Below are resources in the District of Columbia for our community, part of this site’s American resources by state. See also major US-based trans websites and national advocacy groups.
Healthcare
Transgender surgery options in the District of Columbia
Casa Ruby (casaruby.org)
- Healthcare, housing, and social services
The DC Center (thedccenter.org)
- Health, culture, support, and advocacy
DC Trans Coalition (dctranscoalition.wordpress.com)
- Resource lists and local information
Whitman-Walker Health (whitman-walker.org)
World Professional Association of Transgender Health (wpath.org)
- Member search: District of Columbia
Planned Parenthood (plannedparenthood.org)
Youth
Children’s National Medical Center (childrensnational.org)
SMYAL (smyal.org)
- LGBT youth leadership development
Legal
National Center for Transgender Equality (transequality.org)
- ID Documents Center | District of Columbia
Human Rights Campaign (hrc.org)
Williams Institute (williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu)
Washington, DC Office of Human Rights (dc.gov)
The District of Columbia Superior Court Family Court – Domestic Relations Branch accepts filings for name changes and other documents.
District of Columbia Courts (dccourts.gov)
- Application for adults age 21 and over:
- Minors and people under age 21: