TRANS: THRIVE
TRANS: THRIVE is a drop-in center by and for the trans community. Our mission is to foster a healthy trans community, empowered by the leadership of its peers.
For a full listing of our events please see our June TRANS:THRIVE calendar
SERVICES
Download our monthly calendar (PDF)
Drop-in Center
We are here for you! Stop by Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 2:00-5:00pm (TG Youth Specific Drop-In, Thursdays, 5:00pm-8:00pm) and explore our various services that may fit your needs. We have a computer lab, clothing closet, library and shower facility (coming soon), and more.
Groups and Workshops
We offer a variety of groups and workshops that address diversity, culture and topics including self-esteem and coping skills, HIV education, harm reduction, sex and dating and more. Most of the groups offer refreshments and light snacks. Participants are required to be on time and be present for the entire time of workshops.
TransMasculine Group
Tuesdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm
This is a social and support group for female-to-male (FTM) people and anyone else labeled female or intersex at birth who identifies on the transmasculine spectrum.
TransFeminine Group
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:00pm-7:30pm
An after -hours discussion and support group for transgender women primarily geared towards those women who can't make it during daytime drop-in hours. Relevant transgender topics are discussed every session with guest speakers.
Seeking Safety
Tuesdays, 3:00pm-5:00pm
A therapist–led check-in group focused on topics like depression, anxiety, bi-polar and more.
Healthy You
Thursdays, 3:00pm-5:00pm
A group for all trans & gender non-conforming folks to share ways to take care of yourself, featuring a different health topic each week that contributes the wellness on the transgender individual.
Ladies and Gentlemen who Lunch
Every Friday, 2:30pm-3:30pm
Join us for a specially prepared meal of various cuisines! Discussion about culture and tradition! Trans women and their friends are welcome in this group!
ATE / Asian & Pacific Islander Transgender Empowerment Program
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Asian & Pacific Islander Transgender Empowerment Group is a support group that caters to the Asian & Pacific Islander male to female transgender community. Various topics relevant to A&PI MtF folks!
Tranzotica
Saturdays, 3:00pm-5:00pm
A discussion group for transgender people of color. The 3rd Saturday is Color of Dreams and is open to everyone.
Candy Shop
Wednesdays, 4:00pm-7:00pm
Drop-in space for trans, gender variant & questioning, queer, and intersex youth ages 14-24.
Transmen 4 Men (tm4m)
Thursday, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Eros
A social group for transmen who play with men (or want to...) and the guys who play with them. Events are held at Eros, 2051 Market Street, SF, CA. Click here for the tm4m page.
Trans Empowerment
A structured employment drop-in facilitated by Transgender Economic Empowerment Initiative.
PROGRAMS
Transform SF
Transform SF is a new HIV Testing initiative put on by collaboration with A&PI Wellness Center, ELLA, NAAP and IFR. Transform SF offers free confidential and anonymous HIV testing for trans folks, keeping our transgender community healthy and having sex positive outlook about having healthy sexual lives.
SHEROES
Coming Late January 2013
In-TYCE Leadership/ Mentorship Program
Coming February 2013
tm4m
tm4m is a group for transmen who play with men (or want to...) and the men who play with us. Our goal is to provide information, education and support to transmen who have sex with men (both other transguys and cisguys).
Needle Exchange
Open during drop-in hours
A needle exchange for hormone and IDU users. Bring in your used needles and we can exchange them for new, fresh needles.
Social Events
In addition to support groups, we host special events and gatherings. Sign up for our e- newsletter to know more.
Prevention Case Management and Counseling
Drop-In or by Appointment
Meet with our Trans Thrive staff one on one for counseling and get social support and guidance in navigating thru the public service system available for trans folks! We collaborate with local agencies to bring you employment counseling, legal resources, art projects, yoga, meditation, mental health services, health education and more.
Check out our Community Partners:
Ark of Refuge
The Center of Excellence for Transgender HIV Prevention
EROS
Dimensions Clinic
The El/La Program para Trans Latinas
Instituto Familiar de la Raza
LYRIC
Mission Neighborhood Health Center
Transgender Economic Empowerment Initiative/The LGBT Center
Transgender, Gender Variant & Intersex Justice Project
Trannywood Films
Transgender Law Center
Walden House
Haight Ashbury Clinic
Mariposa Project
Public Health Institute
Leadership Opportunities
As a peer led facility, we encourage leadership and initiative within the transgender community. We have various volunteer opportunities throughout the year. For more information, contact niko@apiwellness.org.
CONTACT US
730 Polk St., 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94109
www.transthrive.org
ph. 415-409-4101 / 415-292-3400
f. 415-409-4105
HISTORY OF TRANS: THRIVE
TRANS: THRIVE, which stands for Transgender Resource and Neighborhood Space (TRANS), and Transgender Health & Resource Initiative for Vital Empowerment (THRIVE) is the new incarnation of the transgender drop-in started by UCSF and transferred to Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center. TRANS: THRIVE was initially made possible by the continuation of a grant from the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). We are now funded by the San Francisco Department of Public Health AIDS Office. The T-LISH youth program is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by way of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
STAFF
Nikki “Tita Aida” Calma
TRANS:THRIVE Program Supervisor
(Tagalog)
415-409-4101 x348
titaaida@apiwellness.org
Erin Armstrong
TRANS:THRIVE Program Coordinator
415-409-4101 x113
erin@apiwellness.org
Monica “Little” Vila, MFTI-EXA
Trans Thrive Prevention Case Manager
415-409-4101 x115
monica@apiwellness.org
Niko Kowell
Transmale Program Specialist
415-409-4101 x117
niko@apiwellness.org
Vanessa Warri
TRANS:THRIVE Health Educator
415-409-4101 x116
vanessa@apiwellness.org
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