Resources about pronouns

Pronouns.org Resources on Personal Pronouns
https://pronouns.org/resources

This resource provides multiple videos of people explaining the importance of pronouns and what they mean to people in the trans, non-binary and gender queer communities. 

GLSEN Pronouns Guide
https://www.glsen.org/activity/pronouns-guide-glsen

Provides reasoning for pronouns, along with examples, and methods to be inclusive for everyone. 

Transgender resources – health/gender affirming care

Mass General Transgender Health Program
https://www.massgeneral.org/transgender-health-program/

With a focus on gender-affirming care, the Massachusetts General Hospital Transgender Health Program offers comprehensive primary care, endocrine/hormone management, case management and links to behavioral health and surgical services.

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center - Gender Health Program
https://www.lahey.org/services/gender-health-program

Transgender resources – legal, political, financial

Trans Lifeline 
https://translifeline.org/

Offers a hotline, along with microgrants to facilitate necessities such as name change, hair removal, plus mutual aid to those who are or were incarcerated, and those who are migrants. 

Transgender Law Center
https://transgenderlawcenter.org

Transgender Law Center is the largest national, trans-led organization working to set all people free. They champion the right of all transgender and gender nonconforming people to make their own choices and live freely, safely, and authentically.

Pink Haven
https://www.pinkhaven.org/

Supports transgender, gender diverse and non-binary people in accessing the resources and support to survive and thrive, including support for relocation to safer states (such as MA).

Advocates For Trans Equality
https://transequality.org/ 

Leveraging decades of experience on the frontlines of power, A4TE shift government and society towards a future where we are no less than equal. A4TE was founded in 2024 as the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF), two long-time champions for the trans community, merged together as one organization. A4TE builds on their successes to boldly imagine a world where trans people live our lives joyfully and without barriers.

Transgender resources – youth

Tran Youth Equality Foundation
http://www.transyouthequality.org/ 

The Trans Youth Equality Foundation (TYEF) provides education, advocacy and support for transgender, nonbinary and gender non-conforming children and youth and their families. Their mission is to share information about the unique needs of this community, partnering with families, educators and service providers to help foster a healthy, caring, and safe environment for all children. 

Gender Spectrum
https://www.genderspectrum.org

Gender Spectrum is a national organization committed to the health and well-being of gender-diverse children and teens through education and support for families, and training and guidance for educators, medical and mental health providers, and other professionals.

Trans Youth Family Allies
http://www.imatyfa.org/ 

Pairs children and families up with educators, service providers and communities to help to develop supportive environments for youth to be able to freely express their gender identities and have their identity respected. 

Transgender resources – support, community

Compass
https://www.compassftm.org

Compass is a support, information, and social group for people assigned female at birth who feel that is not an accurate or complete description of their gender. They meet monthly in Boston.

Renaissance New Englandhttps://www.facebook.com/RenaissanceNE

Renaissance New England is an inclusive transgender and gender diverse peer support group. RNE welcomes trans-feminine, trans-masculine, gender fluid, gender queer, non-binary, agender and intersex adults, together with their partners, adult family members, allies and supporters. RNE also welcomes adult family members, allies and supporters of transgender and gender diverse youth. 

Transgender resources – general

Transgender Map
https://www.transgendermap.com/resources/usa/massachusetts/ 

Support groups local to the Massachusetts area. Includes support groups for partners of transgender individuals, parents of transgender people, youth dealing/questioning gender identity and many more. 

Trans Care Site
http://transcaresite.org/

Provides links to resources and organizations local to Massachusetts. Includes resources specific to youth, legal and health. 

LGBTQ+ Family Resources

Family Equality
https://familyequality.org

Family Equality supports LGBTQ+ families every step of the way — from starting your family to navigating life with teens and beyond. Founded in 1979 at the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, Family Equality has spent more than four decades ensuring that everyone has the freedom to find, form, and sustain their families by advancing equality for the LGBTQ+ community, providing resources for families at all stages, and creating community through our in-person and virtual events.

National SOGIE Center
https://sogiecenter.org

The National SOGIE Center is a collaborative comprised of multiple organizations that work to improve the lives of children and youth with diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression (SOGIE) involved in systems of care.

PFLAG Greater Boston
https://www.gbpflag.org

All of Greater Boston PFLAG’s work is driven by its vision of a world in which LGBTQ individuals are safe, supported, included, and equal in their families, in their communities, and in society. They are a group of parents, families, friends, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. Phone support, monthly group meetings, parent-to-parent support, and a Speakers Bureau are the types of things available.

Intersex Resources

interACT
https://interactadvocates.org/

interACT uses innovative legal and other strategies, to advocate for the human rights of children born with intersex traits.

Safety/intimate partner abuse/domestic violence

The Network/La Red 
https://www.tnlr.org/en/

The Network/La Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, kink, polyamorous, and queer communities. Rooted in anti-oppression principles, our work aims to create a world where all people are free from oppression. We strengthen our communities through organizing, education, and the provision of support services.

Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center 
https://jeannegeigercrisiscenter.org

Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center’s mission is to empower individuals and engage communities to end domestic violence. They work to fulfill their mission in four different areas: (1) free, comprehensive services that support adult and child survivors as they heal from the trauma of domestic abuse; (2) programs in schools that teach students how to lead conversations about healthy relationships, recognize signs of an abusive relationship, and become empowered to make positive and healthy decisions; (3) tools and strategies to reduce domestic violence homicides; (4) a 40-week program certified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for people who use violence in an intimate relationship.

