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OHIO

CrossPort

CrossPort's mission is to provide social, educational, emotional, and functional support for all facets of the Transgendered community including their partners, families, and friends. We also promote mutual understanding, acceptance, and equality to achieve a more positive and healthy society.

606-581-3711, PO Box 1692, Cincinnati, OH 45201

 

Central Ohio Gender Dysphoria Program

Under construction.

 

The Crystal Club

The Crystal Club is a non-profit support group for transvestites, crossdressers, transsexuals, female impersonators, and other transgendered individuals. Spouses and significant others are welcome and are encouraged to participate. Both male-to-female and female-to-male individuals are welcome. Members from related organizations, helpful professionals, and approved guests are welcome when cleared through a Crystal Club elected officer. Club policies, meeting dates, locations, and fees are available on request.

 

Miss Erica's Finishing School and Crossdressing Academy

Miss Erica’s Finishing School represents a safe haven for growth and assistance in the exciting exploration, development and enjoyment of one’s femme side. Private consultations in a comfortable, pleasant atmosphere provides positive support; objective, honest evaluations and opinions; instruction and information. Client’s are encouraged and supported and goals are set and achieved through a "one-on-one" structure for growth and personal fulfillment.

 

Alpha Omega, Tri-Ess

Support group for CDs.

 

Paradise Club

PO Box 29564, Cleveland, OH 44129. (216) 586-9292. Support for CDs, TVs and TSs. Wives welcome.

 

Dayton Valley Gems

Support group for all types of T people and their SOs (FtM, MtF, CD, TG, TS or questioning).

 

TransFamily of Cleveland

A support group for TG/TS people and their families.

 

Central Ohio Gender Dysphoria Program

Meral G. Crane, M.A., P.O. Box 82008, Columbus, OH 43202. (614) 451-0111. COGDP has been active since 1979 and has many very satisfied graduates. Offers many levels of service including SRS referrals.

 

Stephen B. Levine, M.D.

23200 Chagrin Boulevard, 3 Commerce Bldg., Suite 350, Beachwood, OH 44122. (216) 831-2900.

 

Kayla Springer, Ph.D.

3280 Observatory Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208. (513) 381-6611.

 

Dr. A. Feo

Individual, family and couple therapy & specializes in working with the transgendered community.

 

North Central Mental Health Services

1301 North High Street, Columbus Oh 43201. (614) 299-6600. Individual counseling and mental health services as well as referrals about gender issues.

 

The Cleveland Clinic

9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106.

 

Ohio State University

attn: Dr. Ronald Bergman, Columbus, OH 43216. SRS Treatment.

 

Catherine Houck, CT

Electrolysis, 7323 E Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068. (614) 861-2618.


OKLAHOMA
Cross Dressers International

918-582-6643, PO Box 50192, Tulsa, OK 74104

 

COTA

C.O.T.A. (The Central Oklahoma Transgender Alliance) is a support group with Renaissance affiliation. Focusing on transgender issues and is for both M-to-F and F-to-M transgender individuals and their Significant Other. C.O.T.A. meets on a monthly basis. Usualy the second Saturday. In addition, throughout the year we have "Special Events" such as a pool party, Thanksgiving Dinner, etc. As "the organization" C.O.T.A. publishes a monthly newsletter, "The Sooner Belle," for all members. In addition, the C.O.T.A. board of directors is responsible for outreach activities including advertising and newspaper articles.

 

Desire

c/o Ms Gwen Pete, PO Box 50192, Tulsa, OK 74104. For all sisters and spouses.

 

Edith Berenberg, LPC

4801 NW Classen, Ste. 118, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118. (405) 528-2651.

 

Dr. Jeri Fritz, PhD

6853 S. Canton Ave., Tulsa, OK 74136. (918) 496-8050. Licensed Clinical Psychologist.

 

Preisz-McMillin Clinic, Inc

Melvyn Preisz PhD. & Marcia McMillin MSW, 5009 North Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 105, Oklahoma City, Ok 73112. (405) 848-4244.

 

Anna Lee Davis LSW, CADC, LMFT

7010 S. Yale , Ste 106, Tulsa, OK , 74136. (918) 495-1099.

 

Jo Ann Howse, MS. LPC, LMFT, NCC

5272 S. Lewis, Ste 31, Tulsa, OK 74105. (918) 749-3233.

 

Dannie K. Valega, LCSW, DCSW

2325 S Harvard, Suite 603, Tulsa, Ok. 74114. (918) 289-4347.

 

David William Foerster MD

6305 Waterford Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118. (405) 848-3459. Peforms an excellent Metoidioplasty. He has performed many on FTM's and has excellent references and photo's.

