Counseling, support groups for indigent transgendered people with HIV. See AIDS Resources.

Brothers Network holds weekly support group on transgender issues facilitated by Doris Robinson, coordinator of transgender services.

Transgender Support Group meets at the Tenderloin AIDS Resource Center. Wed. & Fri., 1-3 pm. 187 Golden Gate Ave., SF.

Support group for Female-to-Male crossdressers & transsexuals, holds both open, informational meetings & closed support groups every other month. Write: FTM, 5337 College Avenue #142, Oakland, CA 94618.

Psychotherapy for transgender, transvestite, and transsexual people at Pacific Center for Human Growth in Berkeley. Sliding scales.

(SISTI): Society's for Initiatives and Services in Transgendered Issues Social, support & empowerment gathering for Transgendered individuals. HIV/AIDS , risk-reduction, outreach, family and mental health issues. Counseling. Thursdays, 7:00pm. Call Sharon Grayson (510) 601-7975, or AMASSI Center (510) 601-9066.

Info & referral, client advocacy, counseling, community education, case management, street outreach, support groups, assistance with the social service & health care system. English/Spanish. Free. Mon.-Fri. 9 am-5 pm. Transgender and transgender sensitive staff.

Fridays 8:00-10:00pm. Pacific Center, 2712 Telegraph Ave. at Derby, Berkeley.

Walnut Creek Mixed Gender support/discussion group. Peer facilitated. Meets first Thur. of each month at Pacific Center, 1250 Pine St., Ste 301. Info: (510) 939-7711.