Additional Resources - Central Florida
Education/Community Support
Southwest Florida Trans* Support Group
Southwest Florida Trans* Support Group provides a safe, supportive and secure environment for Transgender, Transsexual and Gender Variant people and their loved ones. Our Groups are facilitated by Mary G. Davenport, PhD., and Heather D. Eslien, M.A., LMHC
Contact at (941)-840-0878 or [email protected] or Dr. Davenport by phone at (941)-366-3134 for more info, or visit: www.swfltranssptgp.org
The 1st Saturday of each month:
Trans* Feminine Support Group
The 2nd Saturday of each month:
Trans* Masculine Support Group
The 3rd Saturday of each month:
Loved Ones of Trans* and Gender Variant
LBGT Welcome Center
St. Petersburg, 727-201-4925
http://lgbtwelcomecenter.com/
Email: [email protected]
Metro Wellness & Community Center
St. Petersburg Location
727-321-3854
www.metrotampabay.org/
Email: [email protected]
Tampa Location - 813-232-3108
Pasco & Hernando Location - 727-494-7625
Transgender & Crossdressers: Phi Epsilon Mu
http://crossdressflorida.com/index.htm
Email: [email protected]
Ft. Meyers: Gamma Gamma Kappa, Tri-ESS group for Crossdressers
http://gammakappagamma.com
Email: [email protected]
All Transgender: Trans* Support Network of West Central Florida
http://transsupportnetwcf.com/
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
CentralFlorida Crossdress/Social Meetup
http://www.meetup.com/Central-Florida-Cds-Tgirls-Social-Meetup/
T-Network, Part of the Orlando LGBT Chamber of Commerce
321-800-3946
http://mbaorlando.org/
Email: [email protected]
Southern Comfort Conference (SCC)
http://southerncomfortconference.org/
Email: [email protected]
Monthly support groups for male identified/female identified/loved ones of transgender people:
swfltranssptgp.org
ALSO Youth, Inc
1470 Blvd of the Arts
Sarasota, FL 34236
Contact Person: Donna E. Hanley, MA
Executive Director, ALSO Youth
Pronouns: she, her, hers
Office: 941-951-2576 • www.alsoyouth.org • www.facebook.com/alsoyouth
LGBT Welcome Center
2227 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
727-201-4925
www.lgbtwelcomecenter.com
Email: [email protected]
METRO LGBT Centers
St. Petersburg Location:
3251 3rd Avenue North,
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
727-321-3854
Tampa Location:
1315 E. 7th Ave, Suite 201
Tampa, FL 33605
813-232-3808
Pasco/Hernando Location:
4747 US Hwy 19
New Port Richey, FL 34652
727-494-7625
Email: [email protected]
Transgender support programs, social programs and events, education and training, HIV testing and prevention, HIV Case Management Services and Medical Care, Transgender Health Care, Smoking Cessation, Health and Wellness Programs, Yoga and Meditation, Cultural Competency Training, SAGE Tampa Bay (Older Adult Services), Substance Abuse, Youth programs.
Gender Identity in Florida Today - G.I.F.T.
Orlando, FL
Group Support - Friendships - Events/Socials - Advocacy
https://giftorlando.org/
[email protected]
TRANS CENTRAL STATION - Orange County
Trans Central Station welcomes all individuals within the LGBT spectrum, their family and supporters 7:00 to 8:30 pm on the 1st Tuesday of the month
FULL TIME TRANS - Orange County
a peer-to-peer support group in which transsexuals in transition and post-op transsexuals can meet to discuss problems specific to their situation. 7:00 to 8:30 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
BETWEEN THE LINES - Orange County
Still questioning their place among the spectrum of gender, or for those of us who are existing between female and male, and even those who question gender roles. 7:00 to 8:30 pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
TRANS MEN - Orange County
Support group for FTM and trans masculine individuals.
7:00 to 9:00 pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month.
