Community Connections
If you’re a parent of a transgender
individual, or identify as transgender*
and are between the ages of 9-24,
we have community connections for you!
Most support groups continue to meet on Zoom. Groups are free, but registration is required. All group start times are based in Eastern Time.
Community Connections is the home for all of our peer groups. These spaces are by you, for you, and they exist to help enable you to give and receive the support needed to create healthy, sustainable relationships with folks who truly understand you. Whether you want to discuss something difficult, share joy, or just hangout with folks like you, you’re always welcome here! We encourage people to sign up for as many meetings as they’d like to–you might see some familiar faces on different nights!
Learn About Each Community Connection:
3rd Sunday Parent of Adult Trans Children Support Group - Zoom
This new group is designed for parents who have an adult (grown-up) child who transitioned as an adult (18+). The group meets on the 3rd Sunday
of every month at 7 pm ET and is facilitated by Danette Tritch.
2nd Monday Teen Support Group - Zoom
Group meets virtually on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:15 pm, and is for teens aged 13-19.
Email Stephanie at SLange@cvs.k12.mi.us for the Zoom link!
2nd Monday Parent Support Group - Zoom
Group meets virtually on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6 pm, and is for parents, grandparents, and caregivers, facilitated by Penny Hader.
Email Stephanie at SLange@cvs.k12.mi.us for the Zoom link!
3rd Monday Parent Support Group (Lansing) - In-Person
Group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6 pm, and is for parents, grandparents, and caregivers.
– Facilitated by Karen Ketola
2nd & 4th Monday Tween Support Group - Zoom
2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 7-8 p.m. This group is for youth, ages 9-12, and is facilitated by Shay Reynolds.
1st Tuesday Parent Support Group
4th Wednesdays (starting in April 2024), Non-Binary Support Group - Zoom
The Non-Binary Discussion/Support Group meets (virtually) monthly on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7 pm (ET),
facilitated by Ari Marcotte
This group is for non-binary young adults, ages 18-24.
1st Wednesday Trans Women Support Group - Zoom
For trans women-identified folks ages 18-24, this support/discussion group meets the first Wednesday
of every month on Zoom, starting at 6:30 pm ET. Hosted by Krystina Edwards.
2nd Thursday Teen Support Group (Grand Rapids) - In-Person
Grand Rapids, MI Trans/Nonbinary Teen Support Group (ages 13-17), facilitated by Axel Hettinger (MSW Student), Jonelle Tunney and
Finn Asterion. This group meets in-person.
2nd & 4th Thursday Teen Support Groups - Zoom
This group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday, virtually, at 7:00 pm and is designed for teens,
aged 13-19. 2nd Thursday is facilitated by Andrew Harwood and Al Gray.
2nd & 4th Thursday Parent Support Group - Zoom
This group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday, virtually, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT.
The 2nd Thursday is facilitated by Emily Malloy, JD, LMSW. The 4th Thursday is facilitated by Janna Barkin and Rachel Nixon.
1st & 3rd Thursday Trans Men's Young Adult Support Group - In-Person
This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, starting February 16 from 6:00-7:30 pm ET at Affirmations in Ferndale, MI.
this group is facilitated by Aleese Heinzman and Derek Davis
4th Friday Teen Support Group (Marquette, MI) - In-Person
This group meets on the 4th Friday of each month from 4:30-6:00 pm in Marquette, MI and is facilitated by Al Gray (they/them) and Rainbow Edgar.
1st Monday Foster Teen Support Group
3rd Sunday Foster Teen Support Group
Mailing Address
23332 Farmington Rd #84
Farmington, MI 48336
Call
248.907.4853