Led by executive director Belinda Drake, Trans Solutions Research & Resource Center works to address social and systemic barriers to health, housing, employment and education for LGBTQ+ Hoosiers.
The nonprofit, which is minority owned and operated, provides a safe space for trans and gender nonconforming community members, while offering access to necessary comprehensive health resources and social services.
“Our Vision is to offer practical solutions through a distribution of services via online and networked resources that focus directly to address the social determinants of health, empower marginalized populations through education, equity and mentorship and to promote safety and foster leadership opportunities,” the website states.
Among the many services, events and programming offered by the organization is V.I.S.I.O.N Emergency Housing Assistance Program, which is a rental and placement assistance program, and V.I.S.I.O.N Academy, an essential skills and workforce development training program.
During hours of operation, Trans Solutions provides access to a washer and dryer, a community computer lab and navigation to a community partner — such as BU Wellness — for STI/HIV testing and education.
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The organization also provides virtual mental health support in addition to hosting weekly in-person events and a social support group for more complex issues, according to the website.
An outreach team is also ready and available to engage with the community in local neighborhoods, resource fairs, coffee shops or college campuses.
Trans Solutions is located at 3535 N. Pennsylvania St. For more information or hours of operation, visit transsolutionsrrc.org. To donate to Trans Solutions’ Pride with a Purpose campaign, visit givebutter.com/tsrrcpride. To get in contact, email info@Transsolutionsrrc.org or call 317-602-4431.
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