Meetings are held at The Center in Orange County
The Center
946 North Mills Ave
Orlando, Florida 32803
(407) 228-8272
thecenterorlando.org
Trans + Allies support group - Volusia County
Join us at the Collective Church for a supportive event featuring guest speakers, snacks as well as Game Night after the meeting. All people under the umbrella, allies, friends and family welcome! Donations Accepted.
Meetings are held at The Collective Church in Volusia County
Collective Church
111 S Alabama Ave
DeLand, Florida 32724
(321) 238-8341
wearecollectivechurch.com
TRANSnFIT - Fitness Training, Coaching, Nutrition and Health
Orlando, FL
Contact Coach Alexandria
[email protected]
786-863-4618 - Call or text
http://coachalexandria.com
Maleya Becerra-Williams (Outreach Counselor, LGBT+ knowledgeable)
Crosswinds Youth Services, Inc.
1407 Dixon Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922
Cell: (321)258-0050
Email: [email protected]; Website: www.crosswindsyouthservices.org
Crosswinds Youth Services, Inc provides a multitude of resources for youth, including a youth shelter for 17 and under, transitional housing, case management, and outpatient counseling.
Corrine Drive Counseling Center
3222 Corrine Drive, Suite A
Orlando, FL 32803
Cell: 407-716-7207
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.corrinedrivecounselingcenter.com
Both Joe Salg, LMHC and Dominique Barritt, LMHC specialize in work with the transgender community... during all phases of transition.
Chase Therapies
2400 S. Ridgewood Ave Suite 17
S. Daytona, FL 32119
Cell: (4079296251
Email: [email protected]
Therapist is a Transgender Woman. LGBT staff members.
Transforming Children and Families
15 N. Tampa Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
Cell: 4079296251
Email: [email protected]
Therapist is a Transgender woman. There are also LGBT staff members.
Transgender & Crossdressers: Phi Epsilon Mu
P.O.Box 158
Highland City, FL 33846
Email: [email protected]
http://transsupportfl.com/
TG Support group for emerging TG folks, wives, and S/O's. Meets monthly in the Orlando area
Bliss CARES Inc.
2901 Curry Ford Rd Suite 106
Orlando, FL
[email protected]; 4072035984; http://Blisscares.org
Specialized in Patient Care, mental health and resources for Transgender.
Youth Services
Zebra Coalition
407-228-1446
www.zebrayouth.org
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/zebracoalition
PFLAG Orlando: Parents, Family & Friends Support
Promoting the health and well-being of LGBTQ persons, their families, friends, and allies through education, support & advocacy.
Web: http://pflagorlando.org
Email: [email protected]
Help-Line: (407) 236-9177
Facebook: http://facebook.com/PFLAGOrlando
METRO LGBT Centers
St. Petersburg Location:
3251 3rd Avenue North,
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
727-321-3854
Tampa Location:
1315 E. 7th Ave, Suite 201
Tampa, FL 33605
813-232-3808
www.metrotampabay.org
Email: [email protected]
Weekly Youth Support Programs, Free Counseling
LGBT Welcome Center
2227 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
727-201-4925
www.lgbtwelcomecenter.com
Email: [email protected]
Queer Youth Nights, Drop-ins
Aging Support
The Center, Orlando
www.thecenterorlando.org
Email: [email protected]
SAGE Tampa Bay
METRO LGBT Centers
727-321-3854
www.metrotampabay.org
Email: [email protected]
Veteran Services
Tamara J. Reed (Program Manager & Outreach - LGBTQSA Special Emphasis)
James A. Haley and C.W. Young Bay Pines Veterans’ Hospitals
Tampa, FL
(813) 972-2000, ext. 2131
Email: [email protected]
Keri K. Griffin-Edenfield LCSW, CAP
Orlando Veterans Administration Medical Center (Veterans Only)
Orlando, FL
407-621-2622
Email: [email protected]
Veterans Readjustment Counseling Services
Orlando, FL1-407-857-2800
Email: [email protected]
Out & Proud Veterans Of America
www.outandproudveterans.org
Interactive Online Veterans Shared Experiences
www.maketheconnection.net
Gender Expression
METRO LGBT Centers
3251 3rd Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
www.metrotampabay.org
Email: [email protected]
Ongoing group classes offered.
