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Legal Support


ACLU Ohio:
The mission of the ACLU of Ohio is to aid in maintaining and extending constitutional and other fundamental rights, liberties, privileges, and immunities, and to take all legitimate action in furtherance of that object without political partisanship.

Information about legal assistance:  www.acluohio.org/resources/need-legal-help
Legal Help Online Form:  www.acluohio.org/resources/need-legal-help/legal-help-form
Phone: (216) 472-2200
Email:  contact@acluohio.org


Equitas:
Clinic topics are limited to family law issues for all clients and name/gender changes that affect the trans+ community. Name & Gender Change Clinics occur twice a month throughout the State of Ohio.

Legal Services Department: (614) 340-6729 
Email: legalclinic@equitashealth.com
Information about legal assistance:
 http://equitashealth.com/service-category/legal-services/

Franklin County Probate Court:

​Information about legal assistance: ttps://probate.franklincountyohio.gov/departments/name-change

Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders:
Since 1978, GLAD has achieved scores of legal victories to end discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status, and gender identity and expression.

For information, assistance, and referrals:
Phone: 800-455-GLAD
Website:  www.gladanswers.org

Lambda Legal Ohio:
Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.

For legal assistance, contact the Help Desk:
Phone:
1-866-542-8336 or 312-663-4413
Legal Help Online Form:  www.lambdalegal.org/help/online-form

The Legal Clinic at Equality Ohio:
Offers many free legal services, like consumer law (such as fraud and identity theft), family law, civil rights, administrative help (such as SSI or disability) and more. In order to access the legal clinic, your income must be within 300% of the federal poverty level.

Phone: (855) 542-8529
Information about legal assistance: https://www.equalityohio.org/legal-clinic/intake/

National Center for Transgender Equality:

Information about legal assistance: https://transequality.org/documents/state/ohio

TransOhio:
TransOhio provides free clinics to help you or your child change legal name and gender markers, held all over the state of Ohio! We are pleased to provide financial assistance to community members who need it, as well as a team of trained attorneys will be there to answer any questions you may have.

Phone: (614) 441-8167
Information about legal assistance:
 http://www.transohio.org/?page_id=2881

TransYouth Family Allies:
TYFA empowers children and families by partnering with educators, service providers and communities, to develop supportive environments in which gender may be expressed and respected.

E-mail: info@imatyfa.org
Phone: 888-462-8932
Location
603 East Town Street
Columbus, OH 43215
​614-294-5437 (10am - 6pm)
​info@kycohio.org
Mailing Address
Kaleidoscope Youth Center
P.O. Box 8104
​Columbus, OH 43201
Emergency Phone Numbers
+ 911 if emergency
+ National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255
​+ Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
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  • Programs
    • Center Based Programs >
      • Genderscope
    • Community Based Wellness
    • Ohio GSA Network
    • Community Education >
      • KnowTheFacts
      • Ohio Thrives
    • Resources
    • Advocacy
  • Get Involved
    • As a Youth
    • As a Guardian
    • As a Community
    • As a Volunteer
  • Calendar
  • Donate
    • Other Ways To Give
    • The Unity Soiree
    • KYC Unity Circle
    • Wish List
    • KYC Store