LGBTQ Resources & Helpful Links

I have compiled a list of LGBTQ friendly businesses, support groups, events, entertainment, forums, blogs and professionals from my own experiences.  I will update this page regularly and add to it when given recommendations from those I trust.  I will thoroughly research each reference given to me before posting my approval, because I want this to be a place where transgender and LGBTQ individuals and their support can visit with confidence.  Enjoy!

Reporting Discrimination

Traverse City Police Department – LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning) Liaison, Officer Taylor Comiskey

Groups

• Northern Michigan People’s Pride
• Northern Pride – We’re Out and About
• Northern Michigan LGBTQ Community
• LGBTQPI+ Spectrum of Northern Michigan
• Polestar LGBT+ Center of Traverse City

Local Businesses

• Pinups & Needles – Tattoo Parlor & Beauty Salon
• Sidetraxx Bar – LGBTQ nightclub
• Thompson’s Pharmacy
• Grand Traverse Pie Co
• Georgina’s
• Minerva’s

Fitness

• Planet Fitness
• Grand Traverse Civic Center

Professional Resources

• Dr. Graham Peveller – Counseling for transgender referral letters
• Set Forth Counseling – Nikki Wald, LMSW
• Healing Arts Counseling – ​Kelly Forrester, MS, LPC
• Dr. Rebecca Hoffman – Primary Care Physician for transgender referral letter
• Dr. Jill E. Vollbrecht, MD – Endocrinologist for hormone therapy
• Dr. Daniel A. Medalie MD – Experienced FTM/MTF Plastic Surgeon

Entertainment & Nightlife

• Bayside Bombshells – Burlesque, Comedy, Drag, Circus Arts and more!
• Falling Down Stairs Productions – Comedy Shows
• Sidetraxx Bar – LGBTQ nightclub

Resorts & Spas

• Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
• Planet Fitness – Tanning, Hydromassage, Total Body Enhancement, Massage

Substance Abuse

• DrugRehab.com
• Addiction Center

Forums, Blogs & Youtube Channels

• Charles Memphis YouTube

Michigan’s Name and Gender Change Documents & Process

Although each state is different in their process for name and gender change, here is the link to Michigan’s process.

FTM Products

• Prevent hair loss – Striking Viking or Smooth Viking
• Faster beard/facial hair growth – Striking Viking or Smooth Viking
• Prevent acne – Indian Healing Clay
• Muscle growth (when working out)  – Creatine
• Muscle growth & detox (when working out) – Niacin
• Energize for workout – C4
• STP & Packers