Marsha's Tea Room
TGNC health and awareness
Mission
Marsha's Tea Room is a trans led LGBTQIA+ nonprofit organization centered on promoting the overall health and well-being of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming People. We are located within Spectrum: The Other Clinic. Spectrum specializes in hormone therapy for the Mississippi TGNC community. The owners of Spectrum recognized the many needs of the TGNC community and started Marsha’s as a means to help. Marsha's is meant to be a safe space for members of the TGNC community and allies. Our main objective is to promote the health and welfare of the transgender community through our outreach programs.
Purpose
Marsha's Tea Room: Sylvia's Porch
Marsha's purpose is to provide a safe space for Mississippi's transgender community through our outreach programs. Our first effort was a physical safe place where the TGNC community can hang out, learn more about our programs and take advantage of community resources. Resources including education, legal, healthcare, HIV, garments (packers/binders) and hormone replacement therapy.
Why?
It's the right thing to do. Marsha P. Johnson protested in 1970 as a counter protester at the Gay Liberation Front protest in front of Bellevue Hospital for transgender rights. How far have we come as a society to recognize transgender rights as human rights?
Transgender Education
What does it mean to be transgender?
What is the difference between gender identity vs sexual orientation?
What should I do if my child says that they may be transgender or nonbinary?
White House Pride 2023
White House looking good.
Amazing support from the President and First Lady.
About a 1,000 people having fun.
Programs
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Support trans lives with Marsha's HRT Fund. We partner with Spectrum: The Other Clinic to assist with gender-affirming hormone therapy for those in need.
A Trans Safe Space
In-Person and Online Groups
Mental HealthCare for TGNC Community
Advocacy for TGNC Rights
Gender Affirming Garments
Social Justice
Click on the Programs link to learn more.
Our Association with Spectrum: The Other Clinic
Spectrum: The Other Clinic
The owners of Spectrum founded Marsha's as a means to help our at risk patients. We soon realized that not only our patients, but the transgender community as a whole are at risk. We hope that our efforts can make a difference and we can help Mississippi's transgender community be healthier and safer.
Support Us
What can you do to help?
Click on the Donations link to learn more.
Calendar of Events
In Person Marsha's Tea Room Meetings
On occasion, to be announced
All are welcome to our meetings. Sometimes we have paint parties, lunch, projects or just talk.
Online Facebook Group Meeting
Continuing web-chat discussions
Search Facebook for Marsha's Tea Room Support Group to be a part of our group.
Questions?
Click on the FAQ link to learn more.
Contact lee@marshastearoom.org to get more information on the project.
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