Metro Trans Umbrella Group of St. Louis (MTUG)

MTUG strives to support all individuals that fall under the “Umbrella term” of Trans which includes, but is not limited to: Transsexuals (FtM, MtF), genderqueer, androgynous, agender, intersex, drag, and questioning.

Services offered:

• Community Center
• Referrals for TGQN friendly resources
• Support groups
• medical/mental health services, TGQN advocacy

Outreach Lockers: Participants get a locker at MTUG HQ’s backyard and a combination lock to store their personal belongings in a safe place. Big enough to store a folded tent. Currently have 6-8 lockers (as of June 22, 2019) but looking for more. Located outdoors but weather-protected.

Offers free: Meals, Bus Passes, Name Change Applications

Facilitated Peer Support groups

Expression Spectrum: for people 18+ who identify as gender non-binary, genderqueer, gender fluid, Agender, androgynous, etc. expressionspectrum@stlmetrotrans.com The FemSpec: for Trans-feminine folk 18+. Anyone who identifies on the feminine end of the gender expression/identity spectrum is welcome. Meets every Wednesday evening. Contact FemSpec for specific information about meeting times and locations. femspec@stlmetrotrans.com The Locker Room: Trans-masculine support group ages 18+. Anyone who identifies on the masculine end of the gender expression/identity spectrum is welcome. locker.room@stlmetrotrans.com.
QTPOC STL: for people self-identified as a person of color (POC) and LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual). Space to share support, connect and build community. For event details, find QTPOC STL on Facebook or via email. qtpocstl@gmail.com. The Family Room: A discussion and resource group for family and partners of folks who identify as transgender. All who are the partners and family of Trans identified folks who are seeking support are welcome. Supported by MTUG, but self-facilitated. thefamilyroomstl@gmail.com.

More info can be found at SQSH's notes from MTUG Facilitators' info session with SQSH trainees on Aug 8, 2020." http://www.stlmetrotrans.com/resources.html

Metro Trans Umbrella Group is now offering Name Change Microgrants for the 2023 calendar year! These microgrants will cover the required fees for court-ordered name changes for trans and/or nonbinary humans.

The application will remain open until 12/31/2023 at 11:59 PM CST — application reviews will be conducted beginning the second Monday of each calendar month, with selections made by the third Monday and recipients notified.

You can apply at bit.ly/mtug-microgrants.

With TransLifeline empowering MTUG with funding for our first name change clinic in October 2021, we have modeled our microgrant application and program after theirs. Through the generosity of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, MTUG can now launch this program during our first name change clinic since. We will continue to fundraise for this Name Change Microgrant program throughout the year and continuously offer financial support to those in need.

To build equity, fight systemic racism, share resources, and empower the individual, Metro Trans Umbrella Group is reserving 75% of microgrants to BIPOC individuals in Greater St. Louis. This will be our standard for MTUG while we connect on a deeper level with the trans and queer BIPOC communities and cultivate a fair and just equity policy for all of us.