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TRANSFAMILY (ADULTS 18+)

TransFamily is The Frederick Center’s free, biweekly support group for parents/caregivers/family members of transgender young people. TransFamily is a warm, welcoming, nonjudgmental space for people at all stages of their journeys to receive support, share resources, and connect with other adults in similar situations. No need to pre-register or sign up in advance. Join us anytime!  

The group meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10-11:30 am. On the first Saturday, we meet in person at The Frederick Center. On the third Saturday, we meet virtually via Zoom. 

Want to receive the Zoom link and reminders about the group meetings? Subscribe to the TransFamily email list.

Questions about the group? Write to TransFamily@thefrederickcenter.org.

LGBTQIA+ YOUTH GROUP (AGES 14-18)

The Frederick Center's Youth Group is a free peer community group for LGBTQ+ youth ages 14 to 18. Meetings are topic-driven, including education, support, friendship-building, skill-sharing, and more. This is a great place to make connections in a safe, affirming, and welcoming environment. Group meetings are co-facilitated by LGBTQ+-identified facilitators, including the Frederick Center’s Program Coordinator Glorie Cassutto and Justine Kilian, LMSW, a psychotherapist in our practice. Group meetings are held every Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:30 at The Frederick Center.  On the last Wednesday of each month, the meetings are held virtually via Zoom. To request to join the LGBTQ+ Youth Group, please complete and submit this form. For questions, contact youthgroup@thefrederickcenter.org.

YOUTH GROUP JR. (AGES 9-13)

The Frederick Center's Youth Group Jr. is a free peer community group for LGBTQ+ youth, ages 9 to 13, co-facilitated by LGBTQ+-identified facilitators, including The Frederick Center’s Program Coordinator and Justine Kilian, LMSW, a psychotherapist in our practice. Meetings are topic-driven, including education, support, friendship-building, skill-sharing, and more. This is a great place to make connections in a safe, affirming, and welcoming environment. Group meetings are weekly on Wednesdays from 5-6:30 pm at The Frederick Center. On the last Wednesday of each month, the meetings are held virtually via Zoom. For questions, contact youthgroupjr@thefrederickcenter.org. To join the group, go to this link to fill out the request form.

TRANSTEENS (AGES 14-18)

TransTeens is the Frederick Center's free, biweekly support group for teens ages 14-18 who identify as transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and/or who are questioning their gender identity. Facilitated by Merrick McKelvie, LMSW, TransTeens is a safe, nonjudgmental space for gender-diverse teens to find community, navigate challenges, share resources, and celebrate their identities. TransTeens meets twice a month on Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 pm. On the first Tuesday of the month, the group meets in person The Frederick Center. On the third Tuesday of the month, the group meets  via Zoom. 

Do you know a teenager interested in attending? Email Merrick at TransTeens@thefrederickcenter.org with questions or to request the Zoom link.