GLBT Resources

Greater Boston PFLAG (Parents & Friends of LGBT People) They are helpful to parents who need support when their kids come out. Hold meetings and will also meet one on one if a parent isn’t comfortable with groups. 781-891-5966

GLSEN (Gay Lesbian Straight Educational Network) Do a lot in schools, etc. in education field. Institutes things like the “Day of Silence” and “No Name Calling Days.” Educates on hurtful language, etc. 617-536-9669

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth Project – offers training, tech support and networking – the GLYS Project 1-800-583-2250 x214

Gay and Lesbian Advocates & Defenders – Helps LGBT people who may be facing discrimination in school, etc. 800-455-4523

MA Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education – Safe Schools Support & Technical Assistance 781-338-6330

MA Commission on Gay and Lesbian Youth Background on anti-discrimination laws, etc and the Youth Risk Behavior Survey re: GLB Survey

SomosLatinos – Network for LGBT Latino community 617-461-9307

 BAGLY – Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Youth Youth group for LGBT kids 617-227-4313

Speak out Boston – offers speakers on the lives of LGBT people

Boston GLASS – Boston Gay & Lesbian Adolescent Social Services – Has a drop in center 617-266-3349

MassEquality – Protects marriage rights, works toward the well-being and equality or GLBT people

HOTLINES:

Gay & Lesbian National Hotline 1-888-THE-GLNH

Peer Listening for GLBT Youth 1-800-339-PEER

AIDS Hotline for Teens 1-800-234-TEEN

The Trevor Project – 1-800-8664-U-TREVOR

National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-621-4000

Samariteens Hotline – 1-800-252-TEEN

PLACEMENT OPTIONS

The Home for Little Wanderers – Waltham House 781-647-9976 www.thehome.org Home for self-identified GLBTQ teen aged 14-18 who are questioning sexual orientation or gender identity.