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
Currently no recommendations – feel free to submit any you have personally had positive experiences with
Groups
- Northern Michigan People’s Pride
- Northern Pride – We’re Out and About
- Northern Michigan LGBTQ Community
Local Businesses
- Pinups & Needles – Tattoo Parlor Piercing Studio & Beauty Salon
- Sidetraxx Bar – LGBTQ nightclub
- Thompson’s Pharmacy
- Grand Traverse Pie Co
- Georgina’s
- Minerva’s
Fitness
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
Substance Abuse
Forums, Blogs & Youtube Channels
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.
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- Energize for workout – C4
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