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Resources for Parent/Caregivers of LGBTQIA Youth can be found at Supports for Parents and Caregivers Page.
Trevor Project
Provides confidential support, 24/7/365.
If you are thinking about suicide and in need of immediate support, please call the TrevorLifeline at 1-866-488-7386 or see chat or text options below.
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Resources
The Trevor Project Support Center
The Trevor Project Support Center
Provides resources for place where LGBTQ youth and their allies to find answers to frequently asked questions, and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more!
Support and Peer Groups for LGBTQ+ Youth and Allys
Support and Peer Groups for LGBTQ+ Youth and Allys
PLEASE NOTE: Many support groups are continuing to meet virtually at this time. Please check with sponsoring organizations for confirmation and information.
Affiliated with Health Imperatives in Brockton
Affiliated with Health Imperatives in Brockton
SUPPORT GROUP affiliated with Health Imperatives.
BrAGLY support group is for LGBTQIA+ youth from ages 14 to 19. Run by youth and supported by adult mentors. Meets weekly by Zoom. Provides peer support, opportunities for discussion, leadership development, health education, and recreational activities.
CRISIS COUNSELING
Provides one-on-one counseling for youth who have experienced trauma, including sexual or relationship violence, bullying, or harassment. Specially trained staff supports individuals through their trauma, providing care that helps youth recover, acquire new coping strategies and life skills, gain confidence, and form friendships with peers.
ADVOCACY
Helps LGBTQIA+ youth to advocate for policies that support their needs on issues such as violence and school bullying, homelessness, and health.
BrAGLY meets at Brockton office, which is located at 942 West Chestnut Street. For more information, contact Kevin Andrews at kandrews@healthimperatives.org or email the group at BrAGLY@HealthImperatives.org
Providing supportive groups and resources in the MetroWest area
Providing supportive groups and resources in the MetroWest area
For LGBTQ+ and allied middle school youth. Open to all youth in grades 6 through 8, Nexus provides a safe space to explore questions relating to sexual orientation and gender identity.
Umbrella is a trans-facilitated program for transgender, non-binary, and gender questioning high school youth. Allies are welcome in this space that explicitly centers the needs of trans and gender expansive youth.
WAGLY is a youth-led, adult-supported program for all LGBTQ+ and allied high school youth. Meetings provide social connection and education in a fun, safe atmosphere.
Shine is our program for gender expansive young children (ages pre-K through Grade 5). Partner with Greater Boston PFLAG to offer Shine events concurrent with their support groups for caregivers of gender expansive young children.
Offer weekly drop-in hours for LGBTQ+ and allied youth, twice-monthly hangouts for BIPOC youth.
info@outmetrowest.org
King Philip High School GSA
King Philip High School GSA
King Philip High School’s Gender-Sexuality-Alliance Club meets every Wednesday after school at 2:15 in Room 318 across from the Health Classroom during the school year.
The King Philip GSA’s mission is to raise awareness and create an accepting, supportive, and safe environment for LGBTQ+ youth through education and social action. All are welcome to join us for amazing snacks, socializing, and planning for the year.
If you have any questions please contact faculty advisor Dr. Sheble, in room 147 or by e-mail at sheblea@kingphilip.org.
Works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Offers a variety of online groups and supports for children, teens and parents/caregivers.
MA-Resource-Sheet-for-Parents-of-Transgender-Youth-V3.pdfMA-Resource Sheet for Parents of Transgender Youth
Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms
Trevor Project Glossary of Terms relating to the LGBTQ Community, and related resources. Differences may exist in the way individuals use the terms. It is always best to use language that individuals use to describe themselves.
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