Youth and Families:

• 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.

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• Boston Children's Hospital
  Gender Multispecialty Service (GeMS) offers trans and gender-diverse centered health care for minors in conjunction with families and caregivers.

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• GLASS (GLBTQ+ Adolescent Social Services)
  Serves LGBTQ+ youth of color and their allies in the Greater Boston and Greater Framingham regions.

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• Massachusetts Asian & Pacific Islanders for Health
  Peer support and counseling centering LGBTQ+ API youth in the Greater Boston region.

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• 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.

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• Massachusetts GLSEN
  Massachusetts chapter of GLSEN, a national organization advocating for every student’s right to a safe, supportive education.

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• 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.

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• OUT MetroWest
  In-person programs and services for LGBTQ+ youth (elementary through high school age) and young adults (19-29 years).

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• The Trevor Project
  Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults call (866) 488-7386 or text 678-678.

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Adults:

• Boston Area Trans Support (BATS)
  Peer-run support group for trans and non-binary adults in the Boston area.

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• Fenway Health
  LGBTQ+ centered health care, primarily for adult patients.

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• The List
  Facebook page with information about LGBTQ+ community events in and around Boston.

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• 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.

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• SpeakOUT Boston
  Community of volunteer speakers seeking to fight anti-LGBTQ+ bias by telling personal stories about their lives.

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• 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).

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• Together Estranged
  Virtual and in-person support groups for LGBTQ+ adults experiencing family estrangement.

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• 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.

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• Trans Lifeline
  Trans peer support offering microgrants and a hotline for individuals in crisis call (877) 565-8860.

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General:

• Greater Boston PFLAG
  Support groups, community resources, and advocacy/training for LGBTQ+ people and families, as well as non-LGBTQ+ allies, caregivers, and parents.

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• The History Project
  One of the largest independent LGBTQ+ archival collections in the U.S.

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• Impact Boston
  Self-defense classes for all ages, including classes for LGBTQ+ people, BIPOC, and trauma survivors.

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• Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC)
  Peer support, advocacy, and resources for trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive individuals in Massachusetts.

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• MassEquality
  Statewide grassroots LGTBQ+ advocacy organization.

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• Namesake
  Assistance filling out paperwork and navigating the legal process around changing your legal name and/or gender marker in Massachusetts.

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• QT Library
  LGBTQ+ library opening in Boston in June 2024.

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• Transhealth
  Trans and gender-diverse centered health care for individuals and families.

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