 

Dr. David William Foerester

6305 Waterford Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118. (405) 848-3459. Metoidioplasty surgery for FTMs.

 

Dr. Mona Motz DO

5712 S Western, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112. (405) 631-6680. FTM friendly ob-gyn/surgeon who performs hysterectomy and top surgery in tandum with a fellow surgeon in one surgery.


OREGON
Capitol City Chapter

PO Box 3312, Salem, OR 97302. Social support group for heterosexual crossdressers, transsexuals, and significant others.

 

Cocksure

Portland, OR. (503) 471-1515. Social group and email list for female-assigned gender-variant people.

 

Intermountain Transgender Outreach

1524 Monroe Ave., La Grande, OR 97850. (541) 962-3466. Resources and info for the TG community.

 

Salishon, The Womyn's Information Network

PO Box 1604, Eugene, OR 97440- 1604. A service and information network for womyn who perceive themselves living an alternative lifestyle.

 

Trans-Port

PO Box 66913, Portland, OR 97920-6913. (503) 262-0912. Peer support group for all transgendered individuals, their families and friends.

 

Chrysalis

PO Box 1793, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. Support and education for people interested in crossdressing.

 

E.M.E.R.G.E.N.C.E. (Eugene, OR)

c/o Trans-Port, PO Box 66913, Portland, OR 97290-6913. (503) 262-0912. To explore and reaffirm gender expression.

 

GenX Trans Group

NW 5th Ave. at NW Irving St., Portland, OR. (2nd fl. Amtrak Union Station). Under age 31 only. Support group, and other resources for younger TGs.

 

Rho Gamma - Tri-Ess (Rogue Valley Girls)

PO Box 5551, Grants Pass, OR 97527. (541) 476-5577. Support for heterosexual CDs & SOs.

 

Salmacis: The Equalitarian Feminist Social Society

PO Box 1604, Eugene, OR 97440-1604. (503) 688-4282 (Sally Ann, 6-11 PM PST). A social support society devoted to the concept of feminism.

 

Transsexual/Peer Support Group

2400 NE Broadway, Portland, OR. Meets at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland.

 

It's Time, Oregon!

A gender educational and advocacy organization on the west coast of the United States of America. A chapter of It's Time, America! (ITA), the first nationally-organized grassroots civil rights group seeking to secure and safeguard the rights of all transgendered persons.

 

John D. Adler, Ph.D.

1217 N.E. Burnside #803, Gresham, OR 97030. (503) 251-4088.

 

Annik Larsen, ACSW, LCSW

1920 N.W. Johnson, Suite 112, Portland, Oregon. (503) 285-7572. Gender dysphoria, gender/sexual identity questions or issues.

Terrie A. Lyons, Ph.D.

1618 SW First Avenue, Suite 207, Portland, OR 97201. (503) 221-8764.

 

Dr. Barry Maletzky MD PC.

(503) 238-5580. Works with Transgendered Individuals helping to resolve gender identity, gender disphoria, and other personal issues.

 

Steve Schweitzer Ph.D.

1374 Willamette St. #7, Eugene, Or. 97401. (541) 484-5694. Psychologist: very experienced in transsexual issues.

 

Reid Vanderburgh, MA

Specializing in helping with major life transformations, including gender identity, transition and partner issues.

 

Helios Counseling Services

525 NE Oregon St. Suite 220, Portland, OR 97232. (503) 231-3050. Counseling services for the LGBT community.

 

Jan Lewis, MSW, LCSW

1020 SW Taylor St., Suite 620, Portland, OR 97205. (503) 294-1075.

 

Suzan Mayer, MSW

1020 SW Taylor St., Suite 620, Portland, OR 97205. (503) 294-1075.

 

Shelly Norton, Ph.D.

2020 S.E. Powell Blvd., Portland, OR 97202. (503) 238-0780.

 

B.J. Barbara Seymour, ACSW

Portland, OR. (503) 228-2472. Gender Identity Counseling.

 

Dr. Barham

5050 NE Hoyt, Suite 514, Portland, OR. (503) 215-2399. Experienced in pre-SRS Orchiectomies. Requires referral letter from therapist.

 

Peter Bergreen M.D. (Urology)

Experienced with transsexual issues.

 

Toby R. Meltzer, MD

SRS surgery.

 

John Sharrer M.D.

Mckenzie Family Practice, 1640 G St., Springfield, Or. 97477. (541) 726-1501. Limited transsexual experience.

 

Sara Becker M.D.

