Susan's Place Transgender Resources

Community Conversation => Support groups => Topic started by: PaigeM on October 23, 2010, 07:38:41 PM

Title: Resources in Bakersfield?
Post by: PaigeM on October 23, 2010, 07:38:41 PM
Hello,
I'm looking for trans-related resources in Bakersfield, CA. Support groups, therapists, hair removal, et cetera. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Paige
Title: Re: Resources in Bakersfield?
Post by: Janet_Girl on October 23, 2010, 11:28:17 PM
This might be a good place to start.

http://www.meetup.com/transgenderCV/ (http://www.meetup.com/transgenderCV/)
Title: Re: Resources in Bakersfield?
Post by: PaigeM on October 24, 2010, 12:41:24 AM
Thanks, I'll check it out!

Paige
Title: Re: Resources in Bakersfield?
Post by: PaigeM on October 27, 2010, 08:44:08 PM
I found out there is a support group in Bakersfield, thanks to Janet's link above. The next meeting is November 6, and I plan on going, even though I'm scared to death! I'll post more info after the meeting, if anyone's interested.

Paige
Title: Re: Resources in Bakersfield?
Post by: Janet_Girl on October 27, 2010, 08:45:17 PM
Awesome Paige.  By all means report your experiences.
Title: Re: Resources in Bakersfield?
Post by: PaigeM on January 02, 2011, 09:58:12 PM
As it turns out, there is a monthly support group and a weekly group therapy session, run by the same psychologist. She works under a psychiatrist and can write letters for HRT and SRS.

The group has both MTF and FTM members, and I have made some great friends there.

One of our members had SRS recently!

I am learning so much, and am now sure this is the path for me.

I have not asked about posting the group info publicly, but if you are in the area and want information, PM me and I will let you know who to contact.

Thanks,
Paige
Title: Re: Resources in Bakersfield?
Post by: kbreu on February 17, 2011, 04:49:52 AM
Hey Paige,

I'm new here so I don't really know how to PM people  :-\ I am  FTM I was wondering if I could have the name of the psychiatrist that can write letters for T. I live not too far away and I would love it if I could get that information. Thank you so much!