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 LGBTRC Director Nancy Tubbs at nancy.tubbs@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.

Please Note: Students are encouraged to speak with the LGBTRC Director, Nancy Tubbs, if they wish to learn more about campus procedures related to Trans health. LGBTRC staff are available to act as advocates on campus for students navigating campus resources, including the campus Counseling Center and Health Center. Nancy may be reached at nancy.tubbs@ucr.edu or 951.827.2267 or visit her in 245 Costo Hall.

Will the UCR Health Center administer transgender hormonal therapy?
The UCR Health Center will make referrals to an off-campus medical practitioner with expertise in transgender hormonal therapy. If the student plans to use their student health insurance to cover the hormone therapy and referral doctor care, the  student should first make an appointment with a UCR Health Center physician to get a referral. The student will then visit with a Student Health Insurance Program staff person to learn how to access insurance coverage for the referral medical appointments. LGBTRC staff are available to act as student advocates during this process. In addition, with a referral doctor's request, the UCR Health Center will also conduct medical tests such as blood screens, and send the test results to the referral doctor. Below is the current list of referral doctors.

Dr. J. Michael Lee
7777 Milliken Ave., Ste. 220
Rancho Cucamonga, CA  91730
(909) 484-4234

Dr. Richard Horowitz
8635 W. Third St., Ste. 885 W
Los Angeles, CA  90048
(310) 358-7200

Dr. Maddie Deutsch
417 S. Hill St., #201
Los Angeles, CA  90013
(323) 219-2469
www.doctormaddie.com

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 more about it by clicking here). The statement was updated again on July 1, 2008 and is stated below. 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.

"It is the policy of the University not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with the University of California on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy,1 physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services (as defined by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994).2 This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation. This policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws and University policies." UC Policy Link

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
1 (888) 600-6989
worktgsint@onekate.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Transgendered_Soul
http://www.transgendered-soul.com/

Safe Haven - Community 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)