Support Groups
If you’re a parent of a transgender
individual, or identify as transgender*
and are between the ages of 9-24,
we have support groups 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.
Meet our support group facilitators!
Upcoming Support Groups:
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 and Erin Hartley.
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.
3rd Monday Teen Support Group - Zoom
Trans/Nonbinary Teen Support Group (ages 13-19), facilitated by Mandy Erhardt, clinical mental health graduate student.
Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm ET
2nd & 4th Monday Tween Support Group - Zoom
2nd & 4th Monday (effective February 2023) of each month at 7-8 p.m. This group is for youth, ages 9-12, and is facilitated by Mandy Erhardt.
1st Tuesday Parent Support Group
1st Wednesday Trans Femme Support Group - Zoom
For Trans Feminine-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 Emme Zanotti.
3rd Wednesday Non-Binary Support Group - Zoom
The Non-Binary Discussion/Support Group meets (virtually) monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 pm (ET), facilitated by Lu Evergreen.
This group is for non-binary young adults, ages 18-24.
2nd Thursday Teen Support Group (Grand Rapids) - Hybrid
Grand Rapids, MI Trans/Nonbinary Teen Support Group (ages 13-17), facilitated by Axel Hettinger (MSW Student) and Jonelle Tunney.
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 Melissa Hill and the 4th Thursday by Mike Chaney and Melissa Hill.
Register for a date to receive the secure Zoom link by email. You can now add multiple dates with the “add to cart” feature!
Register for 2nd Thursday Dates | Register for 4th Thursday Dates
2nd & 4th Thursday Parent Support Group - Zoom
This group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday, virtually, at 7:00 pm.
The groups are facilitated by Roz Keith.
Select a date to register:
2nd Thursdays of each month | 4th Thursdays of each month
Register for a date to receive the secure Zoom link by email. You can now add multiple dates with the “add to cart” feature!
1st & 3rd Thursday Trans Masc Young Adult Support Group - In-Person (NEW!)
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.
The group is facilitated by Finn L. and Ashton N.
No registration required — simply show up at Affirmations!
4th Friday Teen Support Group (Marquette, MI) - In-Person (NEW!)
This group meets on the 4th Friday of each month in Marquette, MI and is facilitated by Melissa Copenhaver (she/her) and Al Gray (they/them), starting January 27, 2023, from 4:30-6:00 pm.
You can add multiple dates with the “add to cart” feature!
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