If you’re a parent of a transgender individual, or identify as transgender* and are between the ages of 12–22, we have support groups for you in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Genesee, Ingham, Lenawee, and Washtenaw Counties.
Ann Arbor Child, Youth, and Parent Support Groups
4th Tuesday of each month • 6:30- 8:00 p.m.
Journey of Faith Christian Church
1900 Manchester Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Parent Support Group
Facilitator: Carolyn Herrmann & Angi Olson
carolynherrmann@yahoo.com • 734-223-2859
aolson@yahoo.com • 734-646-1788
Trans Youth Support Group
Facilitator: Joy Cavanaugh, LPC joy4therapy@gmail.com • 313-303-7322
Gender Expansive Children’s Play Group (ages 5 -11)
Facilitator: Lindsey Spitz lindsey.r.spitz@gmail.com
There is no fee to attend the groups. For information about the facilitators, visit www.standwithtrans.org
Questions about Stand with Trans? Contact Roz Keith. 248-739-9254 or roz@standwithtrans.org
Farmington Hills Parent and Youth Support Groups
2nd and 4th Thursday of each month 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Orchard United Methodist Church
30450 Farmington Rd., Farmington, MI 48334
Trans Youth Support Group
Facilitators: Melissa Farrell, PsyD, LP • mfarrellpsyd@gmail.com
Susan Radzilowski, MSW, LMSW, ACSW, IMH-E • skr125@gmail.com
Jenny Shea, LMSW – Clinical and Macro • info@newleaftherapy.net
Parent Support Group
Facilitator: Roz Gould Keith • roz@standwithtrans.org • 248-739-9254
There is no fee to attend the groups. For information about the facilitators, visit www.standwithtrans.org
Questions about Stand with Trans? Contact Roz Keith. 248-739-9254 or roz@standwithtrans.org
Flint Parent and Youth Support Groups
2nd Wednesday of each month • 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Flint
2474 S. Ballenger Highway, Flint, MI
Youth Support Group
Facilitator: Sara Griffin, MA, LPC • eiregriff@aol.com • 773-531-0072
There is no fee to attend the groups. For information about the facilitators, visit www.standwithtrans.org
Questions about Stand with Trans? Contact Roz Keith. 248-739-9254 or roz@standwithtrans.org
Grand Rapids Youth Support Groups
2nd Sunday of each month • 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Grand Rapids Pride Center
343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Youth Support Group, ages 12-17
Facilitator: Ann Bixler, MA LLP ICAADC RPT
bixlera69@gmail.com • 616-202-4444 ext. 1
There is no fee to attend the groups.
Questions about Stand with Trans? Contact Roz Keith. 248-739-9254 or roz@standwithtrans.org
Kalamazoo Youth Support Groups
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month • 5:30 -7:00 p.m.
(1st Wednesday: ages 10-13, 3rd Wednesday: ages 14-18)
OutFront Kalamazoo
340 S. Rose St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Trans/GNC Youth Support Group, middle and high school youth
Facilitator: Linda Herrin, LPC, ITCA • linda@kalamazoo-psychotherapy.com • 269-459-7666
There is no fee to attend the groups. For information about the facilitators, visit www.standwithtrans.org
Questions about Stand with Trans? Contact Roz Keith. 248-739-9254 or roz@standwithtrans.org
Lake Orion Parent Support Group
1st Tuesday of each month 7:00 – 8:30pm
St. Mary’s In-the-Hills Episcopal Church
2512 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion, MI 48360
Facilitator: Lisa Goyette • lisa.goyette@sbcglobal.net • 248-330-8493
There is no fee to attend the groups. For information about the facilitators, visit www.standwithtrans.org
Questions about Stand with Trans? Contact Roz Keith. 248-739-9254 or roz@standwithtrans.org
Lansing Parent Support Group
3rd Monday of each month 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Salus Center
408 S. Washington Square, Lansing, MI.
Parent Support Group Facilitators: Nicole Ellefson & Renee Price
ellefson@msu.edu • 517-449-3341
renee.renee.price@gmail.com
Trans Youth Support Group, middle and high school youth
Chris Horton, MSW
chrishortonmsw@gmail.com
There is no fee to attend the groups. For information about the facilitators, visit www.standwithtrans.org
Questions about Stand with Trans? Contact Roz Keith. 248-739-9254 or roz@standwithtrans.org
Livonia Child, Youth, and Parent Support Groups
1st Thursday of each month • 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
34567 7 Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152
Parent Support Group
Facilitators: Scott Sessler pastorscott@emmanuel-livonia.org • 734-673-2485 and Karen Sessler • kssessle@yahoo.com • 734-673-3590
Trans Youth Support Group, ages 12+
Facilitator: Anthany Beasley, LMSW
anthany@beasleyfamilytherapyservices.com
Gender Expansive Children’s Play Group, ages 5-11
Facilitators: Charity Schaffer and Jason Stafne
Play based group activities and homework time for kids.
There is no fee to attend the groups. For information about the facilitators, visit www.standwithtrans.org
Questions about Stand with Trans? Contact Roz Keith. 248-739-9254 or roz@standwithtrans.org
Macomb Parent and Youth Support Groups
2nd Monday of each month
(except August – 3rd Monday)
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Dakota High School
21051 21 Mile Rd., Macomb, MI 48044
Parent Support Group
Facilitator: Penny Hader, MSW
Trans Youth Support Group
Facilitator: Stephanie Lange, LMSW
slange@cvs.k12.mi.us • 586-723-2872
There is no fee to attend the groups. For information about the facilitators, visit www.standwithtrans.org
Questions about Stand with Trans? Contact Roz Keith. 248-739-9254 or roz@standwithtrans.org
Wyandotte Parent and Youth Support Groups
1st Sunday of each month
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
2803 1st Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192
Parent Support Group
Facilitator: Kim Tooley • 734-747-4363
Trans Youth Support Group
Facilitator: Dale Rogalski, MA, TLLP, CHT
dale@innerpeace.health • 248-880-3017
There is no fee to attend the groups. For information about the facilitators, visit www.standwithtrans.org
Questions about Stand with Trans? Contact Roz Keith. 248-739-9254 or roz@standwithtrans.org