Trans Guide - Gender Identity/Expression Resources for the UCR Community



What kinds of Trans programs are offered at UCR?
The LGBT Resource Center offers the following programs of Trans education and support:
  • Trans Group - This group of students, staff, and faculty includes those who are Trans-identified, and their partners. The groups meets at the LGBTRC in the evening. Please contact Asst. Director Jami Grosser at jami.grosser@ucr.edu or 951.827.2267 for more info.
  • Trans Allies Safe Zone Program
  • Tuesday Rap - Fluidity
  • Trans Remembrance Display
  • Resource Library of books, magazines, DVDs, and handouts inclusive of Trans lives and issues. Click here for a list of trans and intersex titles in the center library
  • Featured speakers, including Butchlalis de Panochtitlan, Disposable Boy Toys, Helen Hill, Thea Hillman, Raci Ignacio, Deidre McCloskey, Drago Renteria
Will I be able to find Trans-friendly student housing on campus?
The Gender Neutral Housing Option allows students to room with any other student, regardless of physical sex. This option is located in Pentland Hills, featuring single-person restroom and shower facilities that provide privacy for every resident. Also read about Housing Policies Related to Gender Identity/Expression and Stonewall Hall, the LGBT and Allies Living Community.

How do I find gender-neutral or single-occupancy restrooms on campus?
Please click here to see a list of restrooms and locations.

Are Trans-related health needs covered by employee health insurance benefits?
Yes, most UC employee insurers offer coverage of hormone therapy, psychological counseling, and certain transgender-related surgical needs. Learn more by clicking here.

Are Trans-related health needs covered by the Undergraduate or Graduate health insurance programs?
USHIP and GSHIP cover hormones therapy but do not currently cover Sex Reassignment Surgery. The Chancellor's Advisory Committee on the Status of LGBTs is working to change this.

Is "gender identity" included in the UCR non-discrimination statement?
The University of California added "gender identity" to the non-discrimination statement in 2004. Read the statement below, and read more about it by clicking here. The Office of Faculty and Staff Affirmative Action at UCR addresses questions and concerns regarding equal employment opportunity. The UCR Hate/Bias Response Team addresses bias incidents, including UCR people targeted based on their gender identity/expression.

"The University of California, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. The University also prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities."

How may I change my Name on University student records?
Any name change must first be legally changed under state and federal law (this same policy applies to other name changes, such as when students take a spouse's name). Click here for more info and to download the "Change or Correction of Name Form," which you will need to present with other documentation to the Registrar's office. That documentation might be a state driver's llcense, court order, social security card, etc., showing your new name.

How may I change my Gender on University student records?
If you have also legally changed your name, then a note may be added to the Name Change Form requesting that the Registrar also change your Gender on student records. You may also change your Gender on student records without legally changing your name by making a request with the Registrar's office. Please Note: Housing does not use Registrar student records for residents' Gender. Rather, Housing uses responses on the online Housing application, which allows students to choose Male or Female or Self-Identify [fill in a response].

Are there any Trans organizations or resources in the Inland Empire?
For general LGBT resources for the Riverside and San Bernardino area, click here. The resources below may be particularly helpful for Trans people.

Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance
[support for Trans youth members, including those in transition]
909.725.0417
Weekly meetings at the Mulvane Center
860 Gilbert St., San Bernardino, CA 92404
moreinfo@rpya.org
http://www.rpya.org/

Transgendered Soul
Support Group and Online Community
Renee' Sasse' & Paris Leisure
909.289.9785 & 909.433.9533
Renee102099@verizon.net & Parisean14@yahoo.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Transgendered_Soul
http://www.transgendered-soul.com/

Safe Haven - The New American Christian Church
Rev. Renee J. Painter [Trans-identified]
626.824.7837
RevRJPainter@aol.com
Sunday Worship in Upper Chapel at 12 noon
@ First Congregational Church of Riverside
3504 Mission Inn Ave.
Riverside, CA 92502 (use Lemon St. entry)