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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. Calvin Ryan, LMSW, a wonderful therapist in our practice, facilitates this group for the Frederick Center, Frederick's LGBTQ community organization. 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. 

If you have questions or would like to receive the Zoom link and reminders about group meetings, email 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 the first and third Tuesday from 6:30-8:00 pm at The Frederick Center. 

Do you know a teenager interested in attending? Email Merrick at TransTeens@thefrederickcenter.org with questions.