Gender-Affirming Support Groups
Gender-affirming support groups can be healing spaces for our community members to grieve, empathize, and gather together as a collective. Below are a variety of virtual, free, and gender-affirming support groups to bookmark for you and anyone else you know could benefit from these spaces.
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Last Updated: April 25, 2024
A Virtual QTBIPOC Only Dyke cCommunity Town Hall | Philly Dyke Night
Philly Dyke Night is hosting a historic virtual Community TownHall for Philly QTBIPOC Dykes (only) to voice the harms they have experienced in Philly, to discuss what is needed for healing, and how we can unify to support one another amongst this onslaught of on-going harm.
Upcoming meeting: April 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Thriving Together Support Group | Main Street Music Therapy
Thriving Together Support Group focuses on stress reduction, resilience enhancement, and empowering connections within the queer and trans communities.
Upcoming meeting: April 25, 2024 at 7pm EST on Zoom
Euphoria Hour: A Trans & Non-Binary Joyful Gathering | Trans Visionaries Collective
Join Denise! Denise! and Trans Visionaries Collective for a monthly trans and non-binary joyful virtual gathering. Sign up for their Google group or Facebook group to learn about upcoming meetings.
Upcoming meeting: April 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Community Support Call | Rooted Respite
Rooted Respite hosts a monthly community support call, a loosely structured space for folks to build community with other social changemakers and get peer support.
Upcoming meeting: April 26, 2024 at 3pm - 4pm EST
Weekly Breath Circle | Healing Justice London
Healing Justice London hosts a Weekly Breath Circle, an online gathering space for grounding, light stretching, breathing and meditative practice. This space is a space that holds, sees and safeguards people of colour, working class people, QTIPOC, non-binary & two spirited people, people of many faiths. It’s a space that scaffolds and staggers levels of participation, so that you can opt in to what supports you and your body to feel safer. Please note: The last Breath Circle of each month will be dedicated to a space for grief and loss.
Upcoming meeting: May 1, 2024 at 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm GMT
BIPOC Grief and Death | Kayla Carter & Carmen Galvan
Hosted by Kayla Carter and Carmen Galvan, BIPOC Grief and Death is a supportive discussion for BIPOC/global majority/POC on experiences of grief, death, and bereavement. As racialized/global majority folks, our grief can often have layers to it that society does not accept or validate. We often feel invalidated in our grief experiences, and feel like we're carrying the weight of the world. We are carrying our grief, our community's grief, and our ancestors grief. This space is meant to be low-pressure and no one is forced to participate.
Upcoming meeting: May 2, 2024 at 6:30PM - 8:30PM EST
Monthly Membership Meetings | Gender Justice LA
Gender Justice LA’s monthly membership meetings are an affirming, online space and gathering for trans, gender-diverse, and intersex folks to build community, relationships, and more.
Upcoming meeting: May 9, 2024 at 6pm PST / 9pm EST
peer mental health check-in | tune.of.blackness
tune.of.blackness is hosting a peer mental health check-in, an online space to explore what it feels like to be supported by a peer. working with a peer isn't a substitution for clinical therapy, however it can be a more accessible option as certified peer specialists might have lower sliding sclae rates and/or take insurance. please note space is limited in an effort to ensure it's safe and affirming to those in attendance. this event, as all tune.of.blackness events, is QTIPOC inclusive and Black + queer centered.
Upcoming meeting: May 11, 2024 at 12pm - 7pm EST
A Home Here: Post Abortion Community Circles | Chicago Abortion Fund
A Home Here is intentionally curated to be inclusive, supportive, and open, without any judgment. This space is only for people who have had abortions– whether they had an abortion recently or decades ago - to collectively check in, engage in mindfulness/meditation practices, and participate in a facilitated discussion to share experiences (or just listen) to build connection and widen abortion narratives. All gender identities are welcome. Community circles will be held from February through May 2024.
Upcoming meeting: May 14, 2024 at 7:30PM CST / 8:30PM EST
PAUSE | Art in Praxis & Experiments in Freedom
Art in Praxis and Experiments in Freedom presents Pause, a virtual mini-series for Space Holders, Facilitators, and Practitioners to restore, reflect, and play. Each 30-minute session integrates a wellness practice or tool with a theory or framework relevant to people who support teams and groups. These session will start April 3, 2024 and continue on select Wednesdays until July 17, 2024.
Upcoming meeting: May 15, 2024 at 1-1:30pm EST
Abundant Masculinities Workshop | Kanoa Arteaga
Abundant Masculinities, founded by Kanoa, is a project that creates spaces for men and transmasculine folk to identify, heal from, and take responsibility for the wounds of patriarchy while creating new and healthy masculinities alongside their peers. Join Kanoa in conversation and self-reflection to talk about the gifts and complexities of living authentically in a transmasculine body.
