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Transcend Central Oregon

Last updated Jun 2026

About

Transcend Central Oregon is a Bend-based effort supporting trans and gender-diverse people in Central Oregon, tied to local trans health and community-building work in the region. It connects trans folks to peer support and gender-affirming resources in an area with limited services. Its main public presence is its Facebook page (COtranshealth); reach out there for current groups and contacts.

Communities centered

Trans & nonbinaryLGBTQ+

Services offered

Peer supportGender-affirming care

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