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HTGA
One of the oldest groups in Houston (started in
1990), Helping TransGenders Anonymous is
a facilitated support group for all
transgenders, supporters, family and significant
others. HTGA meets every Monday night from 7 to
9 PM.
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STAG
Some Transgenders Are Guys is one of the most dynamic FTM groups in
the country. STAG is a facilitated bi-monthly
group for female-to-male identified individuals,
supporters, family and significant others. STAG
meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9
PM and again on the 4th Saturday of each month
from 5 to 6 PM.
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SOS
The Significant Others Support is
a group that provides support to the wives,
husbands, girlfriends and boyfriends of
individuals whose partners are considering
transition. SOS meets the 4th Saturday of each
month from 3 to 4 PM.
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TATS
Texas Association for Transsexual Support
is another one of the original support groups in
Houston. TATS is a professionally facilitated
support group for those identifying as being a
transsexual. TATS meets the 4th Saturday of each
month from 4 to 5 PM.
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TBMG
The Transgender
Buddhist Meditation Group offers
a traditional Theravada Buddhist vipassana 30
minute meditation for transgenders. TBMG usually
meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 7 to
9 PM.
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TRC
The Reading Cafe
Book Club is a group for anyone
who loves to read. While most of the books are
not trans-specific, the nature of the group will
inevitably offer insight into various gender
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TGTF
The City of Houston TransGender Task Force
is charged by the City of Houston to ensure that
transgender Houstonians are able to access the
medical and social services in order to reduce
the incidence of HIV within the transgender
community. TGTF meets on the 3rd
Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 PM. |
CAB
The Transgender Center's
Community Advisory Board is
a TFA Board composed of representatives from
each group. The CAB is open to all and seeks to
support the overall heath and wellbeing of
groups and their members. The CAB meets on the
3rd Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. |
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TGHC
The TransGender History Committee
is charged with the management, preservation and
interpretation of the Transgender Foundation of
America's transgender archive. Individuals
interested in participating in this important
effort can sign up at any of the meetings
located at the TG Center in Houston, Texas. TGHC
meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7 -
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Friday Social*
The Friday Night Transgender Social
is a special, once-a-month event hosted by the
TG Center for the Houston area transgender
community, supporters, family members, friends,
community providers and significant others. Each
themed social consists of a dinner*, movie,
games and/or presentation. Friday Socials take
place on the 1st Friday night of each month from
7 to 11 PM. |
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FGVY
The Families of Gender Variant Youth
group is support group for the parents of
transgender/gender variant youth (up to the age
of 12) who are seeking support from others.
FGVY meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month
from 7 - 9 PM. |
HTUC
The Houston Transgender Unity Committee
is responsible for the Houston TG Day of
Remembrance, The Unity Banquet and the Peggy
Rudd Scholarship. HTUC meets on the first Monday
of every month from 6:30 to 7:30 PM
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*NOTE: The dinner costs 10
dollars. Those who are not able to afford the
dinner can elect to help set up and clean up in
exchange for the dinner. The Friday Social is
BYOB. Alcohol may be present during the social.
Beer and wine are the only alcoholic beverages
allowed at the social. Doors open at 6:30 PM. |
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"Journey With Us" |
Dealing with transition - whether it is your own or
someone else's - can be one of the most challenging
events in one's life. Having the support of others who
can share their own experience is indispensable.