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Office of Transgender Initiatives
The Office of Transgender Initiatives (OTI) advocates for and uplifts the voices and needs of transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex, and 2-spirit (TGNCI2S) San Franciscans by acting as a bridge between communities and local government in the pursuit of equity.

Find resources for trans, gender non-conforming & intersex (TGNCI) community
OTI's resource guide connects transgender, gender non-conforming & intersex (TGNCI) people with local resources.Access TGNCI community resourcesOTI Strategic Plan 2025-2027
Learn about the office's mission, vision, values, theory of change, and core strategies.
Emergency helplines for TGNCI people
Access hotlines and emergency support for transgender, gender non-conforming & intersex people.
Request gender inclusion training for City & County employees
Get in touch with our office to request gender inclusive training in your workplace.
Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter
Our monthly newsletter features local events and resources for transgender, gender non-conforming & intersex community.
Calendar
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Watch our video: "Trans in the City - Stories of SF TGNCI2S Communities."
We released a video highlighting stories of three trans women in SF and how it relates to the broader work that the Transgender, Gender Non-conforming, Intersex, and 2-spirit (TGNCI2S) communities and organizations have been doing to advance our communities.Watch the videoResources
TGNCI Community Services
Get TGNCI community services
Get connected with local resources for transgender, gender non-conforming & intersex (TGNCI) resources.
TGNCI Emergency Helplines
Resources for transgender, gender nonconforming & intersex (TGNCI) people in crisis
National TGNCI Resources
A national resource webpage empowering transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex (TGNCI) communities with information to navigate challenges and access support.
TGNCI Inclusion Policy
DHR Gender Inclusion Policy at the City and County of San Francisco
Resources and tools for City employees, managers, and HR professionals.
Reporting on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data collection
Departments collect demographic data to track how we serve LGBTQ San Franciscans.
Chosen name policy at the City College of San Francisco
City College's chosen name policy ensures the right of all college students, employees, applicants, contractors, vendors and visitors to be addressed by the names and pronouns they choose.
San Francisco All Gender Restroom Ordinance
What you need to know about all gender restroom ordinance in San Francisco, and resources to those who believed they have been discriminated based on their gender.
Gender Inclusion Education Resources
Gender Inclusion Training for City & County Employees
OTI offer trainings to help City employees develop inclusive workplaces and build knowledge on TGNCI community.
Gender Inclusion Training Education Resources
For professionals working with transgender, gender non-conforming and intersex (TGNCI) community, check out these resources to help further your learning.
Affirming Trans Access to Housing - Training Report (2024)
This report highlights the first nine months of the Affirming Trans Access to Housing (ATAH) Symposium - a foundational, first-of-its-kind training symposium delivered to over 600 service providers and more than 55 community-based organizations in San Francisco's homelessness response systems.
Protections for Transgender People in California
While the federal administration continues to attack our communities, the state of California is making sure that we are protected, supported, and affirmed.
Federal policies may shift, but in California transgender people continue to be protected under state law.
Trans Women in Sports: Facts Over Fear
Resources to combat misinformation around trans women's participation in sports.
COVID-19 Resources
Coronavirus COVID-19 topic page
Get vaccinated. Wear a mask. Get tested.
Show Your Pride! Get Vaccinated
the Office of Transgender Initiatives (OTI) in partnership with community organizations and the City’s COVID Command Center, presents a multimedia COVID-19 vaccine campaign for the LGBTQ community.
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The Office of Transgender Initiatives (OTI) advocates for and uplifts the voices and needs of transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex, and 2-spirit (TGNCI2S) San Franciscans by acting as a bridge between communities and local government in the pursuit of equity.
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