resources
10 Steps to Take When Your Kid Comes Out As Transgender
Using Chosen Names Reduces Odds of Depression and Suicide in Transgender Youths
LGBT Friendly Provider Directory for Sedgwick County
PFLAG - Guide to Being a Trans Ally
Resources for Oder Adults
Lambda Legal: Know Your Rights
National Center for Transgender Equality : Aging
The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging:: Inclusive Services for LGBT Older Adults
National Center for Transgender Equality: Know Your Rights for Medicare
Human Rights Campaign: Supporting and Caring for our LGBTQ Elders During COVID-19
crisis services
Trans Lifeline – a non-profit dedicated to the well being of transgender people. We run a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to respond to whatever support needs members of our community might have. Ph# 877-565-8860
Trevor Project - Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. Ph# 866-488-7386
Crisis Intervention Services (Emergency mental health)
635 N Main, Wichita Kansas
316-660-7500
Phone, walk-in service, mobile unit
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Phone Assistance:
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 74174 (crisistextline.org)
Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center Crisis Line 316-263-3002
Exploited and Missing Children’s Unit 316-337-6552
Poison Control Center 800-332-6633
Street Outreach 316-262-4663
Suicide Prevention:
Local Suicide Prevention Services 316-660-7500