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Brave Space creates community and facilitates access to expert and knowledgeable providers for transgender and non-binary children, youth, adults, and their families.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Brave Space is still here! Although our office is closed, Brave Space is going strong and available to offer support. Looking for a letter for a future surgery or other resources? Contact our front desk at 503-486-8936 or Info@BraveSpaceLLC.com. Need to speak to your counselor? Find their contact information at the "Providers" Page.

Please note, the following services are cancelled until further notice: drop-ins, Clothing Collection, voice coaching, hair cuts, and Parent/Community Support Group. Further changes will be posted on the website and our Facebook page. Sign up for our mailing list on the Home Page if you'd like to receive occasional news updates by email.

PFLAG

PFLAG, founded in 1973, "is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies" in the US. PFLAG offers resources for allies to help support their LGBTQ+ loved ones.

Portland's local PFLAG chapter. Find local support in Portland, East County, and Washington County.

Guide to Being a Trans Ally

This guide is about your experience as a supporter learning new language and ways of thinking as you do the hard work of becoming an ally. Offers breakdowns of concepts related to gender and allyship.

Our Trans Loved Ones

A guide for allies seeking advice on how to support their gender-expansive loved ones through different life stages.

Transgender Reading List for Kids

Age-appropriate reading materials for gender-expansive, questioning, and curious youth that cover gender identity and gender roles

Transgender Reading List for Adults

Reading materials for adults covering topics such as personal experiences with transitioning, offering support to gender-expansive loved ones, and resources for gender-expansive adults.

Database of FAQs, including basic information about LGBTQ+ and trans communities, questions about having a child come out to you, and questions about how faith and sexual or gender identity work together.