Upcoming meeting: May 20, 2024 at 6:00PM - 7:00PM EST
Still Coviding Weekly Hangout | @covidisnotover
The Still Coviding Weekly Hangout, facilitated by @covidisntover, is curated for folks still coviding and includes 20+ breakout rooms with racial affinity group spaces and different themes/topics - covid related and not. View their full community calendar here.
Upcoming meeting: Every Saturday night 8-11 PM EST
Trans & Gestating Support Group | Moss the Doula
Moss the Doula hosts a monthly Trans & Gestating Support Group for trans birthing people.
Upcoming meeting: Every Sunday at 3pm EDT on Zoom
Grief and Loss Support Group | The LOFT
The LOFT hosts a discussion/support group on grief and loss for members of the LGBTQ+ community to have a safe space to grieve and discuss the feelings of loss they are experiencing. The group meets on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of every month from 1:00pm-2:30pm. View their full calendar of events here.
Upcoming meeting: The 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of the month from 1:00PM - 2:30PM EST
Monday Meditation Space for Black Trans Men & Trans Mascs folks | Black Trans Media
Black Trans Media holds a virtual meditation space every Monday at noon EST led by and for Black Trans Men and Trans Masc folks. Join this space for 30 minutes of individual and collective peace and practice. RSVP at Blacktransmedia@gmail.com
Upcoming meeting: Every Monday at 12PM - 12:30PM EST on Zoom
LGBTQ+ People of Color Peer Support Group | The LOFT
The LOFT's LGBTQ+ People of Color Peer Support Group is an open discussion group for LGBTQ+ People of Color including any/all peoples of African, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Island descent. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. View their full calendar of events here.
Upcoming meeting: The 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Rainbow Elders & Friends Support and Social Group | New Haven Pride Center
New Haven Pride Center’s Rainbow Elders is a support and social space for LGBTQ+ elders who are 50+. View their full list of affinity spaces here.
Upcoming meeting: The last Monday of every month at 6pm EST
QTBIPOC Support Space | Fireweed Collective
Fireweed Collective facilitates a QTBIPOC support space on Mondays at 5 PM PST / 8 PM EST. Their support groups are virtual spaces where folks can connect and offer mutual aid with others who share similar life experiences and struggles.
Upcoming meetings: Mondays at 5PM PST / 8PM EST
Spectrum Group | Affinity Community Services
Affinity Community Services hosts a Spectrum Group, a hybrid program building community amongst masculine of center folks within the Black LGBTQ+ community. Please note: To provide authentic safe space, this group is ONLY for people who identify their gender as Masculine of center.
Upcoming meeting: 2nd Tuesday of month at 6:30 - 8:30 pm CST
QTBIPOC Space | Institute for Human Identity
The QTBIPOC Space is a therapeutic, online space for queer and transgender Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (QTBIPOC) to process their experiences. This space provides support, shares coping skills, builds safe and affirming community, and fosters individual and collective strength and resiliency.
Upcoming meeting: Tuesdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm EST. Submit an intake form below to book an appointment.
MASC Support Group | Destination Tomorrow
Destination Tomorrow hosts MASC is a monthly virtual support group for trans masculine individuals.
Upcoming meeting: Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month 7pm EST
Crafting Abolition | Let’s Get Free
Crafting Abolition, hosted by Let’s Get Free and Black Unicorn Library, is a virtual drop-in space to create, craft, imagine, and relate.
Upcoming meeting: Tuesdays 7-9PM EST on Zoom
CripCreate | In collaboration with Calling Up Justice
CripCreate, hosted in collaboration with Calling Up Justice, is a weekly online co-working and socializing space by and for all Disabled (sick, Disabled, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, low vision/blind, neurodiverse, or otherwise chronically ill) people.
Upcoming meeting: Weekly on Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm PDT (GMT-7) and Saturdays, 4-6 p.m. PDT (GMT-7).
Burnt Out Activist Club & QTPoC Mediation | Rest for Resistance
Rest for Resistance’s Burnt Out Activist Club is an online support group for QTIBIPOC activists. Their team also holds a QTPoC Meditation for queer and trans people of color, which hosts three online events every month: stillness practice, movement practice, and restful yoga.
Upcoming meeting: Burnt Out Activist - Every Wednesday on Zoom & QTPoC Meditation - Every second Sunday
Grief & Care Under Capitalism | A Sacred Passing & Leillani Mexera
Grief & Care Under Capitalism is a monthly grieving space and participatory support group for anyone feeling exploited and exhausted by capitalism. This is a facilitated drop-in group space with conversation directed by participants, so you can join once or several times, with no need to commit to multiple sessions. The group is free, though donations to A Sacred Passing and Leilani Maxera are always welcomed.
