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This event is a one day program dedicated to providing free breast and cervical cancer screenings to uninsured/underinsured members of the Lansing community. The event will be held on Saturday September 20th at the UMH-Sparrow Professional Building. The event offers mammograms with results available in 2–5 days and Pap smears with same-day results, ensuring timely access to life-saving information. By addressing common barriers to care, the event will provide: - No cost for all services
- Free interpretation services
- Free CATA bus passes for transportation
- A kid-friendly environment to support patients with children
In addition to screening services, attendees will be connected with a variety of local resources, including dental providers, financial assistance programs, and other community support organizations. Participants can Scan the QR code on the flyer, or call 517-371-9500 to register for the event |
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Exploring gender or sexuality later in life? You’re not alone.
Join Becoming You-our new virtual support group for anyone exploring their LGBTQ+ identity later in life. Whether you're newly out, quietly questioning, or revisiting parts of yourself, Becoming You offers a safe space for honest reflection, gentle curiosity, and meaningful connection—without pressure to define yourself or adopt labels.
There’s no timeline for self-discovery—just room to grow, connect, and Age Out Loud – because authenticity is truly ageless.
The group will meet via Zoom on the first Wednesday of each month from 7–8 PM, beginning August 6.
Register: https://www.monami.io/.../becoming-you.../registrations/new |
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The MSU Center for Survivors is now recruiting volunteers for our Fall 2025 Training Class! The Survivor Advocacy & Crisis Intervention (SACI) Team provides essential support, advocacy, and crisis services to the MSU campus and greater Lansing community. SACI Volunteers gain knowledge and awareness about sexual & relationship violence and valuable crisis intervention skills. Last year our team of passionate volunteers dedicated over 25,000 on-call hours and you can be part of this community too! · Hybrid training schedule includes online self-study and 4 in-person training sessions · Flexible Scheduling – volunteers to schedule their own shifts and we ask for just 2 on-call shifts per month · On-Call Shifts – no sitting at a call center, during your shift you can go about your life, just be prepared to step away to answer a call or come into the office if/when needed Who: Volunteers doNOT need to be affiliated with MSU – we encourage faculty, staff, students, AND community members to apply! How: Apply on our websiteHERE by 5pm on Sunday, September 14th, 2025. Learn More: · Visit our website Volunteer Training Q&A page · Email Logan Forrester at[email protected] with questions! · Attend our optional Informational Meeting – Tuesday, September 9th at 12-1pm (noon) EST via zoom. RSVP to Logan at[email protected] for the link. |
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Paid Research Study for LGBTQ+ People of Color in a Romantic Relationship Topic and Information - Individuals will be asked questions relating to romantic satisfaction, identity, and strengths and challenges within their relationship in a 1 hour recorded interview conducted via Zoom You will earn a $60 gift card from Tango that can be used at many major stores
- There are no expected risks from participating in this study, however, the questions asked may bring attention to aspects of dissatisfaction you may have within your relationship
Requirements for Eligibility
- Identify as a Person of Color and as LGBTQ+
- Are currently in a romantic relationship
- Above the age of 18
- Have access to a device with a webcam and can run Zoom
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This survey, designed by Dr. Shanna K. Kattari (faculty at the University of Michigan School of Social Work & Department of Women's & Gender Studies) and Caleb Cogswell (of Transcend the Binary), along with transgender and gender diverse community members and trans health researchers, is designed to explore the health experiences of transgender and gender diverse individuals living in the state of Michigan. Compensation: 50 drawings for a $50 gift card for participation. To Participate: Please visit http://mitranshealthsurvey.com... Please contact if you have questions: Dr. Shanna Kattari, they/them, at [email protected], or
Caleb Cogswell, they/them, at [email protected] Study ID: HUM00272208 |
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The Lavender Lab, an LGBTQ+ and BIPOC research lab at the University of Maryland, is inviting LGBTQ+ teens of color (ages 13-17) to join our paid confidential study, and we need your voice! In the study, you'll have a chance to read an online comic and fill out several surveys on your lived experiences, stress, health, and overall well-being. The results from this study will help inform future interventions for our LGBTQ+ teens of color. You must be a) LGBTQ+, b) 13-17 years old, and c) Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color. Complete this brief confidential eligibility form (https://tinyurl.com/comicxsalus ) to find out more. If you’re eligible and interested, you will have the chance to enroll in our paid comic study! If you have any questions or want further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us: Email ([email protected]) Instagram (@lvndrlab) Text: (301) 364-4986 You can also find out more about our work by viewing this short video. |
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As part of the TransHealthGUIDE study, transgender health researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital, The University of Michigan, and Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a mobile application called THE GUIDE that aims to mitigate mental health issues faced by trans and gender expansive (TGE) young adults. The team consists of mainly trans and nonbinary staff and receives guidance from a Community Advisory Board of TGE young adults, caregivers, and providers. This app is a centralized platform that delivers education, resources, and support on gender-related topics, healthy communication, and community engagement for TGE people ages 18-29 years and their caregivers. THE GUIDE is now available to eligible study participants in 11 locations: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Washington DC, Illinois, Oregon, Michigan, and California. Participation in this study entails using the app and filling out surveys. You are compensated $25 per survey completed. If you are interested in participating in this project, please fill out the following screener: tinyurl.com/theguidescreener |
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ARISE Lab Michigan State University Help us understand eating disorders in trans/gender diverse folks! We're seeking trans and gender diverse adults to participate in a research study exploring the relationship between gender minority stress and eating disorders. Participation includes - Filing out a brief (10 minute) screening survey to determine eligibility
- 1 hour interview over Zoom where you will be asked questions regarding eating disorder symptoms and stress related to gender identity
- Participants will receive a $50 e- gift card for completing the interview!
