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Transgender
  • The New York Transgender Rights Organization (NTRO) works to gain legal protections for transgender people in Westchester County and New York State.  In addition, social support and legal assistance are provided for people who are transitioning.  Contact information:  (914) 428-7247 or e-mail Joann Prinzivalli.
The Gender Identity Project offers individual peer counseling, information and referral, alcohol/tobacco/drug use counseling, HIV/AIDS prevention and intervention services, support groups, forums and community education, and professional education and sensitivity training. All services are free and confidential.
GenderPAC works to end discrimination and violence caused by gender stereotypes by changing public attitudes, educating elected officials and expanding legal rights.
 
The Metropolitan North Transgender Alliance (MeNTA) meets monthly at the LOFT for social and support groups for all transgendered and gender-variant people. 
IFGE advocates and educates for promoting the self-definition and free expression of individual gender identity.  IFGE maintains an extensive bookstore and publishes a magazine addressing issues about gender identity and expression.
The TLPI advocates for transgender people by bringing experts and supporters together to work on law and policy initiatives designed to advance transgender equality.


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