Unido PDX
Legal, social, and Indigenous-language interpretation services for immigrants with vulnerable status.
Queer Trans Project
National. Emergency relocation grants, gender-affirming kits, and free flights.
Radical Abundance
Low cost
Trans-led thrift in Portland. Sliding-scale pricing and no one is turned away for lack of funds. Clothing and household goods as you set up your new place.
Rainbow Railroad
Helps LGBTQI+ people facing persecution get to safety, including across borders.
RecordSponge Oregon
Free volunteer-built tool that analyzes your Oregon criminal record to find what can be expunged, with a statewide network of partner orgs.
Recovery Dharma
Buddhist-inspired, peer-led recovery program with 200+ online meetings using meditation, mindfulness, and community support.
Red Lodge Transition Services
Culturally rooted reentry support for Native American women returning from prison, jail, or treatment.
Ride to Care (Health Share NEMT)
Free non-emergency medical rides and transit passes for Health Share of Oregon members in the Portland metro tri-county area.
SNAP/EBT (Oregon ODHS)
Oregon's food benefit program; apply online, by phone, or in person for an Oregon Trail (EBT) card.
Soapstone
Grassroots organization supporting women writers through study groups on women's literature.
Tenant First Aid
Free, 24/7 online tool for Oregon renters that explains your rights and helps you write letters when facing eviction or a landlord problem.
The Marie Equi Center (Equi Institute)
Free
Portland health center offering gender-affirming primary care, harm reduction, and wellness services for trans, queer, intersex, and gender-diverse people.
Traction PNW, Project Open Arms
Relocation support to the Pacific Northwest for trans people leaving hostile states.
Trans Continental Pipeline
Denver mutual-aid network relocating LGBTQ+ people to Colorado.
Trans People Together
Oregon and SW Washington nonprofit running peer support, community events, and resources for trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse people; home of the Portland Trans-Fem group.
Trans Resistance Network
National, Signal-based with structured anonymity. Relocation help, prioritizing families.
Trans Wardrobe Project
Free gender-affirming wardrobes and style support for trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people, shipped to your door.
Trans World Express
Community wiki of country-by-country emigration info for trans people, coordinated via Signal.
TriMet Reduced Fare (Income-Based)
Income-based reduced transit fare (Honored Citizen Hop card) saving up to 72% for qualifying Portland-area riders.
Unitus Community Credit Union
Trans-friendly Oregon credit union serving the Portland metro and beyond. Open an account online or at a branch once your housing is secured.
Urban League of Portland
One of Oregon's oldest civil rights and social service organizations, empowering Black communities toward equity in housing, employment, health, and education.
Volunteers of America Oregon, Home Free
Free, confidential domestic and sexual violence advocacy, crisis support, and restraining-order help for survivors.
Water in the Desert
A Portland arts nonprofit offering free studio and theater space for BIPOC, trans, queer, disabled, and low-income artists and healers.
Women's Caucus of the Democratic Party of Oregon
Statewide Democratic caucus building women's political power and supporting women candidates in Oregon.
Women's Foundation of Oregon
Statewide foundation funding grants, research, and policy advocacy to improve life for Oregon women and girls.
Worker's Tap (T4T community events)
Worker-owned Portland bar and cafe that hosts the T4T community: a T4T Social every Friday, T4T Coffee Hour on Sundays, a monthly Trans Open Mic, and a community clothing swap.
Xcelerate Women
Statewide business coaching, mentorship, and growth education for women and gender-expansive entrepreneurs.
Safety and fit
Community spaces vary in privacy and access. Review location, online safety, and attendance expectations before joining.
Stay connected