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CENTRAL VIRGINIA
James River Transgender Society (JRTS)
Meetings held at Diversity Richmind in the classroom.
Richmond, Virginia 23230
Phone: 804-404-2425
Hours of Operation: 1st Friday of each month, 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Accepts Walk-ins
Website: http://www.jrts.org/
Services Provided: Support and social group for MTF and FTM trans persons
Meetings held at Diversity Richmind in the classroom.
Richmond, Virginia 23230
Phone: 804-404-2425
Hours of Operation: 1st Friday of each month, 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Accepts Walk-ins
Website: http://www.jrts.org/
Services Provided: Support and social group for MTF and FTM trans persons
The James House
1016 Maplewood Avenue
Hopewell, Virginia 23860
Phone: 804-458-2704
Fax: 804-458-7823
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Accept Walk-ins
Website: http://www.thejameshouse.org/
Services Provided: Support services; domestic violence and/or sexual assault one-on-one and group support counseling
Richmond Transformers
Meets at Fan Free Clinic
1010 North Thompson Street
Richmond, Virginia 23230
Phone: 804-358-6343
Hours of Operation: 2nd Tuesday of each month 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Accepts Walk-ins
Email: Ted.Heck@vdh.virginia.gov
Services Provided: Support and social group for FTM trans persons
Meets at Fan Free Clinic
1010 North Thompson Street
Richmond, Virginia 23230
Phone: 804-358-6343
Hours of Operation: 2nd Tuesday of each month 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Accepts Walk-ins
Email: Ted.Heck@vdh.virginia.gov
Services Provided: Support and social group for FTM trans persons
ROSMY
2311 Westwood Ave.
Richmond, Virginia 23230
Phone: 804-644-4800
Fax: 804-644-4368
Youth Support Line: 888-644-4390
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Email: rosmy@rosmy.org
Website: http://rosmy.org/
Services Provided: ROSMY offers weekly curriculum based support groups for LGBTQ youth ages 14-20 and
information and referrals for youth and families. Training's for school personnel, human service providers, and
other youth workers on how to best address the needs of LGBT
2311 Westwood Ave.
Richmond, Virginia 23230
Phone: 804-644-4800
Fax: 804-644-4368
Youth Support Line: 888-644-4390
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Email: rosmy@rosmy.org
Website: http://rosmy.org/
Services Provided: ROSMY offers weekly curriculum based support groups for LGBTQ youth ages 14-20 and
information and referrals for youth and families. Training's for school personnel, human service providers, and
other youth workers on how to best address the needs of LGBT
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PFLAG T*Families Support Group
Our meetings are structured to have time sharing about our families (confidential discussion for those comfortable speaking), and a program of specific interest to our community.
Meetings are held from 6:30pm - 8:30pm on the second Tuesday of each month on the second floor of the ROSMY building at 2311 Westwood Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23230.If you have questions, concerns, or simply would like
to know more about PFLAG and our chapter,
please feel free to contact us.
Our mailing address:
P.O. Box 36392,
Richmond, VA 23235
Phone: (804) 751-5167
Email: pflagrichmondcoordinator@comcast.net
Our meetings are structured to have time sharing about our families (confidential discussion for those comfortable speaking), and a program of specific interest to our community.
Meetings are held from 6:30pm - 8:30pm on the second Tuesday of each month on the second floor of the ROSMY building at 2311 Westwood Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23230.If you have questions, concerns, or simply would like
to know more about PFLAG and our chapter,
please feel free to contact us.
Our mailing address:
P.O. Box 36392,
Richmond, VA 23235
Phone: (804) 751-5167
Email: pflagrichmondcoordinator@comcast.net
EASTERN VIRGINIA
Gender Expression Movement
Meets at The LGBT Center of Hampton Roads
247 W. 25th Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
Phone: 757-200-9198
Hours of Operation: Meeting Time: 1st Saturday of each month at 7:00 PM
Email: LGBTCenter@accessaids.org
Website: http://genderexpressionmovement.org/
Services Provided: Transgender support group; transgender education services
Meets at The LGBT Center of Hampton Roads
247 W. 25th Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
Phone: 757-200-9198
Hours of Operation: Meeting Time: 1st Saturday of each month at 7:00 PM
Email: LGBTCenter@accessaids.org
Website: http://genderexpressionmovement.org/
Services Provided: Transgender support group; transgender education services
Non Transitioning Spouse/Partner Support
Meets at The LGBT Center of Hampton Roads
247 W. 25th Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
Phone: 757-200-9198
Hours of Operation: 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM
Email: LGBTCenter@accessaids.org
Website: http://www.accessaids.org/index.php/lgbt-center/center-support-groups
Services Provided: Support group for the non-transitioning spouses, partners and significant others of
transgender people and their specific needs. Open only to non - transitioning spouses / partners / significant
others of trans persons; prescreening required.
