LBGTQ+

  • Cambridge Womans Center: a psychical and digital community space offering a safe space for learning, emotional support, and empowerment. 617-254-6394
  • OUT Metrowest: offers multiple programs for LBGTQ+ middle and high school aged youth, programs for families, and educational offerings for the community.
  • Greater Boston PFLAG: virtual and in person support groups, parent-to-parent support, articles, trainings/workshops, and more!
  • Waltham House Residential Program: Group home for LBGTQ+ youth aged 14-18 who have experienced difficulty due to their gender expression or sexual identities. Provides adolescents a safe and supportive environment to live and grow, prepares youth for independent living by helping them develop life skills, and more through an array of mental/behavioral health services.
  • BAGLY: Offers innovative programs, events, and opportunities for LBGTQ+ youth.
  • Mental Health Resource Guide for LBGTQ+ Youth and Their Trusted Adult: Guide for Massachusetts LBGTQ+ people to centralize/organize existing mental health resources that specialize in LBGTQ+ care.

National Resources:

  • The Trevor Project: national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. Talk to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year from anywhere in the US.
    Text line: Text “START” to 678-678
    Call: 1-866-488-7386
  • Family Acceptance Project: research, intervention, education, and policy initiative to prevent physical and mental health risks and promote wellbeing for LBGTQ+ youth.
  • National Coalition for LBGTQ Health: educational programs, resources, and consultation to health care organizations to optimize quality, cost-effective health care for LGBTQIA+ people.
  • PFLAG: Find national or local assistance for parents and youth through peer-to-peer support meetings, hotlines, and online outreach.
  • LBGT National Help Center: 1-on-1 online peer support chats with a trained LBGTQ+ volunteer, and moderated youth chatrooms.
    National Hotline: 888-843-4564
    National Coming Out Support Hotline: 888-688-5428
    National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743