Trans Resource Hub

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Our Values and Approach

Welcome to the Trans Resource Hub, where our commitment to affirming and uplifting trans and nonbinary communities is at the forefront. We believe access to these vital resources should be a default, not an afterthought. Our approach is centered on addressing cis-sexism, ensuring that our support and services are inclusive and empowering for all. Join us in creating a space where all trans and nonbinary individuals feel valued, respected, and celebrated.

Campus Services and Resources

Community & Community Spaces

On Campus Resources

Gender Equity Resource Center (GenEq)

The Gender Equity Resource Center, fondly referred to as GenEq, is a UC Berkeley campus community center committed to fostering an inclusive Cal experience for all, with resources and events centering women, queer & trans communities, and survivors of sexual violence.

Gender Equity Resource Center 

Queer Alliance Resource Center (QARC)

The Queer Alliance and Resource Center is a student-run organization in charge of providing social, educational, and safe sex programming for the queer and trans community on campus, and also acts as an umbrella organization for all active queer/trans communities on campus.

Queer Alliance Resource Center

Multicultural Community Center (MCC)

A student-won, student-led space since 2007, the Multicultural Community Center strives to provide an educational space for the critical study and practice of community-based solidarity and to foster a welcoming, inclusive space for students.

Multicultural Community Center

Trans Student Wellness Initiative

The Transgender Student Wellness Initiative (TSWI) is a student-driven and community-centered program that aims to support the holistic wellness and retention of trans and nonbinary students at UC Berkeley, by distributing resources, offering free lunches for trans and nonbinary students, and hosting community-building events.

Trans Student Wellness Initiative

T-Cal

T-Cal is an RSO for undergraduate and graduate students that works with our campus, community, and state to advocate for transgender and gender non-conforming students.

T-Cal

LGBTQ+ Registered Student Organizations

Visit CalLink to view a list of current LGBTQIA+ oriented RSO’s.

LGBTQ+ Registered Student Organizations

The Sexual Orientation and Gender Advocacy Project (SOGA)

The Sexual Orientation and Gender Advocacy Project (SOGA) seeks to improve the lives and experiences of queer and gender diverse graduate students at UC Berkeley.

The Sexual Orientation and Gender Advocacy Project

LavenderCal (Staff & Faculty) - Monthly Trans & Nonbinary Staff Lunches

LavenderCal is a member-based organization working to build community and belonging among all LGBTQ+ staff, faculty, postdocs, and visiting scholars at UC Berkeley, and hosts events including monthly trans and nonbinary staff lunches.

LavenderCal

Off Campus Resources

Pacific Center

Founded in 1973, Pacific Center for Human Growth is the oldest LGBTQIA+ center in the Bay Area, the third oldest in the nation, and operates the only sliding scale mental health clinic for LGBTQIA+ and QTBIPOC people and their families in Alameda County.

Trans Support Group: A weekly peer-facilitated meeting, open to anyone anywhere along the transgender spectrum. Held every Friday evening from 8-9:30pm.

Pacific Center

Oakland LGBTQ Community Center

The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center provides a varitey of resources for transgender support including peer group support and individual counseling.

Oakland LGBTQ Community Center

Healthcare

On campus

Trans Healthcare At UHS

Ensuring trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse students receive the highest quality care in a supportive, respectful space, the key services offered at University Health Services include appropriate cancer screening (PAPs, prostates, and more), STD screening, hormone therapy (testosterone or estrogen, testosterone blockers, etc), and coordination of care and outside referrals. UHS also has mental health providers who have experience working with transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse students.

Trans Healthcare At UHS

Trans Healthcare SHIP Benefits

SHIP Benefits for trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse students include access to gender-affirming services and hormone therapy appointments through UHS, and coverage for certain medical procedures.

Trans Healthcare SHIP Benefits

UC Employee Gender Affirming Health Benefits

Information regarding UC employee health benefits for trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse staff.