Meets at The LGBT Center of Hampton Roads
247 W. 25th Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
Phone: 757-200-9198
Hours of Operation: 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM
Email: LGBTCenter@accessaids.org
Website: http://www.accessaids.org/index.php/lgbt-center/center-support-groups
Services Provided: Support group for the non-transitioning spouses, partners and significant others of
transgender people and their specific needs. Open only to non - transitioning spouses / partners / significant
others of trans persons; prescreening required.
Trans Masculine Group
Meets at The LGBT Center of Hampton Roads
247 W. 25th Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
Hours of Operation: Meeting Time: 3rd Saturday of each month at 10 AM
Email: LGBTCenter@accessaids.org
Website: http://www.accessaids.org/index.php/lgbt-center/center-support-groups
Services Provided: Support group for trans masculine identified people and their specific needs.
Meets at The LGBT Center of Hampton Roads
247 W. 25th Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23517
Hours of Operation: Meeting Time: 3rd Saturday of each month at 10 AM
Email: LGBTCenter@accessaids.org
Website: http://www.accessaids.org/index.php/lgbt-center/center-support-groups
Services Provided: Support group for trans masculine identified people and their specific needs.
NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Metro Area Gender Identity Connection (MAGIC)
Meets at Falls Church Presbyterian Church
225 Broad Street
Falls Church, Virginia 22041
Hours of Operation: 3rd Friday of each month 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.magicdc.org/
Services Provided: Peer support group for transsexual, gender queer, and other gender identity questioning
people living in the greater Washington DC metropolitan area
Meets at Falls Church Presbyterian Church
225 Broad Street
Falls Church, Virginia 22041
Hours of Operation: 3rd Friday of each month 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.magicdc.org/
Services Provided: Peer support group for transsexual, gender queer, and other gender identity questioning
people living in the greater Washington DC metropolitan area
PFLAG T*Families Support Group
Meets at Fairfax Regional Library Facilitator: Libby McKnight
10360 North Street
Fairfax, Virginia 0
Phone: 202-460-6002
Fax: 703-537-0262
Hours of Operation: 4th Sunday of every month 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Call or email to confirm location and time)
Email: libbymck@me.com
Services Provided: Support for family and friends of trans men and trans women
Meets at Fairfax Regional Library Facilitator: Libby McKnight
10360 North Street
Fairfax, Virginia 0
Phone: 202-460-6002
Fax: 703-537-0262
Hours of Operation: 4th Sunday of every month 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Call or email to confirm location and time)
Email: libbymck@me.com
Services Provided: Support for family and friends of trans men and trans women
Transgender Education Association (TGEA)
P.O Box 16032
Arlinghton , Virginia 22215
Hours of Operation: 1st Saturday of each month, email for further details
Email: tgea4u@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.tgea.net/groups-dc/
Services Provided: Peer-facilitated social and support group for the D.C. area TG/TS/TV/CD communities
P.O Box 16032
Arlinghton , Virginia 22215
Hours of Operation: 1st Saturday of each month, email for further details
Email: tgea4u@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.tgea.net/groups-dc/
Services Provided: Peer-facilitated social and support group for the D.C. area TG/TS/TV/CD communities
NORTHWEST VIRGINIA
PFLAG Blue Ridge
Meets at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library; Facilitator: Karen Barker
201 East Market Street
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Phone: 434-923-9950
Hours of Operation: Meeting Time: Monday 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Meetings are timed to coincide with nearby
meetings of ROSMY Blue Ridge (see listing below). Email or check website to confirm
meeting location.
Email: karenmeandering@gmail.com
Website: http://www.pflagblueridge.org/
Services Provided: Support group for families and friends of LGBTQ individuals, with a special interest in ensuring that Trans* issues are supported and respected.
