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Youth and Families
- Boston Area Trans Support (BATS)
Peer-run support group for trans and non-binary adults in the Boston area. - Fenway Health
LGBTQ+ centered health care, primarily for adult patients. - The List
Facebook page with information about LGBTQ+ community events in and around Boston. - Massachusetts LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources
Information and resources about mental health, therapy, substance use, help lines, and support groups for LGBTQ+ adults from the Massachusetts state government. - SpeakOUT Boston
Community of volunteer speakers seeking to fight anti-LGBTQ+ bias by telling personal stories about their lives. - THRIVE Lifeline
Confidential text messaging peer support to people of color, LGBTQ2S+, people living with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and/or anyone with other marginalized identities aged 18+ (text THRIVE to 313-662-8209). - Together Estranged
Virtual and in-person support groups for LGBTQ+ adults experiencing family estrangement. - Transgender Emergency Fund
Community mutual aid providing homelessness prevention, shelter assistance, nutrition assistance, prescription co-pay assistance, transportation and escort to medical appointments, and more to trans people in Massachusetts. - Trans Lifeline
Trans peer support offering microgrants and a hotline for individuals in crisis call (877) 565-8860.
- Greater Boston PFLAG
Support groups, community resources, and advocacy/training for LGBTQ+ people and families, as well as non-LGBTQ+ allies, caregivers, and parents. - The History Project
One of the largest independent LGBTQ+ archival collections in the U.S. - Impact Boston
Self-defense classes for all ages, including classes for LGBTQ+ people, BIPOC, and trauma survivors. - Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC)
Peer support, advocacy, and resources for trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive individuals in Massachusetts. - MassEquality
Statewide grassroots LGTBQ+ advocacy organization. - Namesake
Assistance filling out paperwork and navigating the legal process around changing your legal name and/or gender marker in Massachusetts. - QT Library
LGBTQ+ library opening in Boston in June 2024. - Transhealth
Trans and gender-diverse centered health care for individuals and families.
- Advocates for Trans Equality
Outlines common practices and rights regarding air travel for trans people. - Glad Law
Identity document updates for trans people. - Lamda Legal
Identity documents for trans, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, and Intersex people. - Travel While Trans
This project seeks to provide "travel advice" for trans travelers (and companions) based on laws and practical safety within various jurisdictions.
- Boston Alliance of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trangender, Queer Youth (BAGLY)
Youth-led, adult-supported organization committed to social justice and creating and advocating for programs, policies, and services for the LGBTQ+ youth community. - Boston Children's Hospital
Gender Multispecialty Service (GeMS) offers trans and gender-diverse centered health care for minors in conjunction with families and caregivers. - GLASS (GLBTQ+ Adolescent Social Services)
Serves LGBTQ+ youth of color and their allies in the Greater Boston and Greater Framingham regions. - Massachusetts Asian & Pacific Islanders for Health
Peer support and counseling centering LGBTQ+ API youth in the Greater Boston region. - Massachusetts Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Leadership Council
A state council and five region-based councils that create and inform policy, promote inclusive learning environments, and fosters statewide collaboration among LGBTQ+ students and allies. - Massachusetts GLSEN
Massachusetts chapter of GLSEN, a national organization advocating for every student’s right to a safe, supportive education. - Massachusetts LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Resources
Information and resources about mental health, therapy, substance use, help lines, and support groups for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults from the Massachusetts state government. - OUT MetroWest
In-person programs and services for LGBTQ+ youth (elementary through high school age) and young adults (19-29 years). - The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults call (866) 488-7386 or text 678-678.