UC Employee Gender Affirming Health Benefits

Gender Support Group

Mar Chung, PhD & Rosa Mejia-Rosales

Thursdays, 3:15pm-4:45pm 10/3/24-12/12/24 (Screenings have started)

Zoom

This group is for transgender, nonbinary, gender expansive, agender, gender diverse, genderqueer, and gender nonconforming students to come together in a safe, collaborative, nonjudgmental space. Together we will discuss a variety of topics related to being on the gender spectrum including gender identity, intersectional identities, different aspects of transition, coming out and being out at Berkeley, navigating family of origin considerations, community resources, academic stress, relationships, sexuality, and resilience and joy.

This group requires a pre-group meeting with facilitators before joining.

For a pre-group meeting, students can self-refer via this linkor connect through any provider at CAPS or calling us at (510) 642-9494.

Gender Support Group

Off campus/General

Trans Health Project

The Trans Health Project has a site that provides trans health resources such as: a trans health insurance tutorial, financial aid resources, trans health care providers, gender centers, and more.

Trans Health Project

Trans Health Project Youtube Tutorial

Youtube series that explains how to access gender-affirming care through insurance, as well as guidance on challenging denials.

Trans Health Project Youtube Tutorial

Out Care Health

OutCare has a tool to search for healthcare providers — from surgeons to psychologists — that do LGBTQ+ affirming care.

Out Care Health

CA.gov - Transgender, Gender Diverse, or Intersex (TGI) Care

California state website with state and federal resources, information about trans-inclusive and gender affirming care and related rights, and how to seek support if healthcare needs are denied.

CA.gov - Transgender, Gender Diverse, or Intersex (TGI) Care

Housing, Restrooms, and Facilities

Gender Inclusive & LGBTQ+ Affirming Housing

Trans, nonbinary, gender diverse, and queer students can request inclusive on-campus housing options and are matched with other students who have submitted similar requests to ensure that university housing provides all students with safe, affirming spaces to find community.

Gender Inclusive & LGBTQ+ Affirming Housing

UNITY Theme Program

The UNITY Theme Program is a residence hall floor and theme program dedicated to providing a safe, Pride-filled community for students who identify as LGBTQIA+, with gender-inclusive housing options. Students participate in an academic seminar, signature programs, experiential learning, and host the annual campus drag show.

UNITY Theme Program

BSC Co-Ops

Affordable, cooperative, non-profit student housing, including themed housing for LGBTQIA+ students.

BSC Co-Ops

Inclusive Restrooms Map

A map of existing gender inclusive single-stall and multi-stall restrooms, accessible restrooms, menstrual product dispensers, and changing tables at UC Berkeley. Information about how to request conversions to gender inclusive restrooms can also be found here.

Inclusive Restrooms Map

Athletics and Recreation

RSF Universal Locker Room

Gender Inclusive Locker Room located in the RSF, with 400 lockers, 16 individual changing rooms, 7 private showers, 5 private toilets, and 4 shared sinks.

RSF Universal Locker Room

Intercollegiate Athletics Transgender and Gender Diverse Participation Guidelines

Guidelines regarding participation of transgender and gender diverse athletes in UC Berkeley Intercollegiate Athletics.

Intercollegiate Athletics Transgender and Gender Diverse Participation Guidelines

Cal Athletics Inclusion Statement

UC Berkeley Intercollegiate Athletics prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.

Cal Athletics Inclusion Statement

Nondiscrimination/Reporting

On campus

OPHD Reporting

The Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD) is the campus Title IX Office, contributing to a culture of respect by overseeing campus compliance with policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment for students, faculty, and staff.

OPHD Reporting

Whistleblower Investigations

Employees and others are encouraged to report all known or suspected instances of misuse of University resources and/or known or suspected instances of improper governmental activities by University employees.

Whistleblower Investigations

Student Advocate’s Office

A student-run office that assists students with issues regarding the University, including academic, financial aid, conduct, and grievances. The cases inform advocacy for changes in University policy that prioritize and protect students’ rights and general welfare.

Student Advocate Office

Path to Care

The PATH to Care Center leads the efforts to transform our campus into a community that is free of sexual violence, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, and stalking through prevention, advocacy, training, and healing.

