By Jaden and Susanne
Updates
Running social media is hard, folks. I’m doing my best, but when it comes down to it, I don’t want to be on Facebook or Instagram any more than my peers who are exiting en masse. But the needs assessment said LGBT+ community members need help finding resources, so TRANSlate decided to share education, events, resources, etc., online in hopes of providing the necessary information. I’ve been posting and sharing and trying to remind everyone that we’re here to help. (My goal between now and our next zine is to actually post on Insta instead of staring at it blankly, trying to think of how to make resources and education pretty.) My ask from you – comment or post or message us to let us know our efforts are reaching you.
We had an open member meeting in March, 2026. We decided to not renew our Continuing Education provider status this year because we haven’t been able to share our content with any groups or organizations yet. If you’re a counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist (or a music or art therapist) in Ohio and want to be trained to support and/or advocate for transgender people, please reach out. If you want CEs, we may be able to work something out.
A note about our website
Yes, we have a website now. Direct your browser to https://translatehealthohio.org/ and tell everyone about it. The website is fully funded until the end of 2029. So far, only Jaden and Susanne have access to editing which will remain the case until our group finances are separated from our private accounts. Just let us know if you have anything that you want to add to the website and we’ll be happy to oblige.
The website is bare-bones design-wise, but it has a lot of good content, including the links to all our zines. We plan to add password protected training pages eventually. We are working actively on improving the layout.
Check it out, participate, share the link, add us on social media and join us in any way you can. And like us. Really, really like us. Trans people need love. Lots of love. ♥️
Transportation
Up to date info about our transportation offers and needs is here. This is a peer run organization, which means we need you! If you want to run our socials, we can definitely make that happen. If you want to host a training, we can absolutely do that together. However, we might have a more pressing need.
One of the biggest needs identified in the needs assessments we used to set our goals was about access to transportation (TRANSportation, if you will). Will you join our list of drivers?
How it will work:
- Reach out via Facebook, Instagram, or email.
- Let me know your name, phone number, and where you’re located.
- Talk to me or another member a little bit to get to know each other.
- When someone reaches out to us for a ride and either their location or destination is in your vicinity, you’ll get a text asking if you’re able to drive them.
Agreeing to be a driver doesn’t mean that you’re obligated to drive when you’re asked to, though if you’re going to volunteer, willingness and readiness are assumed. You get to say yes or no based on your availability. You can be transgender or an ally to be a driver. Most of the time transportation will be for medical care.
If you’re unsure about signing up, reach out! I will happily answer all your questions. And remember, how much you drive is your choice!