Who's eligible?
- Ages 18+
- Transgender/gender diverse (any identity other than cisgender)
- Eating disorder symptoms within the past 5 years
- Willing to answer questions related to gender-related stress and eating disorder experiences.
Interested? Brief screening survey https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d0zyDB3rliRxiiq?Q_CHL=qr Questions? Contact [email protected] or [email protected]! |
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Our research team at the University of Maryland, led by Prof. Hal Daumé III, is recruiting paid participants for a research study exploring how people ask questions about trans topics. We are also examining how experts respond to these questions and how AI systems succeed—or fall short—in addressing these information needs. In particular, we hope to understand whether and how experts (and AI systems) tailor responses based on the asker’s background knowledge. We are seeking participants who: Are at least 18 years old Have experience observing or answering questions about transness or trans issues in a formal capacity (e.g., support group facilitators, LGBT center staff, community advocates, etc.)
What participation involves: A video interview (1 hour, audio and video recorded) A self-paced data collection exercise (~1 hour) Compensation: $60 total or $30/hr, whichever is higher (i.e., if you spend longer than an hour on the self-paced exercise, you will be compensated accordingly)
If you or someone in your network may be interested, we invite you to share the following screener link: https://go.umd.edu/1xe0. For any questions, feel free to contact Connor Baumler at [email protected]. |
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Seeking participation in a study about transgender individuals’ experiences of ruptures and repairs in group therapy. The following criteria are necessary to participate:
- Must be 18-35 years old
- Must identify as transgender or gender diverse
- Must have participated in general group therapy (i.e., a therapy group that was not specifically for trans people) in the past year
- Must no longer participate in this therapy group
- Must have experienced a negative interaction with another member of your therapy group based on your gender identity
If you meet all these criteria, we would love for you to fill out this brief (5 min.) informational survey, which you can access via this link: https://udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0dZgJEv5sWE4s18. Based on the information you provide, you may be selected as a participant for this study. Participation will involve completing a second anonymous questionnaire lasting about 5 minutes as well as two Zoom interviews with me. At the end of your second interview, you will be given a $20 Amazon gift card for your participation in this research project. This project will be supervised by a Faculty Sponsor, Maria Riva, Ph.D. |
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The REACH Lab at Virginia Tech is currently recruiting participants nationwide for a paid, fully virtual research study to better understand the unique daily experiences of multigender-attracted (e.g., bisexual, pansexual, omnisexual, polysexual, demisexual, etc.) adults and their romantic partners. Specifically, we are examining how stress linked to individuals' intersecting identities (e.g., discrimination, harassment, biphobia, stereotypes about multigender-attracted individuals) impact adults' relationships, how partners support each other during these moments of stress, and other health outcomes. We hope that this study will enhance the inclusivity of couple therapy and will inform the
public of the harms caused by harmful rhetoric and policies.
Each participant can earn up to $120 for completing the study. Participants must participate in the study with their partner.
Our study is approved by the Institutional Review Board at Virginia Tech (IRB # 23-399), our research team includes LGBTQ+-identifying members, and all members of our research team are SafeZone trained. The Principal Investigator is Dr. Meagan Brem, and co-Investigators include Dr. Brian Feinstein, and Dr. Ryan Shorey.
Determine if you are eligible at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5605Xy79AXubIRo
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Our study is titled “Constructing a Developmentally and Socially Contextualized Model of Minority Stress for Gender Minority Youth.” Youth would be eligible to participate if they are between the ages of 13-19, identify as a gender minority individual (e.g., transgender, non-binary, or other non-cis identities) and speak English. The purpose of this study is to produce a theoretical framework that works to illustrate how gender minority youth experience, manage and are affected by identity-specific or minority stressors. This study will also examine how developmental, social and other factors could influence the processes involved in this framework. The hope is that this work assists in developing and refining affirmative mental health interventions and supports for gender minority youth and their caregivers. This study is approved by the Indiana University IRB (#24438) and has a waiver of parental consent to protect youth who are not out to parents/guardians. Additionally, we will be taking additional measures to protect potentially identifiable information from participants and ensure that such information is only reported in aggregate and scrubbed from any publications or analysis. Youth that participate in an interview as part of the study will be compensated $25 in the form of an Amazon gift card for their time. Study: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_das0COM1PRo49hQ |
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