LGBTQ+ Health Resources
Support and Resources in the Greater Flathead Area
This is a social and support group for middle school and high school students and their families in the Flathead Valley. Support offered by Love Lives Here.
The Glacier Queer Alliance (GQA) is focused on providing positive, safe, community resources, events, and spaces for people of all gender identities and sexual orientations in the Flathead Valley.
True U is an online hormone therapy clinic that provides safe and medically supervised hormone therapy to the trans and non-binary community. They utilize modern day technology and the most up-to-date clinical practices, with a goal to provide this service at an accessible price, all while treating patients with compassion and respect. This service is available in Montana.
This is a coalition of transgender, non-binary, and two spirit individuals and organizations throughout the state of Montana. TransVisible Montana provides workshops, leadership opportunities, education, and more to the people of Montana. Contact them for mentorship through legal name changes in Montana.
Montana Inclusive Providers Guide
A directory and resource guide of friendly and inclusive healthcare providers throughout Montana. Compiled by the Western Montana Community Center.
Western Montana’s LGBTQ+ Community Center since 1999. “The Center is an open affirming environment for peoples of all sexual orientations and gender identity expressions. We empower our community through education, advocacy, and collaborative networking. We strive to be Western Montana’s voice for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.”
Education and Informational Resources
A website service that aims to increase access to expert, affirming, and culturally competent care for queer and gender expansive children, adolescents, and adults. Offers appointments and services entirely online for those who may not have easily-accessible inclusive care.
Self-Injection Instruction and resources
This page gives step by step instructions on hormone self injection with pictures and video. It also describes how to purchase your own injection supplies online.
"The Spectrum" is a helpful chart used to explain the wide array of Gender Expression, Gender Identities, & Sexual Orientations. We grabbed this graphic from The Trevor Project website. Feel free to download it and use it to educate friends & family members!
Center of Excellence for Transgender Health
The ultimate CoE goal is to improve the overall health and well-being of transgender individuals by developing and implementing programs in response to community-identified needs.
Undead Voice is the world’s first online voice program guiding trans, non-binary and gender diverse folks to create a voice that aligns with their identity.
Choosing the right school is vital for every incoming college student, but it can be more challenging for those who identify as LGBTQ+. In addition to obstacles that all students face, LGBTQ+ students need to consider whether the institution has LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs, and practices. This guide provides prospective students and their families with tools to identify the right schools, an overview of common challenges, tips for applying, and details on the federal laws that protect LGBTQ students.
Job & Career Guide for LGBTQ+ Candidates
This guide is designed to provide essential information, tips, and resources tailored to the unique needs and challenges faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community in the job market.
Legal Support for Transgender Individuals
This link takes you to a PDF version of the legal language outlining exactly what is required for the state of Montana to sanction a legal gender change. The sections pertaining to Transgender individuals are highlighted. Additionally, you can contact TransVisible Montana for mentorship through legal name changes in Montana.
Changing the Gender on Your Birth Certificate in MT
As of December 17, 2017, Montana will issue a new birth certificate with an updated name and gender upon receipt of an affidavit from the individual, a government-issued ID showing the correct gender, or a court order. No court order or proof of surgery is required. Click this link for detailed information.
Montana Vital Records Correction Affidavit
This link takes you to a PDF version of the Montana Dept. of Health and Human Services Vital Records Correction Affidavit which is asked for on the above Changing Your Birth Certificate link. This does need to be notarized so read through the entire document, be sure to have everything together, then take what you need to a notary to fill it out.
Changing Your Name on Your Montana State Driver's License
This link takes you to a PDF version of the information that one needs to know in order to change their name on a driver license or ID card in the state of Montana. It includes a list of documents required as well as where one needs to go.