SERVICES
Support Groups
Find connection, resources, and community.
Clinicians at the Maryland Center for Gender & Intimacy are proud to serve as contract facilitators for free community support groups offered by The Frederick Center, Frederick’s LGBTQ+ community advocacy and support nonprofit organization. There is no need to pre-register or sign up in advance. Join anytime! (In the event of inclement weather, groups may be held via Zoom rather than in person, so please reach out to support@thefrederickcenter.org for a Zoom link, if needed.)
On behalf of The Frederick Center, we currently facilitate the following groups:
TRANSFAMILY (ADULTS 18+)
TransFamily is The Frederick Center’s free, biweekly support group for parents/caregivers/family members of transgender young people, facilitated by Calvin Ryan, LMSW. 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.
The group meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10-11:30 am at The Frederick Center. If you have questions about this group or would like reminders about group meetings, please 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. Group meetings are held every Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:30 at The Frederick Center. If you have any questions about this group or would like to receive reminders about group meetings, please email support@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. 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. If you have any questions about this group or would like to receive reminders about group meetings, please email support@thefrederickcenter.org.
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. If you have any questions about this group, please email support@thefrederickcenter.org.