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Chicago House TransSafe Drop In

Center on Halsted3656 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613Directions(773) 472-6469Website

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A free, judgment-free weekly drop-in for trans and non-binary folks at Center on Halsted. No appointment needed — just show up and connect with real, practical support including housing navigation, employment services, legal help with name changes and discrimination cases, medical referrals, and more. As the Midwest's first comprehensive one-stop resource designed specifically for the trans community, TransSafe connects you with people and resources that actually understand what you're navigating.

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Senior Voice brings together LGBTQ+ advocates 55 and older to share hard-won wisdom, connect with guest speakers, and learn from each other's experience. Whether you're new to advocacy or you've been doing this work for decades, this weekly gathering at Center on Halsted is where seasoned activists and newcomers alike come together for real conversation, mentorship, and community.

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