Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network (SBTAN)

Educate, Advocate, Celebrate

We nurture a supportive, affirming, and loving community for gender-expansive people, their families, and allies in Santa Barbara and Ventura.

Here for you.

Trans Support

Fostering friendship and belonging for adult trans people through chat circles, events, and outings.

Family Support

No matter where you are in your journey of understanding and acceptance, you are welcome here.

Training

Specialized training for your organization so you can support your transgender community members.

Resources

Educational guidance, provider recommendations, FAQ’s, and more to help you navigate the road ahead.

Community

Connect with us by participating in upcoming events, meetups, and support opportunities.

“I was hesitant to attend SBTAN's Transgender Support group, Lisa's Place, but it has been great for me. I thought I would just go for a few meetings and stop, but that was 3 years ago, and I'm still attending because I feel like I have finally found my tribe.”

“I'm so glad I found Santa Barbara Transgender Advocacy Network (SBTAN) when my transgender child came out. My questions and concerns were overwhelming at times and I often felt that I was all alone. Connecting with other families with similar experiences was invaluable."

SBTAN has helped our family in immeasurable ways, from the compassionate and helpful parent support group, to coffee meet ups, to suggestions for care providers and support when our child lost his care at Children’s Hospital, to navigating harmful executive orders from our current administration. Affirming connection and friendships with transgender adults really helped me, too. I cannot recommend SBTAN enough!

News, Events, & Information

Trans Butterfly - to illustrate Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)

Transgender Day of Visibility Celebration!

Saturday, March 28th, Details TBD

Join us for a community celebration! It will be an evening of art, dinner, music, and more to celebrate our transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming community and their families.

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