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.
T-LISH (Transgender Ladies Initiating Sisterhood)is a trans youth program of TRANS: THRIVE primarily focused on young transgender women of color ages 14-24, but we have events for all trans youth to attend, including transmen and genderqueer youth. Check out our MySpace page for the latest, or see the T-LISH calendar (PDF).
SERVICES
Download our monthly calendar (PDF) or view our Events & Services page for days and times. Here are the basics:
Drop-in Center
We are here for you! Stop by Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 2:00 – 5:00 PM to say hello, meet people, hang out and help out! We have a shower facility, computer lab, clothing closet, library and more.
Educational Workshops
We cover different topics each week, including self-esteem and coping skills, HIV education, harm reduction, sex and dating.
Support Groups
We offer a range of support groups for FTMs, MTFs, gender variant folks, and everyone in between.
Social Events
In addition to support groups and movie nights, we host special events and go on field trips.
Testing and Counseling
Stop in for weekly free HIV and Hepatitis C testing and counseling. Get your HIV results in 20 minutes.
Hooking You Up
We collaborate with local agencies to bring you employment counseling, legal resources, art projects, yoga, meditation, mental health services, health education and more.
Leadership Opportunities
There are lots of ways you can get involved. Volunteers not only give back to their community, they gain valuable job experience and skills. Download an application here (DOC).
CONTACT US
815 Hyde St., 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94109 www.transthrive.org
ph. 415-409-4101
f. 415-409-4105
HISTORY
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.