Path to Care

Off-campus/General

Transgender Rights in the Workplace Fact + Resource Sheet

This resource outlines the rights and procedures transgender employees have to address discrimination.

Transgender Rights in the Workplace Fact + Resource Sheet

Transgender Law Center: Resources for Trans/GNC Folks to Address Discrimination

TLC commits to continuing to challenge any institution, business, or person who discriminates against transgender and gender non-conforming people. This guide is to help TGNC folks identify, protect against, and respond to discrimination in their communities.

Transgender Law Center: Resources for Trans/GNC Folks to Address Discrimination

Basic Needs

Queer Alliance Resource Center

Location: Hearst Field Annex A15

Hours: Monday-Friday 12-5pm

  • Gender Affirming Closet: All clothing in the closet is free for anyone to take. We have a wide variety of items, including crop tops, fabrics, shoes, socks, hats, scarves, sweaters, bras, swimsuits, pants, shorts, skirts, jewelry, dresses, perfume, nail polish, makeup, and gender-affirming gear like binders, Trans Tape, gaffs, packers, tape removal oil, hormone travel cases, sharps containers, and STPs.We're always happy to accept donations as 
  • Transition Care Intake Form: Looking for something specific? Partnering with TSWI and GenEq, we can help fulfill those needs through our Transition Intake Form.
  • Pantry & Community Fridge: Grab a healthy or satisfying bite - we typically have snacks, frozen meals, tea, coffee, condiments, hot cocoa! Anything you see here is free to take!
  • Care Essentials: We provide razors, shaving cream, menstrual products, condoms, dental dams, lube, needles, alcohol swabs, nasal spray, deodorant, bandaids, icepacks, gloves, topical creams - everything you need to take care of yourself.
  • School & Learning Resources: Get ready for class with notebooks, pencils, pens, markers, and exam booklets. We have a QT+ library with a variety of study books to help you excel.  QARC Library
  • Technology Resources: Need an iPad, charger, MacBook, or Apple Pencil for a short time? We offer rentals - see the full list here: QARC Inventory (is actively being updated). We also have a free printer available.

Basic Needs Center

The Basic Needs Center is committed to fostering belonging and justice on the UC Berkeley campus through a robust model that includes both short-term emergency relief and long-term support services addressing students’ basic needs, including food security, housing security, and financial stability.

Basic Needs Center

Gender and Name Change

On campus

Updating Name with Registrar's office

Information about how to update lived name, gender, and pronouns in CalCentral.

Updating Name with Registrar's Office

GRLN (Gender Recognition and Lived Name) Policy

The Gender Recognition and Lived Name (GRLN) policy ensures that all students, employees, alumni, and affiliates are identified by their accurate gender identity and lived name on university-issued identification documents and in UC’s information systems by providing guidance on the collection and reporting of gender identity, lived name and sexual orientation.

GRLN Policy

Changing Lived Name on University Systems

Information about how to change lived name on different university systems in compliance with the GRLN policy.

Changing Lived Name on University Systems

Berkeley Law Legal Name and Gender Change Workshop

The EBCLC Name and Gender Change Workshop provides legal assistance to help transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse clients apply for court-ordered name and gender marker changes and provides them with guidance for updating this information on their state and federal identity documents.

Get involved with the Name and Gender Change Workshop program

Off Campus

Transgender Law Center - ID Please

Transgender Law Center’s guide on navigating the process for legal gender marker/name change.

Transgender Law Center- ID Please

Advocates for Trans Equality ID Documents Center

One-stop hub for name and gender change information.

Advocates for Trans Equality ID Documents Center

Policies and Procedures

Non-Discrimination Policy

UC Berkeley’s non-discrimination policy stating discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, religion, color, citizenship, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (including having a history of a disability or being regarded as being disabled), medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), predisposing genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, age (at least 40 years of age), or veteran or military status.

Non-Discrimination Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

The UC Anti-Discrimination Policy defines Protected Category as "an identity protected by federal or state law, including the following: race, religion, color, citizenship, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (including having a history of a disability or being regarded as being disabled), medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), predisposing genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, age (at least 40 years of age), or veteran or military status."

