Metro Detroit
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ALL LGBTQ YOUTH
Fridays and Saturdays – Ferndale
4:00 – 9:00 p.m. drop in for all LGBTQ youth at Affirmations.
http://www.goaffirmations.org/programs-services/youth
Mondays & Wednesdays – Highland Park
3:00 – 8:30 p.m. drop in for all LGBTQ youth at Ruth Ellis Center
Tuesdays & Thursdays – Highland Park
3:00 – 6:00 p.m. drop in for all LGBTQ youth at Ruth Ellis Center
http://www.ruthelliscenter.org/what-we-do/2ndstories
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR TRANS YOUTH
Sundays – Royal Oak
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Teenage (12 – 17) at The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health ($20-$30 per session)
Mondays – Highland Park
7:00-8:00 p.m. Trans Peace group at Ruth Ellis Center
http://www.ruthelliscenter.org/programs
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS OF LGBTQ YOUTH
PFLAG has 20 support groups throughout Michigan including
Ann Arbor, Clinton Township, Detroit, Flint, Lansing, Grosse Pointe, Holland, Howell, Keweeenaw, Manistee, Marquette, Owosso, Plymouth, Port Huron, Tri-Cities, and Troy.
http://www.PFLAG.org
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR TRANS YOUTH AND PARENTS
Stand with Trans has a support groups for parents and youth
http://standwithtrans.org/resources/support-groups/
Sunday – 1st Sunday of each month – Adrian
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Hilltop Counseling
Sunday – 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month – Wyandotte
4:00 -5:30 p.m. at St. Stephens Episcopal Church
Monday - 2nd Monday of each month - Macomb
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Dakota High School
Monday – 3rd Monday of each month – Lansing (may be parents only)
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Salus Center
Tuesday – 1st Tuesday of each month – Lake Orion (may be parents only)
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s In-The-Hills Episcopal Church
Tuesday – 4th Tuesday of each month – Ann Arbor
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Journey of Faith Christian Church
Wednesday – 2nd Wednesday of each month – Flint
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Flint
Wednesday – 3rd Wednesday of each month – Livonia (includes play group for ages 5-11)
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Thursday - 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month - Farmington Hills
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Orchard United Methodist Church
SUPPORT FOR YOUNG TRANS CHILDREN
Sunday – every week - Royal Oak
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Children ages 12 and under at The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health ($20-30 per session)
Wednesday – 3rd Wednesday of each month – Livonia
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Children ages 5-11 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Sporadic-
Erin has a local play group for trans children ages 4-12. Contact transparentsareawesome@gmail.com. Also ask about the secret Facebook page for parents of non-conforming children of Southeastern Michigan.
RESOURCES REGARDING TRANS YOUTH IN SCHOOLS
State of Michigan Board of Education Statement and Guidance
Dear Colleague letter sent to all US school districts from US Departments of Education and Justice.
Transgender Students and School Bathrooms: Frequently Asked Questions (2016)
Schools in Transition: A Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 Schools
GLSEN has a guide for starting a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) or Diversity Club.
The Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH) can help districts start or strengthen a (GSA).
LOCAL ENDOCRINOLOGISTS WHO PRESCRIBE HORMONES FOR YOUTH
Jacalyn Bishop in Novi is a pediatric endocrinologist (preteen to 18)
http://www.endocrinekids.com/SpecialtiesServices/OtherServices#Gender
Dan Shumer in Ann Arbor is a pediatric endocrinologist with the U-M system
http://www.uofmhealth.org/profile/4144/daniel-evan-shumer-md
To access pediatric gender services at Michigan Medicine, it is helpful if the youth’s PCP refers the child to Pediatric Endocrinology, citing gender identity as the reason for referral. If a family does not want to involve the PCP, they may self-refer by calling 734-764-5175 and inquiring about gender services.
