This is an expanding list of different Trans groups in the DC area. All descriptions are taken from the respective group’s page. If there are groups that you would like to add to this list, feel free to send us a message!
Whitman-Walker Health Transgender Care
Legal, mental health, and on-site medical care, for all LGBT people including assistance with signing up for insurance.
“The Trans Discussion Group is intended to provide an emotionally and physically safe space for trans* people and those who may be questioning their gender identity/expression to join together in community and learn from one another. We welcome all who identify under the trans* umbrella or are unsure, and seek to continually reinforce our principles of respect, acceptance, and protection through ongoing input from our attendees.
We have two Trans Discussion Group meetings each month on the second Tuesday and fourth Friday of the month, starting at 7:00 PM.”
DCATS – DC Area Transmasculine Society
“The DC Area Transmasculine Society is a peer-facilitated social and support group in the DC area for anyone on the transmasculine spectrum. We are persons born or assigned female at birth and feel that this is an inaccurate or incomplete description of who we are today.
DCATS also welcomes significant others, friends, families, and allies (SOFFAS)
DCATS is a diverse group. The term “transmasculine” is core to DCATS’ spirit of inclusiveness. We acknowledge, welcome, and celebrate the wide range of transgender identities that our members have.
We run a monthly support group on the second Sunday of every month, in addition to our yahoo! list-serve and social events throughout the year.
Our meetings are generally held from 5-7pm at 1701 14th St. NW on the second Sunday of the month. Sign Language interpreters are available upon request.”
MAGIC – Metro Area Gender Identity Connection
“A peer support group for Transsexual, Gender Queer and other Gender Identity Questioning people living in the greater Washington DC Metropolitan Area. Active for over 25 years, we discuss everything from philosophy and feelings to practical matters such as legal issues and medical problems and solutions.
While the group is mainly for transsexuals and people questioning their gender identity, it is always encouraging to have family, friends, and significant others attend as well. Friendly parties such as psychotherapists, physicians, electrologists and so forth, are regular attendees providing professional support and insight.
The support group meets at 8 PM on the third Friday of every month on the third floor of the Falls Church Presbyterian Church, located at 225 E Broad St, Falls Church, VA (about a 20 minute walk from East Falls Church Metro station—should you need assistance getting to a meeting, please call one of the moderators a few hours in advance, and we will be more than willing to pick you up from the station and return you to the station later).”
TGEA – TransGender Educational Association of Greater Washington
“Social/support group for all transgendered persons. Membership is who is for anyone anywhere on the gender spectrum. Primarily membership currently is heterosexual crossdressers, transsexuals (mtf) in transition and their partners (SO). Support is informal, peer-based. TGEA publishes a newsletter (The TGEA Pinnacle) and also has a library and other information available. TGEA also offers educational seminars and outreach presentations to the public.
Meeting Time & Location: 7:00 p.m., usually every First Saturday (but not Labor Day weekend or 4th of July weekend). Meeting location is kept confidential for the privacy of members and access to group is given upon the completion of a personal interview, at which the interviewee need not be crossdressed. Meeting fee is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Annual membership dues are between $40 and $55.”
“Maryland Trans*Unity is a peer-facilitated support group for trans and nonbinary adults in Montgomery County and Prince George´s County, Maryland.
We meet three times per month, even on holidays.
Our meetings are on the first and third Sundays of the month in Montgomery County and on the fourth Thursday of the month in Prince George´s County. “
Black Transmen, Inc. presents Akanni, a support group for all transgender men that are conforming and non-conforming at any stage in their transition process. Akanni is a safe, respectful, and confidential environment where transmen can share their story and their journey. Akanni is from the Yoruba language meaning profitable encounter. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6pm. For more info contact vmillhouse@blacktransmen.org or visit BlackTransmen.org“
Baltimore Trans-Masculine Alliance
Created for and by people who identify as transgender and masculine, the BTMA is a safe space to share stories, struggles, and triumphs. This is a support group for FTMs and and other people who identify on the transmasculine spectrum (MTF persons, please see the Tran*quility group). We welcome people at any stage and type of transition, as well as those who are questioning. While we sometimes have social events where significant others (friends, families, and partners) are welcome, our regular, monthly meetings are only open to trans*masculine individuals. Please contact us for more information. Meets 3rd Thursday at 6:30pm on the 3rd Floor. For info contact BaltimoreTransMasculine@gmail.com”
Metro DC DSA Bodily Autonomy Working Group
“We organize for Trans/Queer Liberation and Reproductive Justice for Metro DC DSA”
“Helping to connect the DC trans and queer community to community focused events.”