Upcoming meeting: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 7pm - 9pm PT
Tea 4 T | ProjectQ Community Center
ProjectQ will be hosting Tea 4 T, a free biweekly peer support group for POC transmasculine youth ages 17 to 27 to talk about their experiences, build community, and learn valuable skills. Maximum attendance of our support group is 15 participants to make sure everyone has a chance to speak and to be heard without being rushed. This session will be held on Zoom on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of every month at 6 pm-7:30 pm PST.
Upcoming meeting: Every 2nd & 4th Thursdays of every month at 6 pm-7:30 pm PST
Tea with Denise: Trans Visionaries Gathering | Trans Visionaries Collective
Join Trans Visionaries Collective founder and trans + non-binary empowerment coach, Denise! Denise!, and fellow entrepreneurs, creatives, thought-leaders, and activists to workshop your vision and what you need to realize it. Or, come to be in community and support other gender outlaws. Sign up for their Google group or Facebook group to learn about upcoming meetings.
Upcoming meeting: *Every other Friday* at 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST *view the link below for specific dates*
Regional Meetups across the Globe | Team CommUNITY
Team CommUNITY hosts various global meetups, including Africa, LATAM, Asia, and MENA Regional Meetups bimonthly video calling gatherings that bring together folks from the African, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and Asian regions to share, connect, seek help, and release stress by celebrating each other.
Upcoming meeting: Held bi-monthly
Covid Cautious Action for Palestine | Centering Palestine
Covid Cautious Action for Palestine is a weekly COVID-cautious event. Hosted by Centering Palestine, these events are organized by community members including Palestinian, Jewish, and ally contributors. View a full list of healing-centered resources and virtual events for those impacted by violence in Palestine/Israel here.
Upcoming meeting: Sign up below to learn about their next weekly call.
Justice Producer’s Collaborative | Calling Up Justice
The Justice Producer’s Collaborative, holds synchronous (cultivation calls and organizing calls) and asynchronous connective space (Discord server) so Justice producers can tend to their virtual community garden in a way that reflects shared power and decision-making. Cultivation calls are 90 minutes of relationship building, signal boosting, peer support, and meaning making. They occur in an auto-captioned Zoom meeting space.
Upcoming meeting: Sign up below to learn about their upcoming calls (typically hosted every Saturday)
Peer Support Spaces | Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM)
BEAM’s Peer Support Spaces is a monthly, online support group and emotional skills building space for Black folks looking to learn, support, and grow in their own healing.
Upcoming meeting: Sign up below to learn about their upcoming peer support spaces
Peer to Peer Support Groups | Black Trans Alliance
Black Trans Alliance hosts monthly peer to peer support groups, offers one and one or group sessions to anyone identifying as trans, non-binary, or questioning.
Upcoming meeting: Sign up below to learn about their upcoming peer to peer support groups.
24/7 Hotline | The Network/La Red
The Network/La Red has a 24/7 hotline with free and confidential phone based support groups for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC survivors of partner abuse. Call their hotline at 800-832-1901 for more information.
Test Crisis Line | THRIVE Lifeline
THRIVE Lifeline has a 24/7, non-carceral text-based identity and mental health crisis line run by and for marginalized individuals.
To receive support: Text “THRIVE” to 1.313.662.8209 for support anytime and anywhere.
Africa Regional Meetup | Team CommUNITY
Team CommUNITY hosts various global meetups, including Africa, LATAM, Asia, and MENA Regional Meetups bimonthly video calling gatherings that bring together folks from the African, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and Asian regions to share, connect, seek help, and release stress by celebrating each other.
Upcoming meeting: Bi-monthly meetings
Past events from this list include:
Structured Networking for Women of Color | Embrace Change
MindFULL | Rachel Ricketts
Black Women Toxic Job Survivors' Mental Health: Suicide Prevention | Heliana Ramirez & Jasmine Pierre
Grief and Housing | BIPOC Death Grief Talk
Black Women Toxic Job Suicide Prevention | Marissa Price, MSW and Heliana Ramirez, PhD, LISW
Anti-Capitalist Trans+NB Entrepreneurs’ Kiki | Trans Visionaries Collective
Peer Support Group for Gender Expansive Artists | Art Time Presents
Trans Talk: A Trans Masc Support Group | LA Spoonie Collective
Joy Circle: A Live Healing Practice | Della V. Mosely
Community Group Healing Space: Making Friends with Anxiety | St. Louis Queer Support & Healing (SQSH)
Looking for more gender-affirming resources? Visit the Q1 resource roundup for an updated list of resources and networks for Black queer, trans, nonbinary people, and allies.