Northwest Primary Care Group, PC., 3030 S.E. Monroe St., Milwaukie, Or. 97222. (503) 659-4988. Experienced in transsexual treatment including F to M and M to F hormone therapy management.

 

Paul Kaplan M.D.

590 Country Club Parkway, Suite A, Eugene, Or. 97401. (541) 683-1559. Experienced in hormone therapy and post-op care. Can also make provisions for sperm banking.

 

East Moreland Hospital

2900 SE Steele St., Portland, OR 97202. Experienced with TS's, Dr. Meltzer performs surgery here.

 

Tamara Stenshoel M.D.

151 W. 7th. Suite 110, Eugene Or. 97401. (541) 342-8616.

 

Wendy Dillon, Electrolysis 102

Professional Plaza, 139g NE. 102nd. Ave., Portland Or. 97220. (503) 253-6698. Licensed Electrologist.

 

Jan Mekech, Hair Today Gone Tomorrow

665 W. Centennial, Springfield, Or. 97477. (541) 726-2877. Experienced at pre-SRS genital electrolysis.

 

Marges Electrolosys

Ms.Marge-Lowe Harris, Broadway St., Portland, OR. 281-0311. Very friendly and TG friendly, excellent electrologist, resonable rates. She is a retired RN, and she is using a Holistic Approach to Electrolosis and treatment.

 

Liz Pieper, American Thermolysis Clinic

3410 Hathaway Ave., Eugene, Or. 97401. (541) 484-1575. Licensed Electrologist.


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PENNSYLVANIA


USA EVENT NOTICES

Annual Philadelphia Trans-health Conference

Location: Next to be annouced
This is a free conference, open to anyone who identifies as transgender, queer and/or supports the trans experience.
Website: www.trans-health.org


Cross Dressers International

PO Box 61, Easton, PA 18044

 

Philadelphia TS Support Group

215-567-7879, PO Box 15839, Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

Transsexual Support Group

6020 Penn Circle, S, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

 

Renaissance Transgender Association

The mission of The Renaissance Transgender Association, Inc. is to provide the very best comprehensive education and caring support to Transgendered individuals and those close to them. This is accomplished through offering a variety of carefully selected programs and resources focused on the factors affecting their lives.

610-975-9119, 987 Old Eagle School Road, #719, Wayne, PA 19087

 

Lehigh Valley Renaissance

Support for crossdressers and transsexuals, professional and peer counseling, social and discussion groups. Partner and family group and counseling, local transgender bookstore and newsletter.

 

Erie Sisters Transgender Support Group

The Erie Sisters Transgender Support Group is a social organization of crossdressers based in the northwest Pennsylvania city of Erie. Our membership is open to spouses, significant others, transsexuals and transvestites. Sexual orientation and race are non-issues for us. We are an outgoing group of transgendered girls who enjoy having fun! Erie Sisters has members around the country, including Florida and Washington, D.C., but most girls hail from the Great Tri-State area of Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio. Lake Erie Gala, our annual November bash and one of the most affordable crossdressing weekends anywhere, is a ton of fab feminine fun. This year's gala is Nov. 20-22. Last year's gender-bending event was fabulous! Fifty girls attended and we all had a great time dancing, partying, visiting Veronica's Spa, going on tours and shopping! We also met some college girls at the hotel - the Princeton Tigers women's hockey team, which was staying at the Holiday Inn when we were there (they had two weekend games).

 

Renaissance Lower Susquehana Valley Chapter

 

CD-Tips

Crossdressing Transformation Expert.

 

Katie Wannabe's Salon and Boutique

Be the woman you want to be with Katie Wannabe's Salon.

 

Liberty Belle's Support Group

Our Renaissance Chapter provides a safe, secure meeting place for all transgendered people regardless of race, creed, color, religion or sexual orientation. We offer education, support, and outreach to the transgendered community, their spouses and/or significant others, along with the general public. Meetings are on the third Saturday of every month.

 

Kysor Electrolysis and Skin Care

Facial, Aromatherapy, European Face & Body Waxing, Corrective Electrolysis * RF * Blend, Relaxation, Makeup Artist and Reflexology.


Transpitt

We provide support, fun, education, and more fun for the transgendered community around Pittsburgh -- including Western PA, Eastern OH, and Northern WV. We aim to provide a safe haven for the beginning transgendered person, enjoyable activities and fellowship for the more experienced individual, and education and support for all. A majority of our members are male-to-female crossdressers; however, the group is open to all members of the transgendered community (whether female-to-male or male-to-female). Transpitt is open to crossdressers, transvestites, and transsexuals. It is not a dating service. New members are encouraged to attend a meeting, either en femme or en drab to experience the comraderie and support. Your safety and security are very important to Transpitt. We encourage spouses and partners to attend the meetings.

