Support Groups

Support groups around Ohio

Akron
TransAlive! Support Group
4th Tuesday of every month
6pm–8pm
Fairlawn West UCC
2095 W. Market St. Akron, 44313Facilitated by Jake Nash.
Cincinnati

The Varieties of Gender (VōG) group  – Beginning March 2013
 VōG will be a professionally-facilitated and peer-led support group for individuals who identify as gender non-conforming (gender queer, transsexual, transgender, bi-gender, non-binary, etc).

The 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, from 4:30-6:00 pm.
Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church (HUUC)
2710 Newtown Road, Cincinnati, 45244

HUUC has the status within the Unitarian Universalist Association of being a “Welcoming Congregation” – open to diversity, especially to LGBTQIA. Their Board of Directors has generously given us use of church space for this community group.

Please feel free to invite your gender non-conforming friends to join us.

For more information, email Cori Yaeger, PhD at Cori@fuse.net
Cori Yaeger, PhD
Psychologist, LPCC-S

 

Cincinnati Trans* Community Group (CTCG)
http://transqueerwellness.org/CTCG

The Cincinnati Trans* Community Group (CTCG) is a social community building group parented by the Midwest Trans* Queer Wellness Initiative. CTCG works to build community and social support networks within the Greater Cincinnati Trans* (transgender, transsexual, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, fluid, and gender questioning/processing) Community. CTCG meets regularly to talk, make new friends, and have fun!
CTCG hosts three structured support/discussion meetings a month as well as several social events throughout the month. Regular meeting times and locations are listed below. For more events be sure to check facebook or contact us to join the email listserv!

Every 2nd Wednesday, 7pm – 9pm - Trans* Night at Caracole

for trans* (anyone under the transgender or transsexual umbrella, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, fluid, and gender questioning/processing) people only.

Every 3rd Wednesday 6pm-7pm Partners and Significant Others Night - at Pleasant Perk Coffee House
for non-trans identified people who have, are currently, or may be dating/partnering with trans*, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, and/or gender questioning people only.

Every 4th Wednesday, 7pm – 9pm - Community Night at Caracole
for trans* (under transgender or transsexual umbrella, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, fluid, and gender questioning) and non-trans folks, friends, family, partners, and allies.

The Midwest Trans* and Queer Wellness Initiative
http://transqueerwellness.org/

The Midwest Trans* and Queer Wellness Initiative (MTQWI) is a Cincinnati, Ohio based organization that creates accessible, affirming community resources for Midwestern transgender, transsexual, genderqueer, gender variant, fluid, queer, questioning, and LGBTQPIA people through socially just activism, education, and community building.

CROSSPORT

Crossdresser Peer Support Group
Meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:30pm. The purpose of the group is to address the issues relating to the needs of the cross dressing members of Crossport. Spouses, Significant Others (S O’s), and family are also welcome to attend. Every month we will offer all or part of the meeting for open discussion.

Transsexual (and other Gender Non-conforming) Peer Support Group
Meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7:30pm. The group, which focuses on pre-operative, post- operative and non-operative female-to-male and male-to-female transsexuals, offers an opportunity to network in a supportive forum. Spouses, Significant Others (S O’s), and family are also welcome to attend. Every month we will offer all or part of the meeting for open discussion.

Crossport Social Meeting
The social is held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm at a local restaurant and its purpose is to provide an opportunity for all transgender individuals to get out and socialize at a safe environment. Spouses and partners are also welcome to attend.

Crossport Board Meeting
The board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm to discuss club matters. All members are welcome to attend.

Crossport Members’ Night Out
This is an evening out at a local nightclub It is tentatively scheduled for the last Saturday of alternating months. The location of this event will change with each occurrence. For more information on all meetings

Please call Crossport at 513-334-0166 or email crossportcincy@yahoo.com for locations.

 

Columbus
Trans* Support Group
1st Wednesday of every month
7pm-8:30pm
The Center on High
1160 N. High St, Columbus, 43201Support Group for Trans*, Gender Non-Conforming/Questioning Youth Ages 5-11
1st Sunday of every month
1:30pm-3pm
Parent permission required. Email Erin Upchurch for details.Gender-Scope Youth Group Meeting (Columbus)
A Support Group for Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming/ Queer, and Questioning youthAges 12-20Join us for conversation, artwork, and community1st Tuesday of each month, 7pm-8pm
Kaleidoscope Youth Center
1904 N. High St.
(across from OSU Wexner Center and next to Evolved)
COTA Bus #2No cost to attend!
Facilitated by Erin Upchurch, MSSA, LSW
erin@transohio.orgPartners’ Discussion Group
2nd Wednesday of every m0nth
7pm-9pm
The Center on High
1160 N. High St, Columbus, 43201
Contact: transohio@transohio.org

Monthly General Meeting
3rd Sunday of every month
3pm- 5pm
The Center on High
1160 N. High St, Columbus, 43201
All are welcome.

Toledo
The Toledo Transgender Support Group will be held on the 4th Sunday of every month.2pm-4pm
Slyvania United Church of Christ
7240 Erie Street
Sylvania, Ohio 43560Drop-ins welcome! Email TransOhio at TransOhio@transohio.org if you have questions or need additional information.