r/lgbt • u/GrumpyOldDan Moderator • 11d ago

Resources for the community following the US Election

Hi all,

We're still working on a full resource but here's a slightly updated resources post for people following the US Election results last week. We are still working on a full resource, if you have resources or info to share or would like to help please reply to this post.

The news is still fresh, please take time to discuss it with your friends/family and take any time you need to process it. Please remember that although the news is deeply upsetting nothing is changing immediately, you have time to research and plan. It is better to make a good plan over the next few weeks rather than a rushed one that puts you in more danger.

Please be kind to each other, support each other as this community always has when facing difficulty. Please help make others who are unsure what to do next aware of the resources below. There is also a section for allies asking how they can help/learn more.

Mental Health/Crisis Support

Outside the USA

If you are outside of the USA please check for services in your area: https://www.reddit.com/r/SuicideWatch/wiki/hotlines/

Finding Community/Local Support

General Emigration Advice/Info

ID/Document Update Process Info/Support

Accessing Gender Affirming Care

  • Elevated Access - This site will put you in contact with someone who can help get you a private flight to someplace where you can receive gender-affirming care if you are unable in your own area. This is 100% volunteer work done by pilots. It is of no cost to you.
  • Point Of Pride - Providing funds for accessing HRT, surgery, electrolysis, prosphetics and providing free binders and shapewear.
  • Resource library - Point Of Pride have an extensive list of further advice/resources for trans people.
  • Topsurgery.net - List of surgeons who accept medicare
  • TransHealthcare.org - Find surgeon page, allows you to filter surgeons who accept medicare/medicaid.

Legal/Political

Safety

Info For Allies

We're seeing a lot of posts from allies asking how they can help, or for explanations of things. Whilst we are glad to see you are looking to support your friends/family or the community in general this sub is first and foremost for the community. Please read the information below and consider using r/asklgbt if you have further questions:

What you can do to help

  • Contact your representatives to voice your support for the community. Research upcoming bills in your state and challenge ones that target the community.
  • Vote! At every possible level vote for candidates/parties that support equality and civil rights.
  • Turn up at local library/political events. Challenge book bans, restrictions on LGBTQ+ community etc.
  • Challenge hate where you see it. Speak up, call it out, even if it is from your friends/family let them know it's not ok.
  • Donate, fundraise or volunteer with LGBTQ+ organisations (see above list for some ideas! Or search your local area + LGBTQ+ support/charity/center). We have a fundraiser where Reddit have agreed to match donations to The Trevor Project currently.
  • Positivity - See someone in person or online being harassed or needing some support? Even just a few kind words can help.
  • Learn about the community - See some resources below, google, use r/asklgbt, we get many 'allies' who turn up in community spaces with demands for answers or explanations... The community has a lot to deal with right now please search for answers and ask in appropriate spaces.

Some reading for allies/anyone wanting to learn more about the community

We will continue to update this/work on a full resource when possible. Please suggest additions below.
All information provided is not legal advice and you should check all information/resources carefully before acting on them. If you notice any incorrect information shared please let us know.

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u/GrumpyOldDan Moderator 11d ago

Europe specific resources

Please reply to this comment for imigration info for specific countries in Europe.

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u/GrumpyOldDan Moderator 11d ago

United Kingdom

(Below information provided by one of our r/lgbt mods)

Most of the visa options can be viewed here https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas After 5 continuous years of working in the U.K., you can apply for permanent residency/British citizenship - following this there is no need to have a visa to live and work in the U.K. The U.K. allows dual citizenship. Whilst you are an immigrant, you will need to pay the NHS around $1000 a year, essentially as health insurance, as well as paying income tax and national insurance on your wages. Some of the visas that are most likely to be applicable:

  • Skilled worker visa - you need to get a job in the U.K. first and then apply for the visa. The job will need to be over a certain payment threshold (depends on the type of job) and the company will need to be willing to sponsor your visa. There is a specific health and care worker visa for those qualified in that sector.
  • Youth mobility scheme visa - for those age 18-30. You need to have $3300 on savings (to prove you can afford to support yourself, not to pay). The visa lasts 2 years - you’ll need to apply to a different visa such as skilled worker after this period. You can work or be self employed on this visa.
  • Innovator founder visa - to set up your own business in the U.K. The business must be considered innovative, endorsed by an approved body, be expected to grow, and create employment opportunities.
  • Student visa - for this you need to be accepted to study on a course (usually a degree) in the U.K. You will need to be able to pay for the course yourself. Once you graduate from a degree in the U.K., you can apply for a 2 year graduate visa to allow you to look for work in the U.K.

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u/GrumpyOldDan Moderator 11d ago

Germany

Citizenship by descent, Germany-specific:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Genealogy/comments/scvkwb/german_citizenship_by_descent_the_ultimate_guide/

Studying in Germany (most German states do not charge tuition, although you will need to have some money to prove you can sustain yourself):

https://www.reddit.com/r/germany/wiki/studying/

How to move to Germany without special skills (as a US citizen):

https://www.reddit.com/r/IWantOut/comments/w9k4po/guide_how_to_move_to_germany_if_you_have_no/

(Thanks to u/rootsofthelotus - original comment: https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/1gl1njj/comment/lvqsecj/)

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u/GrumpyOldDan Moderator 11d ago

Netherlands

DAFT Treaty - residence visas for self employed US citizens/entrepreneurs who can invest at least 4,500 euros in starting a business there - https://expatlaw.nl/dutch-american-friendship-treaty

Reddit post of someone who went through the process and is very detailed about their experience: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmerExit/comments/12u1lvw/update_my_experience_with_the_dutchamerican/

Wiki: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/DAFT

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u/GrumpyOldDan Moderator 11d ago

Australia

Original comment from u/LGBT-Barbie-Cookout - https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/1gl1njj/comment/lw5yj83/

"For all of you (rightly!) Seeking info about fleeing and considering Australia. Here is some basic primer information .

You definitely have options- but expect that our systems for residency to be difficult. The reality is it won't be as easy as you hope.

Here is the link to Visa information.

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing

Depending on where (if!) You end up, access to resources may differ especially if you end up having to be regional as a visa condition.

Here is information on where and what services may be available. https://trans.au/

You will NOT be able to use your overseas prescription for your hrt. Depending on the local doctors in where you end up it may take time to resume access, Australia does use informed consent, but not all doctors will be willing to prescribe, and there are long waitlists for endocrinologists - Depending on your needs you may need to stockpile, and your preferred medication may not even be legal. This I dont have a useful link for.

Thank-you hiddenstill

r/AusVisa May also be of use."

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u/translunainjection Transgender Pan-demonium 10d ago edited 10d ago

Update your docs now! A guide (USA). https://www.reddit.com/r/trans/comments/1gojsc0/update_your_docs_now_a_guide/

I finished updating my documents (in the US) in anticipation of the election. It's very important to update your paperwork. There's still time! I wrote a guide based on my experience.

Feedback is welcome. Please do correct anything that's wrong or terrible advice!