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Student Related Policy Applying to Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex

Policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex within student affairs and activities.

Student Related Policy Applying to Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex

Sexual Violence & Sexual Harassment (SVSH)

This Policy addresses the University’s responsibilities and procedures related to sexual violence, sexual harassment, retaliation, and other prohibited behavior in order to ensure an equitable andinclusive education and employment environment. 

Sexual Violence & Sexual Harassment

Gender Recognition and Lived Name (GRLN) Policy

The Gender Recognition and Lived Name (GRLN) policy ensures that all students, employees, alumni, and affiliates are identified by their accurate gender identity and lived name on university-issued identification documents and in UC’s information systems by providing guidance on the collection and reporting of gender identity, lived name and sexual orientation.

Gender Recognition and Lived Name Policy

Facilities Policy

Guidelines regarding direction on the implementation of gender inclusive facilities in UC Buildings so the UC community can use facilities that correspond to their gender identity, in efforts to create an inclusive campus environment for all students, faculty, staff and visitors, regardless of their gender identity.

Facilities Policy

Trans Athletes Policy

UC Berkeley Intercollegiate Athletics prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.

Trans Athletes Policy

Education and Advocacy

PFLAG Academy

PFLAG ​is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.

PFLAG Academy

My Pronouns

Educational resource on pronoun usage.

My Pronouns

Trans Student Educational Resources

Trans Student Educational Resources is a youth-led organization dedicated to transforming the educational environment for trans and gender non-conforming students through advocacy and empowerment.

Trans Student Educational Resources

GLAAD’s Tips for Trans Allies

Tips for how to be a supportive trans ally.

GLAAD’s Tips for Trans Allies

The Trevor Project’s Guide to Being a Trans Ally

Tips for how to be a supportive trans ally.

The Trevor Project’s Guide to Being a Trans Ally

National Center for Transgender Equality

Educational resource on transgender life.

National Center for Transgender Equality

Transgender Map

Educational resource about navigating transition.

Transgender Map

FTM Transition Guide

Educational resource about navigating FTM transition.

FTM Transition Guide

Project TMOC

Educational videos about trans people of color.

Project TMOC

Pacific Center

Support group for parents

Pacific Center

Events

To stay updated on events, please follow these accounts on Instagram!

September 13, 2024 QTPie

The semesterly welcome event for Queer and Trans community at Cal, hosted by GenEq. Come meet fellow QTs, learn more about QT organizations, and enjoy free food, arts & crafts, games, music, and raffles! - RSVP

September 20, 2024 from 4-6pm at the Multicultural Community Center on the 2nd floor of MLK TSWI Autumn Equinox Welcome Event

Trans Student Wellness Initiative introductory event for the 24-25 season. Welcoming back all trans & nonbinary students with an autumn equinox event, featuring drag performers and fall-themed crafts and festivities!  Food will be provided. - RSVP

September 26, 2024 Queer Grad Welcome

Semesterly welcome event for Queer and Trans graduate students at Cal, hosted by GenEq. Come meet fellow QT grad students and enjoy free food, music, and activities! - RSVP

October 10, 2024 99 Objects of Trans Hirstory

A Panel with Chris Vargas - TSWI welcomes artist Chris Vargas to celebrate the release of his new book titled 99 Objects of Trans Hirstory. He is joined by two contributors to the book in a panel, followed by a make-your-own-object of trans hirstory activity! Food will be provided. 

November 2024 Trans and Nonbinary Empowerment Month

Transgender and Nonbinary Empowerment Month (TNEM) is held annually every November to center and uplift the experiences of transgender and nonbinary communities. TNEM also encompassesTrans Awareness Week and Trans Day of Remembrance. At UC Berkeley, we honor TNEM through programs such as the Trans Health Panel, Trans Day of Remembrance, and uplifting the work of theTrans Student Wellness Initiative, a collaborative student-led initiative between GenEq and the Multicultural Community Center. 

March 21-23, 2024 T-Camp

NorCal TCamp is a retreat for trans and nonbinary students by trans and nonbinary students and staff. It is an active effort of colleges and universities in Northern California.