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
Bay Area (CA) Parent and Tween Support Groups
1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
This is a free drop-in group in partnership with the Pacific Center, located at:
2712 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
Parent Support Group
For parents and caregivers of transgender tweens (ages 9-12) and teens.
This is a safe and confidential peer support group.
Facilitator: Sara Kaplan, 415-336-9172
Tween Support Group
For transgender and gender creative tweens (ages 9-12)
Facilitator: Danny Schnittman (supervised by Rob Hopcke, MFT)
and Gavin Grimm
There is no fee to attend the groups. For information, email rainbowfamilies@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
Parent Support Group
Facilitator: Roz Gould Keith • roz@standwithtrans.org • 248-739-9254
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
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
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 Tween, Teen, 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 13+
Facilitator: Anthany Beasley, LMSW
anthany@beasleyfamilytherapyservices.com
Gender Expansive Tween Group, ages 9-12
Facilitators: TBA
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
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
Beaumont - Royal Oak Parent and Youth Support Groups
2nd Wednesday of each month
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Royal Oak Administration Building
3711 W. 13 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Classrooms 2 & 3, Lower Level of Administration Building
Free parking is available in the South Parking Deck
Parent Support Group
Facilitator: Tejinder Gill
tej.international@gmail.com • 248-980-5999
Trans Youth Support Group
Facilitator: Dale Rogalski, MA
Drogalskima@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
San Francisco (CA) Parent/Caregiver Support Group
3rd Tuesday of every month
6:00-8:00 pm
Nomad School
2592 Folsom (at 22nd st)
Facilitators: Nancy Brunn & Jess Leaper
(This is an adult-only group; no child care available)
For more information, contact Sara Kaplan
rainbowfamilies@standwithtrans.org • 415-336-9172
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: Melanie Thorn
rimaca825@gmail.com
Trans Youth Support Group (12+)
Facilitator: Dale Rogalski, MA
Drogalskima@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