Transgender Support Groups

Support Groups

If you would like to submit a suggestion for a support group, or have a correction to make, please contact us. 
All groups are free unless otherwise noted.

The status of all groups is currently unstable due to ongoing impacts of Covid-19 on communities. Some groups are still meeting online, while others have resumed meeting in person. If a contact person is listed, please contact them to inquire what their most up-to-date information is.

Be healthy, keep safe, and seek support.

Transgender Individuals

  • FTM A2/Ypsi: A support group by and for trans masculine identified & questioning people in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, & surrounding areas.
    Email: ftmannarborypsilanti@gmail.com

  • FreshSpectives: A social group for LGBTQIA2S+ first-year and transfer undergraduate students at the University of Michigan. FreshSpectives builds community connections and increases student knowledge of campus resources.
    If interested in the group, there is a contact form on their website to complete.
    Email: spectrumcenter@umich.edu

  • Gender Support Group: Support, advocacy and information for transgender clients from questioning through transition. Allies also invited to attend. Call the office for group time and place.
    Email: deanna@transgenderservices.com
    Call: (989)865-0820

  • LGBTQ Events Around Ann Arbor: Not a support group, but a calendar of events around the Ann Arbor area that are gay and trans friendly. Contact info available on the website.

  • PrideZone: A social and support group for LGBTQ people ages 13-20 to socialize, build supports, and access community resources. Meets Thursdays 6-8pm.
    Email: pridezone@ozonehouse.org
    Call: (734)662-2222

  • Stand with Trans Support Groups: Several support groups for teens, young adults and parents of trans individuals. Groups offered virtually and in person.
    Email: info@standwithtrans.org
    Call: (248)907-4853

  • Trans Male Support Group: Affirmations and Stand With Trans are partnering to create a safe space for our trans male community members to find support and build community.
    1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6-7:30, in person at Affirmations in Ferndale
    Email: info@goaffirmations.org
    Call: (248)398-7105

  • Transgender Life Support: A group for anyone who is transgender, non-binary, or questioning their gender identity. This group is an informal discussion about the experiences of being gender-nonconforming and addresses topics such as navigating coming out, accessing medical care, current events, and more!
    Meets Thursdays at 7pm
    Email: info@goaffirmations.org
    Call: (248)398-7105

  • Transgender Support: Ongoing group for anyone who identifies as transgender, gender nonconforming, gender expansive, etc. This is a therapy group that is also designed to facilitate connections of support around shared experiences. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:45 and is free to attend.
    Call: (616)421-4623

Parents of Transgender Individuals

  • Parents Group: Support group for parents who have children (of any age) exploring gender identity. Call the office for dates and times.
    Email: deanna@transgenderservices.com
    Call: (989)865-0820

Partners/Spouses of Transgender Individuals

Children of Transgender Individuals

  • COLAGE: Online support for people with LGBTQ parents.

  • PFLAG: Find your local chapter

Siblings of Transgender Individuals

  • PFLAG: Find your local chapter.