Louisiana Trans Advocates

Louisiana Trans Advocates promotes the self-determination, dignity, and bodily autonomy of transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals across Louisiana. Founded in 2011 by a coalition of youth organizers and community elders in Baton Rouge, the non-profit organization conducts grassroots advocacy, educational outreach, and peer support programming statewide.

The organization operates regional peer-led support groups in major cities and online, offering compassionate spaces where transgender individuals and their families can build community, share resources, and navigate transition milestones safely. Its ID Documents Center provides essential guidance, administrative tools, and direct assistance for individuals pursuing legal name changes and updated gender markers on state and federal identification.

In addition to direct community support, the organization maintains a comprehensive statewide directory of affirming medical and mental health professionals. Its policy initiatives focus on tracking legislative proposals at the Louisiana State Capitol, preparing community members to participate in committee hearings, and fighting discriminatory healthcare and public accommodation restrictions through grassroots mobilization.

Individuals seeking support groups, provider recommendations, or legal name change assistance can access toolkits and meeting schedules through the organization website. Community members can get involved by attending advocacy days in Baton Rouge, volunteering for resource navigation, or making tax-deductible financial donations to support ongoing statewide trans advocacy.