These resources offer support and care for youth and adults in the LGBTQIA+ community. See below to learn more and please reach out directly to the organization if you have questions about their programming.
BAGLY, Inc. 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.
Families for Depression Awareness provides educational resources to help families recognize and cope with depression and bipolar disorder to get people well and prevent suicides.
Fenway Health: Trans Health Program and Gender-Affirming Care.
GLSEN works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. Together we can transform our nation's schools into the safe and affirming environment all youth deserve.
GLAAD is a non-profit organization focused on LGBTQ advocacy and cultural change. GLAAD works to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation and creates national and local programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance.
Greater Boston PFLAG’s mission is to advocate and advance equity and societal affirmation of LGBTQ people by building and strengthening loving families, safe communities, and a diverse and inclusive society.
Jewish Big Brother Big Sister LGBTQ+ Program pairs, LGBTQ+ youth with LGBTQ+ identified mentors (21+) who can uniquely empathize and support youth through similar lived experiences.
The Newton-Wellesley Hospital Resilience Project provides support to students, parents, educators, counselors and communities through collaboration with school personnel, customized educational programming and improved access to treatment resources.
OUT MetroWest builds communities where LGBTQ+ youth thrive. They offer fee programs that connect LGBTQ+ youth with supportive peers and LGBTQ+ adult role models.
Hey Sam is a dedicated peer-to-peer texting service for people up to 24 years old provided by Samaritans. Designed for and staffed by young people, Hey Sam gives youth the opportunity to reach peers if they are struggling, need someone to talk to, or need support. Whatever the reason, reach out. You are not alone. Text 439-726| Hours: 9AM-9PM.
The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people. They offer five key programs: crisis services for suicide prevention 24/7, 365 days a year, peer support through the world’s largest safe-space social networking community, participate in research to evaluate services, advocacy to fight for policies and laws that protect LBGTQ youth, and public education around issues relevant to LGBTQ youth and allies. To connect with a Counselor, call 1-866-488-7386 or text 678-678.
GLASS provides a continuum of services to LGBTQ+ youth of color and their allies in the Greater Boston and Greater Framingham areas. As a leader in LGBTQ+ youth services, they also provide education and consultation to other providers and community organizations.
The Lasell University Donahue Institute for Equity & Social Justice sponsors programs related to moral and ethical decision-making, human rights and civic engagement - speakers, forums, panel discussions, films, exhibits, workshops, theatre and more.
