LGBTQ+ Resources
Out Metrowest
“Enriching lives, building communities”; Out Metrowest helps build communities where LGBTQ+ youth thrive.
P. O. box 2122
929 Worcester Rd.
Framingham, MA
Phone: 508-875-2122
Email: info@metrowest.org
WAGLY — program providing a safe place for LGBTQ+ highschoolers; weekly socials, educational and supportive meetings
Umbrella — twice monthly program for transgender and gender non-conforming high-schoolers; offers social interaction, education and support in meetings facilitated by Transgender and gender non-conforming adults.
NEXUS — support program for LGBTQ+ and allied middle schoolers; weekly drop-in hours in Framingham; multiple support meetings and education programs out of Framingham, Newton, Wellesley; also conduct trainings for schools and organizations
Drop In hours-3-6pm Thursdays in Framingham.
Multiple written resources in Wellesley and Framingham space.
Visit Outmetrowest.org for more information.
Greater Boston PFLAG
PFLAG is extended family (parents, families, friends, and lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender, and queer people) of the LGBTQ community; offers support, education and advocacy to parents, extended family members and allies of the LGBTQ individuals
programs include monthly support meetings, confidential telephone support and information, parent-to-parent support, publications and community education programs
85 River St.
Waltham, MA 02453
Phone: 781-891-5366
Helpline: 866-427-3524
Email: info@gbplag.org
Support groups-once or twice a month run by trained volunteers (most of whom are parents)
Open Community Groups –for parents, friends, and family members of LGBTQ community. local groups in Easton, Framingham, Newton, Wellesly Hills
Parents of Transgender, Gender Nonconforming, and Gender Questioning People-only for parents and caregivers of transgender, gender nonconforming, and gender questioning people; local groups in Easton and Waltham.
Visit www.gbpflag.org for more information.
Boston GLASS
Boston GLASS (a program of JRI-Justice Resource Institute)
LGBTQ+ Adolescent Social Services-provides a continuum of services to LGBTQ+ youth (13-25)of color and their allies in the greater Boston and Greater Framingham areas; also provide education and consultation to other providers and community organizations
75 Armory St.
Boston, MA 02119
Phone: 857-399-1920
Provides Behavioral Health services, Prevention Services and Your opportunities
Drop-In Community Centers for LGBTQ+ youth of color in Boston and Framingham-provide support groups, educational workshops, social events, access to computers and internet, food, toiletries, clothes, games, and more.
Visit jri.org for more information.
Youth on Fire
A program of AIDS Action Committee of MA, is a drop-in center for homeless and street-involved youth, 14-24 y/o located in Harvard Sq, Cambridge
1 Church Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617-661-2508
Email: yof@fenwayhealth.org
Visit http://www.facebook.com/YouthOnFireMA to learn more.
GLAD
Works to end discrimination based on sexual orientation
GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders works in New England and nationally to create a just society free of discrimination based on gender identity and expression, HIV status, and sexual orientation through strategic litigation, public policy advocacy and education.
GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
18 Tremont, Suite 950
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 617-426-1350
Email: gladlaw@glad.org
Visit www.glad.org for more information.
Trans Lifeline
Crisis hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people
A national organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of the community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education.
LGBT Asylum Task Force
Ministry of Hadwen Park Congregational Church in Worcester, MA, and a community based organization dedicated to supporting and empowering LGBTQI individuals who are seeking asylum in the US.; provide help with housing and financial support while LGBTQI asylum seekers find housing and obtain a S.S. number.
Hadwen Park Church
6 Clover St.
Worcester, MA. 01603
Phone: 508-853-8853
Email: info@lgbtasylum
Visit www.asylum.org to learn more.
DOVE
DOVE (DOmestic Violence Ended)—Provides comprehensive support services to victims of domestic and dating violence – women and men, adults and teens and LGBQ/T. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, legal assistance, crisis intervention services, supportive education and counseling, support groups, LGBQ/T advocacy and outreach, and assistance accessing governmental and community-based services.
P.O. Box 690267
Quincy, MA 02269
24-Hour Hotline: 617-471-1234
Phone: 1-888-314-DOVE (3683)
Community Advocacy & Prevention Services:
617-770-4065
Visit www.dovema.org to learn more.
Massachusetts Safe Schools and information about MA and Common Name State
MA Government resource providing information on MA Safe Schools program-annual report each year listing recommendations
https://www.doe.mass.edu/sfs/lgbtq/
Guidance for Massachusetts Public Schools Creating a Safe and Supportive School Environment
Copy of the Law: An Act Relative to Gender Identity (Chapter 199 of the Acts of 2011)
https://www.doe.mass.edu/sfs/lgbtq/GenderIdentity.html#7
GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network
Who We Are: Championing LGBTQ issues in K-12 education since 1990. GLSEN works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment.
“Our mission is to ensure that every member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.”
110 William Street 30th Floor
New York, NY 10038
The Trevor Project
Founded in 1889 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, the Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
Ph: 866-488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ
Part of the greater United Church of Christ which has extended an extravagant welcome for all LGBTQ individuals. under LBBT concerns, the site lists LGBT welcoming churches in Massachusetts and lists activities the conference is active in supporting the LGBT community.
AIDS Action
AIDS Action is New England’s largest provider of services to people living with HIV/AIDS and populations at risk of infection. Aids Action leads the state’s Getting To Zero Coalition, which seeks to reduce the number of HIV infections to zero and operates a needle exchange that serves as an entry point to healthcare services for active substance users. In 2013, AIDS Action Committee became a part of Fenway Health, which works to make life healthier for the people in our neighborhoods, the LGBT community, people living with HIV/AIDS and the broader population. AIDS Action takes a comprehensive approach to HIV prevention and care
75 Armory St.
Boston, MA 02117
Ph: 617-437-6200
359 Green St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Ph: 617-661-3040
Fenway Health
The mission of Fenway Health is to enhance the well-being of the LGBTQIA+ community and all people in our neighborhoods and beyond through access to the highest quality health care, education, research and advocacy. It has a specific mission to serve the LGBT community; one-stop shop for full-service medical, behavioral health, dental and eye care; also have a full-service pharmacy and offer a variety of other health services.
1340 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02215
Ph: 617-267-0900
Fenway: South End
High-quality care that you have come to expect at Fenway in a private practice setting in Boston’s South End Neighborhood.
142 Berkeley St.
Boston, MA 02116
Ph: 617-247-7555
Sidney Borum, Jr. Health Center
Provides safe, non-judgmental care for young people ages 12-29 who may not feel comfortable going anywhere else.
75 Kneeland St.
Boston, MA 02111
Ph: 617-457-8140