Name & Gender Marker Change Resources
If you have questions about the name and gender marker change process in Michigan, we’re here to help. Affirmations Community Center offers a monthly clinic to guide you through each step of the legal process. Resources listed also provide information and updates on federal and state laws related to name and gender marker changes. For more information on name and gender marker changes, please read this presentation by Affirmations’ Associate Director of Programs, Brenden Bell, LMSW.
Some resources are created by Affirmations, and some are submitted by local partners and reviewed by Affirmations staff. External submissions have self-reported alignment with Affirmations' mission to offer safe and affirming experiences for people of diverse identities. Learn More
Trans-ilience and the Gender Affirmation Project
Trans-ilience, linked to MSU, studies stress and resilience in trans/nonbinary communities. They co-lead the Gender Affirmation Project, helping with legal name/gender marker changes in Ingham County. Trans-ilience serves broadly; Gender Affirmation Project is Ingham County specific.
Details
- Department of Psychology Michigan State University 316 Physics Road East Lansing, MI 48824
- https://www.trans-ilience.com/
Grand Rapids Trans Foundation
The Grand Rapids Trans Foundation nurtures and sustains Trans futures by creating equitable opportunities, removing barriers, and fostering community. From scholarships to gender-affirming closets, this center focuses on minimising barriers and empower the trans community to flourish.
Details
- 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
- info@grtransfoundation.org
- https://grtransfoundation.org/
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