Vocal Coaching
Barbara Oliver M.Ed. CCC/SLP, Speech Pathologist (Voice and Communication Training)
St. Petersburg
727-418-3065
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Karen Wicklund
Lakewood Ranch
847-476-7464
[email protected]
www.singershealth.com
Dr. Karen Wicklund, DM, MHS CCC-SLP/L, SVS
Florida Center for Professional Voice/Of Special Note Inc.
8374 Market Street, Box 523
Bradenton, FL 34202
voice mail: (941)251-6694
fax: (941) 251-6697
www.singershealth.com
Skype ID: doctorsoprano
email: [email protected]
-Professor Emeritus, The Schools of Music and Communication Disorders, Western Michigan University
-Author of Singing Voice Rehabilitation, Second Edition, 2015, NICEV (National Institute for Continuing Education in Voice) Press
-Provider of Singing Voice Specialist Training through National Center for Continuing Education in Voice (NICEV), a division of Of Special Note Inc.
Hair & Makeup
Wigs & More (Trans Owned)
Port Charlotte
941-979-9999
www.wigsanmore.com/
Email: [email protected]
Wig Villa
St. Petersburg
727-823-3100
www.wigvillaonline.com/
Email: [email protected]
Ritzy Rags
Wigs, Breast Forms, Cosmetics
Orlando, FL
407-897-2117 www.ritzyrags.com/
Email: [email protected]
Vicki McLoughlin
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Orlando, FL
321-544-5579
Email: [email protected]
Pizarro Hair Restoration Inc.-Marina Pizarro MD
7575 Dr Phillips Blvd. Suite #20, Orlando, FL 32819
[email protected]; 407-226-9300; www.drpizarro.com
With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Pizarro is a specialist who performs nothing but hair transplant surgery (FUE & FUT).
Electrolysis
Mary J. Moffett
727-527-532
Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL
6S Boutique (Trans Owned)
St. Petersburg, FL
727-498-6590
www.6sboutique.com
Email: [email protected]
Transgender Consultation and Transformation Services: Trading Faces
Professional Electrolysis Center
Orlando, FL
407-260-0900
www.tradingfacesorlando.com
Orlando Institute For Electrolysis & Laser Hair Removal
407-295-2081
http://orlandoinstitute.com/
Email: [email protected]
Aesthetics by Karen Marlise
9191 Park Blvd N, Seminole, FL 33777
www.tampabaylaserhairremoval.com
Phone: (727) 398-4187
Noemi Fernandez Dejonge, Electrologist
3301 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
www.hairremovalfl.com/
Phone: (813) 875-1025
James at Badar's Hair and All
2321 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
Phone: (727) 421-4001
Legal
METRO LBGT Centers
3251 3rd Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
www.metrotampabay.org
Email: [email protected]
Free legal consultation by appointment.
Surgery Resources
Dr. Jessica Vaught
21 Columbia St, #101
Orlando, FL 32806
321-841-6060
http://www.winniepalmerhospital.com/physician-finder/jessica-m-vaught-md/
Performs hysterectomies for trans men. Very trans friendly.
Daniel P Greenwald, MD
1208 E Kennedy Blvd Suite 221
Tampa, FL 33602
[email protected]
813-258-2425
http://bayshoreplasticsurgery.com
Veteran Services
Orlando VA Medical Center
5201 Raymond. St
Orlando, FL 32803
[email protected]
407-621-2622
http://www.orlando.va.gov/services/LGBT_Program.asp
I work as the Orlando VA LGBT Special Emphasis Program Manager. I provide individual, couples, family, & group therapy as well as many other services, please contact me to find out more.