Muhammad Jabar in Flint is a pediatric endocrinologist with Hurley
https://www.hurleymc.com/physicians/muhammad-a-jabbar/
For teens:
Jessica Shill is an endocrinologist in Detroit @ Henry Ford (age 15 through adult)
https://www.henryford.com/physician-directory/search-results?zip=&fullname=Jessica+Shill
Maureen Connolly practices adolescent medicine at Youthville and Ruth Ellis (teen trough 22 or 30)
https://www.henryford.com/physician-directory/search-results?zip=&fullname=Maureen+Connolly
Will Powers is in family practice (teen through adult)
https://www.facebook.com/DrWillPowers/
NAME CHANGE IN MICHIGAN
Michigan Name Change Guide
Name Change Self Help
Name Change Forms
Free Legal Help with Name Change Process
GENDER MARKER CHANGE ON DRIVER’S LICENSE (Requires either Medical Affidavit or Passport)
TS Roadmap for getting the right gender marker on your passport
Trans Equality information on getting a passport
Government website on passports
GENDER MARKER CHANGE ON BIRTH CERTIFICATE (Requires Medical Affidavit)
Info on gender marker change on birth certificate
Medical Affidavit for gender change
Application to Correct or Change a Birth Certificate
SPEECH THERAPY
Speech therapists that have experience working with the transgender population include the following:
Jennifer Gostlin at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor: 734-998-7888
Alice K. Silbergleit, Ph.D. at Henry Ford West Bloomfield 248-661-7241
Elizabeth Terrel in Kalamazoo, who also focuses on comportment: 312-286-2911
Central Michigan University’s Speech Language Services: 989-774-3904
Corrine Barringer in Birmingham: 248-561-9520
Richard Merson in Royal Oak: 248-551-2100
Eastern Michigan University’s Music Therapy Center in Ypsilanti: 734-487-0292
Please note these services are generally not covered by insurance.
On-Line
Exceptional Voice
Wonderland
HAIR REMOVAL
Dermatology at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor for laser hair removal: 734-615-0682
Kim Jarzembowski in Northville for laser hair removal or electrolysis: 248-752-4770
Nancy Vadasz in Maybe for electrolysis: 734-587-2373
Susie Grace in Lansing for electrolysis: 517-332-0258
Tracy Hoover for electrolysis: 248-252-7496
Dorothy Kyser in Wixom for laser hair removal or electrolysis: 248-444-3571
Diane Cee in Oak Park for electrolysis: 248-968-8338
BREAST FORMS
Janet’s Closet: Clothing, shoes, wigs, make-up, accessories & transformation services
2317 Fort Street Wyandotte, MI 48192
734-285-2609
Comfortably Yours
23404 Greater Mack St. Clair Shores, MI
586-776-7429
OTHER BEAUTY SERVICES
Tracy Hoover: Nail Tech & Wig Specialist - Make-up lessons - Voice Training - Female etiquette training
248-252-7496
Shear Pointe & Shear Point Medical: "We Restore More Than Just Your Hair"
1971 East 14 Mile Rd. Birmingham, MI 48009
248-645-1310 Trudy Bushway-Image Stylist
Rouge Makeup & Nail Studio: Glam, Green & Gorgeous
23341 Woodward Avenue Ferndale, MI 48220
248-439-6010 Cheryl Salinas-Tucker & Jennifer Bulatovic
Lasting Impressions Salon & Day Spa: Hair - Nails - Massage - Skin Care - Waxing & More
28244 Ford Road Garden City, MI 48135
734-421-4773 Ask for Roberta
Renaissance Salon
400 Renaissance Center Detroit, MI 48243
(313) 446-4000 Ask for Patty
Advanced Hair Solutions
Wellington Green Professional Building
3256 University Drive Suite 50 Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 276-9696 Ask for Renata Marie Yestevich
WIGS
Breton Wigs
Breton Village Mall Grand Rapids, MI
616-914 -7060
Elegance-Downtown Wigs
61 Monroe Center Street NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2901
616-451-8861
Feke Wigs: specializing in hair replacement & breast forms
213 W. Main St #9 Brighton, MI 48116
810-220-2785
A Fox International
G3426 Beecher Road Flint, MI
810-732-8861
Jean's Wigs
22329 Moross Detroit, MI
313-882-4559
Women's Hair Closet: private wig boutique (by appointment only)
212 W 11 Mile Road Royal Oak, MI
248-439-0683
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ALL LGBTQ YOUTH
Fridays and Saturdays – Ferndale
4:00 – 9:00 p.m. drop in for all LGBTQ youth at Affirmations.