National Domestic Violencc Hotline – (800) 799-7233
https://www.thehotline.org  

LGBTQ+ Youth
see also Transgender – youth above

NAGLYhttps://www.nagly.org/gethelp

NAGLY is part of a larger statewide network known as AGLY, which began as https://www.bagly.org/ in Boston, NorthShore AGLY is known as NAGLY, in Salem. NAGLY offers a variety of resources for all ages, and supports satellite programs in Lynn, Gloucester, and Newburyport. All of the AGLY programs seek to provide safe and supportive programs for LGBTQ+ youth.

NAGLY North
see https://www.nagly.org/programs

NAGLY North is a satellite of NAGLY that meets in Newburyport.   Meetings are for students in grades 6-12 who identify as LGBTQIA+.  NAGLY North currently meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6.30 at the Newburyport Public Library.

The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ 

The mission of the Trevor Project is to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people. They offer 24/7 crisis support (hotline), education, and advocacy.

Cyberbullying Guidehttps://cutterlaw.com/social-media-and-cyberbullying-guide/

 A guide that takes a deeper dive into the connection between social media and cyberbullying. This guide includes more information about its prevalence, who is most affected, and how we can prevent it. 

Q Chat Space
https://www.qchatspace.org/ 

Q Chat Space provides online discussion groups for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13 to 19. It is not a forum. It is live and chat based; there is no video or audio. Everyone is chatting during the same pre-scheduled time, and conversations are facilitated or moderated as needed.

imi guide
https://imi.guide

imi was created through a collaboration of LGBTQ+ organizations, and hundreds of LGBTQ+ young people from across the country – it’s a tool for LGBTQ+ teens, by LGBTQ+ teens and their allies to support mental health.

Seniors & Elder Services

Sage USA
https://www.sageusa.org

Since 1978, Sage has led the way in advocating for policies, services, and resources that empower LGBTQ+ elders to live openly and authentically. Our dedicated team members work nationally and globally to protect our rights, build health and longevity, and preserve the vibrancy of our community as we age. 

AgeSpan 
https://agespan.org

Established in 1974, AgeSpan is a private, nonprofit agency that serves as a trusted, impartial resource connecting people of all ages and abilities and their caregivers with impartial information, quality services, and vigorous advocacy. AgeSpan is a Massachusetts Aging Services Access Point (ASAP), an Area Agency on Aging (AAA), and designated Protective Services Provider.

Help Lines & Mental Health

Children and Teen Center for Help (CATCH)
https://catchkidsnow.org

An offshoot of Link House, this program is for children and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, trauma, substance use disorder & co-occurring mental health disorders. 

Link House
https://linkhouseinc.org

Link House has grown aims to meet the needs of the greater Newburyport community. Link House runs four residences for men and women in recovery from substance use disorder as well as two behavioral health outpatient programs, the Center for Behavioral Health for adults and the Children and Teen Center for Help for five- to eighteen-year-olds. 

Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line
https://www.masshelpline.com/

Call or text at 833-773-2445. The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) is here to connect you directly to clinical help, when and where you need it. Even if you’re not sure what kind of help or treatment you may need, we can help guide you. It’s free, confidential, and no health insurance is required. The Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) connects individuals and families to the full range of treatment services for mental health and substance use offered in Massachusetts, including outpatient, urgent, and immediate crisis care.

LGBT Hotline
https://www.lgbthotline.org/ 

We help youth and adults with coming-out issues, safer-sex information, school bullying, family concerns, relationship problems, and a lot more. The people who turn to us for help often live in rural and conservative parts of the country and are frequently feeling severely isolated, closeted and despairing, with literally no one else safe to talk to.

Transgender Lifeline – 877-565-8860

GLBT National Hotline – 888-843-4564

GLBT National Youth Hotline – 800-246-7743

LGBT Helpline: 1-617-267-9001 or toll-free 1-888-340-4528

Merrimack River Wellness
https://www.merrimackriverwellness.com/

A local therapist who provides gender-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based care. She is trained in Internal Family Systems and uses this lens, which is premised on the belief that we all have the capacity within to heal.

Harborside Counseling
https://harborsidecounseling.com/Resources/

Has a couple of therapists who work with LGBTQ+ folks, plus the site offers a list of crisis hotlines for any situation and local resources. 

Psychology Today – search for a therapist
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/massachusetts

 Allows for people to find therapists and psychologists based on their needs. It allows for searching in the area as well, to find exactly who you need locally. 

Health
also see Transgender Resources – health/gender-affirming care above

Health Q Sexual and Reproductive Health
https://healthq.org/ 

With offices in Beverly, Lawrence and Haverhill, they offer both telehealth, and in-person care. They provide care for sexual and reproductive health to all ages, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. 

Atrius Health
https://www.atriushealth.org/specialties-and-services/obstetrics-gynecology

Provides gynecology and obstetrics care for all identities.

Local Organizations & Events Listings

Boston Queers
https://www.bostonqueers.com

Supports and promotes queer-owned businesses in New England; includes a directory, events, and a newsletter/blog.

Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce
https://malgbtcc.org/#1

The Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce cultivates inclusive relationships between LGBT-owned businesses and the corporate sector to drive economic impact throughout the Commonwealth.

North Shore Pride
https://northshorepride.org

The Outboard
http://www.skiffco.com/outboard.html

A site for signing up for an events listing email for events in the New Hampshire Seacoast and surrounding communities

National Organizations

Human Rights Campaign
https://www.hrc.org/resources 

By inspiring and engaging individuals and communities, the Human Rights Campaign strives to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.The HRC offers a wide variety of resources around issue such as health, equity, benchmarks for companies on things like inclusion, helpful databases and tools, along with information about laws and policies. 

PFLAG
https://pflag.org

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