Welcome

Transfamily of Erie is a support group that sets out to provide a safe environment for all transgender, gender non-conforming, gender-questioning and intersex people. Attendance is welcome to all regardless of where they fall on the gender spectrum. Whether you are a trans man, trans woman, non-binary or genderqueer individual, crossdresser or someone just looking for a little information, Transfamily hopes to provide a judgment-free environment where you  can openly express yourself in whatever way feels right to you. Transfamily also welcomes people of all races, ages, religions, and sexualities* to the meeting.

We recognize that many people may not be comfortable with their status as a trans* individual being made public and exercise the greatest discretion toward the privacy of our attendants.

Topics regularly discussed in meeting include coming out, dealing with friends and family, handling depression, financial barriers to transition, discrimination, activism, and identity.

Transfamily also hosts a clothing swap where you can find free gender-affirming clothing in many sizes. Participants are encouraged to contribute items to the swap but there is no requirement for participation. Feel free to take what you want with no obligation.

Transfamily meetings are held from 2–5pm on the 4th Saturday of each month at Mental Health Association of Northwest PA (1101 Peach St. Erie, PA, 16501).

Meetings are always completely free and refreshments are provided. Attendants are encouraged to bring something to share with the group but this is not required.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at transfamilyerie@gmail.com.

*NOTE: Transfamily is not a dating service. If you are cisgender person looking to date a trans* person, we thank you to respect our attendants privacy by looking elsewhere for your romantic or sexual partners.