 

Endless Mountain Girls Support Group

A support group for Crossdresser, transgendered people, there friends, family, and spouses.

 

Chi Pi Alpha, Tri-Ess

PO Box 3469, York, PA 17402-3469. Support group for heterosexual CDs.

 

Lancaster Boyz

Philadelphia, PA, (717) 892-4999 (Tom). FtM oriented support/social group.

 

NE PA Transgender Alliance

Leihigh, PA. (610) 821-2955. CD/TS/SO support group.

 

Phi, Tri-Ess

PO Box 1674, Media, PA 19063. Social/support for CDs.

 

TSG (Transsexual Support Group)

6020 Penn Circle So., Pittsburgh, PA 15206. (412) 661-7030. Support for those thinking of, or actually living full time.

 

Gouldsboro, PA Metro, Tri-Ess

c/o Tri-Ess, PO Box 194, Tulare, CA 93275. Support/social group for CDs & SOs.

 

Lower Susquehanna Valley Chapter - Renaissance

PO Box 2122, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2122. (717) 780-1578. Support group for TVs, TSs, and SOs.

 

Oasis

PO Box 622, Meadville, PA 16335. Open membership TG support group.

 

Philly Boyz

Philadelphia, PA. (215) 546-6444. FtM oriented support group.

 

Positive Change

201 S. Camac St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. (215) 732-0603. TS support group.

 

Transgender Health Action Coalition

Washington West Project, 1201 Locust Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

 

Mary V. Cochran P.H.D.

University City area, Philadelphia, PA. (215) 386-1120. Individual, couple and family therapist with a leaning towards the GBLT communities. knowledgable about the HIV and TG community for over 20 yrs.

 

Karen Kleiman, MSW

Psychotherapist, 1062 Lancaster Avenue, #8, Rosemont, Pennsylvania 19010. (610) 525-7527. Special interest in FTM transition.

 

Maureen Osborne, Ph.D.

131 West Lancaster Avenue, Paoli, PA 19301. (610) 647-8730.

 

Ann Robertson M.A.

Allegheny Psychological Associates, 1931 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. (800) 473-9596 or (724) 458-0806. Treats Transgendered people M to F & F to M. Previously worked for Persad and has vast experience with TS's.

 

Michelle A. Keffer, Ph.D.

Persad Center, 5150 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1627. (412) 441-9786 ext. 229

 

Karen Lewis, M.A., LP

Persad Center, 5150 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1627. (412) 441-9786 ext. 218

 

Persad Center, Inc.

Randal G. Forrester, James Huggins. 5100 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15224-1616 (412) 441-0857. Mental health services for the gender conflicted and their significant others.

 

William R. Stayton, Ph.D.

98 Old Eagle Road, Suite 719, Wayne, PA 19087. (610) 971-0700

 

Transgender Surgical & Medical Center

J. William Futrell, MD/Sheila Kirk, MD/Ernest K. Manders, MD, P.O. Box 38366, Blawnox, PA 15238. (412) 781-1092 or (412) 781-1096 (fax). SRS, Breast sugmentation, Top surgery, facial masculization / feminization, body contouring, baldness correction, rib removal.

 

Carmen Toth, Electrologist

HairFree Assurance, 2200 Hamilton Street, Suite 311, Allentown, PA 18105. (610) 437-3824. Qualified, compassionate, and a friend to the community.


RHODE ISLAND
Silent Passage

Tel: (401) 438-7417 - TG support group. Over 21 only.

 

Charles M Erstling MD

747 Aquidneck Ave. Middletown, RI 02842, (401) 849-7771

 

David Medeiros, LICSW

Craik Building, Suite 307, 2845 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886, (401) 739-4604

 

Electrologist Associates

516 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910, (401) 785-2200 Transgendered male to female hair removal.



SOUTH CAROLINA
C.A.T.S. LAIR

Charleston Area Transgender Support.

 

Phoenix Therapy Sessions

405 Pettigru, Greenville, SC, (803) 225-6938, Support group and services for the transgendered.

 

TG Support Group

c/o Phyllis Dickason, PO Box 630, 3 Cardinal Ct., Hilton Head, SC 29926.

 

Jerrold E. Hammond, M.D.

314 Grove Street, Charleston, SC 29403, (843) 722-2883

 

Thomas J. Portney, MA, LICSW

11417 Georgia Ave, Suite C-29841, North Augusta, SC 803442-9410

 

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SOUTH DAKOTA

FACES

625 1/2 Main St. #3 Rapid City, SD, (605) 343-5577 Drop in support group.

