Finding Support
Support and Counselling
The T Project
Founded by transgender activist June Chua, The T Project is committed to empowering the transgender community in Singapore. They run a shelter for homeless transgender people, and recently launched the Alicia Community Centre, which provides peer counselling services for transgender people and hosts various events and workshops. Find out more at their website by clicking on the link above.
Safe Space™
Safe Space™ is a Singapore-based digital mental healthcare provider. They have worked with the T Project to train trans-affirming therapists on issues such as challenges facing the trans community and how to support trans people in their mental health. The therapists who attended the training are highlighted on their social media.
TransBefrienders
TransBefrienders is a peer support group for transgender folks seeking or considering transition. You will be assigned to a TransBefriender after your application is processed.
Oogachaga
Oogachaga is a community-based counselling, support and personal development agency for LGBTQ individuals, couples and families. We come under the umbrella of SPACES Counselling and Community Limited. Counselling services are available face-to-face, through phone, WhatsApp or email.
Free Community Church
Free Community Church is an LGBT-affirmative congregation of diverse individuals and families gathering to worship and grow as a Christian community. The church currently has an unofficial all-trans cell group.
The Relational Counselling Studio
Andrea Mayrhofer at the Relational Counselling Studio (22 Eng Hoon Street) specialises in subjects including transgender issues. Enquiries are welcome by phone (+65 94373705), SMS or e-mail (andrea.mayrhofer(at)therelational.com.sg).
The Healing Circle
The Healing Circle is a safe space for queer Muslims to embrace their spirituality.
Bissu
LGBTQ Facebook group focusing on the Malay community.
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Social and Community Networks
Transcend
A Discord channel for transgender people in Singapore.
Trans* it! (under The Purple Alliance)
Trans* it! aims to support trans* identified individuals in their lives, be it their social or physical transition, or just to provide a listening ear and increase trans* visibility in Singapore.
SgButterfly
One of the first online resources for transgender people in Singapore (mostly trans women), now on Facebook.
The Sons
Facebook group for trans men in Singapore
Break the Binary
Facebook group for trans men in Singapore, mostly youths
SGRainbow
A social meet-up group for gay, bisexual and queer men (cis or trans) in Singapore.
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Students and Youths
Trans Study Support Scheme (under TransBefrienders)
The study support scheme provides academic mentorship and guidance for trans students taking the N, O or A Levels as private candidates.
Student Application Form | Mentor Application Form
Inter-University LGBT Network
The Inter-University LGBT Network is a network for organisations in Singapore universities to collaborate in fostering safer and more inclusive school communities for everyone regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
Member groups:
transNUS (NUS)
Gender Collective (Cinammon College, NUS)
tFreedom (Tembusu College, NUS)
G Spot (Yale-NUS)
Kaleidoscope (NTU)
Out To Care (SMU)
Young Out Here
Young Out Here aims to provide a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ youths in Singapore and build a social support network between its participants.
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Families
TransParents
A WhatsApp social group providing friendship and support to parents who are transgender. Email us at contacttransgendersg@gmail.com to get in touch.
Rainbow Parents SG
Rainbow Parents SG is an informal social group of LGBTQ parents living in Singapore with our children.
SAFE Singapore
SAFE Singapore aims to provide information, resources and support for family and friends of LGBTQ persons.