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A Haven for Us

Trans-affirmingLast updated Jun 2026

About

A Haven for Us is a grassroots, queer-led nonprofit running free, fully virtual peer support groups for LGBTQIA+ adults 18 and older anywhere in the US, with a focus on trans and gender-nonconforming people. Groups are peer-facilitated, are not recorded, and welcome people of any identity. You sign up through their newsletter, which is how they announce upcoming group meetings and a private interest form. They also run occasional webinars and show up at conferences in person. They have offered financial assistance and microgrants before, but applications are closed right now with no set reopening date. Free to attend. info@ahavenforus.org.

Communities centered

LGBTQ+Trans & nonbinary

Services offered

Peer supportAdvocacy

Who it's for

Adults 18+

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