LGBTQ+

The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth.  Call, instant message or text 24/7.

• • TrevorSpace - TrevorSpace is an affirming, online community for LGBTQ young people between the ages of 13-24 years old. With over 400,000 members across the globe, you can explore your identity, get advice, find support, and make friends in a moderated community intentionally designed for you.

Greater Boston PFLAG provides a number of resources including a safe and confidential helpline with trained volunteers ready to listen, offer support, and provide resources; 1:1 parent support; general support groups that provide the opportunity to connect with other community members with LGBTQ+ people in their lives, including families whose children have come out to them, friends and significant others, or those who are interested in learning how to become a better ally to LGBTQ+ people; and special monthly support groups dedicated specifically for parents and caregivers of transgender, gender nonconforming, and gender questioning people.

On online database of mental health practitioners committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color (QTPoC).

OUT MetroWest currently runs more than a dozen youth meetings per month out of locations in Framingham, Newton, and Wellesley.  Specific programs for LGBTQ+ middle school youth and their allies, transgender and gender nonconforming high school youth, and LGBTQ+ and allied high school youth.

The mission of Fenway Health is to enhance the well-being of the LGBTQIA+ community through access to the highest quality health care, education, research and advocacy.

• • LGBT Helpline: 1-888-340-4528 or 1-617-267-9001, available Mon-Sat, 6:00pm-11:00pm. Anonymous and confidential phone lines that offer LGBTQ+ adults and youth a “safe place” to call for any kind of LGBTQ+ information, i.e. safe sex, coming out, depression, HIV/Aids, referrals, and support.

  • Peer Listening Youth Line: 1-800-399-PEER (7337) or 617-267-2535, available Mon-Sat, 5:00pm-10:00pm. For LGBTQ+ youth under 25 years of age, Fenway Health volunteers who identify as LGBTQ+ and are between 16-25 years of age are trained to offer support and active listening for LGBTQ+ peers.

An expansive source for LGBTQ+ information and referrals, it provides a range of free and confidential helplines for LGBTQ+ people of all ages, with dedicated lines for youth, peer-to-peer support and resources.

• • LGBTQ Teens Online Talk Group A GLBT Help Center program for gay/lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning and gender variant youth, ages 12-19. Every Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 7-10pm, this weekly moderated group is an opportunity for youth to talk safely and comfortably about LGBTQ+ concerns, issues and personal triumphs.

  • Trans Teens Online Talk Group This is a weekly moderated group for trans and gender expansive youth 19 years old and younger to discuss concerns, issues and personal victories in a safe place.

This is a grassroot hotline offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis.  It is run by the trans community for the trans community.

Gender Spectrum offers a variety of national, free online support groups in monthly meetings for preteens and teens (even separate groups for parents/caregivers and grandparents). The meetings provide an opportunity to connect with others, share experiences and feel the comfort of a supportive community.

Sayftee is a safe place for gender expansive and LGBTQ+ youth and families to build connections and resiliency through workshops, groups and services. 

Psychology Today LGBTQ Therapists is an online resource of mental health therapists who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or have experience in helping LGBTQ+ youth.

GLBT Near Me is an offering by the GLBT National Help Center connecting people to local resources in their desired area. Just type in your zip code, the distance you want to travel and choose an offering from their drop down menu to find social/support resources, youth groups, churches, and more.

Roadmap guide of information and resources