The transgender community in the downriver area will have an opportunity to connect one another during a Wednesday night support group beginning on Sept. 20. The group will meet at 7 p.m. at St. Phillip Lutheran Church, 1790 Fort St. in Trenton. Paulette Niemiec, a licensed counselor in the state of Michigan will facilitate conversation every Wednesday. Niemiec, a transgender woman, has 15 years of experience in field of mental health and psychology. For more information, contact Pastor Branden Hunt or Mike Bennet at 734-676-7141. Connect with TGMI at 855-345-8464 or call Niemiec directly at 800-842-2954, ext. 122.
New Support Group for Transgender Individuals and Allies
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