http://www.goaffirmations.org/programs-services/youth
Mondays & Wednesdays – Highland Park
3:00 – 8:30 p.m. drop in for all LGBTQ youth at Ruth Ellis Center
Tuesdays & Thursdays – Highland Park
3:00 – 6:00 p.m. drop in for all LGBTQ youth at Ruth Ellis Center
http://www.ruthelliscenter.org/what-we-do/2ndstories
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR TRANS YOUTH
Sundays – Royal Oak
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Teenage (12 – 17) at The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health ($20-$30 per session)
Mondays – Highland Park
7:00-8:00 p.m. Trans Peace group at Ruth Ellis Center
http://www.ruthelliscenter.org/programs
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS OF LGBTQ YOUTH
PFLAG has 20 support groups throughout Michigan including
Ann Arbor, Clinton Township, Detroit, Flint, Lansing, Grosse Pointe, Holland, Howell, Keweeenaw, Manistee, Marquette, Owosso, Plymouth, Port Huron, Tri-Cities, and Troy.
http://www.PFLAG.org
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR TRANS YOUTH AND PARENTS
Stand with Trans has a support groups for parents and youth
http://standwithtrans.org/resources/support-groups/
Sunday – 1st Sunday of each month – Adrian
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Hilltop Counseling
Sunday – 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month – Wyandotte
4:00 -5:30 p.m. at St. Stephens Episcopal Church
Monday - 2nd Monday of each month - Macomb
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Dakota High School
Monday – 3rd Monday of each month – Lansing (may be parents only)
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Salus Center
Tuesday – 1st Tuesday of each month – Lake Orion (may be parents only)
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s In-The-Hills Episcopal Church
Tuesday – 4th Tuesday of each month – Ann Arbor
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Journey of Faith Christian Church
Wednesday – 2nd Wednesday of each month – Flint
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Flint
Wednesday – 3rd Wednesday of each month – Livonia (includes play group for ages 5-11)
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Thursday - 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month - Farmington Hills
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Orchard United Methodist Church
SUPPORT FOR YOUNG TRANS CHILDREN
Sunday – every week - Royal Oak
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Children ages 12 and under at The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health ($20-30 per session)
Wednesday – 3rd Wednesday of each month – Livonia
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Children ages 5-11 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Sporadic-
Erin has a local play group for trans children ages 4-12. Contact transparentsareawesome@gmail.com. Also ask about the secret Facebook page for parents of non-conforming children of Southeastern Michigan.
RESOURCES REGARDING TRANS YOUTH IN SCHOOLS
State of Michigan Board of Education Statement and Guidance
Dear Colleague letter sent to all US school districts from US Departments of Education and Justice.
Transgender Students and School Bathrooms: Frequently Asked Questions (2016)
Schools in Transition: A Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 Schools
GLSEN has a guide for starting a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) or Diversity Club.
The Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH) can help districts start or strengthen a (GSA).
LOCAL ENDOCRINOLOGISTS WHO PRESCRIBE HORMONES FOR YOUTH
Jacalyn Bishop in Novi is a pediatric endocrinologist (preteen to 18)
http://www.endocrinekids.com/SpecialtiesServices/OtherServices#Gender
Dan Shumer in Ann Arbor is a pediatric endocrinologist with the U-M system
http://www.uofmhealth.org/profile/4144/daniel-evan-shumer-md
To access pediatric gender services at Michigan Medicine, it is helpful if the youth’s PCP refers the child to Pediatric Endocrinology, citing gender identity as the reason for referral. If a family does not want to involve the PCP, they may self-refer by calling 734-764-5175 and inquiring about gender services.