Meets at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library; Facilitator: Karen Barker
201 East Market Street
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Phone: 434-923-9950
Hours of Operation: Meeting Time: Monday 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Meetings are timed to coincide with nearby
meetings of ROSMY Blue Ridge (see listing below). Email or check website to confirm
meeting location.
Email: karenmeandering@gmail.com
Website: http://www.pflagblueridge.org/
Services Provided: Support group for families and friends of LGBTQ individuals, with a special interest in ensuring that Trans* issues are supported and respected.
ROSMY Blue Ridge – Youth Support Group
Meets at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
201 East Market Street
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Phone: 434-987-8975
Youth Support Line: 888-644-4390
Hours of Operation: Meeting Time: Monday 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Meetings are timed to coincide with nearby
meetings of PFLAG Blue Ridge (see listing above).
Email: rosmyblueridge@rosmy.org
Website: http://www.pflagblueridge.org
Services Provided: ROSMY offers weekly curriculum based support groups for LGBTQ youth ages 14-20 and
information and referrals for youth and families. Training's for school personnel, human service providers, and
other youth workers on how to best address the needs of LGBTQ
Meets at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
201 East Market Street
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Phone: 434-987-8975
Youth Support Line: 888-644-4390
Hours of Operation: Meeting Time: Monday 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Meetings are timed to coincide with nearby
meetings of PFLAG Blue Ridge (see listing above).
Email: rosmyblueridge@rosmy.org
Website: http://www.pflagblueridge.org
Services Provided: ROSMY offers weekly curriculum based support groups for LGBTQ youth ages 14-20 and
information and referrals for youth and families. Training's for school personnel, human service providers, and
other youth workers on how to best address the needs of LGBTQ
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA
Ladies Of the Blue Ridge Transgender Alliance (LBR)
Dolly Davis
Roanoke, Virginia
Hours of Operation: Time and Location: (varies, email for location and to confirm time and day) 2nd Saturday
of each month, 5:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Email: dolly_tg_shy@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LBRTA
Services Provided: Support and social networking for full spectrum of MTF transgender persons, connections
and referrals to Drop-In Center, Roanoke Pride, and local gender counselors.
Dolly Davis
Roanoke, Virginia
Hours of Operation: Time and Location: (varies, email for location and to confirm time and day) 2nd Saturday
of each month, 5:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Email: dolly_tg_shy@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LBRTA
Services Provided: Support and social networking for full spectrum of MTF transgender persons, connections
and referrals to Drop-In Center, Roanoke Pride, and local gender counselors.
Roanoke TRANSformation
Meets at The Drop-In Center of the Council of Community Services
356 Campbell Ave, SW
Roanoke, Virginia 24016
Phone: 540-982-2437
Hours of Operation: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM on 3rd Tuesday of each month
Services Provided: Support group for persons who no longer identify as the sex they were assigned at birth
and have taken steps toward, or are considering, transition. Significant and supportive others should contact
the Drop-In Center for more information about services available.
Meets at The Drop-In Center of the Council of Community Services
356 Campbell Ave, SW
Roanoke, Virginia 24016
Phone: 540-982-2437
Hours of Operation: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM on 3rd Tuesday of each month
Services Provided: Support group for persons who no longer identify as the sex they were assigned at birth
and have taken steps toward, or are considering, transition. Significant and supportive others should contact
the Drop-In Center for more information about services available.
WASHINGTON D.C./MARYLAND
D.C Area Trans Masculine Society (DCATS)
Meets at Whitman Walker Clinic
1701 14th Street NW
Washington,, D.C. 20009
Phone: 202-939-7698
Fax: 202-745-6162
Hours of Operation: 2nd Sunday of each month, 5 PM — 7 PM
Website: http://www.dcatsinfo.org
Services Provided: A peer facilitated social and support group in the D.C. area for anyone on the FTM spectrum
Meets at Whitman Walker Clinic
1701 14th Street NW
Washington,, D.C. 20009
Phone: 202-939-7698
Fax: 202-745-6162
Hours of Operation: 2nd Sunday of each month, 5 PM — 7 PM
Website: http://www.dcatsinfo.org
Services Provided: A peer facilitated social and support group in the D.C. area for anyone on the FTM spectrum
