{"id":8756,"date":"2026-03-30T19:47:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T23:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chapters.theprimetimersww.com\/miamivalleyoh\/?page_id=8756"},"modified":"2026-04-13T06:01:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:01:07","slug":"testing-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chapters.theprimetimersww.com\/miamivalleyoh\/testing-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Trans Lifeline<\/span> <\/strong>– A peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning individuals.\u00a0 When you call, you’ll speak to a trans or nonbinary peer operator.\u00a0 1-877-565-8860<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

LGBT National Help Center<\/span> <\/strong>– Provides vital peer suport, community connections, and resource information through helplines and online chatrooms. (NOT 24\/7, M-F 1400-2300, S 1200-1700)\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>1-888-843-4564<\/a><\/em> or https:\/\/lgbthotline.org\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>

The Trevor Project<\/span> <\/strong>– \u00a0Confidential and secure 24\/7 service for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults.\u00a0 1-866-488-7386<\/a> or text \u201cSTART\u201d to 678-678-Free<\/a><\/p>

HearMe App<\/span> <\/strong>– App provides a safe and inclusive space to talk with a real person when you\u2019re feeling lonely, stressed, anxious, or just need someone to talk with about your day.\u00a0 Available 24\/7\/365, confidentially & anonymously. https:\/\/www.hearme.app\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Dayton LGBT Center<\/strong><\/span> – Offers comprehensive, community-based services to the gender and sexual minorities of the Dayton and Miami Valley area.\u00a0 \u00a0https:\/\/www.daytonlgbtcenter.org\/<\/a><\/p>

Have A Gay Day<\/span><\/strong> – Creates a safety environment for the purpose of Equality, Education, and Support of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.\u00a0 Offers food, personal items, seasonal pantry (and pet food!), and community laundry.\u00a0 \u00a0https:\/\/haveagayday.org\/<\/a><\/p>

Ohio Prime Timers<\/span><\/strong> – Provides social, recreational, and educational opportunities for \u201cmature\u201d gay and bisexual men. https:\/\/chapters.theprimetimersww.com\/miamivalleyoh\/<\/a> (Dayton) and https:\/\/tristateprimetimers.com\/<\/a> (Cincinnati) , contact Nick at 513-410-4211<\/a> for information.<\/p>

TransOhio<\/span><\/strong> – Providing services, education, support, and advocacy.\u00a0 http:\/\/transohio.squarespace.com\/<\/a><\/p>

Closet TRANSformation<\/span><\/strong> – Clothing exchange serving the trans community of the Miami Valley.\u00a0 1- 937-247-4663<\/a><\/p>

BRAVO (Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization)<\/span><\/strong> – Provides comprehensive individual and community programs for survivor advocacy and support to LGBTQI survivors of hate and bias violence, discrimination, intimate partner violence, stalking, and\/or sexual assault.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/bravo.equitashealth.org\/<\/a><\/p>

PFLAG<\/span><\/strong> – Mission is to \u201ccreate a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.pflagdayton.org\/<\/a> or https:\/\/www.pflagcincinnati.org\/<\/a><\/p>

Dayton Metro Library<\/span> – LGBTQIA+ Book Club <\/strong>– \u201cA book discussion group for adults who are interested in reading and discussing a range of fiction and nonfiction books featuring LGBTQIA+ characters.\u201d https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/DaytonMetroLibraryLGBTQIA<\/a><\/p>

Gatlyn Dame Group, Inc<\/span><\/strong> – Providing support, awareness, outlets, and education for transgender, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and allies.\u00a0 Contact Gage Gatlyn at gatlyndamegroup@gmail.com<\/a> or 904-214-4460<\/a>,\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gatlyndamegroup\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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SPARTA Pride <\/strong>– “A beacon for transgender individuals who currently serve or have served in the US Military.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/spartapride.org\/<\/a><\/p>

