ASUW Student Senate: Session XXXII

Safety, Well-being, and Transgender-Inclusive Resources

This guide pulls together resources from various websites including the Washington LGBTQ Commission, the Seattle LGBTQ Center, the Queer Power Alliance, Lambert House, the Gender Justice League, the ACLU Washington, and the Q Law Foundation. Many of these sources are included as additional resources, or resources are linked from these same organizations. This list is tentative and subject to change as the Senate continues consulting with and deferring to community organizations. 

If any links are broken or if you have any recommendations for additions/changes to these resources, please email asuwssmc@uw.edu

Last Updated: 5/24/26 by PRO Julia Tanner

Hotlines

Queer and Trans Crisis Hotlines

  • Trans Lifeline – (877) 565-8860 
    • Anonymous, confidential peer support phone service divested from police 
    • Mon-Fri 1p-9p ET 
  • Trevor Project – (866) 488-7386 
    • Free, confidential self-harm and suicide prevention hotline 
    • Alternatively: Text 678678 or visit chat.trvr.org 

Non-LGBTWIA+ Specific Crisis Hotlines

Safe Transportation 

  • NightRide Shuttle 
    • Fare-free shuttles for students with Husky Cards; they stop at 8 scheduled stops from 8 pm to 1:34 am for the East zone and from 8 pm to 1:39 am for the West zone, Monday through Friday 
  • Husky SafeTrip – (206) 685-9255 
    • Free rides to UW students and employees on campus between the hours of 6:30 pm and 2 am; call the number, tell the dispatcher where you’re calling from, stand outside or near the entryway and watch for the UWPD car 
  • Pride Across the Bridge Transportation Resources 
    • List of resources for people seeking to get around, especially on the Eastside, in Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, etc. 

LGBTQ Centers 

  • UW Q Center 
    • Community space and organized resource hub on campus – includes gender affirming products, discussion groups, etc. 
    • HUB 315 
  • Seattle LGBTQ Center 
    • Community space and organized resource hub – includes a library, ORCA LIFT, Healthcare Enrollment and Navigation 
    • 400 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122 (Capitol Hill) 

UW Student Groups 

Higher Education Resources 

Support Groups & Programs 

UW Physical & Mental Health Services 

  • UW Counseling Center 
    • Individual & group counseling, drop-in support, parent/faculty consultations, workshops, and presentations 
  • UW Livewell 
    • Alcohol and drug consultation, confidential advocacy, peer groups, peer wellness coaching, student needs navigation, suicide intervention program, tabling events, workshops 
  • Husky Health Center 
  • Gender-affirming care
    • Primary care, same day care, immunizations, OB/GYN, nurse advice, travel medicine, sports medicine, physical therapy, safe sex supplies 
  • UW Medicine Gender-Affirming Care 
    • Information and connections for primary, specialty, and surgical care 

Gender-Affirming Healthcare 

Financial Assistance 

Basic Needs – Food, Shelter/Housing, Clothing, Employment 

  • UW Q Center 
    • Free binders, backers, TransTape, gaffs/tucking underwear, Stand-to-Pees, bra bud breastforms, reusable/sustainable menstrual products 
  • Alphabet Alliance of Color Community Care Fund 
    • Donations support transportation, medical care, mental health care, food, housing, and more for our QTBIPOC community members 
  • Lambert House Housing Resources 
    • List of services across the city offering shelter, food, showers, laundry, clothing, case management, computers, bathrooms, and maturation supplies – the closest of these services to campus will be listed separately 
  • University District Youth Center 
    • Free breakfast service 8:30-9:30am, case management services and programming Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday between 9:30am and 3 pm by appointment and Wednesday between 9:30am and 1pm by appointment 
    • 4516 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 (North of the Burke Museum) 
  • ROOTS 
    • Emergency overnight shelter for young adults ages 18 to 25 
    • 4541 19th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 (Greek Row, North of UW Campus) 
  • I Support The Girls – A.S.H. Kits 
    • Ships “Aid, Safety, Hygiene” Kits for survivors of domestic violence, individuals experiencing menopause, and for gender non-conforming individuals 
  • Beyond These Walls Care Closet 
    • Care packages for LGBTQ+ people, including a toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant, bar soap, shampoo and conditioner, hairbrush, razors and shaving cream and makeup removable wipes, two tops, two pairs of pants/skirts, socks, underwear, shoes, and a seasonal appropriate coat/jacket, in the winter, they supply a beanie, gloves and a sweatshirt 
  • T4T Clothing Swap 
    • Donated gender-affirming clothing giveaway event, held 2-3 times annually 
  • LGBTQIA+ Renters Guide 
    • Practical steps and legal protections to help LGBTQIA+ renters—especially transgender individuals—find safe, affirming housing 
  • Gender Justice League Community Security Program 
    • Temporary shelter coordination, flexible financial assistance, resource navigation support, and safety planning for Two-Spirit, Trans, & Gender Diverse survivors 
  • Ingersoll Gender Center Job Board 
    • Job board for transgender and gender diverse folks seeking employment and training opportunities in and outside of Seattle and King County 
  • PEER Seattle 
    • Peer coaching, support groups, employment and housing support 
  • Utopia Washington Support Request 
    • Health Services, Food Access, Citizenship Access, Youth Support for Queer and Trans BIPOC 
  • Queer Power Alliance Resource Database 
    • Housing, immigration, food insecurity, childcare, medical care, mental health, legal aid, financial resources, domestic violence, and discrimination 

Legal Resources 

Relocation Assistance 

Advocacy 

History and Education 

General Community Groups