Massachusetts Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Youth (LGBTQ)
The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ youth advises others in state government on effective policies, programs, and resources for LGBTQ youth.
For more information, visit their website by clicking here: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-on-lgbtq-youth
Mental Health Resource Guide for LGBTQ2IA+ Young People and Their Trusted Adults
The goal of the “Mental Health and Gender-Affirming Care Resource Guide for Massachusetts LGBTQ2IA+ Young People and Their Trusted Adults" is to centralize and organize existing mental health care resources that specialize in LGBTQ2IA+ care in order to increase accessibility to services and information.
The intended audiences of the Resource Guide are LGBTQ2IA+ young people and their trusted adults and community members.
The Resource Guide is provided by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.
View the guide by clicking here: https://www.mass.gov/doc/maaglgbtq2iamentalhealthgenderaffirmingcareenglish/download
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Massachusetts chapter supports students and educators locally, organizes around LGBTQ-affirming public policy, plans teacher trainings, and hosts events for students, educators, parents, and allies.
For more information, visit their website by clicking here: https://www.glsen.org/chapter/massachusetts
Massachusetts Asian and Pacific Islander (MAP) for Health
Massachusetts Asian and Pacific Islander (MAP) for Health provides an inviting safe space where Asian and Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ youth can come together to find support, make friends, and learn how to lead healthy lives.
For more information, visit their website by clicking here: http://mapforhealth.org
Safe Homes
Safe Homes is a program supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) young people, and their straight allies, between the ages of 14 and 23. They offer support, resources, and opportunities for socialization in a safe and nurturing environment.
Safe Homes offers two locations, Safe Homes Worcester and Safe Homes North and hosts virtual Drop-ins to reach youth no matter where they are located.
For more information, visit their website by clicking here: https://www.safehomesma.org/
SAYFTEE
SAYFTEE is a socially conscious group practice offering a range of services including family therapy, individual therapy, couple/relationship therapy, groups, workshops, training, consultation, and supervision. They are committed to serving gender expansive and LGBTQI+ people and those who love them.
For more information, visit their website by clicking here: https://www.sayftee.com/
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is a suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Crisis counselors are trained to answer calls, chats, or texts from LGBTQ+ young people who reach out on free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, depression, and suicide.
For more information, call their hotline at 1-866-488-7386, or visit their website by clicking here: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
Regional LGBTQ+ Resources
Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth (BAGLY)
The Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth, is a youth-led, adult-supported social support organization, committed to social justice and creating, sustaining, and advocating for programs, policies, and services for the LGBTQ+ youth community. They offer three innovative programs and thousands of events, activities, and opportunities every year for thousands of LGBTQ+ youth.
For more information, visit their website by clicking here: http://www.bagly.org
Boston GLASS
Boston GLASS (GLBTQ+ Adolescent Social Services) operates Drop-In Community Centers for LGBTQ+ youth of color between the ages of 13–25, one in Boston and one in Framingham. Programming includes support groups, educational workshops, social events, access to computers and internet, food, toiletries, clothes, games, and more! They also offer behavioral health services, prevention services, and youth opportunities.
For more information, visit their website by clicking here: https://jri.org/services/health-and-housing/health/boston-glass
Gender Multispecialty Service (GeMS)
Gender Multispecialty Service (GeMS) is a multidisciplinary health care team at Boston Children’s Hospital that provides care and support to infants, children, adolescents and young adults with gender identity disorder (GID) or disorders of sexual differentiation (DSDs).
They partner with experts from many different specialties, both at Boston Children’s and the community to provide physical and psychological assessment, ongoing medical care, and additional referrals as needed.
For more information, and to make an appointment, visit their website by clicking here: https://www.childrenshospital.org/programs/gender-multispecialty-service
OUT MetroWest
OUT MetroWest has a large collection of materials available to lend to youth and those who care about them. They provide access to informational pamphlets, non-fiction and fiction books, and films. These materials are housed at their Framingham hub.
They also have a list of web resources from both local and national organizations that may be of interest to LGBTQ+ youth and those who care about them.
For more information, and to access resources, visit their website by clicking here: https://outmetrowest.org/resources/
Out Now Youth
Located in Springfield MA, Out Now provides a safe space for queer youth and allies to learn about themselves, develop lasting friendships and leadership skills, explore the history of the LGBTQ+ movement, and more.
For more information, visit their website by clicking here: https://outnowyouth.org/
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Greater Boston (PFLAG)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Greater Boston (PFLAG) is an organization of LGBTQ+ people, parents, families, and allies who work together to create an equitable and inclusive world who are leading with love to support families, educate allies, and advocate for just, equitable, and inclusive legislation and policies.
Their Community-Focused Support Groups are open to everyone. Their Parent/Caregiver Connection Line, 1 to 1, and Parent & Caregiver-Focused Support Groups are specifically geared towards family, caregivers, and other loved ones.
For more information, visit their website by clicking here: https://www.gbpflag.org/