The Gender Dysphoria Bible <\/strong>– \u201cThe purpose of this site is to document the many ways that gender dysphoria can manifest, as well as the number forms of gender transition, in order to provide a guide for those who are questioning, those who are starting their transgender journey, those already on their path, and those who simply wish to be better allies.\u201d https:\/\/genderdysphoria.fyi\/en<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Equality Ohio<\/strong> – \u201cStatewide advocacy and legal aid organization.\u201d\u00a0 https:\/\/equalityohio.org\/<\/a>
Equitas Health Legal Clinic<\/strong> – Helpful with name change process.\u00a0 https:\/\/equitashealth.com\/our-services\/gender-affirming-care\/legal-clinics\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Rainbow Eldercare <\/strong>– \u201cProviding advocacy, educational resources, support and referral services to the elder LGBT community and straight allies.\u201d http:\/\/rainboweldercare.org\/<\/a> or 937-657-8103<\/a>
Alzheimer’s Association <\/strong>– Access LGBT caregiver resources. https:\/\/www.alz.org\/help-support\/caregiving<\/a> or 800.272.3900<\/a>
LGBTQ+ Caregiver Center <\/strong>– \u201cWe provide advocacy, education, and resources to empower LGBTQ caregivers and those who care for LGBTQ people to improve their health and wellbeing.\u201d https:\/\/lgbtqcaregivers.org<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Gay Dayton Church Directory <\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/www.gaydayton.org\/faith.html<\/a>
Eternal Joy Metropolitan Community Church,<\/strong>\u00a0Dayton, OH
https:\/\/www.eternaljoymccdayton.com\/<\/a>\u00a0or 937-554-0053<\/a>
Harmony Creek Church<\/strong>, Kettering, OH
https:\/\/www.harmonycreekchurch.org\/<\/a>\u00a0or 937-434-394<\/a>
Temple Israel<\/strong>, Dayton, OH
https:\/\/tidayton.org\/<\/a>\u00a0or 937-496-0050<\/a>
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Yellow Springs<\/strong>, Yellow Springs, OH
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The All Inclusive AA Group <\/strong>– Mondays at 7pm at Dayton LGBT Center (136 N St. Clair St.)
That GAAY Group <\/strong>– Fridays at 7pm at Southside Club (3040 Valleywood Dr.)
Downtowners Gay Group <\/strong>– Saturdays at 7pm at St. John Lutheran Church (141 S. Ludlow St.)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Gay Dayton <\/strong>– Information about what\u2019s happening in Dayton Queer Community.\u00a0 https:\/\/www.gaydayton.org\/<\/a>
The Neon<\/strong> – Affirming movie theater in Dayton that often shows LGBTQ+ films. https:\/\/www.neonmovies.com\/<\/a>
Dayton Gay Men\u2019s Chorus<\/strong> – \u201cCommitted to continually reaching for excellence in choral music, forging active community partnerships, and educating others about the value of diversity.\u201d https:\/\/www.daytongaymenschorus.org\/<\/a>
Rubi Girls <\/strong>– Raises money for HIV\/AIDS – \u201cCharity-driven, comedic drag performances.\u201d https:\/\/www.therubigirls.com\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Outlist LGBTQ+ Affirming Healthcare Directory:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.outcarehealth.org\/outlist\/<\/a>
LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory:<\/strong> https:\/\/lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org\/<\/a>
Equitas Health:<\/strong> https:\/\/equitashealth.com\/locations\/dayton-medical-center\/<\/a>\u00a0or 937-853-3650<\/a>
Equitas Health Dental Care:<\/strong> Dental care available on a sliding fee scale. https:\/\/equitashealth.com\/smile<\/a>
Public Health of Dayton & Montgomery County <\/strong>– LGBTQ Health Alliance- offering a variety of free health-related services including pregnancy testing, diabetes prevention, tobacco cessation, STI testing and care referral, and more. https:\/\/www.phdmc.org\/client-services\/lgbtq-care<\/a>\u00a0or 937-225-5700<\/a>
Wexner Medical Cetner <\/strong>– Gender Affirming Care (OSU) https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/gender-affirming-care<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Vocal Congruent Project <\/strong>– Collection of free resources to help people find vocal congruence – the sense that their voice and speech accurately reflect who they are. The website includes a provider map of gender-affirming voice trainers and surgeons. https:\/\/vocalcongruence.org\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The Ohio State University <\/strong>– Wexner Medical Center
https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/gender-affirming-care\/our-team\/surgical-providers<\/a>
Chris McClung, M.D. <\/strong>– Urology, Columbus, OH, 614-618-9018<\/a>
https:\/\/rsa-docs.com\/<\/a>
Matthew Mellon, M.D. <\/strong>– Urology, Indianapolis, IN, 317-962-3700<\/a>
https:\/\/iuhealth.org\/find-providers\/provider\/matthew-j-mellon-md-8084<\/a>
Todd Hicks, M.D.<\/strong>\u00a0– Plastic Surgery, Centerville, OH- 937-396-8001<\/a>
https:\/\/www.premierhealth.com\/premier-plastic-surgeons\/providers<\/a>
Ali Totonchi, M.D.<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0 Plastic Surgery, Cleveland, OH- 216-778-4450<\/a>
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