 



TENNESSEE
Memphis Transgender Alliance

PO Box 11232, Memphis, TN 38111.

 

Tennessee Vals

The Tennessee Vals are a open social and support group for persons discovering who they are in terms of gender. The Vals offer a safe, confidential atmosphere for the transgendered, their loved ones and friends. The group is open to all genetic males and females who identify themselves as crossdressers, transsexuals or transgenderists, whether gay or straight, bisexual or asexual. You will find no individuals in the group that use it for inappropriate sexual behavior.

615-664-6883, PO Box 92335, Nashville, TN 37209

 

SWANS

Transgendered persons social club and support group.

 

Mirror Image

TG Support Group for ALL of the "Mid South" serving the aera from Memphis,TN.

 

Alpha Pi Omega

Tri-Ess, PO Box 871, Brentwood, TN 30724, lauryw1@mindspring.com Social and support group for heterosexual CDs.

 

TV/TS Support Group

1517 Court St., Ste. 4 Memphis, TN 38104, Support group for crossdressers and transsexuals.

 

Knoxville TS Support Group

3101 Essary Rd. Knoxville, TN 37918, (423) 687-8990 (answering machine), Transsexual support group.

 

The Nashville TMen

Nashville, TN (615) 871-4430 (If no answer, leave message on voice mail).

 

Youth Pride Chattanooga

PO Box 8581, Chattanooga, TN 37414, (706) 638-2555 (After 5pm), GLBT Youth 21 and under.

 

George R. Brown, MD

Department of Psychiatry, Mountain Home VAMC, Johnson City TN 37684, (615) 926-1177 ext. 7709 Psychiatric/medical practice devoted to gender and sexuality concerns. SRS evaluation, hormone treatment.

 

Saroj Chand

Alternative Counseling Center, 3101 Essary Rd, Knoxville, TN, (865) 687-8990 Therapist. Ms. Chand offers her services on a sliding scale, and usually does not turn people away due to lack of funds.

 

Richard Driscoll, PhD

West Side Psychology, 301 Gallaher View Rd Ste 102, Knoxville, TN 37919. (865) 690-0962

 

Dr. Terry Edwards

1007 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN 37217, (615) 791-3449 terryedwardstoo@hotmail.com

 

Absolute Electrolysis

Knoxville, TN, (865) 539-2132

 



TEXAS
Austin Second Image

512-515-5460, PO Box 14965, Austin, TX 78761

 

Texas Assn for Transsexual Support

713-827-5913, PO Box 142, Bellaire, TX 77401

 

Gulf Coast Transgender Community

713-780-4282, PO Box 66643, Houston, TX 77266

 

Metroplex CD Club

214-264-7103, PO Box 14192, Irving, TX 75014

 

Crossdressers Boutique

Our boutique carries a complete inventory of day wear, sports wear, and evening wear. We also have a complete inventory of those special needs items that are so important to you such as top quality breast forms, lingerie, shoes in special sizes, and beautiful wigs in many colors and styles.

 

Helping Transgenders Anonymous

HTGA has but one purpose, to help transgender individuals. We do this by practicing the 12 steps of HTGA, by welcoming and giving comfort to transgenders, and by giving them understanding and encouragement as they grow toward security.

 

The Alamo Boyz

San Antonio, TX. JoeBlowTX@hotmail.com Local afilliate of American Boyz a national support and social organization fot FtMs.

 

Austin Second Image

Operated by TGs for TGs in the central Texas area.

 

Central Texas Transgender Society

An informal organization of TGs and friends.

 

Epsilon Tau

Tri-Ess, PO Box 945, New Waverly, TX 77358. Tel: (409) 344-6014 Social support for heterosexual CDs.

 

Helping Cross Dressers Anonymous

6804 E. Highway 6 S. #334, Houston, TX 77083. brenda.thomas@psl-online.com Discussion group, great place for first timers.

 

Metroplex CrossDressers Club

CD/TS/SO open social and support group.

 

Significant Other Support (SOS)

PO Box 224001, Dallas, TX 75222-4001. Support for partners, families and friends of FTM transgendered or transsexual persons.


Texas Association of Transsexuals (TATS)

PO Box 142, Bellaire, TX 77401. Tel: (713) 435-7293 Support group for transsexuals, families, partners. etc.

 

Triplex Gender Association

PO Box 381, Riesel, TX 76682. Transgender support.

 

West Texas Gender Alliance

PO Box 381, Riesel, TX 76682. Transgender support.