The Transology Association Inc.
York Office for Transgender Affairs
and Homeless Services
Programs
Bullying, Verbal/Physical Harrassment, Discrimination
Regardless if you are a Transsexual, Crossdresser or any other part of the Transgender community you identify as, please report it to the Police, Human Relations office and to the York Office for Transgender Affairs. We will look into your complaint and work with the proper authorities in trying to solve the issue depending on the type of complaint you report.
Family Support
We will be open to families of Transgender individuals to help them better understand their Transgender family member, their needs and help solve any family issues that may develop in regard to their Transgender Family Member or direct them to licensed Professional help or counseling. We will try to provide a location where families of Transgender family members can get together and provide support for each other and how they handle issues that often come up with Transgender family individuals.
We are here to help wives and husbands better understand their Transgender spouses and help explain why their spouse is Transgender and / or direct them to Licensed Professional Counseling. We will also provide a place where wives or husbands of Transgender spouses can get together and support each other by discussing how they support their spouse or handle issues or needs that often come up in a relationship with a Transgender spouse. Peer support often helps in many aspects of Transgender issues.
(Parents Raising Transgender Children)
Parents raising transgender children can come into the office to discuss issues that may arise with their Transgender Children and seek needed answers to their questions. If we cannot answer their questions we will direct them to Professional Counseling. We are working on setting up a program so that these Parents can get together in a social gathering and discuss their children's needs and help each other by discussing how they are dealing with issues that arise within their families.
Transgender Children ... To be approved by Therapist and psychologist before establishing
The York Office will develope a social group gatheering for Transgender Children to get together from all over York and surrounding areas and meet each other and share each others experiences. Transgender Children 12 to 17 can get together in a room just for them with their parents to over see the group. There they can get to know each others like thenselves and discuss their journey sharing each others experiences and create friendships with like friends. Transology staff will attend the gathering as well toanswer any questions that arise and or direct parents to professional help if needed.
(Parents who are Transgender Raising Children) will be able to have access to the Office for help if issues arise regarding their raising children. When the need arises we will direct Transgender Parents to the proper authories to better help with their issues. The Office will also set up a program so that Transgender Parents can get together and discuss issues that may arise while raisng their children. Transology staff will attend the gathering as well to answer any questions that arise and or direct parents to professional help if needed.
Parents of Transgender School Students ...
Schools and Parents of Transgender School Students can come to seek help and guidance in School related Transgender affairs. The Office will set up a program for Parents of School Students to be able to get together to discuss issues that may arise in the school and/or for their Transgender students. Transology staff will attend the gathjering as well toanswer any questions that arise and or direct parents to professional help if needed.
Businesses
We will try to provide help to Employers who employ Transgender employees to help them better understand their Transgender employees, their needs and to help solve any Transgender issues that may be of concern to the employer and the employee or guide them to Licensed Professional help in certain situations.
Crisis
We will offer emergency assistance to transgender individuals and families in crisis.
Peer Counseling
We will provide in-house non-professional counseling services and referrals to affirming therapists. We will also try to have professional therapists on-site as needed.
Transgender Support Meetings for Adults 18 and older who are Crossdressers, transgender individuals thinking of transitioning, those who have already transitioned, supporters and or family can attend a support meeting twice a month to discuss problems, issues, family crisis, problems that have occured, housing issues, medical care, transitioning procedures, and other discussions that meeting attendees wish to discuss. We will also ask attendees what they believe is needed in the community that would help the Transgender community become better and more accepting.. We will do our best to answer any and all questions. If we cannot answer any questions asked we will direct those needing answers to professional help for the answer and counseling.
At some meetings we will invite Professional Licensed Therapist and or Psychologist to attend a meeting to help those needing counseling or to answer questions that arise
We will also invite officers of other Transgender support groups to attend our meetings so those in attendence can become familiar with their groups and locations, times they meet and their programs..
Meeting schedules have not yet been established. Keep checking back for Meeting dates, and times.Our Support meetings will be held in our office at this time but will eventually be scheduled in a different location.
Programs and Operations
Our office will be open to the public 5 days a week so those seeking Help, Guidance, Direction, Transgender Information and Education, Support, and much more have a place they can come to on a daily basis. We will also hold Transgender Support and Educational Community Meetings on a monthly basis. All services provided within this office will be free to anyone seeking help with their Transgender affairs, issues and problems. The general public is welcome to use our services free to learn about the Transgender Community and ask the many questions that are related to Transgender individuals..
