Sacramento TG Resources

(formerly Mather TS Support Group)

Meets monthly at Sutter General Hospital. Click here for directions.

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WHO ARE WE?
We are an open, non-religious, non-profit, non-sexual social group for those who are serious about their gender identity. We provide a safe and secure place where they can interact with others with similar experiences and meet, visit and exchange information. We serve the educational, emotional, and recreational needs of the transgender and intersex community, significant others, parents, children, allies, and helping professionals.

WHAT IS OUR PURPOSE?
Our primary purpose is to support and help each person to overcome their challenges and to enjoy a fulfilling life in this society.  Gender variance is not a disease, but rather a natural human condition.  Throughout human history many cultures have held gender variant people in high esteem.  But sadly prejudice and violence against  transgenders has been epidemic.  We strive to help our people and their families understand that this condition is natural, no one's fault, and to affirm and enjoy our lives as who we are within a safe environment.

MUST I BE A MEMBER TO ATTEND?
NO!  Guests are always welcomed.  You do not even need to know a regular.

DRESS CODE?
Dress in the attire in which you are most comfortable.  Many of those attending our meetings come dressed in the gender of their choice or change clothes when they arrive.

CAN I BRING FAMILY, SPOUSE, OR CLOSE FRIENDS?
YES! We encourage their attendance. This helps them better understand your feelings. Their acceptance may, in turn, help others understand their friend's transition.

WILL I FEEL OUT OF PLACE BECAUSE OF MY AGE?
NO. Our group is made up of people of all ages. Most are between twenty and sixty but teens and seniors are not uncommon.

CAN I MEET OTHER TRANS YOUTH?
Sacramento Trans Youth is a peer support group exclusively for transgender youth under 25.  Visit sacTyouth home page or ask us for more information.

MEETING FORMAT
We serve a potluck dinner after which we have a confidential support group meeting where each person can give a review of where they are and what has happened in the last month. If enough people are present, we may split into groups for separate relevant discussions.

WHERE & WHEN DO WE MEET?
See the event announcement.

ANNUAL TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
Since 2005 our group has hosted an Annual Candlelight Vigil in observance of the world-wide Transgender Day of Remembrance on the third Saturday of each November.  This event features guest speakers and is open to the Sacramento community.  See http://www.transgenderdor.org/ for more information.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Chad Pifer founded our group in 1999.  Dr. Francie Milazzo is our current moderator.  You may contact her by e-mail.  Web site.

DIRECTIONS TO MEETINGS

(Toward Sacramento) Business 80, exit at J St, continue south 2 blocks on 29th St, turn right onto L St.

(Toward Reno) Business 80, exit at N St, go north 2 blocks on 30th St, turn left onto L St.  There is free parking on the street around Sutter's Fort Park.  A pay parking garage is across from the hospital under Business 80.

Enter through the hospital lobby on the corner of 28th & L Streets.

Follow the signs to the elevators, go up to the 2nd floor.  Follow the signs towards the cafeteria.  Conference Room C is next to the Gift Shop, across the hall from the cafeteria.  (The cafeteria closes at 7 pm).

Click here for a floor plan map of the hospital.