Assisting, affirming and advocating for, Assigned Female at Birth (AFAB) Trans* & Gender Non-Conforming (GNC) people of color (POC)
While centering those who identify as gay, bisexual, pansexual and/or queer, TMSM Connect is committed to eradicating the adverse impact of HIV/AIDS and other reproductive justice health issues in the AFAB Trans & GNC Community through sexual health education, mental health support, and reproductive justice advocacy.
Service Offering &
Organization Priorities
EDUCATION
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Community Education around Sexual health, Mental health and reproductive Justice.
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Discussion groups and social events where we can connect our AFAB Trans+ and GNC Folks to information and resources related to sexual health and reproductive justice issues.
TRAINING
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Provider and Business Education, Training and Capacity Building
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We conduct Cultural Competency Training for Providers and businesses
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Review Forms to make them more equitable
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Secret Patient Service Assessments
EVENTS AND SUPPORT GROUPS
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Wellness Events
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Trans-Love Sex and Health Group: Private Group discussion about navigating relationships, dating and sexual health; centering the bodies and experiences of AFAB individuals and the folks that share love and sexual experiences with them. (Open to all gender and sexual identities)
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TMSM Connect Membership Group: Private peer support group for AFAB Trans* and GNC folks who identify as gay, bi, pansexual and/or queer. This is a private space to discuss different topics of interest. (Restricted to AFAB Trans* and GNC Folks)
RESOURCE
SHARING
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Links to different organizations, research, and resources of benefit to the community.
EDUCATION WEB/
VIDEO SERIES “AFAB-ISH”
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Educational Videos and Web Content that show diverse and unique experiences of AFAB Trans* and GNC folks
