The Chrysalis
A support group and community gathering space for trans, nonbinary, and genderqueer adults
Email kitt@defianttherapy.com for more information!
The Chrysalis is a no-cost support group for trans, nonbinary, and genderqueer adults, which meets every second and fourth Sunday of the month from 4:30-6pm at 156 N Lakewood Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21224.
Please knock on the door when you arrive - it will be locked for safety.
Accessibility info: N95 or higher masks will be *REQUIRED* and provided during support group meetings. An air filter will also be set up in the space and windows will be open, weather permitting. Sensory needs will be considered and group participants are asked not to wear strong smells such as cologne or perfume. The building is a row home and has a few stairs leading up to the front door, with another two steps from the foyer to the main floor. There is a wheelchair ramp at the back door - please email Kitt to arrange access. Meetings will be on the main floor, where there is also a gender-neutral restroom. If you have other needs that you would like help accommodating, please reach out to kitt@defianttherapy.com.
What do you do in a support group?
Talk about something that has been bothering you recently
Ask for resources, such as recommendations for mental or physical healthcare
Talk about your goals for work, relationships, or transition
Give encouragement to others in the group
Share how recent events have made you feel
Have your experience validated by others