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Trans inclusive, trans-led and trans-centering resources can be tricky to find. Here is a small selection of groups which I have either attended myself or which others have found helpful for mental health, depression, anxiety and stress.

This small list reflects my personal interests and discoveries: art, discussion, movement (yoga and meditation, group fitness training), poetry. It is by no means exhaustive.

The groups I have listed welcome people from different locations. However bear the location/timezone in mind when joining events and check if there are any special joining details. :)

RESOURCES

ART

Survivor Arts London
“We are an arts-based support group for people who have experienced assault or abuse at any point in their lives. We were started by queer people of colour, and we welcome people of any gender over the age of 18.”
Instagram | Facebook | Website

DISCUSSION

QTIBIPOC Chat on Zoom
WEDNESDAY evenings.
“It’s for all black, indigenous, mixed heritage, People of colour across the gender spectrum. It started off as a group primarily for Black gender non conforming trans masculine people, like myself, but I soon realised it’s a space that everyone needed, and we can learn so much from eachother of differing gender experience, so it’s open to all people across the gender spectrum including trans women, trans feminine, non binary, and gender questioning people.” For adults.
About Contact

MOVEMENT

Queer Wellbeing
Hybrid IRL (Southend) AND online zoom session once a month. Gentle movement (yoga) and breathing. Led reflection and time to share, laugh and connect. Donations welcome for Southend Pride.
Instagram

Take the Big Bag - Group Classes
Becca Kirkpatrick, Personal Trainer & Organiser (also does 1-1 coaching)
“I will meet you where you are, in terms of your circumstances, your already amazing body, and your hopes. I’ll guide you to build your movement plan, to take steps towards those changes and goals that are most meaningful to you.” Sliding Scale Fees.
Group Classes info

POETRY

Poetry LGBT
IRL and Online - “A welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ community to share & listen.”
Instagram | Facebook

SUPPORT HUB

List of mental health resources by Sabah Choudrey
“Whether it’s a change in season, lockdown/pandemic, or just another day, you might need a bit of support and you absolutely deserve it. This cosy hub was built with queer, trans, people of colour youth in mind.”
Get support, mental health, gender dysphoria, self-care, relax, laugh, audio, films..

If you run a group or have a positive experience with one that you think could be on this list, email me and I’ll try to add it.

THERAPY

I searched on these sites while looking for a therapist.

BAATN - The Black, African and Asian therapy network (UK)

Pink Therapy - Gender and Sexual Diversity Therapy in the UK

UK HELPLINES

I have not personally used these service as a trans person but they are commonly shared helplines.

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline: 0300 330 0630

Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393

Samaritans: Call 116 123

Wherever you are, whatever you need - support lines

BEAUTIFUL RELAXING MUSIC

Wild (they/them) - my friend and erstwhile collaborator :)
”Drawing from their soul-healing wanders in nature, singer-songwriter Wild brings stories to life from the Woods.”

Check out my #StopAsianHate & LGBTIQA+ pop song..
Listen to Asians Have Feelings Too on Spotify

Asians Have Feelings Too Spotify Artwork

Listen to Asians Have Feelings Too on SoundCloud

Asians Have Feelings Too SoundCloud Track Artwork

Listen to Asians Have Feelings Too on Bandcamp