Resources

Resources

Eugene area & Oregon-focused Queer & Gender-Diverse Resources

  • QueerEugene – queer-led resources, news, and events (Eugene and beyond)
  • TransPonder – trans-led resources, support, and events (Eugene and beyond)
  • Basic Rights Oregon – queer public policy advocacy (Oregon)
  • Willamette Valley Esthetics & Electrology – trans-owned gender-affirming and preoperative permanent hair removal, takes medical insurance (based in Eugene, clients from everywhere)
  • HIV Alliance – injection supply pickup and sharps dropoff (23 sites across Lane, Marion, Douglas, Josephine, Coos, Curry, and Washington counties)
  • HIV Alliance/TransPonder – injection supply delivery (Eugene/Springfield area)
  • HIV Alliance/Transition Health – bulk injection supplies available at Dr. Kurzet’s office

Social Gender and Transition Information

Medical Gender and Transition Information

Reproductive and Sexual Health Information

  • Bedsider – inclusive sexual health and reproductive information and support
  • Planned Parenthood – inclusive sexual health and reproductive information and healthcare
  • Dopo – inclusive abortion support
  • See also the Social section above for some inclusive sex toys and attire

Behavioral/Mental Health Resources

Medical Insurance & Financial Resources

  • Oregon Healthcare can help you find the right health insurance for your situation
  • Oregon Health Plan provides health insurance for folks with lower incomes
  • Transition Health Community Fund offers grants for assistance with queer healthcare
  • Jim Collins Foundation offers grants for assistance with gender-affirming surgery
  • Point of Pride offers grants for assistance with gender-affirming surgery (on hold as of 11/2024)
  • GenderBands offers grants for assistance with gender-affirming healthcare, clothing, travel, identity document changes, haircuts, and voice therapy – Applications Oct 1 – Nov 30
  • TransLifeline offers microgrants for identity document changes, hair removal, and incarcerated/released trans people

Education, Legal, Advocacy, and Personal Financial Resources

Intersectional Communities and Support in Lane County

  • Looking Glass – housing, mental health, vocational, crisis, and educational services
  • White Bird – social services navigation, dental care, mental health, vaccinations, crisis care, substance recovery assistance services
  • HIV Alliance – support for bloodborne illnesses and mental health care
  • Centro Latino Americano – servicios sociales, psicoterapia, tratamiento para los trastornos por uso de sustancias, y recursos
  • Lane Independent Living Alliance – support and advocacy for people with physical, mental, cognitive, and sensory disabilities
  • Love for Lane County – gap services such as household items, transportation, and small repairs (faith-based)
  • Eugene Mission – Shelter, computer lab, culinary training, and vocational training and skills for for people experiencing homelessness (faith-based)
  • ShelterCare – housing and behavioral health services
  • Community Supported Shelters – pre-housing shelter for people experiencing homelessness
  • Black Thistle Street Aid – medical services for people experiencing homelessness
  • 15th Night – youth-informed connections for homelessness and maintaining education