The People who provide the help and assistance in the York Office for Transgender Affairs will be well versed, experienced and knowledgeable in most all aspects of Transgender issues and affairs. They will be able to direct those seeking Licensed Professional help in the proper direction and provide peer help when needed.
A list of some of the services we will try to provide are below. Please feel free to contact us at any time in regard to Transgender affairs and issues and we will try to help solve the problems or direct you to those who can help in a more Professional manor.
We will try to provide the following lists of documents and information as soon as we can .... We are working hard to do what we can to make the office as informative, helpful and supportive as possible and to have information on hand when ask for....
- Medical Doctors and facilities that will treat Transgender Individuals with medical problems such as general health.
- Attorneys who will provide legal assistance for Transgender matters and Affairs will be available for those seeking help with Transgender legal matters.
- Stores that will accept Transgender people in their stores to purchase clothing, food, supplies, etc.
- Transgender friendly establishments such as Restaurants, Clubs, recreational facilities, etc .. will be available and updated on a regular basis.
- Transgender Therapists and Counselors who will provide the necessary Transgender therapeutic help for depression from job loss, non-acceptance in the community and family as well as Transgender Counseling.
- Doctors and Surgeons who perform Transitioning surgery such as SRS, breast augmentation, etc.
- Doctors of plastic surgery who will perform facial reconstruction, breast implants, etc
- Establishments that provide housing or shelter for displaced Transgender people who have lost their homes and jobs due to gender preferences and needs
- Locations that provide hormone therapy
Other documents:
- Different documents needed to change names, drivers licenses and the many other documents needed for Transgender needs in Life
- Information needed for Transitioning procedures.
- Support and Education to Transgender people and the public on a regular basis
- Intensive research for all of the above including other issues and needs
- Updated files on Local, State and Federal Laws pertaining to the Transgender community, Advocacy and Equality
- Updated material and procedures from other transgender organizations
We can also provide public speakers for colleges, universities, schools, and businesses to education on transgenderism.
Services
NOTE: Services are subject to change without notice
Transgender Groups for Children under 21
TransYouth Family Advocates (TYFA) are parents, family, friends and caring adults dedicated to educating and raising public awareness about the medical and cultural challenges faced by children with gender variant and gender questioning identities and the families who love them.
Serving Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Youths in Central Pennsylvania. Our mission is to support and enhance the physical and emotional well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered youth (ages 14-22) in Central Pennsylvania.
If you are a parent struggling to accept your gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender (sexual minority) child? Or are you gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender and wondering how, or even if, you can tell your parents about your sexuality? Whatever stage in the journey you are at, PFLAG York is here to support you in your next step. We welcome you to come to our meetings and see what we are all about.
Transgender Resources and other Transgender Support Groups within 50 miles of York, Pa..
Related Organizations and Services
Planned Programs ...
PLEASE NOTE..
The following programs are in the development / designing stage and soon to become a active part of our program scheduling.
If you are interested in any of the following programs please contact us for further information and starting dates by sending a e-mail telling us which of the programs you are interested in.
We would need your e-mail address and or phone number so we can get back to you with your requested information. You can use the e-mail below to contact us.
Social get together for Parents Raising Transgender Children.
Parents Raising Transgender Children Program - Updated April 5, 2022
NOW Scheduled for June 30, 2022 (Covid issues permitting)
Click Here to see >>> Program Information and registration Link
New Program Date ... June 30, 2022 ... Parents raising Transgender Children have the oppurtunity to come into our office and discuss any issues that may arise with their Transgender Children and / or we can direct them to Professional Counseling if needed
The Social Get Together Program for Parents Raising Transgender Children is designed to bring these Parents together in one location that will be Private, Safe and Secure, to meet and get to know each other and discuss their experiences raising their Transgender child or children. These Parents will have the opportunity to discuss problems that may have occurred raising their transgender child with other parents who may have had the same problems happen while raising their children.