Muhammad Jabar in Flint is a pediatric endocrinologist with Hurley
https://www.hurleymc.com/physicians/muhammad-a-jabbar/
For teens:
Jessica Shill is an endocrinologist in Detroit @ Henry Ford (age 15 through adult)
https://www.henryford.com/physician-directory/search-results?zip=&fullname=Jessica+Shill
Maureen Connolly practices adolescent medicine at Youthville and Ruth Ellis (teen trough 22 or 30)
https://www.henryford.com/physician-directory/search-results?zip=&fullname=Maureen+Connolly
Will Powers is in family practice (teen through adult)
https://www.facebook.com/DrWillPowers/
NAME CHANGE IN MICHIGAN
Michigan Name Change Guide
Name Change Self Help
Name Change Forms
Free Legal Help with Name Change Process
GENDER MARKER CHANGE ON DRIVER’S LICENSE (Requires either Medical Affidavit or Passport)
TS Roadmap for getting the right gender marker on your passport
Trans Equality information on getting a passport
Government website on passports
GENDER MARKER CHANGE ON BIRTH CERTIFICATE (Requires Medical Affidavit)
Info on gender marker change on birth certificate
Medical Affidavit for gender change
Application to Correct or Change a Birth Certificate
SPEECH THERAPY
Speech therapists that have experience working with the transgender population include the following:
Jennifer Gostlin at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor: 734-998-7888
Alice K. Silbergleit, Ph.D. at Henry Ford West Bloomfield 248-661-7241
Elizabeth Terrel in Kalamazoo, who also focuses on comportment: 312-286-2911
Central Michigan University’s Speech Language Services: 989-774-3904
Corrine Barringer in Birmingham: 248-561-9520
Richard Merson in Royal Oak: 248-551-2100
Eastern Michigan University’s Music Therapy Center in Ypsilanti: 734-487-0292
Please note these services are generally not covered by insurance.
On-Line
Exceptional Voice
Wonderland
HAIR REMOVAL
Dermatology at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor for laser hair removal: 734-615-0682
Kim Jarzembowski in Northville for laser hair removal or electrolysis: 248-752-4770
Nancy Vadasz in Maybe for electrolysis: 734-587-2373
Susie Grace in Lansing for electrolysis: 517-332-0258
Tracy Hoover for electrolysis: 248-252-7496
Dorothy Kyser in Wixom for laser hair removal or electrolysis: 248-444-3571
Diane Cee in Oak Park for electrolysis: 248-968-8338
BREAST FORMS
Janet’s Closet: Clothing, shoes, wigs, make-up, accessories & transformation services
2317 Fort Street Wyandotte, MI 48192
734-285-2609
Comfortably Yours
23404 Greater Mack St. Clair Shores, MI
586-776-7429
OTHER BEAUTY SERVICES
Tracy Hoover: Nail Tech & Wig Specialist - Make-up lessons - Voice Training - Female etiquette training
248-252-7496
Shear Pointe & Shear Point Medical: "We Restore More Than Just Your Hair"
1971 East 14 Mile Rd. Birmingham, MI 48009
248-645-1310 Trudy Bushway-Image Stylist
Rouge Makeup & Nail Studio: Glam, Green & Gorgeous
23341 Woodward Avenue Ferndale, MI 48220
248-439-6010 Cheryl Salinas-Tucker & Jennifer Bulatovic
Lasting Impressions Salon & Day Spa: Hair - Nails - Massage - Skin Care - Waxing & More
28244 Ford Road Garden City, MI 48135
734-421-4773 Ask for Roberta
Renaissance Salon
400 Renaissance Center Detroit, MI 48243
(313) 446-4000 Ask for Patty
Advanced Hair Solutions
Wellington Green Professional Building
3256 University Drive Suite 50 Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 276-9696 Ask for Renata Marie Yestevich
WIGS
Breton Wigs
Breton Village Mall Grand Rapids, MI
616-914 -7060
Elegance-Downtown Wigs
61 Monroe Center Street NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2901
616-451-8861
Feke Wigs: specializing in hair replacement & breast forms
213 W. Main St #9 Brighton, MI 48116
810-220-2785
A Fox International
G3426 Beecher Road Flint, MI
810-732-8861
Jean's Wigs
22329 Moross Detroit, MI
313-882-4559
Women's Hair Closet: private wig boutique (by appointment only)
212 W 11 Mile Road Royal Oak, MI
248-439-0683
