J Coley (they/them)
“It feels amazing to finally be here, because I’ve been wanting to be here for a while and have been too scared to say ‘this is me.'”
If you can relate to this storyteller, below are some resources you might find helpful. If you are in crisis or just need someone to talk to, call the Trans Lifeline at 1-877-565-8860 for free (also available in Spanish.) For 24/7 support, text COALITION to 741741, or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. If in need of urgent assistance, call 911.
- Black Transmen Inc provides positive and affirming support to enrich the lives of Transmen. Click here for resources for Black Trans men and to learn more.
- The Human Right Campaign – Click here for information on coming-out as a Black LGBTQ person including information on how to talk to your family.
- The National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition – Click here for information on how to access free COVID-19 Care Packages for the Transgender Community and more resources.
- The Okra Project provides home cooked, healthy, and culturally specific meals and resources to Black Trans people. Click here to learn more
- The Trans Lifeline offers direct emotional and financial support to Trans people in crisis – for the Trans community, by the Trans community. If you are in crisis or just need someone to talk to, call the Trans Lifeline at 1-877-565-8860 for free and available in Spanish. Click here to learn more.