These parents will also have the opportunity to help other parents who may have just began their journey raising a Transgender child or Parents who are having problems and issues raising their transgender child. The experience of Parents who are already raising a Transgender child can help make lives of inexperienced Parents raising a Transgender Child easier and gain more knowledge about raising their child. This will also help the Transgender child have a better experience living their lives and acquiring their needs.
A Transology Officer will be present to help with discussions and over see the social get together. Peer support with others raising Transgender children can be very helpful and supportive.
We will also try to have Transgender Therapist and Counselors present at these gatherings.
Spousal Support
Not yet available ... If interested please contact us for scheduling information
This Progran is about helping the Wife or Husband of the Transgender spouse to better understand why their Spouse is transgender. We also want to help the Transgender spouse to better understand why it is important for them to better understand their partners concerns..
We are here to try and help and resolve the issues that Married Couples and also those in a serious relationship face with Transgender Spouses. Helping these individuals better understand each other could result in a more positive and loving relationship. Our goal is to help Married Couples and those in serious relationships remain in a positive and loving relationship especially if children are involved. We will also Direct them to Licensed Professional Counseling if the need arises..
This program will provide a location where wives or husbands of Transgender spouses can get together and support each other by discussing how they support their spouse or handle issues or needs that often come up in a relationship with a Transgender spouse. Peer support often helps in many aspects of Transgender issues.
A Transology Association Officer will also be in attendance to over see the social get together and answer questions or direct those needing professional help to Licensed Professional Counselors
Click here > TransCentralPa.org to go to their web site section on spousal support that has some answered questions about helping ... They have a group that meets once a month in Harrisburg, Pa.
Transgender Parents that are raising their own Children
Not yet available ... If interested please contact us for scheduling information
Transgender Parents have the oppurtunity to come into our office and discuss any issues that may arise while raising their children / or direct them to Professional Counseling.
We will also set up a program so that Transgender Parents can get together at a social get together and discuss and help each other by discussing any problems or issues that have occurred because their Transgender raising their children.
This program was developed based on what happened in our support group from several years ago when a
Transgender Parent who was raisng their own children was taken to court by their own family members. Their resaon for taking that parent to court was to gain coustody of their children because they believed that parent was unfit to raise their children simply because they were Transgender.
Transgender Children Support Group ...
Not yet available ... If interested please contact us for scheduling information
The York Office will offer a social group get together where Transgender Children can get together from all over York and surrounding areas and meet each other and share each others experiences. Transgender Children 12 to 17 can get together in a room just for them and their parents. There they can get to know each other and discuss their experiences and gain friendships with others like themselves and possibly stay in contact with each other.
A social gathering for Younger children 11 and under is being discussed ...
Not yet available
A Transology Association Officer will be in attendance to over see the social get together and answer questions or provide information to a professional Licensed Counselor for Transgender Children if asked for professional help and guidance.
Parents of Transgender School Students
Not yet available ... If interested please contact us for scheduling information
Parents of Transgender School Students can come to our office to seek help and guidance in School related Transgender student affairs.
The Office will also set up a program for Parents of School Students to be able to attend a Social Get Together to discuss Transgender related issues that may arise in the school and / or for their Transgender students.
A Transology Association Officer will be in attendance to over see the social get together and answer questions or provide information to a professional Licensed Counselor for Transgender Children if asked for professional help and guidance.
Trans Masculine Social Gathering and Support Group
We are seeking a Trans Masculine Individual to join the Transology Association Board of Directors. This Board Member will be in charge of creating and running the trans masculine social Gathering and support Group. His duty along with other board members is to also create events and programs for this group of men.
If interested in applying for this board position please contact any board member from our contact section of the web site. This is strictly a volunteer position >>>
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The York Office for Transgender Affairs
Hours: TBA
32 North Queen Street
York, Pa 17403
Michael/Michelle GreyFeather: 717-332-1247
Ellen Davidson 717-413-1275
The Transology Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Association
Donations and Gifts are tax deductible by Local, State and Federal Laws
Copyright January 2021 - All rights reserved.
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Your imput is very important to us so we can improve our web site for you and help the the Transgender Community and the Homeless population... If there is something you would like to see added to the web site or something you would like to have started in the Community, Please ... let us know and we will do our best to get it accomplished. We are in the office 5 days a week presently from 3 PM to 7 PM to help you and the Community as best as we can and to the best of our ability. Everything we do for you and the Community is free of charge.
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