Resources

Crisis and/or In Need of Immediate Support

1. Crisis Text Line–Text HOME to 741741, anytime 24/7

2. Massachusetts Mental & Behavioral Health Helpline–833-773-2445, anytime 24/7

3. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline–Dial 988, Text 988 in English or en español (presione 2 o envía la palabra AYUDA a 988), anytime 24/7

4. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline–1-800-799-4889 for deaf/hard of hearing; 1-877-870-4673 incluindo português, an Kreyòl Ayisyen, 包括廣東話, 包括普通话, bao gồm tiếng Việt)

5. NAMI Teen and Young Adult Hotline–1-800-950-6264, or chat, or text "Friend" to 62640

6. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline–1-800-662-HELP (4357), 1-800-487-4889 (TTY), text zipcode to 435748 (HELP4U) to find online treatment locator, anytime 24/7

LGBTQ Specific Crisis and/or In Need of Immediate Support

1. Transgender Lifeline–877-565-8860 [Note: helpline operates Mon-Fri 1 p.m.-9 p.m. EDT]

2. Trevor Project–866-488-7386, Text START to 678-678, or Start Chat at their website, anytime 24/7

3. LGBT National Youth Talkline (Under 25)–800-246-7743 [Note: helpline operates Mon-Fri 2 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat 12 p.m.-5 p.m.] 

Specific Incident

1. Massachusetts Substance Use and Problem Gambling Helpline–Call or text HOPE to 800-327-5050, anytime 24/7

2. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline–1-800-662-4357, anytime 24/7, or text zipcode to 435748 (HELP4U) to find online treatment locator

3. Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline - YWCA North Shore–877-509-9922, anytime 24/7

4. Domestic Violence Hotline - YWCA North Shore–844-372-9922, anytime 24/7

5. National Domestic Violence Hotline–800-799-7233, anytime 24/7

6. National Sexual Assault Hotline–800-656-4673, anytime 24/7

7. National Runaway Safeline–800-RUNAWAY (786-2929), anytime 24/7

8. National Human Trafficking Hotline–888-373-7888, text INFO to 233733 (English and español), anytime 24/7

Race/Ethnicity Specific

1. Organizations serving the Black LGBTQ community

2. Resources for BIPOC LGBTQ youth 

3. JRI and Boston GLASS services/health and housing for BIPOC LGBTQ+ youth

4. Black Emotional & Mental Health Collective (BEAM)

5. Japanese Bostonians Support Line–781-296-1800, help@jbline.org

6. Kiva Center (indigenous-led)–peer support line 508-688-5898, Mon-Fri 8 p.m.-12 a.m., info@kivacenters.org

7. Native American Lifelines–(857) 203-9680 (Boston number)

8. Latinx Therapy

Migrant/Refugee/Asylees

1. Resources for LGBTQ migrants refugees and asylees

MA Legal System

1. Gender Laws

2. Northeast Legal Aid (does a variety of LGBTQ+, BIPOC legal aid)–978-458-1465

3. Identity Document Assistance and Massachusetts Transgender Political Association (MTPC) 

Name Change

1. How to legally change the name of a child under 18 

2. Form (petition to change legal name)

3. Form (request form)

4. General Guide and Info (all ages, INCLUDES GENDER MARKER CHANGES)

5. Identity Document Assistance and Massachusetts Transgender Political Association (MTPC) 

Gender Affirming Care

1. Facts on gender-affirming care (general info, commonly asked qs)

2. Gender-affirming care covered by MassHealth 

3. MassGeneral transgender health program (info and appointments)

4. Brigham and Women's transgender health (info)

5. Beth Israel Gender-affirming services (info and appointments)

6. Boston Children's Gender Multispecialty Services/GeMS (info and appointments)–617-355-4367

Mental Health (Non-Urgent/can wait a few days or weeks/minimal immediate support)

1. Therapists (find help in your area)

2. Psychiatrists (find help in your area)

Substance Abuse

1. Alcoholics Anonymous 

2. SMART Recovery (general)

3. Marijuana Anonymous

4. SAMHSA's National Helpline (general, also for mental illness)–1-800-662-HELP (4357), 1-800-487-4889 (TTY), text zipcode to  435748 (HELP4U) to find online treatment locator

5. MA Center for Adolescent Wellness (general info and help links, 12-17 yrs specific)–855-451-2503

6. Boston Children's (adolescent)–617-355-2727, 617-730-0252 (fax), ASAP@childrens.harvard.edu, +1-617-355-5209 (international)

Sex Education

1. My Body, My Health (focus on Black and Latiné and trans-specific health)

2. Is prep right for me? 

3. HRC's HIV & Health Equity page

4. Scarleteen (queer, comprehensive sex ed directed at young adults)

Body Dysmorphia

1. The Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness Helpline–866-662-1235, Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

2. ANAD Hotline (disordered eating hotline)–888-375-7767, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

3. Association for Size Diversity and Health

4. National Eating Disorders Association

5. The Body Positive

6. Be Nourished

Exploring Identities

1. NAGLY For Call-Back Appointments, Referrals, & Resources–978-224-2102

2. Resources for trans and GNC youth from It Gets Better

3. Glossary  

4. Eduguides from It Gets Better or use the search bar at Browse content to search for exact identities and people's experiences

5. Asexuality (many links to a variety of information)

6. Transgender Lifeline

Beyond High School (Specifically)

1. Lambda Legal Know Your Rights (finding spaces)

2. Resources employers (finding work)

3. Municipalities/state scorecards  (where to live)

4. Healthcare facilities (finding med provider)

5. Scholarships (undergrad/grad)

6. LGBT National Hotline (Over 25)–888-843-4564 or chat online, Mon-Fri 2 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat 12 p.m.-5 p.m.

7. LGBT National Hotline (50+)–888-234-7243 or chat online

8. NAMI Hotline–1-800-950-6264, text "HelpLine" to 62640

9. Finding trans-supportive colleges and what they are

10. Cambridge Health Alliance (top score for LGBTQ+ equity, med provider)

11. Fenway Health transgender health (info and appointments)

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